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Cairo, Egypt
I build and deploy production-ready backend systems for SaaS products, internal tools, marketplaces, LMS platforms, and business applications. If you need a reliable API, database design, authentication system, admin backend, Docker deployment, or backend cleanup, I can help you move from unclear requirements to a working, maintainable system. I work mainly with: โข Node.js, TypeScript, Express, Fastify โข PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL schema design, query optimization โข REST APIs, authentication, RBAC, permissions โข Docker, Linux servers, Nginx, CI/CD, AWS โข File upload, storage, video/HLS workflows, background jobs Recent work includes: โข Delivered multiple freelance backend systems for local and regional clients โข Built a legal management SaaS product for lawyers and small legal firms โข Built secure video upload and HLS streaming workflows with FFmpeg and object storage โข Created Backgen, a Prisma-to-Express backend generator that produces APIs, services, DTOs, tests, Docker setup, and OpenAPI documentation I am strongest when the project needs more than simple CRUD: clean architecture, database design, secure access control, deployment, performance fixes, and long-term maintainability. Good fit projects: โข SaaS MVP backend development โข API and database design โข Backend refactoring and cleanup โข Docker/Nginx/Linux deployment โข PostgreSQL performance and schema improvements โข Admin dashboards and business systems โข Secure file/video upload workflows I prefer clear communication, written scope, clean delivery, and practical technical decisions.
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- ExpressJS
- Fastify
- PostgreSQL
- REST API
- API Development
- Database Design
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Redis
- DevOps
Mohali, India
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Need a full-stack web app built fast and done right? I build production-ready Next.js and React applications, clean UI and robust Node.js/NestJS backends. so you ship reliable software without unnecessary back-and-forth. What sets me apart is full-stack depth paired with architectural thinking. I don't just wire APIs together . I design structured, scalable systems with long-term maintainability in mind. Every project gets the same care whether it's a quick feature or a full SaaS platform. Here's what I can build for you: ๐ฅ Front-End: Next.js, React, TypeScript :- responsive, SEO-optimized, fast-loading interfaces โ๏ธ Back-End: Node.js, NestJS, Express :- REST APIs, authentication systems, scalable architecture ๐ Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL :- schema design, migrations, and query optimization ๐ Full-Stack: SaaS platforms, dashboards, and custom web apps :-from idea to deployed product Proof: โ 5-star rated on Upwork across every completed project โ Delivered a multi-role collaborative project tracker (Next.js, Prisma, multi-role auth) and a telemedicine platform both live in production โ Built a restaurant SaaS and a dormitory allocation system for real institutional clients โ Certified in full-stack web development via Udemy โ Clear, proactive communication . you'll always know where your project stands Send me a message with your project details and I'll respond with a clear plan and timeline โ usually within a few hours.
- React
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Need a developer who can jump straight into your project and deliver enterprise-grade code? With 4+ years of software engineering experience, I build highly scalable web applications, architect robust .NET backends, and seamlessly integrate AI capabilities into existing codebases. I specialize in bridging lightning-fast React/Next.js frontends with secure, high-performance C# architectures, always focusing on clean code and zero downtime. What I Deliver: End-to-End Builds: From concept to fully deployed web apps using modern UI/UX and resilient .NET APIs. Code Upgrades: Rescuing underperforming backends, migrating legacy systems, and scaling ongoing projects. AI Integration: Enhancing your application with smart features, LLMs, and automated workflows. My Tech Stack: Frontend: React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Angular, Vue (Nuxt) Backend: C# / .NET Core, Python (FastAPI), Node.js (Express.js, NestJs) Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Entity Framework DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Git/GitHub Actions, AWS, Vercel Why Work With Me? 100% Uptime: Dedicated workspace with power backup and high-speed internet. High Availability: Ready to commit 30โ40+ hours/week to your project. Ready to get started? Click "Invite to Job" or send me a message. Iโd be happy to review your requirements and let you know exactly how I can help.
