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Adedeji O.

Ijebu Ode, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
11 jobs

๐ŸŸข๐€๐ฏ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ŸŸข From Automating Infrastructure to Developing Blazing-Fast APIs. I Engineer the Full Stack of Possibility Hi, I'm Adedeji, a Top Rated DevOps Engineer and Backend Developer passionate about building reliable, high-performance systems that scale. My journey began in the world of cloud computing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation โ€” making infrastructure smarter, faster, and more resilient. But the more I optimized deployments, the more I wanted to optimize the code being deployed. So I dove deep into backend engineering, mastering Python and FastAPI to craft APIs that are just as efficient as the systems they run on. Now, I bridge both worlds, developing backend services that move at lightning speed and deploying them on bulletproof infrastructure. What I Bring to Your Project DevOps Engineering (My First Love): ๐ŸŸข CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD, and GitHub Actions ๐ŸŸข Cloud mastery: Amazon Web Services (Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, AWS CloudFormation) ๐ŸŸข Deployment automation with Terraform, Ansible, and Docker ๐ŸŸข Kubernetes-native architectures, Docker Compose, Helm, and observability with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana ๐ŸŸข Cross-platform deployments on Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean ๐ŸŸข Linux System Administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian) and network security Backend Engineering (Where the Magic Grew): ๐ŸŸข Clean, scalable APIs with FastAPI & Python ๐ŸŸข Async I/O, microservices architecture, and high availability ๐ŸŸข Machine learning integration for intelligent automation ๐ŸŸข Optimized data flow with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL Toolbox Highlights: ๐ŸŸข Languages: Python, Golang, Bash Programming ๐ŸŸข Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, k3s ๐ŸŸข IaC & Automation: Terraform, Bash, Ansible, AWS CDK ๐ŸŸข Cloud & DevOps: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Linux ๐ŸŸข Web & API Development: FastAPI, NestJS, React, NGINX ๐ŸŸข Observability & Monitoring: OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Stack (ELK) Recent Wins: ๐ŸŸข Cut deployment time from 1 hour to 5 minutes using CI/CD and Dockerized workflows ๐ŸŸข Integrated full-stack observability with OpenTelemetry and Python for real-time tracing ๐ŸŸข Saved 40% on AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Amazon EC2 spot instances ๐ŸŸข Built async FastAPI backend powering a scalable AI-driven recommendation system ๐ŸŸข Orchestrated seamless Kubernetes deployments with ArgoCD for GitOps workflows ๐ŸŸข Implemented secure SSL certificates and DNS management for enterprise clients ๐ŸŸข Migrated complex infrastructure to AWS CDK with cross-account setup for enhanced security ๐ŸŸข Automated WebSocket communication, improving real-time performance and system efficiency ๐ŸŸข Created custom Ubuntu Core snaps for specialized deployment requirements Whether you're scaling with Amazon EC2, deploying containers with Docker and Kubernetes, automating with Terraform, or building backend APIs that just work โ€” I bring the clarity and experience to execute. Need a DevOps expert who writes backend systems, or a Backend Developer who understands cloud automation inside out? Hit "๐•€๐•Ÿ๐•ง๐•š๐•ฅ๐•– ๐•ฅ๐•  ๐•๐• ๐•“" or "๐•„๐•–๐•ค๐•ค๐•’๐•˜๐•–" and let's bring your vision to life.

  • Kubernetes
  • DevOps
  • Docker
  • Jenkins
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD
  • Deployment Automation
  • Cloud Computing
  • Containerization
  • Microservice
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Git
  • Python
  • DevOps Engineering
  • Azure DevOps
John O.

