Overview:
Cloud Solutions Architect | Multi-Cloud Strategist | IaC Automation Expert
I’m a battle-tested Cloud Architect with extensive experience designing and deploying highly available, cost-optimized infrastructure across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Digital Ocean.
From greenfield deployments to large-scale migrations, I specialize in multi-cloud strategies, EC2 cost optimization, and automating infrastructure with Terraform (and Tofu). My solutions are built to be secure, scalable, and cost-efficient, empowering businesses to scale globally without blowing the budget.
Key Cloud Competencies:
Multi-Cloud Deployments: Expert in architecting hybrid and cross-cloud infrastructures
EC2 Optimization: Right-sizing, spot instances, autoscaling groups, instance scheduling
Terraform / Tofu: Clean, reusable, modular IaC for cloud-native, multi-environment setups
Cost Governance: Budgets, alerts, and FinOps strategies that keep infrastructure lean
High Availability & Resilience: Load balancing, failover strategies, multi-region deployments
Cloud Security: IAM policies, VPC design, encryption at rest/in-transit, Zero Trust architecture
CI/CD: Infrastructure pipelines using Terraform Cloud, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
Toolbox Highlights:
Terraform, Tofu, Terragrunt, Pulumi
AWS: EC2, RDS, VPC, S3, CloudWatch, Lambda
Azure: Resource Manager, App Services, AKS, Storage Accounts
GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud Run, VPC, IAM
DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, GitOps
Impact I’ve Delivered:
Reduced EC2 spend by 40% through intelligent workload scheduling and right-sizing strategies
Led multi-cloud deployments spanning AWS + GCP for high-availability SaaS platform
Built Terraform modules used across multiple environments and teams for scalable reuse
Automated end-to-end infrastructure pipelines, enabling zero-touch provisioning
Whether you're launching a new cloud-native product or optimizing existing cloud infrastructure, I bring the experience and foresight to design solutions that are not only powerful—but cost-efficient, automated, and future-ready.
Let’s architect something scalable and smart.
Django
DevOps
Cloud Architecture
Google Cloud Platform Administration
AWS Systems Manager
Azure DevOps
Terraform
Bash
Kubernetes
Docker
Paul M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$15/hr
5.0
8 jobs
I'm a backend and cloud engineer with 4+ years of experience designing and shipping production systems that scale. My work spans high-throughput microservices, AI/LLM-powered platforms, and cloud-native infrastructure, all built to be reliable, efficient, and cost-effective.
Most recently, I lead backend engineering at New Age, where I architect distributed APIs serving millions of requests per day. I've also built AI data pipelines for audio transcription and sentiment analysis, reducing processing latency by 40% using Celery, RabbitMQ, and Redis.
My projects speak for themselves. I've shipped the backend for a Grammar AI app with 532,000+ users on the App Store, integrated OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini APIs for document processing, and deployed production APIs across GCP and Azure. I also built an OCR pipeline using Azure Computer Vision for a live currency converter app.
I work confidently across the full backend stack, from RAG pipelines and vector embeddings to PostgreSQL schema design, Docker/Kubernetes deployments, and Terraform-managed cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Let's build something scalable. Drop me a message and I'll respond within a few hours.
Python
Django
REST API
AWS Lambda
Amazon EC2
Database
Docker
Containerization
FastAPI
Git
GitHub
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Generative AI
Simon M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$40/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Hi, I have served as a Web Developer, Software Engineer, Collaboration Engineer, Customer Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Site Reliability Engineer over the last 9 Years. I have also gained business and leadership skills, including strategy, systems thinking, innovation and team development.
I am currently practicing roles as Google Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer, and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) in respective projects . I am happy to work with customers to deliver quality solutions.
A brief summary of my expertise..