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- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- React
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Udaipur, India
Hi, I am a 5โญ Full Stack Developer and a Rising Talent on Upwork specializing in Next.js, React, Shopify, WordPress, and modern web application development. I help businesses, startups, and agencies build fast, scalable, and conversion-focused websites, e-commerce stores, and custom web applications. Whether you need a Shopify store, a WordPress website, a headless CMS solution, or a full-stack SaaS platform, I deliver clean, maintainable solutions designed for performance, growth, and long-term success. My focus is not only on development but also on creating websites that provide an excellent user experience, load quickly, rank well in search engines, and convert visitors into customers. ๐ผ Services I Provide โข ๐ Custom Website Development (Next.js & React) โข ๐ Shopify Store Development & Customization โข ๐ WordPress Development & Theme Customization โข ๐ Headless CMS Solutions (WordPress, Sanity, Contentful) โข ๐ SaaS Platforms & Admin Dashboards โข โก API Development & Third-Party Integrations โข ๐ Authentication & User Management Systems โข ๐ Website Optimization, SEO & Performance Improvements ๐ Technical Expertise Frontend: React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS CMS & E-commerce: Shopify, WordPress, Sanity CMS, Contentful Backend: Node.js, Express.js, PHP Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB Cloud & Tools: AWS, Firebase, Vercel, Docker, Git ๐ฏ What You Can Expect โข โ Clean and scalable code โข โก Fast, responsive, and SEO-friendly websites โข ๐ฌ Clear communication and regular updates โข ๐ Conversion-focused development practices โข ๐ค Reliable delivery and long-term support Whether you're launching a new website, redesigning an existing platform, or building a custom web application, I can help bring your vision to life.
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Buffalo, New York
Full-Stack UI/UX Designer and Developer, Vibe Coding who builds sites that load fast, rank well, and convert. 10 years. 1,500+ projects. 8,000+ ThemeForest sales. 4.9โ across 400+ verified reviews. Most projects fail in the gap between design and development. The designer hands off files. The developer builds something different. Nobody owns the result. I close that gap. One person. Full ownership. Start to finish. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ WHAT I DO โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ UI/UX Design Wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity Figma design, interactive prototypes. Mobile-first at 375px. Every breakpoint designed before a single line of code. Design systems and component libraries built to hand off โ or build myself. Figma to Code Pixel-perfect frontend development from your Figma files. What you approve in Figma is exactly what gets built. No interpretation. No drift. WordPress Development Custom themes built from scratch. No Divi. No Beaver Builder. No lock-in. WooCommerce stores, ACF, Elementor Pro on a proper child theme. Core Web Vitals green on every build โ guaranteed, or I fix it free. WordPress SEO: RankMath, Yoast, schema markup, XML sitemaps, technical audit. Full-Stack Development Next.js, React, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Supabase, REST APIs. SaaS platforms, dashboards, auth systems, and APIs โ built end to end. AI-Powered Builds AI workflow integration, n8n automation, and AI-assisted features baked into modern web products and SaaS applications. eCommerce WooCommerce and Shopify โ custom checkout, subscriptions, multi-currency. Built to convert, not just to look good. SEO and GEO Technical SEO, schema, Core Web Vitals, and Generative Engine Optimization so your site ranks on Google and gets cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ SELECTED WORK โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ Full-stack SaaS platform โ Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, n8n automation Healthcare institute, USA โ 98 Lighthouse score, 40% speed improvement Premium winery, Australia โ 2.1s load time, 35% bounce rate reduction Cybersecurity web app, Belgium โ UI/UX overhaul, 28% drop-off reduction HR SaaS platform, UK fintech, solar energy brand, German publishing house Industries: SaaS, Healthcare, Cybersecurity, eCommerce, Hospitality, Publishing โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ TECH STACK โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ Design: Figma, UI/UX, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Systems Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, React, Next.js Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Supabase, REST API CMS: WordPress, WooCommerce, ACF, Elementor Pro, Custom PHP, Gutenberg SEO: Core Web Vitals, Yoast SEO, RankMath, Schema Markup, GEO AI: n8n, AI Integration, Automation Workflows, ChatGPT API โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ HOW I WORK โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ Fixed-price quotes โ full cost agreed before we start, Founder-led โ every project handled directly by me, 30-day post-launch support included on every project, no exceptions 60% of clients return for a second project within 12 months โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ WHO I WORK BEST WITH โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ Long-term clients who want one person they can trust and stop worrying about Agencies who need a reliable design and development partner in the background Founders who want design and development handled by one person with no overhead Businesses building AI-integrated products or full-stack web applications I do my best work when I understand the business behind the brief. Not just the task โ the goal, the users, the stakes. Message me. I reply within 24 hours.
