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Lagos Island, Nigeria
I am a professional Forex trader with many years of real market experience. I help traders, investors, and firms grow their profits, manage risk, and build strong trading skills. I am an expert in everything related to Forex from manual trading to automated systems. I have worked with clients all around the world, helping them pass prop firm challenges, manage funded accounts, and grow live accounts with smart strategies. My goal is simple to help you trade with confidence and consistency. My Services I offer one-on-one Forex mentorship for traders at all levels. Whether you are a beginner trying to understand the basics or an advanced trader looking to refine your strategy, I can guide you. You will learn: Market structure and price action Risk management and trading psychology Strategy building and backtesting How to trade like a professional My mentorship focuses on real results, not theory. You will gain the confidence and knowledge needed to trade successfully. Do you have a trading account but don’t have time or experience to trade? I can professionally manage your live account for consistent and safe growth. I use risk-controlled strategies with proper stop loss, profit targets, and capital protection rules. I always focus on low drawdown and stable profits. Risk management is the key to success in Forex. I help traders and firms create custom risk management plans that protect capital and increase profit potential. I analyze your account, trading style, and goals. then build a plan that fits your needs perfectly. I specialize in helping traders pass prop firm challenges such as FTMO, MyForexFunds, True Forex Funds, The Funded Trader, and others. I follow strict risk and trading rules while achieving consistent results. My strategies are designed to pass challenges quickly and safely without violating any firm guidelines. Already got a funded account? I can help you maintain and grow it. I manage funded accounts with full professionalism following all firm rules, keeping drawdown low, and aiming for consistent monthly profits. I also build custom Forex bots (Expert Advisors) for traders who want to automate their strategies. I can develop EAs for MetaTrader 4 or 5 that: Trade based on your custom rules Include money management settings Run automatically 24/7 Are fully tested and optimized Automation helps traders save time and trade without emotion. If you have an idea for a trading bot, I can make it real. Why Choose Me - Years of real Forex trading experience - Professional and reliable account management - Strong knowledge of risk control and psycholog 100% transparency and honest communication - Proven record with prop firms and funded accounts - Expert in EA and bot development I treat every client’s account and goal with full respect and dedication. Whether you want to learn trading, grow your funds, or build an automated system, I am here to help. Let’s Work Together If you are serious about success in Forex, let’s connect today. I can help you learn, trade, manage, or automate your Forex journey with clear strategies and proven results.
- MQL 5
- Forex Trading
- Trading Lesson
- Trading Strategy
- Bot Development
- Financial Trading
- Trading Automation
- MQL 4
- Online Financial Trading
- AI Trading
- Risk Management
- TradingView
- Risk Analysis
- Account Management
- Financial Management
- MetaTrader 5
- MetaTrader 4
- Market Analysis
- Foreign Exchange Market
- NinjaTrader
Akouda, Tunisia
I am a Forex trader, market analyst, and trading systems developer with 5 years of experience. I specialize in MT4 and MT5 Expert Advisors, custom indicators, and TradingView automation. I also have strong customer service experience, with a focus on clear communication, reliability, and client satisfaction. I deliver well-tested trading solutions designed for performance, consistency, and risk management.