Abuja, Nigeria

$30/hr
5.0
18 jobs

DevOps Engineer โ€“ 5.0 โญโญโญโญโญ "John is an exceptional talent with outstanding DevOps and Cloud expertise." I am John Ojabo, a Multi-Certified Cloud DevOps Engineer with 6+ years of experience helping startups, SMEs, and enterprises automate, optimize, and scale their infrastructure across GCP, AWS, and Azure. My mission is simple: ๐™™๐™š๐™จ๐™ž๐™œ๐™ฃ ๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™ž๐™ก๐™ž๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ค๐™ช๐™™ ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ก๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™จ๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™˜๐™ค๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™จ, ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™จ๐™š ๐™š๐™›๐™›๐™ž๐™˜๐™ž๐™š๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ฎ, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š ๐™ง๐™š๐™ก๐™ž๐™–๐™—๐™ž๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™จ๐™˜๐™–๐™ก๐™š. Over the years, Iโ€™ve successfully delivered projects involving zero-downtime migrations, enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines, cost optimization strategies, and highly available Kubernetes deployments โ€” all with measurable performance gains for my clients. CORE ACHIEVEMENTS & IMPACT ๐Ÿ’ฐ Saved $20,000+ annually for clients by hosting static sites on Azure Storage and implementing strategic cloud cost optimizations. โšก Cut deployment time by 45% through fully automated CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Improved app performance by 35% via optimized migrations between GCP and Azure. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Hardened infrastructure security, reducing vulnerabilities by over 40% with IAM policies, secret management, and network best practices. ๐Ÿ“Š Enhanced database performance with Redis caching and PGbouncer pooling, reducing query times by 40%. WHAT I BRING TO YOUR PROJECT โ†’ Cloud Infrastructure Setup & Automation โ€“ Terraform, Ansible, AWS, GCP, Azure โ†’ Kubernetes Deployment & Scaling โ€“ GKE, AKS, EKS, Helm, Service Mesh โ†’ CI/CD Pipeline Design โ€“ Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Google Cloud Build โ†’ Cloud Migration & Modernization โ€“ Zero-downtime transitions across AWS, GCP, Azure โ†’ Monitoring & Observability โ€“ Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK Stack, Cloud Logging โ†’ Security & Compliance โ€“ IAM, VPC, API Gateways, SSL/TLS, Vulnerability Management โ†’ Cost Optimization & Performance Tuning โ€“ Resource rightsizing, autoscaling, caching strategies ๐‘Š๐ป๐‘Œ ๐‘Œ๐‘‚๐‘ˆ ๐‘†๐ป๐‘‚๐‘ˆ๐ฟ๐ท ๐ถ๐ป๐‘‚๐‘‚๐‘†๐ธ ๐‘€๐ธ ๐‘‚๐‘‰๐ธ๐‘… ๐‘‚๐‘‡๐ป๐ธ๐‘… ๐น๐‘…๐ธ๐ธ๐ฟ๐ด๐‘๐ถ๐ธ๐‘…๐‘† ย ย โ€ข Iโ€™m an out-of-the-box thinker and an innovative solutionist, always looking for smarter and more efficient ways to get results. ย ย โ€ข I am proactive and go the extra mile to solve problems before they even arise. ย ย โ€ข I value honesty and transparency; your project and data are always safe with me. ย ย โ€ข I have strong communication skills, keeping you updated at every stage so youโ€™re never left in the dark. ย ย โ€ข Iโ€™m adaptable and flexible, able to quickly adjust to new challenges or changing project requirements. ย ย โ€ข I prioritize deadlines and deliver on time without compromising on quality. PROVEN UPWORK TRACK RECORD GCP DevOps Engineer โ€“ 5.0 โญ "John is an exceptional talent with outstanding DevOps and Cloud expertise." Azure DevOps Engineer โ€“ 5.0 โญ "Way too smart for his ageโ€ฆ happy to keep working with him." Senior GCP Engineer โ€“ 5.0 โญ "A true impressive addition to our team." Certifications & Credentials โ†’ Google Certified Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer โ†’ Google Certified Professional Cloud Security Engineer โ†’ HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate โ†’ AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner โ†’ Multiple Google Cloud Skill Badges in Kubernetes, Terraform, and Cost Optimization When you work with me, you get a partner who blends technical depth, business awareness, and clear communication to deliver solutions that work โ€” the first time, every time. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Letโ€™s discuss how I can design, automate, and scale your cloud infrastructure for peak performance and efficiency.

  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Docker
  • GitHub
  • Linux System Administration
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Azure DevOps
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Solution Architecture
  • DevOps Engineering
  • Prometheus
  • Ansible
  • Hosting Setup
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Microsoft Azure Administration
Ekanem E.

