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Sijan A.

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I am an expert in - AWS including autoscaling, high availability, data transfer - Blockchain infrastructure setup - Moodle hosting, management, administration - Cloud infrastructure - Install and configure Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats, APM - Linux administration (Ubuntu, Redhat, CentOS, SUSE, Kali, Debian, etc.) - Automation using Ansible - MySQL, MySQL Cluster administration, migration, backup/restore - PostgreSQL administration, migration, backup/restore - Cryptography - SSL, certificate, public-key infrastructure, cryptography - Oodo ERP, NextCloud - cPanel, Plesk - Optimise WordPress performance, Joomla, Drupal - Acronis, Splunk, security - FreeRadius (RADIUS) - Ethical hacking And many other stuff in technology. Please reach out to me if you need any help with regard to information technology issues.

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Jacques L.

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Torquay, Australia

$80 USD per hour

Hi, my name is Jacques Leemans, I’m a full-stack developer, with over 20 years of experience in a variety of engineering fields. My main focus is end-to-end Interactive software engineering, from games to cross-platform GIS applications, design to publishing. Solutions I have worked on: ◦ Cross-platform interactive ebooks app, with a backend server and CMS ◦ GeoJSON to 3D mesh building system ◦ Mobile FPS shooter games ◦ Indoor Navigation System ◦ Vehicle tracking system ◦ Ride-sharing mobile app ◦ Turn-based digital board games ◦ 50+ Educational Games with CMS and LMS ◦ 500+ HTML5 Games ◦ 100+ Mobile Games ◦ And many more…

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Ankit S.

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3.6

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Melbourne, Australia

$50 USD per hour

Passionate salesforce professional with complete knowledge of the cloud platform among other web concepts like REST, SOAP, git and knowledge of Linux operating system.

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Lachlan John F.

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Liverpool, Australia

$30 USD per hour

Good Day, Id like to express my interest in the assignment you have advertised to be completed. You will not be disappointed in my proficiency and expertise! I have multiple years of experience working in the industry working on cutting edge products Please do not be deterred due to the fact! As i am rich and plentiful in experience in the following application platforms: - PHP - LARAVEL - SLIM FRAMEWORK - PYTHON - HTML - CSS - API DEVELOPMENT With multiple years of tutoring and studying, along with high qualifying references & endless completions of Certificates i have gained one of the highest levels of professionalism. With all of this experience available at your fingertips, you can assure the finest stress free experience in achieving your developing requirements. Not only that, to offer extra assurance, my bid amount will be one of the lowest offers as a starting point for my Freelancer Career. Quickest & Finest Professionalism 100% Supplied! Do Not be disappointed! Lachlan Fry. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-fry-bba613212/

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Raymond S.

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4.3

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Hampton, Australia

$90 USD per hour

Welcome and thanks for checking my profile. After 25 years as a chief developer in the private scientific software development industry I am now working as a contractor in the HPC astrophysics domain. I call myself a "Full stack developer" and after being in the business for 38 years I also say I am a "Jack of all trades, and master of some"! HPC skills include Linux, bash, C++, MPI, python, R, cuda, as well docker, singularity, and system administrator skills in packages including apache, SSL certificates, tomcat, nginx, MySQL. Skills in AWS for backend automation of workflows with large datasets. Skills in HTML, CSS, java script (ES6), webpack, django, websockets, jQuery, react.js, bootstrap, jsp for web applications working with both Governments, Academic Insitutions, and Private Companies.

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Anand R.

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sydney, Australia

$20 USD per hour

I am a C/C++ developer on Linux operating system. I also have experience with Python, Bash Scripting, and Qt.

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Deivid D.

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3.0

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Melbourne, Australia

$60 USD per hour

Data Engineer: Data Modelling: Deep understanding of data modelling techniques and principles, including entity-relationship modelling, data normalization, and data warehousing. ETL and Data Integration: Extract, Transform, Load (ETL), strong skills in data integration, data quality, and data transformation. Big Data Technologies: Thorough understanding of big data technologies, including Hadoop, Spark, and NoSQL databases. Cloud Computing: Familiar with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure, working experience on how to leverage them for building scalable data pipelines and data warehousing solutions. Programming: Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Bash and SQL. System Design: Strong understanding of system design principles, including distributed systems, scalability, and fault tolerance. Security: Experience in designing secure and compliant systems, including data encryption, network security, and access management. Integration: Proficient in system integration, experience designing solutions that integrate with various systems and platforms. Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Darren L.

