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Tangram Canada Inc.

4.8

415

9.4

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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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Mike

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5.5

89%

Woodstock, Canada

$150 USD per hour

We'll be right there with you from concept to deployment and beyond! Taking Managed Hosting to a Whole New Level. Experience the High Impact Advantage!

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Md Hasibuzzaman

5.0

2.1

67%

Calgary, Canada

$40 USD per hour

Over the years, I’ve worked across a range of stacks—React, Next.js, Angular, Python (Flask, Django), ASP.NET, Node.js, and Vue—often blending them with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Firebase to deploy robust solutions. Whether it’s building sleek front-end interfaces or architecting back-end systems that handle thousands of requests per second, I take pride in making products that don’t just function—they perform. By 2022, I was leading full-stack projects using the MERN and MEAN stacks, helping startups launch MVPs in as little as 6 weeks. But I didn’t stop there. As demand grew for smarter, more adaptive systems, I began integrating AI into the products I built. I started with OpenAI’s GPT API, using it to power dynamic customer service bots. Then came automations: workflow engines built using tools like n8n, Make.com, and Zapier that helped businesses cut hours of manual work each week. One project I’m particularly proud of involved building an AI-powered concierge for a travel platform. The bot not only understood user intent from messy input but also remembered returning users, supported multilingual interactions (English + Mandarin), and triggered real-time booking workflows via a custom Node.js backend. What once required human agents was now fully automated—saving the client over 40 hours of support time each week. I’ve also containerized complex systems using Docker and orchestrated multi-service deployments, ensuring they remain stable under load. From crafting admin dashboards with React + Tailwind to deploying .NET APIs on Azure for enterprise clients, I’ve worn many hats—and enjoyed the variety. But beyond the tech, what drives me is problem-solving. Whether it's debugging an edge case at 2 a.m. or streamlining an onboarding flow to reduce churn, I thrive at the intersection of logic and creativity. I don’t just build for today—I build with an eye on what’s next. If you're looking for a developer who can combine engineering precision with creative insight to deliver solutions that are both smart and scalable, I’d love to connect Let’s build what’s next—together My Skills Frontend Development: React, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript Backend Development: Node.js, Express.js, Python (Flask, Django), ASP.NET Core, PHP Full-Stack Frameworks: MERN Stack, MEAN Stack Cloud Platforms & Deployment: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Microsoft Azure, Firebase API Development & Integration: REST, GraphQL, third-party API integrations AI & Automation: OpenAI GPT API, n8n, Make.com, Zapier, custom workflow automation Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase Firestore DevOps & CI/CD: Docker, Docker Compose, container orchestration, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps

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Michael

5.0

0.6

100%

Abbotsford, Canada

$24 USD per hour

Mike has built a variety of software development experience over the last 20 years, which spans the range from assembly and low-level C programming (ARM bootloader and Linux driver work) on one end, to Javascript-based single-page-applications on the other. This demonstrates his desire and ability to learn new skills as they are needed. He primarily works in a Linux environment and is also effective at system level setup, configuration and scripting tasks. He is very friendly and a positive influence to the teams that he joins. One of his primary motivations is helping others to be successful, whether an employer or a co-worker. He demonstrates and values attention to detail. He now uses AI assistance with pretty all the great work that he does.

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How to hire a great freelance Bash Developer

A Bash developer is a shell scripting specialist who writes, tests, and maintains Bash scripts to automate tasks, manage Linux and Unix systems, and orchestrate command-line workflows. Hiring a freelance Bash developer gives you direct access to engineers who can replace repetitive manual work with reliable, version-controlled automation that runs across servers, containers, and CI/CD pipelines.

What does a freelance Bash developer do

Bash developers build the glue code that holds Linux infrastructure together. They turn manual command sequences into reusable scripts, schedule them with cron or systemd timers, and integrate them with deployment pipelines, monitoring tools, and cloud APIs. The result is faster operations, fewer human errors, and audit-friendly automation.

A skilled Bash scripting expert writes scripts that are idempotent, portable across distributions, and safe under failure conditions. They follow conventions like set -euo pipefail , proper quoting, ShellCheck linting, and clear exit codes so your automation behaves predictably in production.

Common deliverables from a Bash scripting expert

Bash freelancers handle a wide range of system administration and DevOps tasks. Typical engagements include:

Backup and restore scripts using rsync, tar, and cloud CLIs such as the AWS CLI, gcloud, or az

Server provisioning, package installation, and post-install hardening scripts

Log rotation, parsing, and alerting using awk, sed, grep, and jq

CI/CD job scripts for GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and CircleCI pipelines

Docker entrypoint scripts, healthchecks, and container bootstrap routines

Cron-driven ETL jobs, database dumps, and scheduled reporting

Migration scripts between servers, environments, or cloud providers

Wrapper utilities around kubectl, terraform, ansible, or git

Interactive command-line tools with menus, prompts, and argument parsing

Refactoring of legacy shell code with ShellCheck remediation and bats-core test coverage

Tools and technologies Bash developers work with

Bash rarely lives alone. A capable shell scripting freelancer pairs Bash with the broader Linux toolchain and cloud ecosystem. Look for fluency in:

Core Unix utilities: grep, sed, awk, cut, sort, uniq, xargs, find, tr

JSON, YAML, and CSV processing with jq, yq, and miller

Linting and testing: ShellCheck, shfmt, bats-core

Scheduling and service management: cron, systemd, anacron

Version control with Git and shell-based pre-commit hooks

Configuration management adjacent to scripts: Ansible, Chef, Puppet

Containers and orchestration: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Helm

Cloud CLIs for AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and DigitalOcean

