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Raymond V.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I build production-ready React, Next.js, Supabase, Firebase, and PWA applications for startups, SaaS products, agencies, and business owners who need clean, scalable software that works across desktop and mobile. My strongest work is in SaaS dashboards, admin panels, client portals, SEO-ready web apps, dynamic forms, API integrations, payment flows, analytics tracking, and secure database-backed applications. What I can help you build: • React / Vite / Next.js web applications • Progressive Web Apps with mobile-friendly UX • Supabase apps with authentication, database structure, RLS, storage, and edge functions • Firebase / Firestore apps with real-time data • SaaS dashboards, admin panels, and internal business tools • Client portals and secure user-facing platforms • Dynamic form builders using JSON-driven logic • PDF generation systems using React PDF • SEO-ready pages, metadata, schema markup, sitemaps, and redirects • API integrations, payment flows, analytics tracking, and automation logic • Tailwind CSS interfaces that are clean, responsive, and easy to use Recent project experience includes: • A large-scale recipe and meal-planning PWA with 230,000+ recipes, a Supabase backend, SEO-ready recipe pages, admin tools, analytics, and premium feature logic. • A UK legal Will Tool MVP with dynamic JSON forms, smart autofill, conditional rendering, secure save/load flows, signature fields, and PDF document generation. • Marketplace and business platforms with order tracking, payments, dashboards, client management, and responsive front-end systems. I focus on practical delivery: clear communication, clean code, mobile-first UI, scalable database structure, and features that are easy for real users to understand. If you need help building an MVP, improving an existing app, or turning a rough idea into a usable product, I can help you plan it properly and build it cleanly.

  • Firebase
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Supabase
  • Progressive Web App
  • Web Application
  • SaaS
  • SaaS Development
  • Admin Panel Setup
  • API Integration
  • Responsive Design
  • Node.js
  • Vercel
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • React
  • Shopify
  • Payment Gateway
  • Stripe
Keagan F.

Cape Town, South Africa

$70/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Founder and full-stack developer, available as a developer or fractional CTO. With a decade in software, I learnt on languages that require manual memory management and worked through everything from the era of monolithic servers to fully agentic "no-code" solutions. For me, understanding high-level operations and business models is a greater focus than specific coding choices. Architecture, business intent, trade-offs, design principles, maintainability, product positioning - these are the areas that shape a solution's real purpose. Understanding the foundations of a business and its product(s) is vital for modernisation. Using and implementing AI well in a solution is more than a RAG pipeline or semantic chatbots; it's about identifying what users find genuinely helpful and valuable, then adding functionality that increases the product's value where it matters. Not AI for the trend, AI with intention. I'm open to development work, a fractional CTO position, and consultations. Let's connect if you're interested. Industry experience: - FinTech - Communications - eCommerce - Data visualisation - Automation Skillset: - Frontend: Angular, AngularJS, TypeScript, JavaScript - Backend: Firebase, Firestore, GCP, Node.js, Java, Spring, Spring Boot, C#, ASP.NET - Mobile: Ionic - Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, NoSQL - Testing: JUnit, Jest, Cypress - DevOps: GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins Additional skills: - WCAG compliance - Google Analytics - Agentic coding setup

  • Firebase
  • Angular
  • AngularJS
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Firebase Cloud Firestore
  • Cloud Development
  • Node.js
  • SQL
  • NoSQL Database
Tarik P.

Midrand, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I’m a full-stack Flutter developer specializing in building polished, scalable iOS & Android applications, backed by Firebase, Node.js, or client-specific stacks. I’ve worked with multiple clients end-to-end—from early concept and architecture planning through development, publishing, and post-launch iteration. My experience includes production apps with authentication (email, anonymous, PIN-based), real-time databases, push notifications, role-based access control, and multi-tenant architectures. I’ve built apps such as a Flutter affirmation app with dynamic, AI-generated content, a real-time to-do app, and parent–school communication systems featuring chat, ticket routing, and admin dashboards. I’m comfortable owning the full app lifecycle: UI/UX implementation, clean and modular Flutter architecture, backend logic (Firestore, Cloud Functions, Node.js APIs), deployment, and store publishing. I also guide clients through technical decisions, scalability planning, and realistic launch strategies. Beyond client work, I’ve also built and published a custom Flutter iOS haptics package, now used by 100+ developers, giving me hands-on experience with platform channels, native iOS integration, and reusable package design. What I can help you with: * Flutter apps (iOS & Android) * Firebase & Node.js backends * Authentication, databases, and APIs * Real-time features (chat, notifications, live updates) * Clean, maintainable architecture & UX-focused UI * App store publishing and rollout planning I work in a client-oriented, transparent way—clear communication, realistic timelines, and solutions aligned with real business goals. I’m happy to start with a small demo, audit an existing app, or jump on a quick call to align before we begin.

  • Mobile App Development
  • Flutter
  • App Design
  • Node.js
  • AI App Development
  • API Development
Drikus V.

