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St. Johns, Canada
$35 USD per hour
IT consultant with 15 years experience. I have works in networking and software development. Completed many different projects.

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Nanaimo, Canada
$40 USD per hour
🤝Building Scalable Digital Products That Drive Business Growth🤝 BlueCloud Software is a Canadian-based technology team specializing in custom web, mobile, SaaS, AI, and cloud solutions for startups, enterprises, and growing businesses worldwide. With 10+ years of industry experience, we transform ideas into secure, scalable, and high-performance digital products. Founded with a strong background in digital content and creative strategy, we combine modern engineering with user-focused design to build products that are both technically powerful and commercially impactful. Our Services • Custom Web & Mobile Application Development • AI Automation & AI-Powered Systems • SaaS Platform Development • E-Commerce Solutions & Optimization • Blockchain & dApp Development • UI/UX Design & Product Strategy • API Integration & Cloud Infrastructure • DevOps, QA Testing & Performance Optimization Technologies React, Next.js, Vue.js, Angular, Node.js, Laravel, Django, .NET, Flutter, React Native, AWS, Docker, Shopify, Magento, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase, and more. With 500+ five-star reviews, 100+ recommendations, and a proven record of reliable delivery, we focus on quality, innovation, transparency, and long-term client success. We don’t just build software — we build digital products designed to scale, perform, and create real business value. Let’s build something exceptional together.

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Mississauga, Canada
$25 USD per hour
We are a Canadian-Ukrainian team of highly professional IT specialists (software developers, designers, system administrators and Internet marketers) with more than 20 years expertise. OUR MAIN SPECIALIZATIONS: 1) WEB DEVELOPMENT & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 1.1) FRONT-END: HTML, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, TailwindCSS 1.2) JAVASCRIPT: JavaScript, ES6+, Typescript, Node.js, MEAN, MERN, MEVN, Angular, React.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Next.js, Gatsby.js, jQuery 1.3) BACK-END 1.3.1) LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) including Symfony, Laravel, Yii, Zend, CodeIgniter, CakePHP 1.3.2) Python (Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI) 1.3.3) .NET stack technologies (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core) 1.4) OPEN SOURCE SOLUTIONS 1.4.1) E-commerce Platforms: Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, Prestashop, OpenCart, BigCommerce, Shopware, osCommerce 1.4.2) CMS: WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, TYPO3 etc. 1.4.3) CRM: SuiteCRM, SugarCRM 2) MOBILE DEVELOPMENT 2.1) Android native development: Java, Kotlin 2.2) iOS native development: Swift, Objective-C 2.3) Cross platform development: Flutter, React Native, Ionic 3) DESIGN 3.1) Website Design (UI (User Interface), UX (User Experience) etc.) 3.2) Graphic Design (Creative Design, Digital Design, Advertisement Design etc.) 3.3) Corporate Identity (Brand Boooks, Business Cards, Logos, LetterHeads etc.) 4) INTERNET MARKETING 4.1) Social Media Marketing (Linkedin, Xing, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram etc.) 4.2) SEO (SEO Copywriting, SEO Auditing, White Hat SEO) 4.3) PPC Marketing (Google Adwords, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, YouTube Ads, Instagram Ads etc.) 4.4) Email Marketing 5) MANAGED SERVICES 5.1) 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 5.2) SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Our team of high qualified System Administrators have huge experience with technologies covering: - different distributions of OS Linux, Unix and MS Windows Server systems; - different types of virtualization (ProxMox, Virtuozzo, OpenVZ, KVM, XEN, VMware, Hyper-V); - VPN/DNS/IPTables/Firewalls/web servers/mail servers configuration and tuning etc.; - cloud solutions (AWS, MS Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, OVHcloud, DigitalOcean, Linode etc.). 6) HOSTING SERVICES provided by our hosting subdivision under trade mark "TanHost" 6.1) Cloud based solutions (e.g. configuration and technical support of Private Clouds); 6.2) Сollocation services, the providing for rent dedicated and VPS/VDS (virtual servers); 6.3) Shared Hosting; 6.4) Domain names registration services; 6.5) SSL Certificates. 7) EMBEDDED SYSTEMS 7.1) Embedded software development 7.2) Internet of Things (IoT) 7.3) Microcontrollers programming 7.4) Arduino microcontrollers programming OUR CREDO: Reputation – is above anything else! We help our customers to grow success and we grow together with our customers! We are flexible to meet our clients' needs. We make it simple...

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Oakville, Canada
$30 USD per hour
We’re A2 Design, a full-cycle development team that turns ideas into working digital products. For over 15 years, we have helped startups and growing businesses build custom web apps, marketplaces, and e-commerce solutions. With 190+ satisfied clients on Freelancer, a 99% success rate on completed jobs, our 4.9⭐ rating, and Preferred Freelancer badge, we deliver reliable results that matter. ✅ What we do best: - Custom Web Apps (Laravel, Node.js, React, Vue, Next.js) - Scalable Marketplaces & Platforms (B2B / B2C / On-demand) - E-commerce Solutions (WooCommerce, Shopify, custom) - API Integrations & Automation - Mobile-first, Responsive Design Have a project in mind? Let’s discuss how we can help you build and scale it. 📩 Message us today and we’ll respond right away.