Infrastructure as code wrappers around Terraform and Pulumi

Monitoring and alerting integrations with Prometheus, Nagios, and webhook endpoints

Industries that hire Bash developers

Almost every industry running Linux servers benefits from shell automation. Common use cases include:

SaaS and tech startups automating deployments, releases, and environment setup

E-commerce platforms running scheduled inventory syncs, price feeds, and order exports

Fintech and trading firms processing batch files, FTP drops, and reconciliation jobs

Hosting providers and managed service companies maintaining customer servers at scale

Media and video production studios automating render queues, transcoding, and asset moves

Bioinformatics and research labs orchestrating data pipelines on HPC clusters

Cybersecurity teams scripting log analysis, file integrity checks, and incident response actions

How to evaluate a freelance Bash developer

Bash looks simple, but production-grade shell code requires real discipline. Strong candidates demonstrate Linux fundamentals, defensive scripting habits, and an understanding of where Bash ends and a heavier language like Python should begin.

When reviewing profiles, look for portfolio examples on GitHub or GitLab, past projects involving server administration or DevOps, and ratings tied to scripting and Linux work. Verified completion rates and detailed client reviews mentioning automation, cron jobs, or CI pipelines are strong signals.

Sample interview questions you can use directly:

How do you make a Bash script fail loudly and early when something goes wrong?

Walk me through how you would write an idempotent script that provisions a fresh Ubuntu server.

When would you reach for awk or jq instead of writing pure Bash logic?

How do you test Bash scripts, and have you used ShellCheck or bats-core in past projects?

At what point would you recommend rewriting a Bash script in Python or Go, and why?

Why hire Bash developers on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of Linux and DevOps freelancers, from independent sysadmins to senior automation engineers. You can compare profiles, portfolios, certifications, and verified reviews side by side, then pick the freelancer whose experience matches your stack.

Clients set their own budgets and receive competitive bids, so pricing reflects the scope of your scripts and the seniority you need. Milestone Payments hold funds securely until you approve each deliverable, which keeps both sides accountable on technical work that needs to be tested before sign-off. Whether you need a one-off backup script or an ongoing automation partner, you can hire on Freelancer.com with confidence.

Ready to automate your Linux workflows? Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled Bash developers ready to deliver clean, tested shell scripts for your servers, pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance Bash developer?

Hiring a Bash developer is straightforward when your brief clearly describes the systems involved and the outcome you want. The steps below walk you through posting your project, reviewing bids, and awarding the work to the right shell scripting expert.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

Your project post is the single biggest factor in the quality of bids you receive. A precise brief filters out generic applicants and attracts Bash developers who genuinely understand Linux administration, scripting conventions, and your target environment. Head to the post project page , fill in the brief, scope, timeline, and budget, then publish the project for freelancers to bid on.

Specify the target operating systems and distributions, such as Ubuntu 22.04, Debian, RHEL, or Alpine

List the tools and CLIs the script must call, such as AWS CLI, kubectl, jq, rsync, or psql

Describe inputs and outputs, including file formats, log destinations, and exit code expectations

Note constraints like POSIX compliance, ShellCheck cleanliness, or bats-core test coverage

State your timeline, deployment environment, and whether the script will run via cron, systemd, or a CI pipeline

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. A strong Bash developer will read your brief carefully and respond with their proposed approach, any clarifying questions, and an honest timeline. Use this stage to shortlist freelancers whose understanding of shell scripting and Linux internals matches the work.

Look for proposals that reference specific tools like ShellCheck, jq, awk, or systemd timers

Check whether the freelancer raises edge cases such as locking, retries, or signal handling

Assess timeline realism for the scope of automation requested

Review attached samples of past Bash scripts, GitHub repositories, or CI configurations

Use Freelancer.com chat to ask clarifying questions about testing, error handling, and portability before shortlisting

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

Final selection combines proposal quality with profile evidence. Look at consistency of past Bash and Linux work rather than a single standout example, because reliable automation is built on disciplined habits across many projects. Pay attention to client reviews that mention scripting, DevOps, or system administration specifically.

Review portfolio depth, GitHub links, and examples of production shell scripts

Check star ratings and the volume of completed Linux or DevOps projects

Read written client reviews for comments on code quality, documentation, and reliability

Confirm verified payment method, completion rate, and on-time delivery rate

Award the project and use Freelancer.com Milestone Payments to release funds as each script or feature is tested and accepted

How long does a typical Bash scripting project take?

Small utilities like a backup or log rotation script can be delivered within a day or two. Larger automation suites that integrate with CI/CD, cloud APIs, or multiple servers typically run from one to several weeks, depending on testing requirements and the number of environments involved.

Can I hire a Bash developer for a one-off project?

Yes. Many buyers post a project on Freelancer.com for a single script, a migration job, or a focused refactor of legacy shell code. You can also keep the same freelancer on retainer if you anticipate ongoing automation or maintenance work.

What is the difference between a Bash developer and a DevOps engineer?

A Bash developer focuses specifically on shell scripting, command-line tooling, and Linux automation. A DevOps engineer covers a broader scope including CI/CD design, infrastructure as code, cloud architecture, and observability. Many freelancers offer both skill sets, so match the role to the depth of work you need.

Should I use Bash or Python for my automation?

Bash is ideal for orchestrating command-line tools, file operations, and short glue scripts on Linux. Python is a better fit when you need complex data structures, external libraries, unit testing frameworks, or cross-platform support. A good shell scripting expert will tell you honestly which language suits your job.

Do I need a Bash freelancer or an agency?

For most scripting and automation jobs, an individual freelancer is faster and more cost-effective than an agency. Agencies make sense only when the work spans multiple disciplines, such as full infrastructure builds combining Bash, Terraform, Kubernetes, and application development.