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Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (November 2026) on Monday November 02, 2026 @06:20PM (#50345556)
Location: Europe (Netherlands, CET)

Remote: yes

Willing to relocate: no

Technologies: Go, Python, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, Terraform, GCP, AWS

Résumé/CV: https://robinsiep.com/experience

Email: contact [at] robinsiep.com

Senior backend engineer focused on distributed systems and system design, with about a decade of end-to-end ownership across design, implementation, and production.

Most recently, I was lead backend engineer and architect on a distributed platform for venture capital workflows (Go services, event-driven architecture on GCP, data reconciliation, observability), and lead engineer on a survey fulfilment system integrating various third-party providers. Both roles included mentoring and coordinating other engineers.

I'm looking for a permanent role, but remain available for contract work in the meantime.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (October 2026) on Thursday October 01, 2026 @11:04AM (#49922625)
Location: Europe (Netherlands, CET)

Remote: yes

Willing to relocate: no

Technologies: Go, Python, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, Terraform, GCP, AWS

Résumé/CV: https://robinsiep.com/experience

Email: contact [at] robinsiep.com

Senior backend engineer focused on distributed systems and system design, with about a decade of end-to-end ownership across design, implementation, and production.

Most recently, I was lead backend engineer and architect on a distributed platform for venture capital workflows (Go services, event-driven architecture on GCP, data reconciliation, observability), and lead engineer on a survey fulfilment system integrating various third-party providers. Both roles included mentoring and coordinating other engineers.

I'm looking for a permanent role, but remain available for contract work in the meantime.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2026) on Tuesday September 01, 2026 @11:23AM (#49523212)
Location: Europe (located in NL)

Remote: primarily, willing to travel to meet and collaborate

Willing to relocate: no

Technologies: Python, Go, Kotlin, Java, Swift, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Redis

Résumé/CV: https://robinsiep.com/experience

Email: contact [at] robinsiep.com

I’m a senior software engineer focused on system design and used to working with teams that are starting to strain under growth, complexity, or delivery pressure.

Over the last decade I’ve been working with startups and established companies, often in roles with end-to-end technical responsibility: from system design through implementation and production operation.

Recent work includes leading the architecture, implementation, and operational ownership of a distributed platform for venture capital workflows, as well as building and maintaining a survey fulfillment system. Both engagements included mentoring and coordinating engineers alongside delivery. More details can be found at https://robinsiep.com.

I'm currently interested in finding a more permanent role, but remain available for contract work in the meantime.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (August 2026) on Monday August 03, 2026 @11:04AM (#49156744)
Location: Europe (located in NL)

Remote: primarily, willing to travel to meet and collaborate

Willing to relocate: no

Technologies: Python, Go, Kotlin, Java, Swift, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Redis

Résumé/CV: https://robinsiep.com/experience

Email: contact [at] robinsiep.com

I’m a senior engineer and software architect used to working with teams that are starting to strain under growth, complexity, or delivery pressure.

Over the last ~10 years I’ve been working with startups and established companies, primarily in roles where I take end-to-end technical responsibility: from system design through implementation and production operation, while remaining hands-on in delivery.

Recent work includes leading the architecture, implementation, and operational ownership of a distributed platform for venture capital workflows, as well as building and maintaining a survey fulfillment system. Both engagements included mentoring and coordinating engineers alongside delivery. More details can be found at https://robinsiep.com.

I'm currently interested in finding a more permanent role, but remain available for contract work in the meantime.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (July 2026) on Wednesday July 01, 2026 @04:17PM (#48752543)
Location: Europe (located in NL)

Remote: primarily, willing to travel to meet clients and collaborate

Willing to relocate: no

Technologies: Python, Go, Kotlin, Java, Swift, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Redis

Résumé/CV: https://robinsiep.com/experience

Email: contact [at] robinsiep.com

I’m a senior engineer and software architect working with teams that are starting to strain under growth, complexity, or delivery pressure.

Over the last ~10 years I’ve been working with startups and established companies, primarily in roles where I take end-to-end technical responsibility: from system design through implementation and production operation, while remaining hands-on in delivery.

Recent work includes leading the architecture, implementation, and operational ownership of a distributed platform for venture capital workflows, as well as building and maintaining a production survey fulfillment system. Both engagements included mentoring and coordinating engineers alongside delivery. More details can be found at https://robinsiep.com.