- Customer Service
- Finance
- MetaTrader
- cTrader
- Forex Trading
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- CFD Analysis
- TradingView
- Trading Automation
- Trading Strategy
Poznan, Poland
I have Expert-Vetted Talent (EVT) badge - it's Upwork's top 1% freelancers — pre-screened by Upwork Talent Managers and experts in their field. Out of ~30 million programmers worldwide, only a few thousand know Algorithms & Data Structures better than I do, which is proven by programming competitions. Please, contact me if you need that skill level (top 0.01%). I can do algorithmic/performance work in C/C++, Python, SQL, Java, MQL4, MQL5, C#, Assembly, JavaScript, Julia, Rust, and probably other languages - learning them rapidly. I also work with AI, mostly in NLP and NLU: large language models including OpenAI GPT-3, Bloom, BloomZ, GPT-J 6B, LLaMA, Alpaca, etc.; HuggingFace Transformers, Accelerate; Petals, Deepspeed, zfp/zfpy; CUDA, CPU, and MPS (AArch 64 M2 MacOS Metal GPU) backends. I have some work experience with Apple Neural Engine (ANE). In AI, I also worked with XGBoost for predictions (including trading), LibSVM, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, etc. I have the hardware in my home office for training and inference with large language models and other AI. English: C1 (Grammarly plugin says I use more unique words than 95% of other users, native speakers included). Polish: B1 (86%). Russian, Belarusian: Native. - With unique skills in Algorithms & Data Structures, I improve programs asymptotically (often 100 or more times on large input data). - 29 years of programming (started Basic and assembler on ZX Spectrum), 24 years of C/C++, 16 years of commercial work experience + 3 years of research projects. - Contributed to widely used Open Source projects: LLVM/Clang (my contribution is XRay profiler on ARM32 and AArch64 systems), Katana Graph (multiple small contributions mostly driven by the proprietary part where I do GPU/CUDA), CBMC "C Bounds Model Checking" (I contributed parallelized output of DIMACS formatted Boolean Satisfiability formula), oatpp (C++ web framework, I contributed bug-fixes), OWL (OptiX Wrapper Library, I contributed build fixes for Ubuntu), Galois (research project for distributed computations on graphs, I contributed GPU improvements) - Actively participated in bug reporting and reproduction (for NVIDIA CUDA, Cadical&kissat boolean satisfiability solver, JBOSS, MariaDB, Tensorflow, Linux, etc) - Led several open-source projects of my own: ProbQA (a video game recommendation system based on a high-performance Bayesian inference engine with CUDA, SIMD, and multi-threading); InSoAr (automatic reconstruction of software architecture from source code ), a multi-threaded Boolean Satisfiability solver, etc. Working for hire, implemented: - efficient multi-threading, scaling real-world workloads almost linearly with the number of CPU cores (128x for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X) - SIMD vectorization (SSE/AVX), up to 8x improvement in computing thread or even copying (see my "Faster alternatives to memcpy" answer on Stackoverflow, URL upon request). - cache-aware algorithms: up to 50x improvement on some workloads - up to 20 trillion operations/second in CUDA (thousands of times faster than CPU) - up to the theoretical limit (6.8 Gigarays/second on RTX 2080 laptop GPU) in ray-tracing with OWL and OptiX - AVX512 and RTM (Restricted Transactional Memory) based acceleration, 16x improvement for float numbers -up to 20x improvements to cryptocurrency miners on CPU using AVX512 and cache-friendly algorithms - crypto-miners for Ethereum, Bittensor, Qubic 15K reputation on Stackoverflow: (1915854/serge-rogatch) Topcoder SRM score: 1480 - among top 5K programmers in the world - top 0.02% (rSerge) I developed all kinds of networking applications, from Linux Kernel modules up to Web applications. The majority of work was, of course, done at TCP/IP level with socket calls like send/recv/select. Programming languages: C++, C++11/14/17/20, C, Python, x86/x64/ARM/AArch64 assembly, SQL, C# .NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, MQL4, MQL5, XML, Cypher, Rust. Libraries/Frameworks: PyTorch, Tensorflow, HuggingFace Transformers/Accelerate/Safetensors, Hivemind/Petals, OpenAI, tiktoken, Django, Flask, STL, LibSVM, XGBoost, libcurl, Selenium, PyTorch, Transformers. Technologies: OpenMP, CUDA, SIMD (AVX&SSE, RTM), Linux Kernel Modules, OptiX/OWL, RTX, raytracing. Theory/Principles/Know-how/Methodologies: Algorithms & Data Structures, Performance Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Multithreading, Vectorization, OOP, Low-latency, High-frequency, Blockchain. Open source code: Clang, LLVM, LLVM's compiler-rt library, Linux Kernel, a few of my own repositories, contributions to AI and Algorithm open-source projects such as Petals and CBMC. Tools/APIs/Architectures/Platforms: PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, Neo4j, MATLAB, CMake, GIT, MT4, MetaTrader 5, Conda, PyCharm. Virtual Machines / Containers: Docker, VMWare, VirtualBox, QEmu, Hyper-V. OSes: Windows, Linux, Android, macOS
- Python
- Linux
- C++
- Performance Optimization
- SQL
- Database
- CUDA
- Multithreaded Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
- Large Language Model
- Transformer Model
- XGBoost
- GPT-3
- PyTorch
- ChatGPT
Surat, India
Need a trading bot or Algo EA developed? I specialize in building reliable trading bots and Expert Advisors (EAs) tailored to your strategies. I bring strong expertise in Python, MQL5, MQL4, cTrader, NinjaTrader n8n, Pine Script, Trading Automation, and Machine Learning. My focus is always on creating high-quality, efficient, and scalable solutions. I work closely with every client to ensure the final product aligns perfectly with their goals and trading style. I am well-versed in the following: • MQL5 • MQL4 • Python • cTrader • IBKR • NinjaTrader • Machine/Deep Learning • Excel I’ll respond to your message as soon as possible. Let me know your requirements and how I can help you! I am looking forward to working with you.