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1.2

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Como, Australia

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I build AI-powered applications and full-stack systems that solve real business problems — from intelligent chatbots and automation pipelines to production-ready mobile and web apps. My work spans AI integrations (OpenAI, LangChain), workflow automation (n8n, Zapier), mobile development (React Native, Flutter), and full-stack builds (Next.js, Django, Node.js) with AWS deployments. I've delivered across wellness, AI infrastructure, and e-commerce — working with clients who need a developer that can think through a problem, build the solution, and ship it cleanly. If you need someone who can take a concept from idea to deployed product, let's talk.

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How to hire a great freelance Bash Developer

A Bash developer is a shell scripting specialist who writes, tests, and maintains Bash scripts to automate tasks, manage Linux and Unix systems, and orchestrate command-line workflows. Hiring a freelance Bash developer gives you direct access to engineers who can replace repetitive manual work with reliable, version-controlled automation that runs across servers, containers, and CI/CD pipelines.

What does a freelance Bash developer do

Bash developers build the glue code that holds Linux infrastructure together. They turn manual command sequences into reusable scripts, schedule them with cron or systemd timers, and integrate them with deployment pipelines, monitoring tools, and cloud APIs. The result is faster operations, fewer human errors, and audit-friendly automation.

A skilled Bash scripting expert writes scripts that are idempotent, portable across distributions, and safe under failure conditions. They follow conventions like set -euo pipefail , proper quoting, ShellCheck linting, and clear exit codes so your automation behaves predictably in production.

Common deliverables from a Bash scripting expert

Bash freelancers handle a wide range of system administration and DevOps tasks. Typical engagements include:

Backup and restore scripts using rsync, tar, and cloud CLIs such as the AWS CLI, gcloud, or az

Server provisioning, package installation, and post-install hardening scripts

Log rotation, parsing, and alerting using awk, sed, grep, and jq

CI/CD job scripts for GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and CircleCI pipelines

Docker entrypoint scripts, healthchecks, and container bootstrap routines

Cron-driven ETL jobs, database dumps, and scheduled reporting

Migration scripts between servers, environments, or cloud providers

Wrapper utilities around kubectl, terraform, ansible, or git

Interactive command-line tools with menus, prompts, and argument parsing

Refactoring of legacy shell code with ShellCheck remediation and bats-core test coverage

Tools and technologies Bash developers work with

Bash rarely lives alone. A capable shell scripting freelancer pairs Bash with the broader Linux toolchain and cloud ecosystem. Look for fluency in:

Core Unix utilities: grep, sed, awk, cut, sort, uniq, xargs, find, tr

JSON, YAML, and CSV processing with jq, yq, and miller

Linting and testing: ShellCheck, shfmt, bats-core

Scheduling and service management: cron, systemd, anacron

Version control with Git and shell-based pre-commit hooks

Configuration management adjacent to scripts: Ansible, Chef, Puppet

Containers and orchestration: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Helm

Cloud CLIs for AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and DigitalOcean

Infrastructure as code wrappers around Terraform and Pulumi

Monitoring and alerting integrations with Prometheus, Nagios, and webhook endpoints

Industries that hire Bash developers

Almost every industry running Linux servers benefits from shell automation. Common use cases include:

SaaS and tech startups automating deployments, releases, and environment setup

E-commerce platforms running scheduled inventory syncs, price feeds, and order exports

Fintech and trading firms processing batch files, FTP drops, and reconciliation jobs

Hosting providers and managed service companies maintaining customer servers at scale

Media and video production studios automating render queues, transcoding, and asset moves

Bioinformatics and research labs orchestrating data pipelines on HPC clusters

Cybersecurity teams scripting log analysis, file integrity checks, and incident response actions

How to evaluate a freelance Bash developer

Bash looks simple, but production-grade shell code requires real discipline. Strong candidates demonstrate Linux fundamentals, defensive scripting habits, and an understanding of where Bash ends and a heavier language like Python should begin.

When reviewing profiles, look for portfolio examples on GitHub or GitLab, past projects involving server administration or DevOps, and ratings tied to scripting and Linux work. Verified completion rates and detailed client reviews mentioning automation, cron jobs, or CI pipelines are strong signals.

Sample interview questions you can use directly:

How do you make a Bash script fail loudly and early when something goes wrong?

Walk me through how you would write an idempotent script that provisions a fresh Ubuntu server.