Gordon's Bay, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Software developer specializing in fast turnarounds on full-stack web development, SaaS platforms, bug fixes, scripts, and automation. I take on focused tasks - you describe the problem, I deliver the solution, usually same-day or next-day. Clean code, clear communication, no fluff. What I do best: - Full-stack .NET Core / Angular development - Multi-tenant SaaS architecture and implementation - Bug fixes and debugging across any codebase - API integrations, payment systems (Stripe), and data processing - Custom scripts and automation (Python, Node.js, Bash) - Database work (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) - CI/CD pipelines, Docker, cloud deployment (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) - Web scraping and document extraction 3 years as the sole developer on a production multi-tenant SaaS platform - architecture, backend, frontend, payments, deployment, all of it. I know what it takes to ship and maintain real software. I keep things simple: fixed pricing, fast delivery, and I don't disappear mid-project.

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • Next.js
  • REST API
  • PostgreSQL
  • Docker
  • AWS Development
  • React Native
  • DevOps
  • Web Scraping
  • Scripts & Utilities
Travis W.

Midrand, South Africa

$75/hr
5.0
36 jobs

I am an experienced quantitative software developer with over 7 years of Python development experience, primarily focused on automated trading and backtesting. I bring a wealth of expertise in quantitative development, particularly with the powerful backtesting library, Vectorbtpro, hyperparameter optimization libraries Optuna and Raytune and machine learning and neural networks centered around the ecosystem of Tensorflow and Scikit-learn. My primary skill set includes: - Programming Languages: Python - Data Manipulation: Pandas, Polars, Numpy, Numba - Backtesting Libraries: Vectorbtpro - Technical Analysis Libraries: Ta-lib, pandas-ta - Machine Learning and Optimization: Tensorflow, Scikit-learn, Autokeras, Optuna, Mlflow, Raytune, along with several ML models such as XGBoost, Catboost, LSTM, MLP - Scripting: Pinescript - Databases: MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL - Web Development: Django, Flask, FastAPI, Streamlit - API Integrations: REST API, Websockets - Message Brokers: Redis Recently, my passion project has been building a backtesting and trading framework that aims to bridge the gap between backtesting and optimization with live trading, such that they operate seamlessly together, to ensure live trading is both as optimized as possible and runs as close to our backtests as possible. It also includes a machine learning module to make it easy to train and integrate machine learning models into your strategies. In addition, I am highly experienced in backend web development and can take any trading and/or backtesting system from paper to a robust, scalable, modular system with all the feaures you might want such as API integrations, analytics, automatic notifications, authentication controls, etc. I'm also experienced in Streamlit frontends and have worked on a variety of projects from both the front and backend perspective to bring together a unified user experience for backtesting and trading. If you’re looking for a developer who not only understands the technical depth of quantitative systems but also how to design, scale, and integrate them into real-world trading environments, I can help bring that vision to life. Whether you need a full trading framework, a custom machine learning pipeline, or an optimized backtesting engine, I can architect and implement a solution tailored to your goals. I appreciate you taking the time to assess my profile, feel free to reach out to discuss your project needs and let's work out how I can help you achieve your trading goals.

  • Python
  • pandas
  • Data Science
  • Trading Automation
  • API
  • Trading Strategy
  • Cryptocurrency Trading
  • Financial Trading
  • Forex Trading
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Neural Network
  • Deep Learning
  • TensorFlow
Juniër H.

Swellendam, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
8 jobs

If your application is losing users, stuck in development loops, or failing in production, I am here to fix the root business problem, not just patch the code. I am a systems-focused developer with a BSc in Computer Science & IT and a 100% Job Success Score. I specialize in turning unstable, broken, or incomplete software into reliable, revenue-ready systems. Whether you have a platform left unfinished by a previous team or an AI-built application that doesn't actually work, I step in to deliver stability. ================================= 🚀 HOW I PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS & BUDGET ▪ Business-First Engineering: I focus on the simplest, most stable solutions. No over-engineering. No wasted budget on unnecessary complexity. ▪ Root-Cause Diagnostics: I don't just fix symptoms. I find why your system is failing so your users stop running into errors and your team stops wasting time. ▪ Turnkey Delivery: I handle the entire process from data structure to user experience, meaning you don't have to manage multiple freelancers. ================================= 💼 CORE PROBLEMS I SOLVE FOR CLIENTS ▪ App Rescue & Completion: Finishing broken or half-built software (including AI MVPs) so you can finally launch to market. ▪ System Bottlenecks & Speed: Optimizing slow websites and database pipelines to improve user retention and system reliability. ▪ Secure Integrations: Connecting payment gateways, third-party tools, and custom APIs so your business workflows run seamlessly. ▪ Authentication & Security: Ensuring your user data, logins, and access controls are bulletproof and compliant. ================================= ⚙️ CORE TOOLKIT Python, Django, REST APIs, React, PostgreSQL/SQL, and Firebase. ================================= 📈 MY EXECUTION PROCESS 1. The Alignment: We clarify exactly what your business needs the system to achieve before writing code. This eliminates costly revisions. 2. The Fix: I implement clean, maintainable logic structured for long-term production use. 3. The Handover: You get a fully stable system alongside clear, human-readable documentation so you are never left in the dark. If you want your platform built properly from the ground up, or need a broken system permanently stabilized for your clients, let’s get it done right the first time.

  • Python
  • Django
  • REST API
  • API Development
  • API Integration
  • PostgreSQL
  • React
  • User Authentication
  • Web Development
  • Web Application Development
  • Software Debugging
  • Troubleshooting
  • Website Migration
  • Website Performance Optimization
  • Back-End Development
  • Front-End Development
  • Figma

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