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Norbert G.

Nairobi, Kenya

$35/hr
4.6
59 jobs

I help businesses connect their systems, automate repetitive processes, and build reliable integrations that keep working after launch. I’m an Integration and Automation Engineer with over 8 years of experience building SaaS products, APIs, backend systems, and complex third-party integrations. I specialize in workflow automation, data synchronization, CRM integrations, webhooks, OAuth, background jobs, API troubleshooting, and production-ready integration architecture. I work with tools and platforms such as HubSpot, GoHighLevel, Zapier, Make, Pipedream, Airtable, Notion, Monday, Twilio, ActiveCampaign, Zoho, Xero, QuickBooks, Google Sheets, Stripe, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Trello, Asana, Linear, PayPal, OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek, and Perplexity. My technical stack includes Node.js, TypeScript, Next.js, React, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, webhooks, queues, polling systems, and event-driven workflows. I can help with: Custom API integrations Zapier, Make, and Pipedream automations CRM, SaaS, payment, and accounting integrations AI-powered workflows and automations Webhook and event-driven systems Data synchronization, migration, and ETL OAuth and authentication flows Integration troubleshooting and performance improvements I don’t just connect two systems and call it done. I build integrations that account for duplicate events, expired tokens, inconsistent data, rate limits, temporary failures, retries, and changing business requirements. Have a system you need to connect or a process you want to automate? Send me the details, and let’s build a reliable solution.

  • React
  • Ember.js
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • JavaScript
  • Google Analytics
  • Node.js
  • Amazon Web Services
  • ExpressJS
  • MeteorJS
  • Vue.js
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Software Architecture & Design
  • Socket.io
  • React Native
Benjamin M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$40/hr
5.0
76 jobs

I design, build and operate production applications while building AI-powered systems that integrate directly into business workflows. My work spans cloud architecture, APIs, CRMs and scalable backend infrastructure with AI integrations using Claude, ChatGPT, MCP servers, Power Automate and custom automation pipelines. Core Expertise Microsoft Graph API CRMs (Go High Level, PipeDrive, Salesforce, Dynamics) Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, Hetzner, Digital Ocean) Linux server administration and automation AI integrations with Claude, ChatGPT and Power Automate MCP server development and tool-calling systems API integrations and workflow orchestration Infrastructure security, staging, backups, and production hardening Recent Projects Built a middleware application for call center sitting between Twilio, Bandwidth SMS, Salesforce and Microsoft Teams enabling real time communication between the systems. Built a production MCP server connecting ServiceM8 with Claude AI using 14 operational tools Built a restaurant POS system with inventory, POS and payments integrations Deployed and secured cloud environments with automated backups, staging systems, and CI/CD pipelines Implemented AI-powered workflows integrating external APIs, databases, and operational systems I work comfortably across the full stack of modern infrastructure and AI systems from provisioning servers and securing production environments to building intelligent integrations that automate business operations. Clients work with me when they need more than just a developer; they need an architect who understands business needs and create applications their pain points. Whether it is building custom middleware, syncing CRM processes, or developing and deploying AI-powered workflows, I focus on delivering production ready solutions that bring value to my clients and their stakeholders. If you need someone who can both architect reliable infrastructure and build production-ready AI systems on top of it, let’s discuss your project.

  • API
  • API Integration
  • Web Application Development
  • Laravel
  • Web Application
  • PHP
  • NGINX
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Cloud Computing
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • GraphQL
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft SharePoint Development
  • Stripe
  • POS Terminal Development
Charles K.

