20 Best GitHub
Freelancers
to Hire
in 2024
Looking to hire GitHub freelancers with the perfect set of skills for your next project? Work with the world's best freelancing talent on Contra.
Carolyn Marie
Sparking Joy ✨ with Framer Design & Development
Kristine Vilnite
Framer Expert | Web Designer & Developer
Elena Perini
Award-Winning Designer | Web & Branding | Framer Expert
Christine Straub
Full-Stack AI/ML Software Engineer
Luka Baramishvili
Frontend Developer
Samar Jamil
✨ Framer Expert & Creator
Greg Jacoby
Transparent. Communicative. On time, on budget.
Waison Lee
Coder | DevOps | Engineering Digital Product
Mohit Vaswani
Turning ideas into digital products
Eduardo Moreno
Product Designer | Figma & Framer Expert
Michael Michalak
Experienced Drupal Developer
Jason Glynn
Freelance Tech Writer
Marcus Dutra
Increase the Beauty of Your Business
66 Studio
Design & Build with Framer 🚀
Daniel Afaqi
Quality Driven Frontend Engineer and Designer
Muhammad Usman
Transforming Ideas with AI and Fullstack Skills 💡
Muhammad Faizan
Project Manager | Full-stack Engineer
Uzochukwu Okafor
Frontend & Webflow Developer — Accessible & Animated Sites
James Musser
Full Stack Web Developer (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)
NextGrid Digital
Your Go-To Design Partner for Everything Your Brand Needs
GitHub related tools for your next project
Common projects for GitHub experts
Setting up and managing a GitHub repository for a new software development project.
Reviewing code changes and managing pull requests.
Resolving merge conflicts in a project's codebase.
Organizing a repository and managing branches for efficient workflow.
Training team members on best practices for using GitHub.
Integrating GitHub with other tools like continuous integration systems.
Tips for working with and hiring GitHub experts
Understand your project
GitHub experts are skilled in managing and storing revisions of projects, be it software development or digital content creation. Therefore, it's crucial to understand the scope and expectations of your project before hiring.
Evaluate their GitHub skills
Make sure the GitHub expert is proficient with Git commands, pull requests, repository management, and other GitHub features. Their expertise in these areas will determine the efficiency of your project's version control.
Check their collaboration skills
GitHub is all about collaboration. The expert should be able to work with other team members, manage code merges, and resolve conflicts when they arise.
Communicate through Contra
Effective communication is key for successful project completion. Use Contra to communicate regularly with your GitHub expert to ensure your project is proceeding as planned.
How to hire GitHub experts
Define your project
Before you start hiring, clearly define the scope and expectations of your project. Are you setting up a new repository or do you need help managing an existing one? Do you require training for your team on GitHub best practices?
Post a detailed job
The more details you can provide about your project and its requirements, the better. This will help attract the right GitHub experts on Contra.
Review applications
Take the time to carefully review the applications and profiles of potential freelancers. Look at their past projects, reviews, and how they present their GitHub skills.
Conduct interviews
Use the interview process to ask in-depth questions about their GitHub expertise and experience. Discuss your project specifics and expectations.
Make an offer
Once you've found the right GitHub expert, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.
3 questions to ask when interviewing GitHub experts
1. Can you describe your experience with GitHub and managing repositories?
2. How do you handle merge conflicts and manage pull requests?
3. Can you share an example of a project where you used GitHub to collaborate with a team?
Hire the best freelancers with ease
Discover vetted
talent
Connect with verified, high-quality freelancers.
Expert matching for
your opportunity
Post your opportunity and we’ll do the work for you.
Manage
contracts & payments
Create contracts, pay, and chat with freelancers.
Scale your business
Focus on core business functions by outsourcing.
Save time & money
Let our team help you through the process of hiring, all for free.
99% of Clients report having a positive experience on Contra
Frequently asked
questions
GitHub is a Git-based repository hosting platform where developers can store and manage their code, collaborate with others, and track and control changes to their projects.
GitHub is a Git-based repository hosting platform where developers can store and manage their code, collaborate with others, and track and control changes to their projects.
A freelance GitHub expert manages and organizes your GitHub repositories. They handle version control, manage pull requests, resolve merge conflicts, and ensure a streamlined codebase.
Hiring a GitHub expert on Contra gives you access to top freelance talent without commissions. You can review their profiles, collaborate efficiently, and handle contracts and payments all in one place.
You can post a job detailing your project requirements on Contra. GitHub experts who match your requirements can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of GitHub experts and invite those you are interested in to apply.
Projects that require GitHub skills often include software development, digital content creation, continuous integration setup, and any project where version control and team collaboration are necessary.
The cost of hiring a GitHub expert on Contra varies based on their experience, the complexity of your project, and the duration of the project. It's best to discuss these specifics with the expert to get an accurate quote.
GitHub experts are paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Clients must pay a minimum of $250 or $25 an hour to post an opportunity on Contra.
Related articles
7 Expert Tips for Outsourcing a Freelancer Software Developer
- Tips for Hiring Engineering, Dev & IT
How to Freelance as a Web Developer: A Step-By-Step Guide 🪜
- Engineering, Dev & IT
What Is a Tech Lead? Main Responsibilities & More 🧑💻
- Engineering, Dev & IT
How To Set Professional Development Goals
- Remote Working & Freelancing
13 Conflict Resolution Skills to Use in Your Workplace Now 🧘
- Remote Working & Freelancing