Calabar, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
44 jobs

+10 Years of Experience Helping Client & Business: Develop Software, Manage & Consult ๐Ÿ† Top Rated Freelancer / 100% Job Success ๐Ÿ† Software Guru 100% Delivery Speed on Both Complex & Difficult Tasks ๐Ÿ† AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Certified ๐Ÿ† AWS DevOps Engineer Certified ๐Ÿ† Built Highly Secure Cloud Architectures for Apache Kafka Applications ๐Ÿ† Developed Amazon Lex Chatbot for Multi-Language Support ๐Ÿ† Delivered Kubernetes-Orchestrated Solutions for Scalability ๐Ÿ† Implemented AWS Lambda for Serverless Application Architectures ๐Ÿ† Executed ECS Projects for High-Performance Containerized Workloads ๐Ÿ† Enhanced AWS Cloud Cyber Security Infrastructure With over 10 years of IT expertise in DevOps Engineering, Cloud Architecture, Cyber Security, and Infrastructure Automation, I bring a proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient cloud-based solutions tailored to business-critical applications. Key Skills & Expertise Amazon Lex Chatbot Development: Designed and implemented a multi-language Amazon Lex chatbot for customer engagement, supporting English and Spanish interactions. Container Management and Orchestration: Delivered containerized workloads using Amazon ECS for high-performance applications. Deployed Kubernetes for managing scalable containerized microservices, ensuring robust and reliable production environments. Serverless Architectures: Developed AWS Lambda-based serverless applications integrated with API Gateway and DynamoDB, enabling cost-efficient and event-driven solutions. Highly Secure Cloud Architecture: Built and implemented highly secure cloud architectures for mission-critical applications, including an Apache Kafka-based streaming platform. Enhanced AWS Cloud Cyber Security posture by implementing best practices such as IAM policies, security groups, VPC NACLs, encryption, and AWS WAF for web application security. CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automated multi-account AWS deployments using Terraform and optimized CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, SonarQube, and Maven. Monitoring and Observability: Implemented Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic for real-time monitoring and end-to-end application observability. Disaster Recovery and High Availability: Executed a failover recovery plan between on-premises servers and AWS EC2 Reserved Instances to achieve zero downtime during critical operations. Cyber Security and Compliance: Strengthened AWS Cloud security by implementing IAM policies, fine-tuning security groups, ensuring secure container deployments, and following security best practices for applications and data. Recent Highlights Amazon Lex Chatbot: Developed a bilingual chatbot with Amazon Lex, enabling seamless client communication and automating booking workflows. Apache Kafka Secure Deployment: Built a highly secure cloud architecture to support an Apache Kafka streaming application, ensuring optimal performance and security. ECS and Kubernetes: Delivered containerized solutions using Amazon ECS for high-throughput workloads and orchestrated Kubernetes deployments for scalable applications. AWS Lambda Projects: Designed and implemented serverless solutions leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB for cost-efficient, event-driven architectures. Cyber Security: Enhanced AWS Cloud Cyber Security infrastructure by implementing robust security configurations across all deployed services.

  • Kubernetes
  • DevOps Engineering
  • Python
  • Amazon Web Services
  • App Development
  • Web Development
  • Azure DevOps
  • Terraform
  • Linux System Administration
  • Docker
  • Ansible
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud Computing
  • Automated Workflow
  • Network Security
Samaila B.

Kaduna, Nigeria

$26/hr
4.9
5 jobs

I build commerce tools that help businesses sell more. Shopify apps, WhatsApp AI ordering systems, and SaaS platforms for e-commerce. What I've shipped (not concepts. Live, production systems): โ†’ Built Chat2Sale. A WhatsApp AI commerce platform that lets customers browse catalogs, place orders, and pay through WhatsApp conversations. Live in production for a European client. โ†’ 2 published Shopify apps on the Shopify App Store, built end-to-end from Shopify Polaris UI to backend API integrations. โ†’ 6-month engagement building an AI-powered financial SaaS platform (Next.js, TypeScript, TailwindCSS). Client re-hired me after the first contract and left a 5-star review. What I Build โ€ข Shopify apps (custom and public). Polaris, App Bridge, Shopify APIs โ€ข WhatsApp ordering & AI chatbot systems for e-commerce โ€ข SaaS platforms and multi-tenant web applications โ€ข AI-powered features and automation tools โ€ข Next.js / React frontend applications with complex UI Tech Stack Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Shopify Polaris, TailwindCSS, Redux, Zustand Backend: Node.js, NestJS, Express, GraphQL, REST APIs Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Firestore Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions Shopify: Polaris, App Bridge, Admin API, Storefront API, Webhooks How I Work I take ownership. You tell me what the business needs, I figure out how to build it, ship it, and make sure it works in production. Communication is async-friendly. Daily updates, no surprises. 100% Job Success on Upwork. Every client has re-hired or endorsed me. If you're building a Shopify app, a WhatsApp commerce tool, or a SaaS product, message me with your project details and I'll tell you honestly if I'm the right fit.