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Prisma developer hiring guide
Prisma is a next-generation object-relational mapping (ORM) tool that simplifies database workflows for Node.js and TypeScript applications. Hiring a skilled Prisma developer can accelerate your back-end development, improve database performance, and reduce the complexity of managing your data layer. Whether you're building a new application, migrating from another ORM, or optimizing an existing database architecture, finding the right expertise makes all the difference.
What does a Prisma developer do?
A Prisma developer is a back-end or full-stack engineer who uses Prisma's type-safe ORM to manage database interactions, streamline development workflows, and ensure reliable, scalable data handling in modern applications.
Prisma developers typically perform these tasks:
Design and manage database schemas. Define data models, relationships, and structure using the Prisma schema
Handle migrations and data workflows. Manage schema changes over time and ensure smooth database updates
Build and optimize queries. Use Prisma Client to read and write data efficiently while improving performance
Set up and configure Prisma tools. Implement Prisma Client, configure connections, and integrate with application code
Integrate with back-end frameworks. Work with Node.js, TypeScript, and frameworks like Next.js, NestJS, or Express
Support multiple databases. Build and maintain applications using PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, SQLite, or SQL Server.
Improve performance and scalability. Analyze queries, optimize database interactions, and ensure efficient data access
Develop real-world applications. Power backend systems for SaaS platforms, e-commerce apps, and APIs
How to hire a Prisma developer on Upwork
Upwork makes it straightforward and easy to find and hire skilled Prisma developers. With built-in tools for vetting, secure payments, and project management, you can move from job post to working contract quickly.
Step 1: Craft a targeted job post
A well-crafted job post is your first opportunity to connect with developers who have the specific Prisma and database expertise your project requires.
Create a clear, detailed job post outlining your project goals, required technical stack, and expected deliverables.
Specify which database youโre using (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and your application framework (Next.js, NestJS, Express).
State whether you need initial schema design, migration support, or ongoing performance optimization.
For inspiration, review this sample back-end developer job description to see how to structure requirements and expectations.
Use our Job Post Generator, powered by Umaโข, Upwork's Mindful AI for a fast start. Submit a few sentences about your scope and instantly draft a job post that you can review and customize.
Step 2: Filter and evaluate candidates
Prisma expertise requires a specialized skill set that goes beyond general back-end development knowledge. Prioritize candidates who demonstrate hands-on experience with Prisma's schema language, migration workflows, and type-safe query patterns.
Use Upwork's filters to narrow candidates by experience level, hourly rate, location, and past client ratings.
Leverage Uma to conduct instant video interviews and provide shortlists with side-by-side comparisons.
Check for relevant certifications, GitHub profiles showcasing Prisma projects, or case studies involving database architecture.
Step 3: Interview your top choices
Direct conversations reveal how candidates think through database challenges and whether their communication style aligns with your team's workflow.
Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork Messages to receive immediate transcripts and summaries for later review.
Ask about their experience implementing Prisma in production environments and how they handle database migrations.
Incorporate relevant back-end developer interview questions to assess their broader back-end expertise.
Assign a small paid test project to evaluate their code quality and problem-solving approach before committing to a larger engagement.
Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work
A well-defined contract sets the foundation for a successful working relationship and protects both you and your developer.
Clearly define project deliverables, milestones, and deadlines.
Decide whether a fixed-price (for finite deliverables) or hourly (for ongoing support) contract works best.
Utilize Upwork's messaging and contract workroom to enhance communication and project management.
