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Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2026) on Tuesday November 03, 2026 @04:23AM (#50349800)
Location: Dorset, UK

Remote: Yes (UK, US and EU time zones)

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Ruby on Rails, Python (FastAPI), TypeScript/Node, Go, PostgreSQL, AWS, Hotwire

Résumé/CV: https://wagnermatos.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Senior engineer, 15 years. I build complete products on a fixed scope and fixed price: one senior engineer accountable end to end, AI-accelerated. Recent work includes a clinical alerting platform used by NHS trusts, an edge-to-cloud analytics platform for Johnson & Johnson Medical, and the cloud platform behind a fielded detection-hardware fleet. Also open to contract engagements (Rails). Case studies and client testimonials on the site.

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (October 2026) on Thursday October 01, 2026 @11:04AM (#49922623)
Location: Dorset, UK

Remote: Yes (UK, US and EU time zones)

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Ruby on Rails, Python (FastAPI), TypeScript/Node, Go, PostgreSQL, AWS, Hotwire

Resume/CV: https://wagnermatos.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Senior engineer, over 15 years. I build complete products: one senior engineer accountable end to end, AI accelerated. Recent work includes a clinical alerting platform used by NHS trusts, an edge to cloud analytics platform for Johnson & Johnson Medical, and the cloud platform behind a fielded detection hardware fleet. Also open to contract engagements. Case studies and client testimonials on the site.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (April 2026) on Thursday April 02, 2026 @03:11AM (#47610992)
Location: UK (Remote)

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Python, Node.js, Go, React, TypeScript, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, GraphQL, REST, Hotwire/Turbo/Stimulus

Résumé/CV: https://wagnermatos.co.uk/

Email: [email protected]

Senior Rails engineer with 20+ years of experience, available for fractional, retainer, or contract engagements. I specialise in architecture, API design, legacy modernisation, and cross stack integrations (Ruby, Python, Node). Recent clients include Citizens Advice, Babbel, Alertive, and Johnson & Johnson. Strong track record delivering under tight deadlines and mentoring teams.

Open to part-time or ongoing work with UK, US, and European teams.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (February 2026) on Monday February 02, 2026 @04:31PM (#46861878)
Location: United Kingdom

Remote: Yes (UK, US, Europe time zones)

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Ruby, Rails, Node.js, Python, FastAPI, Go, TypeScript, React, Vue, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Hotwire/Turbo/Stimulus

Seeking: Fractional/retainer engagements or contract work, not looking for full time permanent roles

Résumé/CV: https://wagnermatos.co.uk

Email: wm at wagnermatos.co.uk

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (January 2026) on Friday January 09, 2026 @10:50AM (#46555125)
Location: United Kingdom

Remote: Yes (UK, US, Europe timezones)

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Ruby, Rails, Node.js, Python, FastAPI, Go, TypeScript, React, Vue, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Hotwire/Turbo/Stimulus

Résumé/CV: https://wagnermatos.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (December 2025) on Tuesday December 02, 2025 @10:07AM (#46121948)
Location: UK

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Ruby/Rails, Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS (Extensive), Event Driven architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, observability (Prometheus/Grafana), ML/AI tooling, distributed systems, performance optimisation, reliability engineering

Résumé/CV: https://wagnermatos.co.uk | http://infinityloop.tech Email: wm at wagnermatos.co.uk

Open to fractional contract work (part-time or project-based). Senior engineer with strong background in Ruby/Rails, Python, Node.js, modern AWS infrastructure, DevOps, and ML-enabled systems. Experienced leading architecture, scaling, and reliability efforts for production systems.

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (July 2025) on Wednesday July 02, 2025 @01:37AM (#44440532)
SEEKING WORK | UK (Europe-friendly) | Remote Location: UK Remote: Yes Willing to relocate: No Technologies: Ruby on Rails, Hotwire, Node.js, Python, Go, Postgres, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Contentful, React, Stimulus, REST/GraphQL Résumé/CV: [Request via DM or email] Email: wagner[dot]matos[at]Mac[dot]com Website: https://wagnermatos.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ukwagnermatos/
Re:Apple's privacy feature costs ad companies millions on Tuesday January 09, 2018 @10:58AM (#16107073)
Very good point indeed. And that is how the publishing industry used to do with segmented magazines. Each publication built their own reader's profile and ad agencies would chose a publication over another based on who they would like to target. That is a much more ethical approach, in my opinion.
Re:Apple's privacy feature costs ad companies millions on Tuesday January 09, 2018 @10:56AM (#16107055)
I much rather pay (I already do) for quality, non-bullshit, level headed content than consume lots of meaningless articles that server as click bait.
Re:Apple's privacy feature costs ad companies millions on Tuesday January 09, 2018 @10:54AM (#16107042)
But it also comes down to trust. I would rather "trust" (in a sense that Apple's business model does not explicitly benefits from selling my user data) than any other business. And yes, I would much rather pay for any service than have it for "free".
Re:Apple's privacy feature costs ad companies millions on Tuesday January 09, 2018 @10:51AM (#16107013)
I agree this is definitely a step in the right direction. At very least it (hopefully) makes the public at large aware of the issue.