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Montreal, Canada
$18 USD per hour
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am able to provide simply the best service to you. So i would say that just try my excellent services. Why you select me? 1) I never bid any project which I think I cannot complete. 2) I am more than 15 hrs online in a day. 3) I can support 15 hrs in a day. 4) I am always reliable, honest. 5) I always try my best to satisfy 100% a client where as job is small or big. 6) Work until customer satisfy when he tell 100% ok then project Deliver. 7) I always finish project within the timeline. My skills: ✅PHP ✅Wordpress ✅Shopify ✅Woocommerce ✅HTML5 ✅CSS3 ✅Tailwind ✅Bootstrap, ✅Jquery ✅Javascript ✅Joomla ✅Magento ✅Laravel ✅REST API

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Toronto, Canada
$50 USD per hour
I build scalable websites, web applications, mobile apps, e-commerce platforms, AI tools, client portals, and business automation systems. I hold a Master’s degree in AI and Machine Learning and combine practical development experience with a strong focus on automation, integrations, rapid prototyping, and building products that can grow with the business. My work includes WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, PHP, Laravel, Node.js, React, Next.js, React Native, MySQL, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, third-party integrations, Stripe, Twilio, OpenAI, CRM and ERP integrations, cloud deployment, performance optimization, security improvements, and ongoing maintenance. I have worked with startups, agencies, and established businesses to turn ideas into working products quickly. This includes launching MVPs, scaling existing platforms, improving slow websites, fixing complex bugs, automating repetitive workflows, building dashboards, integrating external services, and modernizing older systems. Whether you need a new website, SaaS platform, mobile app, AI-based tool, custom automation, API integration, e-commerce solution, or support for an existing project, I focus on clear communication, practical planning, clean code, and reliable delivery. Send the project details, current website, repository, or requirements, and I will review the best approach for moving it forward.

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Brampton, Canada
$26 USD per hour
My hardworking and passion towards my work has carried me this far in the IT industry. Have 6 years of experience in Digital Marketing and good hands on experience and knowledge about web designing. Have worked in variety of job positions and roles and what kept me going is my passion for promoting products and brands, reaching out to the users/customers, understanding their needs, taking up challenges and creating/changing tactics that can have a considerable impact allowing people to interact more with the brand/company. Strong communication skills and eye for great design has been my pillars of success. I am passionate about upgrading my skills in digital marketing and going along the changing trends in this industry. Right now, looking to work for a dedicated company or a startup and add contribution in growth of the company and making a positive impact globally.

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TORONTO, Canada
$30 USD per hour
I've worked in It companies as a mobile app & website developer for 9 years. I've started freelancing for more flexibility. I also have taken UI/UX courses to help me create better looking interfaces for my clients. I've worked with multiple technologies and frameworks for mobile apps and websites. Message me so we can discuss your project.