Rely on built-in identity verification, payment protection, and hourly tracking to provide security and peace of mind.
FAQs about Prisma developers
Here are answers to common questions about hiring and working with Prisma developers.
Is hiring a Prisma developer worth it?
Yes, hiring a Prisma developer is highly worthwhile when you need robust, type-safe database interactions and want to accelerate back-end development. Prismaโs type-safe approach helps catch errors early, reducing debugging time and improving code quality. An experienced developer can streamline database workflows, minimize repetitive code, and help your team deliver features more efficiently.
Youโll benefit most from a specialized Prisma developer if youโre building complex data models with multiple relations, supporting multiple databases, or scaling an application where query performance is critical. The up-front investment typically reduces long-term maintenance costs and technical debt.
Can I hire a Prisma developer within 24 hours on Upwork?
Yes, you can receive qualified proposals from Prisma developers within 24 hours of posting a job, depending on your job post quality and developer availability. Many Prisma developers actively monitor Upwork for new opportunities and respond quickly to clear, well-defined projects.
To speed up hiring, use specific job titles, detailed project descriptions, and competitive rates. Upwork's AI features can also surface qualified candidates immediately after you post, allowing you to invite top talent directly.
What skills should I look for when hiring a Prisma developer?
When hiring a Prisma developer, look for candidates with strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js, as Prisma is built on these technologies. They should demonstrate hands-on experience with Prisma Schema Language, migration workflows, and the Prisma Client API. Understanding of database fundamentals โ including indexing, query optimization, and relational design โ is essential.
Additionally, seek candidates familiar with your specific database system (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or others) and your application framework (Next.js, NestJS, Express). Review their portfolio for examples of schema design, complex relation mapping, and production deployments. Strong candidates will also understand testing practices and be able to explain their approach to data modeling and performance optimization.
Should I hire a Prisma developer on a fixed-price or hourly contract?
The choice between fixed-price and hourly contracts for Prisma developers depends on your project scope and flexibility needs. Fixed-price contracts work well for clearly defined projects with specific deliverables, such as initial schema setup, database migration, or a one-time API integration. This approach provides cost certainty and works best when requirements are unlikely to change.
Hourly contracts offer more flexibility for ongoing work, evolving requirements, or projects where the full scope isn't yet clear. They're best applied for performance optimization, schema maintenance, or situations where you need a developer to collaborate closely with your team over time. Many clients start with a small fixed-price project to evaluate the developer's work, then transition to hourly for long-term collaboration.
Upwork is not affiliated with and does not sponsor or endorse any of the tools or services discussed in this article. These tools and services are provided only as potential options, and each reader and company should take the time needed to adequately analyze and determine the tools or services that would best fit their specific needs and situation.
The rates and information provided in this article are based on current data and industry sources available at the time of publication. Freelance rates can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, project scope, and market conditions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research to confirm current rates and trends, as this information may change over time.
How much does hiring a Prisma developer cost?
The cost of hiring a Prisma developer is similar to that for other full-stack developers, in the range of $16-$35 per hour. Rates depend on the developerโs required expertise, the project complexity, and the engagement type.
Consider these typical cost ranges for Prisma projects commonly found on Upwork:
Prisma schema setup and database connection
$200-$800 /project
- Initial Prisma schema configuration
- Model definitions and database connection
- Environment and Prisma Client setup
Data model design and API integration
$800-$2,500 /project
- Complete schema design with migrations for 5-10 models
- Query optimization and relation mapping
- REST or GraphQL API integration
Database migration and ORM transition
$2,500-$10,000+ /project
- Migration from legacy ORM or raw SQL to Prisma
- Multidatabase configuration and advanced relations
- Performance benchmarking and custom middleware
Ongoing query tuning and schema maintenance
$1,200-$4,000 /month
- Monthly query performance analysis and tuning
- Schema evolution and migration management
- Database monitoring and incident support
Enterprise data architecture and team enablement
$3,000-$8,000+ /project
- Enterprise-grade data modeling strategy
- Team training and Prisma best practices documentation
- Database infrastructure planning and governance
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