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Upstaff is a strategic alliance between industry-leading teams and consultants in FinTech, Retail, Banking, Blockchain, .IoT, and other domains. With a team of over 50 in-house FTEs and 2,000+ remote vetted engineers, and 10+ years of outstanding service, we are backed by prominent European investors.

Our extensive portfolio includes collaborations with over 50 global service companies, unicorns, and dozens of startups. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you unlock the potential of blockchain technology to boost your project.

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JavaScript 8yr.
React 8yr.
TypeScript 5yr.
Node.js 5yr.
Next.js 3yr.
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10+ years of experience in web development, M.Sc in Software Engineering, GAI, LLMs Front-End: Angular, React, Vue.js (JavaScript & TypeScript) Back-End: Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript , PHP Mobile: React Native AWS Cloud infrastructure Control systems (e.g., Git) and familiarity with DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD). Unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing. Experience leading and mentoring a team of developers, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring the team's success. Ability to motivate and inspire team members, resolve conflicts, and provide constructive feedback. Experience conducting assessments and interviews remotely.

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Seniority Architect/Team-lead
Location Ukraine
Python 5yr.
Django 3yr.
Mobile development
Flask
API
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- Python Developer with 5+ years of experience in backend development and automation: Django (3 years), Flask, and Fast API for web application development; - Maintaining and supporting production systems using FastAPI and SQLAlchemy, API integrations including financial services and crypto platforms; - Built and supported Telegram bots and automation tools for business operations; - Docker containerization: Docker-compose, Docker via Render (serverless). Deployment and Linux server management (Ubuntu); - Familiar with data reporting and basic analytics through internal monitoring tools; - Open to part-time and distributed team environments with a focus on ongoing system support. - Reached the Top 10 freelance Python engineers on the local market at the age of 17 (showcasing early talent and initiative). - Worked on projects with a multi-million user base, contributing to scalable architecture and high-load system stability. - Successfully launched an educational platform in the USA, now actively used by students, tutors, and academic institutions. - Represented the dev team at the international Wefi Beyond Banking Summit, delivering a product presentation to a global fintech audience.

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Seniority Middle (3-5 years)
Location Ternopil, Ukraine
Haskell 3yr.
Scala 2yr.
Plutus 2yr.
Akka
Cardano
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- 3 years of experience in Plutus / Cardano smart contracts developer role (Plutus Core, Plutarch) - Cardano ecosystem knowledge - Haskell, Scala, Cabal/Stack, GADTs/Type families, Generics, Servant, lenses, mtl, free monads - senior-level professional - Functional programming with FRP, Redux, Event sourcing, Category theory - OOP, OOD, UML, Design patterns, SOLID, DI. TDD, BDD, Unit, functional, and integration testing - 14 years of experience in software engineering

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Ukraine
Node.js 5yr.
React 3yr.
Solidity
NFT
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• 15+ years of commercial software development experience • Solid knowledge of Solidity, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript; • Deep understanding of blockchain architecture and smart contract logic; • Cosmos, Tron, Avalanche, Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum dApps; • Strong skills in developing NFT smart contracts. Support and payload verification; • NFT Marketplaces (ERC - 721/1155), Crypto Payment Solutions & DeFi Cross Chain Bridges - ERC-20 Tokens, ICO, DEX, Staking, Swapping; • Highly qualified knowledge of Stripe payment system integration to blockchain data; • 10+ years experience working with Python; • 5 years experience working with Node.js; • Strong abilities with Express; • Experience working with Docker, and Kubernetes (K8s); • 3+ years of development experience with React.js. • No scheduled vacations within the next 3 months;

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Ukraine
Python
Django
Flask
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- 5 years of experience in the IT industry as a Python Engineer - Proficient in using technologies such as Django DRF, Flask, Pandas, BeautifulSoup, SQLAlchemy, Asyncio, Flask + Marshmallow, Apscheduler, Jinja, Quip API, Docker, Nginx, Amazon MWS API, Amazon SP-API, Google API, and Telegram API; - Strong in refactoring, bug-fixing, and working with Python, JavaScript, Django, Django Rest Framework; - Skilled in developing faceted search and matching algorithms using ElasticSearch; - Experienced in PDF generation and importing from various formats; - Developed web applications, API interfaces, and automated scripts for data transformation; - Previous experience includes working as a Python developer focused on data scraping for Amazon, eBay, and Walmart products in dropshipping projects; - Also worked as a C# developer on various projects, specializing in web development, scraping, and parsing data; - Upper-Intermediate English; - Available ASAP