Nairobi, Kenya

$40/hr
4.1
58 jobs

Backend & API Developer specializing in C#/.NET, integrations, automation systems, and scalable business applications. I help businesses build, extend, fix, and stabilize backend systems that are critical to daily operations including SaaS platforms, CRMs, enterprise tools, workflow systems, desktop applications, and API-driven platforms. A large part of my work involves joining existing systems, understanding complex workflows quickly, and implementing solutions without breaking current operations. Core areas I work on: • REST API development & third-party integrations • OAuth, JWT, API authentication & secure system communication • Payment gateway, CRM, ERP, Shopify, and external service integrations • Workflow automation & background job processing • SQL Server, MySQL & PostgreSQL database design and optimization • Backend architecture and business logic implementation • System synchronization, offline/online sync flows & webhook handling • Performance optimization, debugging & legacy system stabilization • Desktop and web application backend development Technologies I work with regularly: • C# • ASP.NET Core / .NET Framework • Entity Framework Core • SQL Server / MySQL / PostgreSQL • Python • JavaScript • REST APIs • Laravel integrations • Queue systems & background processing I’m comfortable working on: • existing production systems • partially completed projects • unstable integrations • legacy applications • complex operational workflows • multi-module business platforms Recent work includes: • Migrating SOAP integrations to REST/OAuth architectures • Fixing broken third-party API integrations • Building and optimizing backend workflows • CRM and operational platform integrations • Authentication and secure API communication systems • Business process automation tools • Backend systems for finance and operational management • Performance optimization for API-heavy systems What clients value most when working with me: • fast understanding of technical problems • reliable communication • maintainable implementations • clean and structured backend logic • safe integration into existing systems • practical solutions focused on business outcomes If you need a developer who can understand the system, identify the actual problem, and implement a reliable solution without unnecessary complexity, I’m ready to help.

  • API Development
  • API
  • ASP.NET
  • .NET Core
  • REST API
  • ASP.NET MVC
  • Postman
  • Desktop Application
  • C#
  • Database Design
  • PostgreSQL
  • PostGIS
  • SQL Server Integration Services
  • MySQL
  • .NET Framework
Joseph N.

Nairobi, Kenya

$25/hr
5.0
8 jobs

🏆 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬% 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 | 𝟱+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝗞+ 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 | 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 🎁 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄: 100% refund if I set the wrong expectations and can’t deliver. No excuses, no questions asked. 💡 Looking for a Full-Stack AI Engineer who delivers scalable SaaS platforms, intelligent automations, and AI-driven business growth? I don't just code; I architect complete business solutions. From AI-powered SaaS MVPs that scale to millions, to automated workflows that save teams 1,000s of hours, I help startups and enterprises build systems that generate lasting impact. 🎯 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲: ✔️ Proven AI Expertise – Custom LLM integrations, RAG systems, MCPs, Pydantic AI ✔️ Full-Stack Mastery – End-to-end development with 99.9% uptime ✔️ SaaS MVP Specialist – Rapid prototyping to market-ready platforms ✔️ Workflow Automation Wizard – Automations saving 40+ hours/week ✔️ Lightning-Fast Delivery – Daily updates, milestone tracking, proactive ownership 💫 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀: Your SaaS idea becomes a fully functional MVP in 30 days. Your manual workflows are replaced by intelligent agents and automation. Your product scales from 100 to 100K+ users. That’s what I deliver. No fluff. Just exponential results. 🛠️ 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤: 🤖 AI & Machine Learning Excellence Custom AI Agents – Built with MCPs, LangGraph, Pydantic, multi-step logic LLM Integration – OpenAI GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, custom fine-tuning RAG Systems – Vector DBs (Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma) + search pipelines Multi-Agent Orchestration – LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, LangGraph Conversational AI – Context-aware chatbots, voice interfaces (TTS/STT) Computer Vision – OCR, image analysis, document parsing 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 No-Code/Low-Code | AI-Powered Flows | Document Processing | Marketing Automation 🏆 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fantastic experience from start to finish. Josef delivered a highly professional automation system for our YouTube channel using n8n. The attention to detail was exceptional — everything was built with great care and precision. Despite the complexity and the number of different tools involved, the entire workflow was implemented successfully.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Joseph delivered exceptional work with speed and professionalism. I'm thoroughly impressed and would absolutely collaborate with him again. Fantastic job, Joseph!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Joseph did an exceptional job deploying my FastAPI and Next.js project on Google Cloud. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was set up perfectly, troubleshooting issues proactively. His expertise, professionalism, and dedication made the entire process smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable cloud deployment expert.” 𝐀𝐈-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝: 🧠 Intelligent Chatbots – NLP-based virtual assistants 🔍 Smart Search – AI-driven, intent-aware search with ranking 📊 Predictive Analytics – Forecasts, segmentation, business intelligence ✍️ AI Content Generation – Blogs, product descriptions, captions 🎯 Personalised UX – User-tailored content, recommendations 🔊 Voice Interfaces – TTS, STT, multilingual support 👁️ Computer Vision Pipelines – OCR, image classifiers, doc extractors 🤖 Workflow Automation – Trigger-based pipelines using agents and APIs 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬? Don’t just hire a developer. Partner with a strategist who engineers systems that scale, automate, and convert. ✔️𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: AI Agents, LLM Integration, ChatGPT, Claude AI, Gemini AI, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, RAG Architecture, Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, Vector Databases, Conversational AI, NLP, Prompt Engineering, Pydantic AI, Intelligent Workflows, Python, FastAPI, Flask, Django, SQLModel, Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, REST API, GraphQL, WebSockets, Full-Stack Developer, API Developer, Web Application Engineer, SaaS MVP, SaaS Platform, MVP Development, Subscription Management, Multi-Tenant Apps, Stripe Integration, Billing Systems, User Management, SaaS Analytics, n8n, Zapier, Make.com, Power Automate, Process Automation, CRM Workflows, Business Automation, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Serverless, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Cloud Functions, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, Supabase, Firebase, Analytics Pipelines, ETL, Document Stores, LaTeX Document Generation, PDF Parsing, AI SEO Tools, AI Tutoring Systems, Real-Time Dashboards, Secure API Systems, Cloud Deployments

