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Federico is a senior C++/Unreal Engine developer with over 15 years of industry experience, specializing in gameplay programming for first-person and AAA games. During our vetting process, Federico demonstrated strong skills in software architecture, unit testing, and mentoring. Feedback highlights his reflective communication style and ownership in ambiguous environments. Candidate has previously worked with Unity and, for now, prefers to further develop his expertise in Unreal Engine!
Alexandru is a senior AI automation architect with 11 years of experience delivering end-to-end automation solutions using n8n, Make.com, Zapier, SQL, and webhooks. He demonstrates strong architectural judgment, client-facing communication, and a product-first mindset, consistently prioritizing business outcomes and stakeholder alignment. Alexandru has a proven track record in marketing, sales, and operations automation, leveraging AI agents and deterministic scripting for robust, scalable workflows. His strengths include structured problem-solving, requirement translation, and guiding clients through technical decisions.
Daniel is a Senior AI Engineer with ~10 years of Python experience and a strong production track record in conversational agents and applied LLM systems. He's built and shipped autonomous WhatsApp sales agents, RAG/GraphRAG pipelines, and eval harnesses in fintech and startup contexts — with measurable business outcomes (2× conversion over human agents). His earlier background spans data streaming (Kafka/Spark/Flink) and cloud-native infrastructure, giving him unusual depth across the full data and AI stack. Self-sufficient solo engineer who has hired and mentored other AI engineers; comfortable owning end-to-end from architecture to production observability.
Christoph is a senior AI engineer with 19 years of experience, specializing in agentic and RAG systems using LLMs, LangChain, LangGraph, and AWS. He has end-to-end ownership of production voice and messaging AI platforms, notably in healthcare with HIPAA compliance. Screening confirms strong skills in system architecture, real-time AI, and client-facing communication. He is suited for solo or small-team leadership roles in applied AI product development.
Maroš is a senior AI engineer with experience delivering production AI products across finance, climate, legal, and mental health domains. He combines a strong product mindset with hands-on technical leadership, taking ownership from concept through production while balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. His founding experience gives him a pragmatic approach to building AI products that deliver measurable business value, particularly in regulated and high-trust environments.
Guilherme is a senior backend engineer with 7 years of experience, specializing in backend development and applied GenAI. He has led end-to-end SaaS and AI-driven projects, with a strong focus on system design, infrastructure, and pragmatic architecture. He brings a product-oriented mindset, clear communication, and adaptability to complex projects.
Daniel is a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 16 years of experience, specializing in GIS, React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and database design. He has extensive experience building geospatial, telematics, and data-intensive solutions, with strong skills in system architecture, spatial data processing, and data modeling. Daniel combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership and consulting experience, and demonstrates clear communication, a practical mindset, and the ability to work independently.
Alex is a Senior DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible and substantial experience with Microsoft Azure. Holding a Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Alex combines his academic background with extensive technical knowledge to deliver results. His commercial experience spans various domains, including e-commerce and environmental services.
Joakim is a strong middle full-stack engineer with 8 years of experience, specializing in Node.js, React, TypeScript, and AWS. He has led delivery for large-scale banking, wellness, and process management platforms, demonstrating solid skills in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure. His strengths include clear communication, problem-solving, and integrating AI workflows into production.
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To find Lua developers, you may use various freelanced platforms and job boards (Glassdoor, Indeed, etc.) These platforms give you an opportunity to find a developer for both freelance and full-time positions. Additionally, visit tech conferences to meet Lua developers and other specialists in person.
For the project-based gigs, try specialized platform Lemon.io. It is one of the largest networks of vetted talent for your project needs, and one of the fastest. In only few minutes you will already see programmers available for hire.
We provide a 20-hour paid no-risk trial period for your convenience. This gives you a great chance to assess the skills of the developer. If you will understand that Lua developer doesn’t fit your expectations, we are ready to substitute them immediately.
Even though Lua is not as popular as other famous programming languages, for some sort of niche work you may find that many need a competent Lua developer. Its lightweight footprint, speed and simple procedural interface makes Lua a fitting candidate for writing game development scripts or embedding in other applications like mobile apps. Lua scripts are used in games to implement components, create functionality such as player controls and enemy AI behavior, or even provide a way for users/players to customize aspects of the game like changing some variables on-the-fly.
Its demand is niche, but complementary skill sets in game development or embedded systems will enhance its worth. Lua developers remain a valuable resource.
We know how to find and hire Lua developers fast. It will take 2 days, at Lemon.io, to help you choose from list of the best. After reviewing your project needs we provide pre-vetted candidates who are not only skilled but also experienced in working in a team. You may check their portfolios and experience on the interview. Then, we need to sign a contract, and the work will begin.
On average Lua developers with game development experience charge between $60 to $140 per hour. There are several factors that determine the price – e.g., location, experience of developer or complexity of project. An open-source Lua game developer which constructs intricate gameplay mechanics or provides sophisticated embedded system services will typically demand a higher hourly rate.
In addition, Lua implementations such as compatibility with game engines or large software frameworks may come at an additional cost per hour. For an exact estimate, reach out to our team.
Our vetting process for developers at Lemon.io includes several stages:
• Application. Candidate fills out an online application form, and we filter based on the required level of skills and English.
• CV scanning. Lemon.io recruiters scan the candidate’s CV, and all their social profiles.
• Interviews. This starts with a brief call to determine English level and communication skills. Then, we test hard skills and coding abilities.
Our process ensures the top level of all featured developers and their expertise.
Hiring a Lua developer is an advantage if your projects are related to game development, scripting or embedded systems. Lua is famous for offering a minimal, lightweight and high performance experience. Developers find it easy to learn, and its clean syntax allowing for rapid development cycles and ease of integration into existing systems.
When it comes to custom solutions for games, tools and applications that were otherwise designed to be extended with embedded scripting or the need of high-performance optimization, Lua developers go into their inner god-mode. They can prototype quickly and create fun game functionalities. Lua developers help companies that need implementation of custom scripting or automation into their applications.
After the vetting procedure, only the best of the best Lua developers land in the Lemon.io’s pool of talent. We are proud to feature Lua developers with extensive real-life experience and excellent coding skills.
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