I’m primarily available for contract work, but open to longer-term roles with the right fit.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2026) on Monday June 01, 2026 @12:35PM (#48359147)
Location: Europe (located in NL)

Remote: primarily, willing to travel to meet clients and collaborate

Willing to relocate: no

Technologies: Python, Go, Kotlin, Java, Swift, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Redis

Résumé/CV: https://robinsiep.com/experience

Email: contact [at] robinsiep.com

I’m a senior engineer and software architect working with teams that are starting to strain under growth, complexity, or delivery pressure.

Over the last ~10 years I’ve been working with startups and established companies, primarily in roles where I take end-to-end technical responsibility: from system design through implementation and production operation, while remaining hands-on in delivery.

Recent work includes leading the architecture, implementation, and operational ownership of a distributed platform for venture capital workflows, as well as building and maintaining a production survey fulfillment system. Both engagements included mentoring and coordinating engineers alongside delivery. More details can be found at https://robinsiep.com.

I’m primarily available for contract work, but open to longer-term roles with the right fit.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2026) on Monday May 04, 2026 @04:12AM (#48005979)
Location: Europe (located in NL)

Remote: primarily, willing to travel to meet clients and collaborate

Willing to relocate: no

Technologies: Python, Go, Kotlin, Java, Swift, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Redis

Résumé/CV: https://robinsiep.com/experience

Email: contact [at] robinsiep.com

I’m currently active as a senior engineer, software architect, and entrepreneur. Having nearly a decade of experience working with startups and larger, established companies. I provide everything from short architecture reviews to hands-on implementation and full technical ownership.

Recent work includes the design, implementation, and operational ownership of a distributed system for a venture capital platform, as well as the creation and maintenance of a survey fulfillment platform. Both engagements involved mentoring and coordinating multiple engineers. More details can be found at https://robinsiep.com.

I’m primarily looking for contract work, but am also open to a longer-term position with the right fit.

Feel free to reach out at contact [at] robinsiep.com. I’m always happy to talk with others in the industry.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (April 2026) on Wednesday April 01, 2026 @03:00PM (#47605035)
Location: Europe (located in NL)

Remote: primarily, willing to travel to meet clients and collaborate

Willing to relocate: no

Technologies: Python, Go, Kotlin, Java, Swift, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Redis

Résumé/CV: https://robinsiep.com/experience

Email: contact [at] robinsiep.com

I’m currently active as a senior engineer, software architect, and entrepreneur. Having nearly a decade of experience working with startups and larger, established companies. I provide everything from short architecture reviews to hands-on implementation and full technical ownership.

Recent work includes the design, implementation, and operational ownership of a distributed system for a venture capital platform, as well as the creation and maintenance of a survey fulfillment platform. Both engagements involved mentoring and coordinating multiple engineers. More details can be found at https://robinsiep.com.

I’m primarily looking for contract work, but am also open to a longer-term position with the right fit.

Feel free to reach out at contact [at] robinsiep.com. I’m always happy to talk with others in the industry.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (March 2026) on Monday March 02, 2026 @07:19PM (#47226191)
Location: Europe (located in NL)

Remote: primarily, willing to travel to meet clients and collaborate

Willing to relocate: no

Technologies: Python, Go, Kotlin, Java, Swift, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Redis

Résumé/CV: https://robinsiep.com/experience

Email: contact [at] robinsiep.com

I’m currently active as a senior engineer, software architect, and entrepreneur. Having nearly a decade of experience working with startups and larger, established companies. I provide everything from short architecture reviews to hands-on implementation and full technical ownership.

Recent work includes the design, implementation, and operational ownership of a distributed system for a venture capital platform, as well as the creation and maintenance of a survey fulfillment platform. Both engagements involved mentoring and coordinating multiple engineers. More details can be found at https://robinsiep.com.

I’m primarily looking for contract work, but am also open to a longer-term position with the right fit.

Feel free to reach out at contact [at] robinsiep.com. I’m always happy to talk with others in the industry.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (February 2026) on Monday February 02, 2026 @01:29PM (#46859407)
Location: Europe (located in NL)

Remote: primarily, willing to travel to meet clients and collaborate

Willing to relocate: no

Technologies: Python, Go, Kotlin, Java, Swift, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Redis Résumé/CV: https://robinsiep.com/experience

Email: contact [at] robinsiep.com

I’m currently active as a senior engineer, software architect, and entrepreneur. Having nearly a decade of experience working with startups and larger, established companies. I provide everything from short architecture reviews to hands-on implementation and full technical ownership.

Recent work includes the design, implementation, and operational ownership of a distributed system for a venture capital platform, as well as the creation and maintenance of a survey fulfillment platform. Both engagements involved mentoring and coordinating multiple engineers. More details can be found at https://robinsiep.com.