  • Kubernetes
  • Shopify
  • Shopify Apps
  • Shopify Development
  • Chatbot Development
  • WhatsApp
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Next.js
  • ExpressJS
  • Docker
  • AWS Development
  • Microservice
  • Redux
  • Full-Stack Development
Ugochukwu O.

Abuja, Nigeria

$25/hr
4.9
23 jobs

Is your AWS platform expensive, unreliable, or difficult to deploy? I can help you simplify the architecture, reduce costs, improve security, and ship changes with confidence. I build and modernize SaaS and enterprise platforms using AWS, Go, Node.js, Terraform, serverless services, containers, and secure CI/CD pipelines. I have earned more than $100,000 across 9,500 Upwork hours. My production experience includes work for the New York Lottery, Dittofi, and BlazeStack. Recent results โ€ข Managed Terraform infrastructure across six AWS commercial and GovCloud environments โ€ข Reduced ECS Fargate costs by about $450 per month โ€ข Cut environment setup time from two days to under 30 minutes โ€ข Supported a production platform with more than 100 AWS Lambda functions โ€ข Restructured over 3,000 lines of serverless infrastructure code โ€ข Built secure authentication, SSO, RBAC, audit logging, and monitoring systems โ€ข Developed multi-tenant SaaS platforms with React, Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS โ€ข Built Amazon Bedrock and Claude workflows with structured outputs, validation, and prompt-injection protection How I can help you โ€ข Design or modernize your AWS architecture โ€ข Build Go and Node.js APIs, microservices, and backend systems โ€ข Automate infrastructure with Terraform and CI/CD โ€ข Deploy workloads with Docker, ECS, EKS, and Kubernetes โ€ข Build serverless systems with Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS, Cognito, and Aurora โ€ข Improve cloud security, monitoring, reliability, and cost โ€ข Integrate AI features with Amazon Bedrock and Claude Youโ€™ll get clear communication, clean implementation, and systems your team can maintain after launch. Send me your current architecture, the problems youโ€™re facing, and the outcome you need.

  • Kubernetes
  • Amazon Web Services
  • AWS Lambda
  • Golang
  • Node.js
  • Docker
  • DevOps Engineering
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD
  • Serverless Stack
  • Amazon API Gateway
  • TypeScript
  • Serverless Computing
  • Amazon ECS
  • PostgreSQL
  • React
Ibrahim O.

Lekki, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Hi there! Iโ€™m Ibrahim, a versatile Web Developer, Virtual Assistant, and DevOps Engineer with over 5 years of experience helping businesses build strong digital systems and run smoothly online. I specialize in creating modern, high-performing websites using WordPress, Webflow, and Shopify, and integrating CRM platforms to automate marketing and customer management. My goal is always to deliver websites that not only look great but also perform flawlessly, optimized for speed, functionality, and user experience. Alongside my technical expertise, I have over 4 years of experience as a Virtual Assistant, supporting clients with administrative tasks, customer communication, project coordination, and tech operations. I bring the same discipline and attention to detail from my development work into every part of my virtual assistant role. In addition, Iโ€™m skilled in DevOps engineering, managing cloud servers, deployment pipelines, and CI/CD workflows that keep web applications efficient and secure. My Core Skills Include: โœ…Web development (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify) โœ…CRM setup & automation (HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce) โœ…DevOps engineering (CI/CD, cloud deployment, automation) โœ…Virtual assistance (operations, communication, research, scheduling) โœ…Excellent communication & time management Clients appreciate my reliability, problem-solving mindset, and proactive communication. Whether you need a developer to build your digital presence, a virtual assistant to streamline operations, or a DevOps hand to optimize performance. Iโ€™m here to help you succeed. Letโ€™s create something exceptional together.

  • Kubernetes
  • JavaScript
  • Docker
  • Python
  • WordPress
  • Laravel
  • Software
  • React
  • CSS 3
  • HTML
  • DevOps Engineering
  • PHP
  • DevOps

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