Programming Languages: Go, Python, PHP and JavaScript, Java
Programming Frameworks: Laravel, Spring, CodeIgniter, ReactJS, Django, Flask, Gin
Build Tools: Maven, Gradle
Testing frameworks: Testify, JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, PHPUnit
Application servers: Nginx, Apache, Tomcat, Jetty
CMS: WordPress
Cloud Computing Platforms: Google Cloud Platform, AWS
Container Orchestration: Kubernetes (Amazon EKS and Google GKE)
Containerization: Docker, Containerd
Configuration Management: Ansible, Chef, Puppet
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Google Cloud Deployment Manager
CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, BitBucket Pipelines
GitOps: Argo CD, Flux CD
Kubernetes Package Manager: Helm, Kustomize
Service Mesh: Istio
Monitoring & Alerting (Observability): Prometheus
Visualization (Observability): Grafana, Kibana
Log Collector (Observability): Fluentd
Version Control: GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Google Cloud Source Repository
Workflow: Scrum and Kanban
Project Management: JIRA, Confluence, Trello, GitBooks
Additional Skills
Semantic Versioning
CodeIgniter
Laravel
Docker
JavaScript
PHP
AngularJS
Google Workspace
MySQL
Apps Script API
Google Workspace Administration
Google Cloud Platform
DevOps
Terraform
Kubernetes
Martin M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I build reliable backend systems and the infrastructure that keeps them running at scale.
I’m a Backend Engineer and DevOps specialist focused on designing, deploying, and operating production-grade systems. I work across the full stack of backend development and cloud infrastructure—so you don’t just get code, you get systems that are scalable, observable, and resilient.
On the backend side, I build APIs and services using Go and Python, with a strong focus on performance, clean architecture, and maintainability. I design systems that handle real-world load, integrate cleanly with other services, and are easy to extend as your product grows.
On the infrastructure side, I design cloud-native environments using Kubernetes, Terraform, and Docker. I implement CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows with ArgoCD, and secure systems using tools like HashiCorp Vault. I also set up monitoring and alerting using Prometheus and Grafana to ensure systems stay healthy in production.
What I can help you with:
* Backend APIs (Go, Python, Node.js) – REST, microservices, system design
* Kubernetes deployments and cluster management
* CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitOps with ArgoCD)
* Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
* Cloud architecture (AWS, GCP)
* Observability (Prometheus, Grafana)
* Secure secrets management (Vault)
* Migrating systems from local/on-prem to cloud
I’ve worked on systems involving distributed services, automated deployments, and high-availability setups. My focus is always the same: build systems that don’t break under pressure and are easy to operate long-term.
If you’re looking for someone who understands both backend engineering and infrastructure deeply—and can connect the two effectively—I can help you ship faster and more reliably.
JavaScript
SQL
Python
Golang
AWS Lambda
Kubernetes
Amazon ECS for Kubernetes
Node.js
ExpressJS
DevOps
Ansible
Linux System Administration
Docker
Emmanuel K.
Nairobi, Kenya
$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs
SUMMARY:
Dynamic and dedicated Cloud & Infrastructure Architect with extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing hybrid Azure-based solutions. Skilled in delivering secure, scalable, and efficient cloud environments for global enterprises. Passionate about leveraging Azure technologies, automation, and best practices to drive operational excellence and support business continuity.
SKILLS:
Cloud Platforms: Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Azure Services: Azure Active Directory (Entra AD), Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, Azure Automation, Azure App Service, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Backup, Recovery Services Vault, Azure Monitor, Microsoft Purview, Function Apps, Logic Apps, APIM.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Bicep, Terraform, ARM Templates
Networking: VPN Gateways, Site-to-Site VPN, Application Gateways, Firewalls, VNet Peering, Subnetting, Load Balancers, Network Security Groups (NSGs), BGP Routing
Identity & Security: Active Directory, Entra AD, Conditional Accesses, MFA, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Just-In-Time (JIT) Access, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel
Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Azure Function Apps
Endpoint Management: Microsoft Intune, Enrollment Profiles, Custom Application Packaging
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SharePoint, Power Automate, Zoho CRM
Data Solutions: Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Power BI
Virtualization: VMware, Windows Server Administration
DevOps Tools: GitHub, CI/CD Pipelines
Architecture Diagrams: Visio schemas
Ticketing & Support: Zendesk, SLA Management
CERTIFICATIONS:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Fortinet Certified: FortiGate Administrator
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
EDUCATION:
Cloud Computing: Google Developer Scholarship (Jan 2019 – Dec 2019)
Microsoft Azure: Andela Learning Community (Sep 2019 - Dec 2019)
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing): Pwani University (Jan 2011 – Sep 2015)
A Levels: Mang’u High School (2007- 2010)
Lifelong learner: Microsoft Learn (2019-Present)
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Azure
Terraform
Fabric
Graph
Azure App Service
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Intune
Windows Server
FortiGate Firewall
SailPoint Platform
DNS
Single Sign-On
Microsoft Windows PowerShell
System Monitoring
Wayne A.