I’m primarily looking for contract work, but am also open to a longer-term position with the right fit.

Feel free to reach out at contact [at] robinsiep.com. I’m always happy to talk with others in the industry.

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (November 2022) on Tuesday November 01, 2022 @11:49AM (#33422850)
SEEKING WORK | REMOTE or in The Netherlands | Worldwide availability

Code R is a two-man powerhouse offering full-stack & mobile development, consultancy and various miscellaneous development activities & support. We are a quick, dynamic team and keep our number of simultaneous clients very low to fully dedicate ourselves to each one of them.

We like writing maintainable, well-tested code but aren’t afraid to hammer out a POC when the need arises. Additionally we have extended in-house knowledge into dev-ops and security.

Our technologies include: Python, Kotlin, Java, Go, Swift, React, Solidity, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, AWS

Some of our recent work:

* Full development of the native mobile apps of a financial firm, developing Android (Kotlin) from scratch and refactoring as well as expanding upon an existing iOS app (Swift).

* Providing a full-stack code and infrastructure analysis for an e-commerce firm, offering insight into code maintainability as well as security using concrete examples and improvements. Their services was mostly written in Python (Django).

Rate: €75/hour (negotiable)

Contact: robin {at} coderstudio.dev

Personal Github: https://github.com/robinsiep

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2022) on Monday October 03, 2022 @12:04PM (#33069383)
SEEKING WORK | REMOTE or in The Netherlands | Worldwide availability

Code R is a two-man powerhouse offering full-stack & mobile development, consultancy and various miscellaneous development activities & support. We are a quick, dynamic team and keep our number of simultaneous clients very low to fully dedicate ourselves to each one of them.

We like writing maintainable, well-tested code but aren’t afraid to hammer out a POC when the need arises. Additionally we have extended in-house knowledge into dev-ops and security.

Our technologies include: Python, Kotlin, Java, Go, Swift, React, Solidity, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, AWS

Some of our recent work:

* Full development of the native mobile apps of a financial firm, developing Android (Kotlin) from scratch and refactoring as well as expanding upon an existing iOS app (Swift).

* Providing a full-stack code and infrastructure analysis for an e-commerce firm, offering insight into code maintainability as well as security using concrete examples and improvements. Their services was mostly written in Python (Django).

Rate: €75/hour (negotiable)

Contact: robin {at} coderstudio.dev

Personal Github: https://github.com/robinsiep

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (September 2022) on Thursday September 01, 2022 @12:24PM (#32678761)
SEEKING WORK | REMOTE or in The Netherlands | Worldwide availability

Code R is a two-man powerhouse offering full-stack & mobile development, consultancy and various miscellaneous development activities & support. We are a quick, dynamic team and keep our number of simultaneous clients very low to fully dedicate ourselves to each one of them.

We like writing maintainable, well-tested code but aren’t afraid to hammer out a POC when the need arises. Additionally we have extended in-house knowledge into dev-ops and security.

Our technologies include: Python, Kotlin, Java, Go, Swift, React, Solidity, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, AWS

Some of our recent work:

* Full development of the native mobile apps of a financial firm, developing Android (Kotlin) from scratch and refactoring as well as expanding upon an existing iOS app (Swift).

* Providing a full-stack code and infrastructure analysis for an e-commerce firm, offering insight into code maintainability as well as security using concrete examples and improvements. Their services was mostly written in Python (Django).

Rate: €75/hour (negotiable)

Contact: robin {at} coderstudio.dev

Personal Github: https://github.com/robinsiep

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (August 2022) on Monday August 08, 2022 @05:08AM (#32383589)
SEEKING WORK | REMOTE or in The Netherlands | Worldwide availability

Code R is a two-man powerhouse offering full-stack & mobile development, consultancy and various miscellaneous development activities & support. We are a quick, dynamic team and keep our number of simultaneous clients very low to fully dedicate ourselves to each one of them.

We like writing maintainable, well-tested code but aren’t afraid to hammer out a POC when the need arises. Additionally we have extended in-house knowledge into dev-ops and security.

Our technologies include: Python, Kotlin, Java, Go, Swift, React, Solidity, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, AWS

Some of our recent work: * Full development of the native mobile apps of a financial firm, developing Android (Kotlin) from scratch and refactoring as well as expanding upon an existing iOS app (Swift). * Providing a full-stack code and infrastructure analysis for an e-commerce firm, offering insight into code maintainability as well as security using concrete examples and improvements. Their services was mostly written in Python (Django).

Rate: €75/hour (negotiable)

Contact: robin {at} coderstudio.dev

Personal Github: https://github.com/robinsiep