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location United States
PHP 9yr.
JavaScript 9yr.
MySQL 9yr.
Solidity
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- 10+ years experience as a Full-Stack Developer with of developing robust web applications and services, including extensive experience in both frontend and backend technologies; - Technical proficiency with PHP and MySQL for server-side development, advanced JavaScript utilization on the client side; - Strong abilities with blockchain technology engagement, including smart contracts and wallet development using Solidity, Hardhat, Truffle, WalletConnect, and Metamask SDK; - Experienced with libraries Web3.js, and Ethers.js; - Ability to work Ethereum Blockchain, Binance Smart Chain (BSC), with different wallets including MetaMask; - Adept at working with a variety of frameworks and languages beyond core competencies, such as Laravel, Solidity, Node.js, and C++; - Up-to-date with modern practices, possessing comprehensive experience in codebase upgrades, performance optimization, and integrating third-party APIs; - Successfully led a development team, demonstrating strong leadership and project estimation skills.

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Ukraine
TensorFlow 5yr.
PyTorch 5yr.
Scikit-learn
Kubeflow
Mlflow
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Experienced IT professional with more than ten years of expertise in Cloud Systems, DevOps, Machine Learning and MLOps practices. Pavlo specializes in building scalable and reliable ML pipelines, optimizing models for real-world use, and managing full lifecycle of machine learning projects. Pavlo's technical skills include TensorFlow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, Kubeflow, Terraform, Python, as well as cloud platforms and services such as AWS SageMaker and Azure Cognitive Services.

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Seniority Expert (10+ years)
Location Dnipro, Ukraine
Data Analysis 10yr.
Python
Prompt Engineering
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- 10+ years in Forecasting, Analytics & Math Modelling - 8 years in Business Analytics and Economic Processes Modelling - 5+ years in Data Science - 5+ years in Financial Forecasting Systems - Master of Statistics and Probability Theory (diploma with honors), PhD (ABD) - BSc in Finance - Strong knowledge of Math & Statistics - Strong knowledge of R, Python, VBA - Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server - 3 years in Web Development: Knowledge of C#, .Net and JavaScript for web development - Self-motivated, conscientious, accountable, addicted to data processing, analysis & forecasting - Engineering, Understanding AI and LLMs

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Ukraine
SQL 8yr.
Python 6yr.
Tableau 6yr.
Apache Airflow
Power BI
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- Oriented Data and Business Intelligence Analysis engineer with Data Engineering skills (SQL, Airflow). - 6+ years of experience with Tableau (Certified Tableau Engineer) - Experience in Operations analysis, building charts & dashboards - 20+ years of experience in data mining, data analysis, and data processing. Unifying data from many sources to create interactive, immersive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights and drive business results. - Adept with different SDLC methodologies: Waterfall, Agile SCRUM - Knowledge of performing data analysis, data modeling, data mapping, batch data processing, and capable of generating reports using reporting tools such as Power BI (advanced), Sisence(Periscope) (expert), Tableau (Advanced), Data Studio (Advanced) - Experience in writing SQL Queries, Big Query, Python, R, DAX to extract data and perform Data Analysis - AWS, Redshift - Combined expertise in data analysis with solid technical qualifications. - Advanced English, Intermediate German - Location: Germany

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Germany
AWS
MLOps
Kubernetes
Terraform
Gitlab actions
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- DevOps/Cloud Architect with 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud, and MLOps engineering; - Led large-scale projects including Hadoop-to-AWS OLAP migration, cutting operational costs by 25% and improving system performance; - Expertise in Kubernetes-based microservices architectures, AWS Fargate, and high-availability designs achieving 99.99% uptime; - Experience in multi-cloud (AWS, GCP) and hybrid on-prem/cloud adoption; - Skilled in containerization and orchestration with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift; - Advanced in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm, Ansible) and GitOps/CI/CD automation (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jenkins); - Delivered automated CI/CD for serverless apps with AWS SAM, reducing deployment time from hours to 20 minutes; - Experienced in MLOps with AWS Sagemaker and Kubeflow, building end-to-end ML workflows; - Skilled in DevSecOps, implementing RBAC, Secrets Manager, SAST/SCA scans, reducing vulnerabilities by 50%; - Skilled in cloud networking, storage, and big data systems (Spark, Hadoop, EMR, Kinesis); - Expertise in Python, Go, Java, and Bash for automation and integration; - Experience of technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and guiding 50+ developers in Kubernetes/Docker adoption; - Experienced in architectural design, Cloud as Code initiatives, and cross-team collaboration; - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Solutions Architect, and GCP Professional Cloud Architect.