- MQL 5
- MQL 4
- Pine Script
- Algorithm Development
- Data Analysis
- Financial Trading
- Financial Analysis
- Strategy
- QA Testing
Singaraja, Indonesia
Experienced coder on mql4 for MT4 and mql5 for MT5 platform. Expert advisors, indicators and scripts. Lifetime guarantee to fix error if you found it in the code.
- MQL 5
- MQL 4
- MetaTrader 5
- MetaTrader 4
- Forex Trading
Jamnagar, India
I build trading bots, custom indicators, and automated strategies that work exactly the way you want them to. What I Do: I turn your trading rules into fully working algorithms. You tell me your strategy — I code it, backtest it, optimize it, and deliver it ready to run live. Platforms I Work With: MetaTrader 4/5 (MQL4/MQL5), NinjaTrader 7/8 (C#), cTrader/cAlgo (C#), QuantConnect (Python/C#), TradingView (Pine Script) What I Build: → Trading bots & Expert Advisors → Custom indicators (multi-timeframe, multi-symbol, alerts) → Scalping, grid, breakout, hedging, mean reversion strategies → Backtesting & walk-forward optimization → Risk management systems (SL/TP, trailing stops, breakeven, pyramiding) → Broker & exchange API integration (Binance, Bybit, Oanda, Interactive Brokers) → Prop firm challenge bots (FTMO, MyFundedFX, etc.) Why Clients Choose Me: → Top Rated on Upwork — 32 jobs done, 1,370+ hours, $40K+ earned → I follow your rules exactly — no guessing, no shortcuts → Clean, well-documented code with source files included → Fast replies and on-time delivery I work with forex traders, crypto traders, futures traders, prop firms, and hedge funds. Send me your trading idea or strategy rules — I'll tell you exactly how I can automate it.
- MQL 5
- Trading Automation
- NinjaTrader
- AI Trading
- Algorithm Development
- Trading Strategy
- AI-Enhanced Classification
- TradingView
- MetaTrader 5
- MetaTrader 4
- cTrader
- C#
- Forex Trading
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MQL5 developer hiring guide
MetaQuotes Language 5 (MQL5) is the specialized programming language used to create automated trading strategies and technical indicators for the MetaTrader 5 platform. Businesses and traders hire MQL5 developers to convert manual trading rules into Expert Advisors (EAs) that execute trades automatically around the clock, helping to remove emotional bias from investment decisions. Whether you need a custom indicator, a fully automated trading bot, or migration from an older platform, a skilled MQL5 developer can bring your trading vision to life.
What does an MQL5 developer do?
An MQL5 developer designs, tests, and optimizes custom software for the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) trading platform. Their primary role is to create Expert Advisors (EAs) — programs that automate trading logic — and custom indicators that analyze market data. These automated programs can scan markets continuously for setups matching your rules, generate buy and sell signals using technical indicators like RSI, MACD, or moving averages, and execute trades automatically or alert you for manual confirmation.
MQL5 developers bridge the gap between financial trading strategies and technical code, functioning as specialized algorithm developers for automated trading systems. Beyond writing scripts, they perform rigorous backtesting using historical data to ensure a strategy performs as expected before real capital is risked. They also migrate legacy code from MQL4 to MQL5, optimize algorithms for faster execution, and build scripts that handle risk management tasks automatically.
Common projects include developing trend-following EAs that trade in the direction of market momentum, scalping EAs designed to capture small profits over short timeframes, grid EAs that place orders at predefined price intervals, and breakout EAs that enter positions when price moves beyond key support or resistance levels.
How to hire an MQL5 developer on Upwork
Upwork can help you connect with MQL5 developers at all skill levels and from all over the world. The following steps will guide you through defining your requirements, assessing candidates, and establishing a solid contract.
Step 1: Post a job
The quality of your job post directly influences the caliber of MQL5 developers who respond. Providing specific details about your trading strategy and technical needs helps qualified candidates find your project as they search for jobs, and submit more relevant proposals.