When would you reach for awk or jq instead of writing pure Bash logic?

How do you test Bash scripts, and have you used ShellCheck or bats-core in past projects?

At what point would you recommend rewriting a Bash script in Python or Go, and why?

Why hire Bash developers on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of Linux and DevOps freelancers, from independent sysadmins to senior automation engineers. You can compare profiles, portfolios, certifications, and verified reviews side by side, then pick the freelancer whose experience matches your stack.

Clients set their own budgets and receive competitive bids, so pricing reflects the scope of your scripts and the seniority you need. Milestone Payments hold funds securely until you approve each deliverable, which keeps both sides accountable on technical work that needs to be tested before sign-off. Whether you need a one-off backup script or an ongoing automation partner, you can hire on Freelancer.com with confidence.

Ready to automate your Linux workflows? Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled Bash developers ready to deliver clean, tested shell scripts for your servers, pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance Bash developer?

Hiring a Bash developer is straightforward when your brief clearly describes the systems involved and the outcome you want. The steps below walk you through posting your project, reviewing bids, and awarding the work to the right shell scripting expert.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

Your project post is the single biggest factor in the quality of bids you receive. A precise brief filters out generic applicants and attracts Bash developers who genuinely understand Linux administration, scripting conventions, and your target environment. Head to the post project page , fill in the brief, scope, timeline, and budget, then publish the project for freelancers to bid on.

Specify the target operating systems and distributions, such as Ubuntu 22.04, Debian, RHEL, or Alpine

List the tools and CLIs the script must call, such as AWS CLI, kubectl, jq, rsync, or psql

Describe inputs and outputs, including file formats, log destinations, and exit code expectations

Note constraints like POSIX compliance, ShellCheck cleanliness, or bats-core test coverage

State your timeline, deployment environment, and whether the script will run via cron, systemd, or a CI pipeline

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. A strong Bash developer will read your brief carefully and respond with their proposed approach, any clarifying questions, and an honest timeline. Use this stage to shortlist freelancers whose understanding of shell scripting and Linux internals matches the work.

Look for proposals that reference specific tools like ShellCheck, jq, awk, or systemd timers

Check whether the freelancer raises edge cases such as locking, retries, or signal handling

Assess timeline realism for the scope of automation requested

Review attached samples of past Bash scripts, GitHub repositories, or CI configurations

Use Freelancer.com chat to ask clarifying questions about testing, error handling, and portability before shortlisting

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

Final selection combines proposal quality with profile evidence. Look at consistency of past Bash and Linux work rather than a single standout example, because reliable automation is built on disciplined habits across many projects. Pay attention to client reviews that mention scripting, DevOps, or system administration specifically.

Review portfolio depth, GitHub links, and examples of production shell scripts

Check star ratings and the volume of completed Linux or DevOps projects

Read written client reviews for comments on code quality, documentation, and reliability

Confirm verified payment method, completion rate, and on-time delivery rate

Award the project and use Freelancer.com Milestone Payments to release funds as each script or feature is tested and accepted

How long does a typical Bash scripting project take?

Small utilities like a backup or log rotation script can be delivered within a day or two. Larger automation suites that integrate with CI/CD, cloud APIs, or multiple servers typically run from one to several weeks, depending on testing requirements and the number of environments involved.

Can I hire a Bash developer for a one-off project?

Yes. Many buyers post a project on Freelancer.com for a single script, a migration job, or a focused refactor of legacy shell code. You can also keep the same freelancer on retainer if you anticipate ongoing automation or maintenance work.

What is the difference between a Bash developer and a DevOps engineer?

A Bash developer focuses specifically on shell scripting, command-line tooling, and Linux automation. A DevOps engineer covers a broader scope including CI/CD design, infrastructure as code, cloud architecture, and observability. Many freelancers offer both skill sets, so match the role to the depth of work you need.

Should I use Bash or Python for my automation?

Bash is ideal for orchestrating command-line tools, file operations, and short glue scripts on Linux. Python is a better fit when you need complex data structures, external libraries, unit testing frameworks, or cross-platform support. A good shell scripting expert will tell you honestly which language suits your job.

Do I need a Bash freelancer or an agency?

For most scripting and automation jobs, an individual freelancer is faster and more cost-effective than an agency. Agencies make sense only when the work spans multiple disciplines, such as full infrastructure builds combining Bash, Terraform, Kubernetes, and application development.