Hiring a professional programmer-what

[Moe J]

questions to ask before hiring? I'm working on a project that needs a professional programmer to assemble the software package--please give me a list of questions I should ask in interviewing them for same so I can make the right informed decision.
Also, if you can, please recommend as many who qualify as professionals. Email me with these if you will.
Thanks all

[Solly]

You could just offer me the job. I'm qualified.