8.0
8.0
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Calgary, Canada
$15 USD per hour
At Ludiac Solution, We don't just write code we architect, design, develop, deploy, and maintain complete digital products from concept to production. Our mission is to build secure, scalable, high-performance software that accelerates business growth and delivers measurable results. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 * Full-Stack Web Development * Cloud Architecture & DevOps * Mobile App Development * Custom Software Development * AI Development & Automation * Machine Learning Solutions * SaaS Product Development * Enterprise Software Development * CRM, ERP, LMS & CMS Development * API Development & Integration * UI/UX Design * E-Commerce Solutions 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 * Custom Web Applications * Enterprise Software Development * SaaS Platform Development * CRM & ERP Systems * LMS & CMS Development * REST API & GraphQL Development * Payment Gateway Integration * Authentication & Authorization * Real-Time Applications 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 * React.js * Next.js * Vue.js * Angular * HTML5 * CSS3 * Tailwind CSS * Bootstrap * JavaScript * TypeScript 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 * Node.js * NestJS * Laravel * Django * FastAPI * Flask * ASP.NET * .NET Core * Core PHP 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 * PostgreSQL * MySQL * MongoDB * Redis * SQLite 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 * Flutter * React Native 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 * Android App Development * iOS App Development * Cross-Platform App Development * UI/UX Design * Firebase Integration * Push Notifications * Integration * Google Maps API * App Store & Google Play Publishing * App Maintenance & Performance Optimization 𝗔𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 * AI Agent Development * Agentic AI Systems * AI Chatbots * Conversational AI * OpenAI Integration * LangChain * Hugging Face * Large Language Models (LLMs) * Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) * Machine Learning * Image Processing * AI Automation * AI Mobile Applications Cloud & DevOps 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 * Amazon Web Services (AWS) * Microsoft Azure 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 * Docker * Docker Compose * Kubernetes * CI/CD Pipelines * GitHub Actions * Server Deployment * Vercel * Cloud Migration * Infrastructure Automation * Performance Optimization * Monitoring & Logging 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 * API Development & Third-Party Integrations * E-Commerce Development * UI/UX Design 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? ✅ 14+ Years of Industry Experience ✅ 500+ Successfully Delivered Projects ✅ Experienced Full-Stack Development Team ✅ AI & Automation Specialists ✅ Cloud & DevOps Experts ✅ Clean, Secure & Scalable Code ✅ Transparent Communication ✅ Fast Response Time ✅ On-Time Project Delivery ✅ Free Post-Launch Technical Support ✅ Flexible Working Hours Across Multiple Time Zones 𝗗𝗠 𝗨𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
An API developer is a software engineer who designs, builds, documents, and maintains application programming interfaces that allow systems, services, and applications to exchange data securely and reliably. Hiring a skilled API developer means getting clean, well-architected endpoints that power web apps, mobile apps, integrations, and third-party platforms without breaking under load.
API development sits at the core of modern software. Whether you are launching a SaaS product, connecting a mobile app to a backend, or integrating a CRM with payment and shipping providers, the quality of your APIs determines how fast you ship, how securely your data moves, and how easily other developers can build on top of your platform.
A freelance API developer translates business requirements into structured endpoints, predictable response schemas, and authentication flows your team and partners can trust. They handle the full lifecycle: design, implementation, documentation, versioning, and ongoing maintenance.
Typical deliverables from an API engineer include:
Strong API developers are fluent in multiple stacks and pick the right one for the job. Look for proficiency across the languages and frameworks most commonly used to build production APIs.
API engineering is in demand across nearly every digital sector. Common projects on Freelancer.com include fintech platforms requiring PCI-aware payment APIs, healthcare applications working within HIPAA-aligned data flows, e-commerce stores syncing inventory between Shopify, ERP systems, and shipping carriers, and SaaS companies exposing public APIs for their customers.
Other frequent use cases include mobile app backends, IoT device communication, marketplace integrations, AI and machine learning model endpoints, logistics and fleet tracking systems, and EdTech platforms connecting LMS tools to assessment engines.
Strong candidates show evidence of building APIs that scale, are well-documented, and handle edge cases gracefully. Beyond raw coding ability, look for an understanding of API design principles, security, and developer experience.
Signals worth checking:
Sample interview questions you can use directly:
Freelancer.com gives you direct access to a global network of API engineers, backend developers, and integration specialists across every major language and framework. Whether you need a single endpoint built quickly or a full microservices architecture, you can post a project on Freelancer.com and receive competitive bids from vetted talent within hours.
Profiles include verified skills, completed project history, ratings, and portfolio samples, so you can compare candidates on real evidence rather than promises. Milestone Payments protect your funds until work is delivered to your standards, and built-in chat, file sharing, and time tracking keep the engagement organized from kickoff to handover.
Ready to build, integrate, or modernize your APIs?
Hiring an API developer works best when you treat the brief as a technical specification, not a wishlist. The clearer you are about endpoints, data flows, authentication, and the systems involved, the more accurate the bids you receive will be. Follow these three steps to find the right engineer for your project.
Your project post is the single biggest factor in the quality of bids you attract. A precise brief filters for developers whose stack and experience genuinely match your requirements, and saves you from sifting through generic proposals. Head to the
Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. They reveal how the developer interprets your brief, what architecture they propose, and which questions they raise about edge cases you may not have considered. Read each bid carefully and shortlist candidates whose technical understanding matches the work.
The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. Look at portfolio depth, ratings, written client reviews, and verified credentials. For API work, consistency matters more than a single impressive project, since reliable engineers ship clean code repeatedly across different stacks and integrations.
A simple integration with an existing third-party service can take a few days, while a full custom REST or GraphQL API with authentication, documentation, and testing typically takes two to six weeks. Complex microservices architectures or enterprise systems can run for several months depending on scope and review cycles.
Backend developers build the full server-side application, including business logic, databases, and infrastructure. API developers specialize in the interface layer that exposes that backend to other applications, focusing on contract design, documentation, security, and developer experience. The roles overlap, and many freelancers cover both.
Yes. Many clients hire API developers for short, scoped projects such as connecting a CRM to an email platform, adding Stripe checkout to a website, or building webhooks between two SaaS tools. You can post the integration as a fixed-price project and award it to a single freelancer.
If you are integrating with an existing third-party API, share its documentation in your brief so bidders can scope accurately. If you are building a new API from scratch, the developer will produce the documentation as part of the deliverables, typically using OpenAPI or Postman collections.
For focused work on a defined scope, a freelance API developer is usually faster and more cost-efficient. Agencies make sense when you need a full product team across frontend, backend, design, and DevOps. For most integration and API build projects, a single experienced freelancer is the right fit.

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