Define your trading strategy requirements clearly and specify your exact needs (e.g., a new Expert Advisor, custom indicator, or MT4 to MT5 migration)
Include required experience with specific trading concepts like scalping, hedging, grid systems, or trend-following strategies, and include requirements for backtesting reports
Mention the asset classes you trade (forex, crypto, commodities, or indices)
Cover logistics such as the need for ongoing support and revisions, your timeline, and your budget
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Step 2: Filter and evaluate candidates
As proposals come in, you’ll want to review them in a way that is thorough and efficient. Prioritize candidates who demonstrate both technical MQL5 proficiency and an understanding of financial market dynamics.
Have Uma give instant video interviews and side-by-side comparisons
Use Upwork’s filters to find candidates by rate, location, and experience
Review proposals for signs that the candidate has understood your job post and has the skills to meet your needs
Check portfolios for case studies or examples showing the candidate has built trading bots similar to what you need
Look for reviews mentioning clear communication, on-time delivery, and bug-free code
Verify candidates have experience with your specific trading style
Step 3: Interview your top choices
A quick video interview gives you the chance to ask any questions you have left for your top choices, to verify their work history, and to get a feel for what a collaboration with them might be like.
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Have the candidate walk you through a piece from their portfolio, focusing on how the candidate’s technical competency helped meet the client’s goals
Ask about their process for debugging strategies that underperform
Have them walk you through examples of handling edge cases like market gaps, connection losses, or unexpected volatility
Discuss their approach to optimization to avoid overfitting strategies to historical data
If you’re unfamiliar with interviewing freelancers, you can refer to common interview questions to help keep your conversations focused and productive.
Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work
Once you’ve found the right person, you can send a contract directly through the Upwork marketplace. A solid contract protects both parties and helps collaborations be successful from beginning to end.
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Choose fixed-price contracts for projects with clear deliverables, such as creating a simple price- or signal-alert script, or making a minor script modification
Separate complex projects into clear milestones, such as initial coding, backtesting review, demo account testing, and final delivery
Choose hourly contracts for ongoing work or projects without clear deliverables, such as monthly performance tracking and optimization
Define deliverables to include both the compiled file (.ex5) and source code (.mq5) for full ownership
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How much does hiring an MQL5 developer cost?
Independent professionals on Upwork base their rates according to market demand, the scope and complexity of the project, and their own skills and expertise. The following chart lists typical prices for MQL5 developer projects commonly found on Upwork.
Custom indicator or alert script
$100-$500 /project
- Custom technical indicator for MT5
- Price or signal alert script
- Minor script modification
Expert Advisor (EA) development
$500-$2,000 /project
- EA with defined trading logic
- Backtesting and optimization report
- Source code and documentation
Multi-strategy trading system
$2,000-$10,000+ /project
- Multi-strategy EA with risk management
- API integration with external services
- Comprehensive stress testing
Ongoing optimization retainer
$800-$2,500 /project
- Monthly performance review and tuning
- Strategy parameter adjustments
- Bug fixes and platform updates
MT4 to MT5 code migration
$1,000-$5,000+ /project
- Full codebase conversion to MQL5
- Cross-platform functionality testing
- Updated documentation
FAQs about MQL5 developers
Frequently asked questions
Is hiring an MQL5 developer worth it?
For most traders with a defined strategy, hiring an MQL5 developer is a worthwhile investment. A professionally coded Expert Advisor can execute trades 24/7 without the emotional decision-making that often undermines manual trading. Automated systems also enable precise backtesting against historical data, helping you validate a strategy before risking real capital. However, no developer can guarantee profitability — the quality of the underlying trading strategy matters as much as the code itself.
What's the difference between MQL4 and MQL5?
MQL5 is the successor to MQL4 and offers significant improvements for building trading automation. MQL5 provides a more robust object-oriented programming model, similar to C++, with stronger support for classes and structures than MQL4. MQL5 also features a more advanced trading system, a powerful multi-threaded strategy tester for faster backtesting and optimization, and additional event handlers such as OnTrade and OnChartEvent.
Do I need to understand trading to work with an MQL5 developer?
While you don't need programming knowledge to work with an MQL5 developer, you should have a clear understanding of the trading strategy you want automated. An MQL5 developer needs specific rules — such as entry and exit conditions, position sizing logic, and risk parameters — to build an effective Expert Advisor. The more precisely you can define your strategy, the more accurately the developer can translate it into code.
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