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Software Engineering is the application of engineering principles to design and develop software for a computer system. It includes activities such as specifying, designing, programming, testing, documenting and maintaining software applications, components and systems. Software engineering professionals leverage their knowledge of programming techniques, database management and analytics, quality assurance protocols and user experience best practices to provide services such as developing custom software applications, designing databases, scripting server-side software programs or even providing ongoing technical support.
A freelance Software Engineer can be a great resource if you need someone with an expert understanding of coding principles and methodologies to build or customize a website or application. They can also help to analyze your existing codebase in order to identify any potential flaws or bottlenecks in the performance of your system. This is especially important if you have a complex system with many components that need to connect and integrate seamlessly with each other.
When hiring a freelance Software Engineer, it's important to evaluate their skillset, experience and portfolio of previous work. You should ask questions about the types of coding languages they know and look for someone who has used them in developing actual projects. Interviewing multiple candidates can also be beneficial since it helps you compare different perspectives and technical solutions. Finally, your budget will play an important role — you should expect to pay around $50-$150/hr for a professional Software Engineer depending on their level of expertise.
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