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Johnson A.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
5 jobs

AI Developer & SaaS Architect | Full Stack Developer focused on building AI solutions & SaaS MVPs. I have strong skills as a Senior Software Engineer, Nodejs, Nestjs FastAPI Developer, and React Developer. I help founders, startups, and small businesses build practical AI-powered web applications, SaaS MVPs, automation tools, and full-stack products using Nodejs, Python, React, Next.js, FastAPI, Nest.js, and modern AI APIs. I may be new to Upwork, but I am not new to building. I have hands-on experience developing full-stack applications, AI-assisted workflows, dashboards, backend APIs, and production-minded web platforms. My focus is simple, understand your idea clearly, build the right first version, and help you move from concept to a working product. What I Do I can help you with SaaS MVP development from idea to launch AI app development and AI API integration OpenAI, LangChain, RAG, chatbot, and agent-style workflows Full-stack web apps using React, Next.js, Python, FastAPI, Node.js, and Supabase Backend APIs, dashboards, authentication, databases, and deployment Automation tools that save time and reduce manual work Clean frontend interfaces with responsive UI and modern UX AI & SaaS Development I build AI-powered software that is useful, not just flashy. Whether you need a chatbot, document workflow, internal tool, AI assistant, or SaaS dashboard, I can help design and develop the product end-to-end. Areas I work with include OpenAI API and LLM integrations RAG pipelines and document-based AI assistants AI automation and workflow tools SaaS dashboards and admin panels Multi-user web applications Authentication, roles, and database-backed systems API design and backend logic Full Stack Development I work across the frontend, backend, database, and deployment layers, which means you do not need to manage multiple developers for an MVP. My core stack includes Frontend: React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS Backend: Python, FastAPI, Django, Node.js Databases: PostgreSQL, Supabase, Redis, Firebase AI Tools: OpenAI, LangChain, vector databases, prompt engineering Deployment: Vercel, Docker, cloud platforms, CI/CD basics Other: REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, SaaS architecture How I Work I work best with clients who want clear communication and steady execution. I can help you shape the product, choose the right tech stack, avoid unnecessary complexity, and build something that can grow beyond the first version. My approach is Clear scoping before development starts Fast MVP delivery with clean architecture Regular updates and honest communication Practical technical decisions Code that is maintainable and easy to extend A product-focused mindset, not just task completion Why Work With Me Because I care about the result, not just the code. I think like a technical partner, I ask the right questions, suggest better options when needed, and focus on helping you get a working product into usersโ€™ hands. I am especially a good fit if you need An AI developer who also understands full-stack product development A web developer who can build both frontend and backend A Python/React developer for SaaS, dashboards, and automation Someone who can turn a rough idea into a real working MVP Background I have a strong background in AI, data science, and full-stack software development, with experience building real-world projects across web applications, AI tools, automation systems, and SaaS-style platforms. I am continuously improving my craft and using modern AI-assisted development tools to work faster while keeping quality high. Letโ€™s Work Together If you are building an AI product, SaaS MVP, automation tool, dashboard, or full-stack web application, send me a message. I would be happy to understand your idea and help you turn it into a working product.