Naivasha, Kenya
$15/hr
4.6
5 jobs
I help startups, SaaS companies, and growing businesses build scalable web applications, AI-powered software, cloud-native platforms, and enterprise solutions using React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Go, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Whether you need an MVP, a production-ready SaaS platform, custom APIs, AI automation, cloud infrastructure, or ongoing product development, I can take ownership of the entire software development lifecycle from architecture and backend development to frontend implementation, deployment, and long-term scaling.
What I Can Build
🚀 SaaS Applications
Multi-tenant SaaS platforms
Subscription and billing systems
Admin dashboards
Customer portals
Role-based access control (RBAC)
User authentication & authorization
SaaS architecture and scaling
💻 Full Stack Web Development
React.js & Next.js applications
TypeScript & JavaScript development
Node.js, Express.js & NestJS backends
Python (FastAPI & Django)
Go (Golang) backend services
REST APIs & GraphQL APIs
Microservices architecture
Real-time applications with WebSockets
Responsive and high-performance web applications
🤖 AI & Automation
OpenAI & GPT integrations
AI chatbots
AI agents
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
LangChain applications
Vector databases
AI workflow automation
Document processing
Intelligent search systems
☁️ AWS Cloud & DevOps
AWS architecture and deployment
Docker containerization
Kubernetes orchestration
CI/CD pipelines
GitHub Actions
Infrastructure as Code
Nginx configuration
Monitoring, logging & performance optimization
Production deployments
Cloud cost optimization
🔗 API Development & Integrations
Stripe & PayPal integrations
Payment gateways
Third-party API integrations
OAuth & JWT authentication
Firebase & Supabase
Data synchronization
Webhooks
Enterprise API development
Technical Skills
Frontend: React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Redux
Backend: Node.js, NestJS, Express.js, Python, FastAPI, Django, Go (Golang)
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront, IAM), Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Nginx, Linux
AI & Machine Learning: OpenAI API, LangChain, RAG, Vector Databases, AI Agents, Prompt Engineering
Why Clients Hire Me
✔ Full-stack expertise—from frontend to cloud infrastructure
✔ Clean, scalable, and maintainable code
✔ Fast MVP development without compromising quality
✔ Strong communication and transparent project updates
✔ Production-ready deployments with DevOps best practices
✔ Long-term maintenance and feature development
✔ Focus on performance, security, and scalability
If you're looking for a Full Stack Developer, React Developer, Next.js Developer, Node.js Developer, TypeScript Developer, Python Developer, Go Developer, AWS Developer, DevOps Engineer, or AI Developer who can deliver reliable, scalable software from concept to production, I'd be happy to discuss your project.
Tags
Full-Stack Developer (React / Node.js) | React / Next.js / Nest.js Developer | Node.js Backend Developer | MERN Stack Developer | Full Stack Laravel Developer | Supabase Full Stack Developer | Full Stack JavaScript Developer | Full Stack SPA Developer | Full Stack Real-Time Web Applications Developer | Full Stack Dashboard Development Expert | Full Stack Custom SaaS & MVP Developer | Full Stack DevOps Engineer | Full Stack Database Management Expert | Responsive Web Design Specialist | Enterprise SaaS, Admin Dashboards, Role-Based Analytics, Reporting, Internal Workflow Automation | Senior Software Developer | SaaS Developer | Nest.js Framework Expert | Node.js Web Development | React Lifecycle Expert | Full Stack Development Specialist,Nuxt.js,Vue.js,Nuxt.js,Vue.js,Nuxt.js,Vue.js,Nuxt.js,Vue.js
React.js, React Native, Next.js, Node.js, Nest.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Django, Laravel, Supabase, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebase, Expo, Flutter, iOS, Android, RESTful API, API Integration, Payment Gateway Integration (Stripe), User Authentication, Cross-Platform App Development, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), AI Development, AI Agent Development, Website Redesign, Mobile App Development, Custom SaaS Development, Full Stack DevOps,Nuxt.js,Vue.js
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React
JavaScript
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Node.js
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CI/CD
Next.js
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