  • Full-Stack Development
  • AI Agent Development
  • Automated Workflow
  • Software Architecture & Design
  • LangChain
  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • n8n
  • CI/CD
  • Git
  • Bash
  • Docker
  • NGINX
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • CRM Automation
  • Vue.js
  • Next.js
  • NoSQL Database
  • Serverless Computing
  • Microservice
Collins O.

Nairobi, Kenya

$15/hr
4.4
26 jobs

I help clients with Python-based API work, web scraping, automation, and data processing. Most of my work has involved: – Consuming and integrating APIs (Twitter/X, YouTube, third-party services) – Scraping and cleaning large datasets – Automating data pipelines and scripts – Building small web tools and dashboards I specialize in short-term, clearly scoped projects where you need something built, fixed, or automated without long onboarding. Tools I use regularly: – Python (requests, pandas, automation scripts) – APIs & webhooks – PostgreSQL / Google Sheets – React (for lightweight frontends when needed) I value clear communication, fast turnaround, and realistic scope. If your task fits that, I’m happy to take a look.

  • API Development
  • Python
  • Web Scraping
  • Data Processing
  • Automation
  • Twitter/X API
  • PostgreSQL
  • JavaScript
  • React
Patrick W.

Nairobi, Kenya

$20/hr
4.9
76 jobs

In my more than ten-year journey as a UI/UX Frontend Developer, I've passionately crafted web applications for diverse organizations. Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, VueJS, JQuery, and ExtJs, I specialize in creating dynamic and responsive user interfaces. My expertise extends to PHP (expert level) and Java, with hands-on experience in Laravel and Spring Boot on the server side. Navigating the Linux/UBUNTU platform is second nature to me, ensuring seamless application integration. Alongside my technical skills, I excel in WordPress development, offering troubleshooting expertise and elevating aesthetics and functionality. I collaborate closely with teams to deliver top-notch products that exceed client expectations. My design philosophy centers on creating friendly and intuitive interfaces. With a commitment to user-centric design principles, I provide pixel-perfect designs that enhance every interaction. As an innovative thinker and team player with strong communication skills, I thrive on transforming ideas into tangible, user-friendly designs. Enthusiastic about projects utilizing HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, VueJS, JQuery, ExtJs, PHP, Java, Laravel, Spring Boot, and WordPress, I am dedicated to creating impactful and visually compelling digital experiences.

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • PHP
  • CSS 3
  • HTML5
  • WordPress SEO Plugin
  • WordPress Development
  • jQuery
  • WordPress Malware Removal
  • Wordpress Thrive Themes
  • Twitter/X Bootstrap
  • Vue.js
  • WordPress e-Commerce

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