  • Agile Software Development
  • Software Development
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Analysis
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • Data Science
  • Next.js
  • React
  • Angular
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • Vue.js
  • TypeScript
  • .NET Framework
  • C#
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Web3
Atif M.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Full Stack Developer | Full Stack SaaS Developer| Full Stack MERN Developer| API Developer| ReactJS Developer| Full Stack Engineer| Full Stack Web Developer | Backend Database Development | Python Developer Hello, Iโ€™m Atif, a results driven Senior Full Stack & SaaS Developer with over ๐Ÿ“ ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ of experience delivering scalable, high performance web applications, SaaS platforms, and backend systems. I specialize in JavaScript and Python and bring deep expertise in modern frameworks, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices to ensure robust, production-ready solutions. I focus on engineering complete products, from architecture and backend systems to frontend web applications, with clean, maintainable code and long-term scalability. My work ensures platforms are secure, performant, and easy to extend as business logic and users grow. ๐ŸŽฏ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ โœ” Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Vue.js โœ” Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Django, FastAPI, Flask โœ” Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebase, Redis โœ” Cloud & DevOps (AWS): Lambda, Step Functions, S3, EC2, CloudWatch, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, CodeCommit ๐Ÿ’ผ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž & ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ โ–ซ๏ธ Full Stack Web Applications (MERN & custom stacks) (MERN Developer) โ–ซ๏ธ Scalable SaaS Platforms & Multi-Tenant Architecture (SaaS Developer) โ–ซ๏ธ REST API Development & Backend Systems (API Developer) โ–ซ๏ธ ReactJS Web Interfaces & Cross-Platform Integrations (React Native Developer) โ–ซ๏ธ Admin Dashboards & Internal Tools โ–ซ๏ธ Subscription & Role-Based Systems โ–ซ๏ธ Third-Party & Payment Integrations โ–ซ๏ธ Database Design, Optimization & Secure Data Handling โ–ซ๏ธ Performance & Security Optimization I follow a structured development approach: understanding requirements clearly, designing scalable architectures, writing maintainable code, optimizing APIs, and ensuring long-term support readiness. I work both on new builds and existing codebases, improving functionality, fixing issues properly, and scaling systems without breaking production. ๐Ÿ’ก ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก โœ” Clear requirement analysis โœ” Scalable architecture planning โœ” Clean, maintainable code โœ” API-first backend design โœ” Performance optimization โœ” Long-term support readiness ๐Ÿ“Œ ๐–๐ก๐จ ๐‡๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ž Clients come to me when they need: โ–ซ๏ธ A web-based SaaS product or platform from scratch โ–ซ๏ธ MERN stack web applications โ–ซ๏ธ Robust backend APIs and integrations โ–ซ๏ธ Admin dashboards or internal tools โ–ซ๏ธ Payment gateway and third-party service integrations ๐Ÿš€ ๐‹๐ž๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ข๐๐ž๐š ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐š ๐ฌ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž, ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก-๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ. ๐‘๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐›๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ! Full Stack Developer, Full Stack SaaS Developer, Full Stack MERN Developer, Full Stack API Developer, Full Stack React.js Developer, Full Stack Engineer, Full Stack Web Developer, Backend Database Development, Full Stack Python Developer, Full Stack Development, Web Application Development, REST API Development, Backend Architecture, Frontend Development, Dashboard Development, Admin Panels, Internal Tools, SaaS Platforms, Subscription Systems, Payment Gateway Integration, Stripe Integration, PayPal Integration, Secure Authentication, Role-Based Access, Multi-Tenant Systems, Database Design, Database Optimization, Query Optimization, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Express.js, Node.js, Laravel, PHP, React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Responsive Design, Pixel-Perfect UI, Component-Based Architecture, SPA Development, SSR Development, Figma-to-React, Third-Party API Integration, Webhooks, Microservices Architecture, Scalable Backend Systems, Performance Optimization, CI/CD, Docker, AWS EC2, AWS S3, AWS Lambda, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Functions, Git Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, Agile Development, Scrum Workflow, System Design, Clean Architecture, Secure & Scalable Applications, Senior Full Stack Developer, React.js Developer, Next.js Developer, Node.js Developer, MERN Stack Developer, SaaS Developer, API Developer, Backend Developer, Laravel Developer, PHP Developer, TypeScript Developer, Redux Developer, Tailwind CSS Developer, Material UI Developer

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mobile App
  • Web Development
  • Web Application
  • Mobile App Development
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Custom App
  • Amazon
  • Amazon API Gateway
  • Front-End Development
  • Back-End Development
  • Website
EHTISHAM Z.

