Here are the top 15 sites to hire freelance Go developers:
Based on facts publicly available as of 01.01.2023
1. Toptal
Access the top 3% of Go developers with the perfect mix of skill and experience to turn your ideas and specifications into live software. Most Go developers on Toptal's network are both backend and frontend experienced. You won't have too many gaps in the software functionality of your Go applications.
Getting listed as a freelancer on Toptal is not a single day process. They screen each applicant based on actual Go projects completed. This upholds the quality standards that customers have become accustomed to.
Surround your Go projects with the right individual (or build out a team) hired on Toptal for high success rates.
2. Codementor
Codementor or since recently Arc platform is a good place to hire developers that specialise in Go programming language.
You can hire competent Go developers from Arc at an average of $101 per hour in just 72 hours from reading their profiles.
If your project spills into other languages, Arc presents a good window through which you can hire other kinds of developers to cover backend and frontend requirements with their knowledge in Java, Python, iOS, Api and web development.
3. Polygant
Polygant currently has a fixed working rate of USD50 or EUR45 per hour set for its pool of Go developers. Most of which are European nationals. They also provide supporting services through AI, Fintech, and Mobile developers.
Perhaps sticking out is their option to call back, or get in touch with them via Telegram. Both contact options suggest a personal approach to getting projects started. Polygant support services options are provided through offices in Russia and the United Kingdom.
4. Upwork
This is a freelancer marketplace on which you publish your Go programming language project. The capable and interested talent then place bids to work with you. It's that simple. Except they also have NDA and project management tools you can optionally include in the terms of your engagement.
Because they work on commission for each milestone you award your freelancers, most of the payments and communication are strictly held on the platform.
5. X-Team
The team behind X-Team are culturally diverse programmers. They have expertise in Go software development and come on to projects on a team-package basis.
Flexible contracts and account managers are part of the engagement approach adopted by X-Team. Fox Broadcasting is among the team's client showcase and website project portfolio.
They also have the promise to integrate with your existing team if you're looking to scale your projects. This option potentially adds multi-language proficiency and experience together with the Go developers you're in search of.
6. Evrone
The team at Evrone takes a holistic route to the provision of Golang developers to their clients. Commitment from them comes as a team to engulf your entire project. Their areas of especially are; Kernel, frontend, web apps, and mobile apps development using Go programming language.
Expect a project costing model based on your scope, along with the promise to keep things simple and affordable. If you're not too sure how the project idea you have should turn out, they also provide consultation and writers to tell your story in a good light.
7. Ideamotive
If you're looking for a pool of talent that not only focuses on Go but also comes equipped with complementary skills, try Ideamotive. They make sure that each developer attached to your product possesses the framework of knowledge and stack competence to guarantee success.
They base their HQ in Warsaw, Poland. However, they have direct support centers in London, Berlin, and New York. The first step to getting all the benefits they promise is to share your project's talent requirements.
8. Mobisoft
The primary focus of Mobisoft is the development of enterprise apps using Google's Go language. Depending on your requirements, they can provide both on-site and remote Go developers. Their base headquarters are in India, yet still, their network of professionals enables the deployment of Go talent worldwide.
The engagement models Mobisoft uses are hourly and retainer. With simple suggestions on their platform, you opt for the latter with a long-term project, and hourly for momentary contact relationships. Post-transaction support is available through their India direct line, or one in the USA.
9. ValueCoders
ValueCoders provide Go language developers from India to the rest of the world. Their sales pitch talks about no contract lock-ins, quick delivery, and in-depth experience creating applications with Go programming language.
They basically present three solutions to the range of Golang developer requirements. Dedicated attachment with one or more developers, custom engagement, and cloud solutions development. All of which they have listed current toolkits that are used by their teams to create Go apps.
10. Concetto Labs
To turn your ideas into blocks of code, Concetto Labs provides full time on flexible contracts. Some of their company values include confidentiality sealed in by NDAs while contracting developers hell-bent on a constant growth curve for your projects.
They're based in India, but provide support services with nodes in Canada, the USA, and the UK.
11. Codism
Codism prides itself on solving specific problems that often plague Golang projects. These include scaling projects already published to their latest versions and making projects perform faster.
Based in the USA, they also provide programming help with languages other than Go. The domains they have experience in include eLearning, e-commerce, ERP, and CRM development.
When you approach them, you can contract a team of web (and graphic) designers, mobile (native and hybrid), along with the Go talent to make for comprehensive project help.
12. Upstack
Paired with the promise of connecting you with their network of the top 1% of Golang developers, Upstack also provides a free trial and 25% off any contract you enter with developers recently added to their network.
During a 14-day onboarding phase, you can discuss your projects with an Upstack consultant. They then connect you with the best matching developer(s) for the project. Each of the Go developers you're exposed to will have undergone an 8-step vetting process to reduce project failure chances.
13. Mobiloitte
Mobiloitte focuses its development efforts along the following verticals; Healthcare, eCommerce/ Retail, Fintech, eLearning, and Streaming services. For these, they either start fresh Golang custom projects or help you scale for more users.
All engagements with Mobiloitte have a minimum of 1-month, with 160hrs set as the maximum working time at hourly rates paid either monthly or bi-weekly.
To get started with client projects, they follow a hybrid waterfall model. Gaining your project scope is the first stage, with setting technology roadmaps being the second before you're presented with potential hires' resumes for review. This process takes anywhere between 72 hours and a week.
14. Manektech
Manektech follows the business approach towards providing you with capable Go developers.
Based out of India, they follow both onsite and offshore hiring models.
The first step to getting connected with their pool of Go developers is to submit your project requirements. Thereafter, an analysis process begins, culminating with a handful of CVs coming your way. Whether you're in search of industry-specific experience, or entry-level talent, the engagement framework integrates Go specific knowledge into your projects.
15. GeekyAnts
GeekyAnts partners the company's provision of Go developers along with a project manager for each project. Each team is scalable depending on your requirements.
Included in their model of engagement is a daily stand-up session made possible through the use of flexible and cost-effective communication tools such as Slack. If you're looking to hire an end-to-end developer to help you with new and scaling projects, they have clear promises to make that possible.