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Moin' V.

Nairobi, Kenya

$35/hr
4.6
253 jobs

🏆100% job success score. 🏆TOP RATED PLUS ( 3% of talent on Upwork) specializing in Mobile Applications Development targeting iOS and Android platforms using Native and Hybrid (React Native, Cordova & Flutter) approach.

  • Node.js
  • JavaScript
  • Hybrid App Development
  • React Native
  • Objective-C
  • Swift
  • Android App Development
  • iOS Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • User Profile Creation
  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • Flutter
  • RxSwift
  • Git
Norbert G.

Nairobi, Kenya

$40/hr
4.6
59 jobs

I’m a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with extensive experience building reliable, scalable web applications from the ground up. I help clients turn complex ideas into production-ready systems that are fast, maintainable, and built to last. I specialize in working across the stack — from well-designed backend APIs and data models to clean, responsive front-end interfaces — with a strong emphasis on code quality, performance, and real-world reliability. What I bring to your project: 1. Backend expertise: Node.js, TypeScript, REST APIs, background jobs, data synchronization, third-party integrations 2. Frontend expertise: modern JavaScript frameworks, clean UI architecture, responsive and user-friendly interfaces 3. System design: scalable architectures, clear API contracts, and maintainable codebases 4. Problem-solving: breaking down ambiguous requirements, handling edge cases, and delivering practical solutions 5. Ownership: I take responsibility for features end-to-end, not just isolated tasks I’m particularly strong at projects that require: - Integrating multiple services or APIs - Handling complex business logic or data flows - Improving or stabilizing existing systems - Building MVPs that are ready to scale Clients appreciate working with me because I communicate clearly, think ahead, and deliver dependable results without constant hand-holding. If you need a senior engineer who can quickly understand your product, make solid technical decisions, and execute with precision — I’d be glad to help.

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

Nairobi, Kenya

$30/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I am an AI enabled Senior Developer who bridges the gap between complex Full-Stack engineering and conversion-focused E-commerce. Whether it’s architecting a custom RAG pipeline or AI workflow for your SaaS, or building a headless Shopify store that loads in under 2 seconds, I ship production-ready code that drives measurable growth. PROVEN IMPACT The New York Times Store & JR Dunn: Engineered high-traffic production solutions. Performance: Delivered 40% Core Web Vitals improvement and 25% faster page loads. Efficiency: Reduced AI token costs by 30% through optimized prompt engineering and RAG caching. WHAT I DELIVER AI & Intelligent Systems Custom LLM integrations (OpenAI/Claude) RAG pipelines with LangChain AI agents that automate customer workflows and data processing Shopify & Headless Commerce Custom Liquid themes Hydrogen (Next.js) builds Complex API integrations (Stripe, Klaviyo, ERPs) designed for high-volume scale Full-Stack SaaS Development End-to-end platforms using React/Next.js and NestJS/Node.js or Java springboot/Python Flask Clean, type-safe architectures (TypeScript) that don't accrue technical debt CORE TECH STACK Frontend: React, Next.js, Remix/ReactRouter, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Figma-to-Code Backend: Node.js, Python, Java, NestJS, Laravel, PostgreSQL, Prisma AI/Automation: LangChain, OpenAI API, Anthropic,N8N Vector DBs (Neo4j/Pinecone), n8n I take full ownership of the lifecycle, from technical discovery to deployment. Invite me to your project , I’m available now and can provide a technical roadmap within the hour. KEYWORDS Full Stack Developer | Shopify Developer | Shopify Liquid Developer | Headless Commerce | Shopify Theme Development | E-Commerce Developer | React Developer | Next.js Developer | NestJS Developer | Node.js Developer | Laravel Developer | PHP Developer | TypeScript Developer | AI Integration Developer | LangChain Developer | OpenAI API | Anthropic Claude API | GraphRAG | Magento Developer | React Native Developer | Mobile App Developer | API Developer | REST API | GraphQL | SaaS Developer | Web Application Developer | Frontend Developer | Figma to Code | Performance Optimization | Core Web Vitals | Docker | AWS | Vercel | PostgreSQL | MongoDB | Firebase

  • Node.js
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • PHP
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Jest
  • Next.js
  • NestJS
  • Python
  • Neo4j
  • LangChain
  • Shopify
  • Shopify Development
  • Shopify Plus
  • Java
  • AI Development
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 #WebDevelopment #FullStackDevelopment #WebApplication #JavaScript #NodeJS #ReactJS #Python #Django #APIIntegration #RESTfulAPI #AIDevelopment #PostgreSQL #SaaSDevelopment #UserAuthentication #DatabaseArchitecture #PaymentGatewayIntegration #MobileAppDevelopment #iOS #Android #Flutter #CrossPlatform #ReactNative #Firebase #Expo #TypeScript #ProgressiveWebApp #CustomSaaS #DevOps

  • Node.js
  • ExpressJS
  • JavaScript
  • Web Application
  • Web Development
  • React
  • React Native
  • Mobile App
  • Responsive Design
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Cloud Computing
  • System Deployment
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Next.js
Patrick A.

Kakamega, Kenya

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am NodeJS developer with a solid qualification in BSc. Mathematics And Computer Science. I incorporate HTML,CSS and JS with MySQL in my development process to build custom Web-based Systems for business.

  • JavaScript
  • SEO Writing
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Online Research
  • Web Development
  • Browser Automation
  • Typing
  • Website
  • Python
  • Digital Marketing Management
  • C++
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Basic Attention Token
  • Copywriting

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