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

$35/hr
4.9
84 jobs

**๐Ÿš€ Elite .NET Developer | 8+ Years Building Scalable Solutions | Top-Rated with 100% Success Rate** **ASP.NET CORE | WEB API | C# | MICROSERVICES | DOCKER | BLAZOR | MAUI | SQL SERVER | AZURE | ANGULAR** Looking for someone who doesnโ€™t just code, but thinks through problems and delivers solutions that actually work? Youโ€™ve found the right developer. ๐Ÿ“Š Track Record That Speaks: ๐Ÿ… TOP-RATED PLUS ๐Ÿ† 100% Job Success Rate โญ 5-Star Client Reviews ๐Ÿ’ฐ $100k+ Platform Earnings ๐Ÿ”ฅ 40+ Successful Projects โšก 4k+ Upwork Hours ๐ŸŽฏ Zero Failed Deliveries ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Core Tech Stack: Backend: .NET 9, ASP.NET Core 8, C#, Web API, Microservices Frontend: Blazor (Server/WASM), Angular 17, JavaScript/TypeScript, Html5, CSS3, Jquery Database: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB,Firebase Cloud: Azure, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes Payments: Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.Net, Braintree APIs: REST, GraphQL, SOAP, OAuth 2.0, JWT Tools: Visual Studio 2022, Git, Azure DevOps, Jira ๐Ÿ’ก What Sets Me Apart: I donโ€™t just write code - I architect solutions. When youโ€™re dealing with complex business requirements, you need someone who can translate abstract concepts into robust, scalable systems. Recent Wins: - Built secure payment processing system with Stripe (handling $50k+ monthly) - Migrated legacy .NET Framework app to .NET 8 (40% performance boost) - Integrated multi-vendor marketplace with PayPal, Stripe & bank transfers - Implemented real-time analytics dashboard with SignalR - Designed Azure-native solutions reducing infrastructure costs by 35% ๐ŸŽฏ Specialized In: โœ… Enterprise Web Applications โœ… Payment Gateway Integration (Stripe, PayPal, Square) โœ… Third-Party API Integration & Development โœ… REST/GraphQL API Development โœ… Cloud-Native Architecture โœ… Database Optimization & Design โœ… Legacy System Modernization โœ… Performance Tuning & Scaling ๐Ÿ’ณ Payment & Integration Expertise: -Payment Gateways:Stripe Connect, PayPal Express, Square APIs, Authorize.Net - Financial APIs: Plaid, Dwolla, banking integrations, cryptocurrency payments - Third-Party Services: Twilio, SendGrid, AWS SES, Google Maps, social logins - E-Commerce: Shopping cart integration, subscription billing, marketplace commissions - Security: PCI compliance, fraud detection, secure tokenization ๐Ÿญ Industry Experience: E-Commerce โ€ข FinTech โ€ข Healthcare โ€ข Real Estate โ€ข SaaS โ€ข Logistics โ€ข Marketplaces โšก My Process: 1. Deep Dive - I actually read your requirements (shocking, right?) 2. Smart Planning - Break complex problems into manageable pieces 3. Agile Delivery - Regular updates, no surprises 4. Quality Focus** - Clean code, proper testing, documentation ๐ŸŒ Availability: ๐Ÿ“ UTC+1 Timezone โฐ 30-40 hrs/week ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Fluent English ๐Ÿ“ž Flexible communication Why Choose Me? Iโ€™ve been where you are. Tight deadlines, complex requirements, budget constraints. I get it. Thatโ€™s why I focus on delivering solutions that work reliably, scale properly, and donโ€™t break the bank. Every project gets: - Detailed technical documentation - Clean, maintainable code - Comprehensive testing - Post-delivery support - NDA protection Ready to build something amazing? Letโ€™s talk about your project. Ehtisham Zaki Senior .NET Architect & Full-Stack Developer ----- *Keywords: ASP.NET Core, C#, Blazor, Microservices, Azure, SQL Server, Web API, Angular, Docker, DevOps, Cloud Architecture, Enterprise Applications, Stripe Integration, PayPal API, Payment Processing, Third-Party APIs*

  • API Integration
  • Azure Cosmos DB
  • MongoDB
  • Database Maintenance
  • ASP.NET Web API
  • Microsoft SQL Server Programming
  • Microsoft Azure
  • jQuery
  • ASP.NET MVC
  • ASP.NET
  • Windows Forms
  • ASP.NET Core
  • Firebase Cloud Firestore
  • Stripe
  • In-App Subscription
Usman B.

Leicester, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I'm a highly skilled Web App Developer with 5+ years of experience building efficient, scalable, and dynamic web applications. My expertise lies in crafting robust web solutions that deliver seamless user experiences while meeting project goals. What Sets Me Apart: Technical Expertise Customer Service Languages & Frameworks: PHP, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, React.js Database Management: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL Skilled in designing optimized databases and implementing complex queries for efficient data handling. API Integration Third-Party APIs: Extensive experience with Stripe, PayPal, AWS, Google Cloud, and more. Ensure smooth data flow and enhanced functionality through seamless API integration. CRM Integration Expertise in Shipstation, HubSpot, Zapier, Zoho CRM Automate workflows and improve customer engagement through streamlined CRM integration. Security

  • API Development
  • API Integration
  • PHP
  • Python
  • Web Development
  • ShipStation
  • React
  • JavaScript
  • Automation
  • Web Scraping
  • Node.js
  • CodeIgniter
  • Ecommerce Plugin
  • jQuery
  • Selenium
Ansub T.