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Lisbon, Portugal
Python
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- 10+ years in AI/ML & Data Science, high-performance systems, 10+ years in DevOps and 5+ years in MLOps; - Expertise in Python, Asyncio, Aiohttp, Redis, PostgreSQL, Neo4j, ElasticSearch, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure); - Experience with high-load environments, Redis queues, custom assemblies, and data isolation in production-ready systems; - Skilled in Active Directory integrations, NLP, similarity engines, and AI-driven architectures, with focus on context engineering, summarization, and agentic RAG pipelines (LlamaIndex, Quadrant, IntentRouter); - Experienced with both text and voice AI models (speaker identification, speech-to-text) and ontology-driven algorithms (PCA, classifiers, semantic understanding from scratch); - Knowledge of AWS services (S3, EC2, Fargate, EKS, Bedrock pipelines), Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, and cloud migrations (AWS to GCP); - Passion for NLP, AI, and similarity engines, with preference for applied AI/ML approaches over purely statistical methods; - Experienced leadership in R&D and engineering management, delivering production-ready AI/ML solutions in defense, search, and semantic platforms.

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Seniority Senior (5-10 years)
Location Kyiv, Ukraine
Rust
Solana
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- Senior Blockchain Engineer with 20+ years in software development and a strong track record in the Solana ecosystem; - Experienced in Rust for Solana smart contract development, with extensive experience building on-chain programs for DeFi, staking, NFT, and messaging platforms; - Skilled in full-stack development: React and TypeScript for front-end dApps, Node.js and Python for backend systems; - Experience with AWS and Google Cloud for scalable cloud applications and infrastructure; - Ability to lead teams and manage projects, including migrating Ethereum products to Solana (Community Gaming); - Skilled in blockchain frameworks and tools: Anchor, CPI, Metaplex, Token-2022; - Strong SQL background with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite; - Experienced in system architecture, Linux server administration, and distributed applications; - Notable achievements include leading Solana product delivery for NeuralBond (on-chain messaging) and Palus Finance (staking platform).

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Seniority Expert (10+ years)
Location Mexico

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We help our clients to identify the potential of a software development for their organization including market research, project’s feasibility assessment, analysis of blockchain platforms, tools, right features prioritization.

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We closely collaborate with recruitment & talent acquisition teams on urgent or hard-to-fill positions. Discover how startups and top-tier companies benefit.
Europe’s Data Vision: Dataspaces for Zero-Trust AI Infrastructure
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Europe’s Data Vision: Dataspaces for Zero-Trust AI Infrastructure

Upstaff builds AI-Driven Data Platform for Environmental Organizations
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Upstaff builds AI-Driven Data Platform for Environmental Organizations

Bringing 2M+ Wallet Ecosystem to the Next Level Decentralized Operating System.
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Bringing 2M+ Wallet Ecosystem to the Next Level Decentralized Operating System.

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AI Jobs: What’s Hot in 2025?
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AI Jobs: What’s Hot in 2025?

Discover the most in-demand AI jobs, technologies, and rates from the first half of 2025 on Upwork and Upstaff.
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2025 Hiring Code: How Upstaff Wins the Talent Game
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2025 Hiring Code: How Upstaff Wins the Talent Game

2025 hiring feels like you’re pulling off a heist in a sci-fi flick: AI’s churning out glossy resumes that don’t match reality, candidates are juggling virtual assistants like sidekicks, and the market’s flooded with folks who can barely spell “React,” let alone code it.
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YouTeam Acquired by Toptal: A Ukrainian Success Meets Global Power
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YouTeam Acquired by Toptal: A Ukrainian Success Meets Global Power

YouTeam, the Ukrainian-founded talent platform at YouTeam.io, has been snapped up by Toptal, a U.S.-based freelance giant at Toptal.com. Co-founder Yurij Riphyak announced the deal on LinkedIn, merging YouTeam’s 50,000+ vetted engineers into Toptal’s elite network. While it’s a win for innovation, it also shows how stronger capital can bury great new initiatives to dominate the freelance market. Read more about this shift in the tech talent wars.
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Upstaff is a service company with its own in-house engineering, and management competence, leveraging the community of software development companies’ resource network.

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Our developers can start immediately or within two weeks after the project is confirmed.