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Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (July 2026) on Friday July 10, 2026 @07:17AM (#48858394)
Location: Austin, TX

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: • Programming languages: Go, Python (FastAPI, Flask), Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), PHP. • Backend architecture: microservices, REST APIs, event-driven design, idempotency, concurrency. • Cloud and DevOps: Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3, Lambda, EC2; Kubernetes; Docker; CI/CD pipelines. • Data stores: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Memcached. • Messaging: Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub. • AI and machine learning: retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate), large language model (LLM) APIs. • Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana (ELK), distributed tracing. • APIs and security: gRPC, GraphQL, OAuth 2, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), role-based access control (RBAC), OWASP-aligned practices. • Software development lifecycle: Agile, Scrum, test-driven development (TDD), domain-driven design (DDD).

Résumé/CV: https://ngkevin.vercel.app

Email: [email protected]

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (April 2026) on Thursday April 02, 2026 @10:08PM (#47622504)
Location: Austin, TX Remote: Yes

Technologies: Backend, AI, Blockchain, Python, Go, PHP, Java, SpringBoot, System Design, Apache Kafka, LLM APIs, gRPC, GraphQL, RBAC, Distributed System

Portfolio: https://ngkevin.vercel.app

Email: [email protected]

Senior backend-focused full stack engineer with 10+ years delivering scalable services across API design, distributed systems, and cloud-native backends. Comfortable owning end-to-end delivery while partnering with front end and product teams. Deep hands-on experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in production, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and reliable data pipelines. Proven track record of leading technical design, architecture reviews, and modernization work with product, security, and infrastructure stakeholders.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2025) on Monday September 01, 2025 @02:08PM (#45095112)
Location: Austin, TX

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Languages (Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, PHP), Frameworks (SpringBoot, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Gin, Express.js, Laravel), CI/CD (Jenkins, Github actions), Observability (ELK, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, OpenSearch), AWS Services, Backend System Design (Microservices, Event-Driven, Cloud-Native)

Résumé/CV: https://kevinng.vercel.app

Email: [email protected]

Hello, I am a Senior Backend Engineer with over 10 years of experience in software development industry. I'm passionate about designing and building high performance, scalable and reliable backend systems. I want to contribute my skills and expertise to a strong mission that has a huge impact on users. Thank you.

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (August 2025) on Friday August 01, 2025 @01:12PM (#44759557)
SEEKING WORK | Austin, TX, US | Remote | Senior Backend Engineer Portfolio: https://kevinng.vercel.app Contact: [email protected]

I'm a Senior Backend Engineer with over 10 years of experience in e-commerce, education and hospitality products. I can support the design and development of backend systems that are high-performance, scalable, and secure. I can also build CI/CD, ETL pipelines and observability infrastructure, and am familiar with Java, Python, Go, JavaScript and PHP programming languages and frameworks.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (August 2025) on Friday August 01, 2025 @01:02PM (#44759452)

  Location: Austin, TX
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: Backend Design and Development, Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, PHP, AWS, CI/CD, Support Performance Optimization & DDD & Scalability & Resiliency & Security & Observability
  Résumé/CV: https://kevinng.vercel.app
  Email: [email protected]
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (July 2025) on Wednesday July 02, 2025 @04:26AM (#44441318)

  Location: Austin, TX
  Remote: yes
  Willing to relocate: no
  Technologies: Backend, System Design, CI/CD, Agile
  Résumé/CV: https://kevinng.vercel.app/
  Email: [email protected]
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2025) on Monday June 02, 2025 @11:10AM (#44159645)

  Location: Austin, TX
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: Yes
  Technologies: Backend Engineering, Microservices, Event-Driven, Cloud-Native Solution
  Résumé/CV: https://kevinng.vzy.io
  Email: [email protected]
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2025) on Friday May 02, 2025 @12:59PM (#43872274)

  Location: Austin, TX
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: backend development, microservices, event-driven architecture, cloud-based solution
  Résumé/CV: https://kevinng.vzy.io
  Email: [email protected]