London, United Kingdom

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Iโ€™m a Top 1% AI-Driven Full Stack Developer with 8+ years of experience delivering high-performance SaaS, AI, Web applications for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and SMEs across industries like FinTech, HealthTech, MarTech, Retail, and Real Estate. I integrate cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate development without compromising quality: โœ… Cursor โ€“ AI-powered IDE for rapid coding โœ… ClaudeCode with MCP โ€“ Smart, Agent-Driven Code Assistance โœ… Replit โ€“ AI agent for accelerated development โœ… Lovable.dev โ€“ AI agent for accelerated development โœ… GitHub Copilot โ€“ Intelligent code assistance โœ… Google Antigravity - AI Assisted Development Why Clients Choose Me: โœ” 100% on-time delivery โ€“ Proven track record of delivering projects efficiently โœ” Detail-Oriented Approach โ€“ Focus on the last 20% that drives 80% of results โœ” Scalability & Performance โ€“ Expertise in cloud-native, microservices, API-driven, and AI/ML-based applications โœ” Full Lifecycle Development โ€“ From MVP to enterprise-grade solutions Core Expertise: Full-Stack Development: โœ” Web & Mobile Apps | SaaS | MVP Development | AI Agents | CMS | AI Bots | Automation Workflows | AI Agent Development | AI Integrations AI & Machine Learning: โœ” AI SaaS Apps | AI Agents | NLP | Data Analytics | Generative AI | OpenAI, Claude, Gemini | LanChain | n8n | AI Agent Development | AI Integrations | TensorFlow | PyTorch | Hugging Face | SageMaker Tech Stack: Frontend: Next.js, React.js, Vue.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS Backend: Node.js, Python, Django, Laravel, NestJS, Express.js, FastAPI, GraphQL, Flask Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Pinecone Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, Kubernetes), Docker, Nginx, Firebase Hereโ€™s what my clients say about me: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โ€œAnsub and his team are highly knowledgeable and great to work with. Iโ€™ve hired them before and will do so again. Highly recommended!โ€ โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โ€œThis was a fantastic experience! Ansub and his team went above and beyond in every task. Will definitely hire again!โ€ โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ โ€œAnsub is a great asset - punctual, hard-working, and deeply experienced. His work speaks for itself!โ€ Looking for a highly skilled AI-driven full-stack developer to bring your idea to life? Letโ€™s connect! Message me now to discuss your project. Keywords: AI Developer, AI Engineer, AI SaaS Developer, Generative AI Developer, AI Agent Developer, ChatGPT Developer, Claude AI Developer, MCP Developer, Cursor AI Developer, LangChain Developer, LLM Apps Developer, AI Automation Expert, AI Workflow Automation, Custom AI Platforms, AI Integrations, Python AI Developer, Node.js AI Developer, Next.js AI Developer, React AI Developer, AI Chatbot Developer, AI MVP Development, SaaS Developer, Full Stack AI Developer, AI in FinTech, AI in Healthcare, AI Consultant, Pinecone Developer, AI Prototyping Expert, n8n Automation Developer, OpenAI API Developer, Claude API Integrations, TensorFlow Developer, FastAPI AI Developer, Django AI Developer, AI Product Developer, Python Developer, Full Stack Developer

  • Full-Stack Development
  • Python
  • Back-End Development
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Mobile App Development
  • AWS Lambda
  • AI Chatbot
  • AI Development
  • Firebase
  • AI Platform
  • AI Agent Development
  • AI App Development
  • Supabase
  • OpenAI API
Rameez H.

Slough, United Kingdom

$28/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I help businesses fix, improve, and scale web applications, SaaS platforms, ecommerce systems, APIs, and CRM integrations. If your app has bugs, broken workflows, slow pages, messy integrations, checkout issues, or a technical backlog that keeps growing, I can help you get it under control and move faster. My core skills include Laravel, PHP, Vue.js, React, Inertia.js, Node.js, REST APIs, CRM integrations, payment systems, queue systems, web scraping, and third-party automation. I can help with: Laravel/PHP bug fixing and feature development SaaS dashboards, admin panels, and customer portals ecommerce fixes, checkout flows, and payment integrations Zoho, CRM, webhook, and API integrations performance improvements and technical cleanup internal tools and business automation ongoing monthly development support I focus on business outcomes, not just code. That means I care about saving time, reducing manual work, improving reliability, increasing conversions, and helping your system support real growth. If you need a reliable developer who can understand your business problem, work independently, and deliver clean practical solutions, send me a message and Iโ€™ll help you figure out the best next step.

  • API Integration
  • RESTful API
  • Web Development
  • Web Application
  • Product Development
  • PHP
  • PHPUnit
  • Laravel
  • Node.js
  • MySQL
  • JavaScript
  • GitHub
  • Docker
  • Back-End Development
  • Full-Stack Development

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