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Chris C.

Pretoria, South Africa

$60/hr
4.4
14 jobs

Most of my work is sharp, focused builds: custom WordPress with bespoke JS logic, Stripe payment flows, GA4 conversion tracking, and Supabase + Vue 3 for clients moving beyond brochure sites toward real products. I'm Chris, a senior full-stack developer based in South Africa (GMT+2), with strong overlap on EU and US-East hours. I think through architecture, edge cases, and long-term maintainability. Clients have called me "a thinking developer who anticipates needs" and described my work as "exceptional precision and judgment". I focus on clarity, correct behaviour, and clean handover, so you can trust the result and the next person can read the code. Verticals I work in most often: SMB payments and checkout (Stripe, PayFast), NGO and purpose-driven platforms, sport-performance and education SaaS, and small-business marketing sites that need to actually convert. What I do (ranked by recent revenue + market fit): • WordPress + custom JS + Elementor. $2,000 Custom Financial Platform with persona routing, JS calculators, and LiteSpeed tuning. ⟨Page-load improved from X.Xs to Y.Ys / LCP from … / conversion lift of …⟩ (5.0 stars, "restructuring site architecture, committed to quality"). Brochure + form + subscription site with PayFast checkout (5.0 stars). My highest-converting lane. • Stripe payment integrations + GA4 conversion tracking. Stripe Elements + discount-code logic on a live payments page (5.0 stars, "fast and effective, most efficient solution") and GA4 server-side conversion tracking on WordPress + Stripe. The pattern: PaymentIntents, webhooks, server-side reconciliation, documented handover. • Custom JavaScript on existing themes and frameworkless stacks. 152-hour Senior Full-Stack retainer on a vanilla PHP + JS + CSS + HTML codebase ($5,320). Comfortable working inside custom themes without a framework. Not a Laravel or Symfony framework specialist. • Supabase + Vue 3 for clients moving beyond WordPress. Components, dashboards, Pinia, TypeScript, deployed on Vercel. Active products I run: Spyre AMS (athlete management), TrackHQ (sport analytics), upwork-brain (proposal intelligence). For new builds that need a real product, not a brochure. • Carrd microsites + UX fixes. Dynamic Carrd microsite + scroll/anchor fix for the same client across two phases (5.0 stars both, "operates with exceptional precision and judgment", "delivered beyond expectations"). Niche specialty, available on request. • Fixes, refactors, audits. WordPress + Divi development (5.0 stars, "He was fantastic"), Supabase + Vercel restore, security tuning, SEO redirects, AI-assisted code review and tidy-up. How I work: • Day 1 to 2: read the brief twice, ask the sharp questions, write a short scope doc with milestones and a flat estimate. • Week 1: first working increment deployed to staging or a preview URL. Never silence. • Ongoing: short async updates with screenshots, blockers flagged within a working day, clean Git history. • At handover: a README that a non-me developer can pick up cold. Not a fit if you need a same-day plugin patch on a site you can't grant access to, 24/7 chat-style support, a 6-month Laravel or Symfony framework build, or someone to manage offshore subcontractors. I work hands-on, solo, on bounded scopes. If you need someone who reads the brief carefully, owns the problem, and leaves the codebase in a better state, that's the work I do best.

  • TypeScript
  • Vue.js
  • Nuxt.js
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Laravel
  • PHP
  • REST API
  • WordPress Development
  • Elementor
  • WordPress Plugin
  • API Integration
  • Stripe API
  • Supabase
  • Git
  • Divi
  • Google Analytics 4
  • WooCommerce
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.

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

Pretoria, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Hey, I help businesses and designers turn blueprints into fully functional, production-ready web and mobile applications. Need your Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD designs translated into clean, blazing-fast, and responsive code? Or looking to launch a cross-platform mobile app using Ionic and Firebase?I specialize in: -HTML, CSS, Bootstrap – Translating beautiful designs (Figma, Sketch) into responsive interfaces -Angular & TypeScript – Building dynamic, modern web applications -Ionic Framework – Delivering cross-platform mobile apps for Android and iOS -Firebase – Integrating real-time databases, authentication, and hosting -SQL & C# APIs – Developing robust back-end services With a focus on clean code and great user experiences, I create solutions that are not only functional but also scalable and maintainable. If you’re looking for someone detail-oriented, reliable, and ready to bring your ideas to life, let’s connect and build something amazing together!

  • TypeScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Bootstrap
  • Front-End Development
  • Web Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • Android App Development
  • Angular
  • Ionic Framework
  • Firebase
  • SQL
Keagan F.

Cape Town, South Africa

$70/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Founder and full-stack developer, available as a fractional CTO. I build the product and own the architecture behind it, accelerated by Claude Code. 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

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

Randburg, South Africa

$70/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I specialize in rescuing and rebuilding unstable web platforms, the projects most developers give up on. Over the last decade, I’ve helped startups and enterprises like Exclusive Books and DANSA (Divers Alert Network SA) stabilize complex Shopify, Angular, and Vendure systems. Whether it’s syncing millions of products, building GraphQL APIs, or untangling 100k-line legacy codebases, I deliver stable, scalable platforms that perform. What I do best • Shopify integrations, REST → GraphQL migrations, and product automation • Full-stack rebuilds using Next.js, NestJS, and Angular • Legacy system rescue and modernization (CodeIgniter → Laravel, etc.) • Infrastructure setup on AWS and DigitalOcean with CI/CD pipelines Recent wins • Reduced Exclusive Books’ Shopify sync from weeks to hours • Rebuilt EngagementFit’s 100k+ line legacy system into a stable CI4 platform • Delivered DANSA’s membership system with Netcash debit-order integration If you need a developer who can take a messy, fragile system and turn it into something you can rely on, let’s talk.

  • TypeScript
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Application
  • Mobile App
  • International Development
  • JavaScript
  • Shopify
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Angular
  • Django
  • PHP
  • GraphQL
  • Docker
  • AWS Development
Rashaad M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$70/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Are you a founder struggling to turn your vision for a SaaS platform, mobile app, or e-commerce store into a high-performance, market-ready product? I help businesses like yours navigate the entire technical journey, from initial strategy to a successful launch and beyond. I'm not just a developer; I am your dedicated technical partner. I specialize in architecting and building complete digital products that solve real-world problems and create value. My background, which includes a Master's in Deep Learning, ensures every project is built with the highest level of engineering rigor. I have a proven track record of delivering tangible results across several key areas: - Custom SaaS Platforms: I engineered a complete medical booking and management system from the ground up, featuring a secure Django API, a fast Next.js frontend, and automated subscription payments on a robust AWS infrastructure. - Healthcare SaaS Marketplace: I delivered a production-ready healthcare marketplace end-to-end — a Django REST Framework API, a React Native mobile app, and an integrated GraphQL payment system to handle secure payments for healthcare professionals. The platform runs on Terraform-provisioned AWS infrastructure with a full CI/CD pipeline and production observability via CloudWatch. - High-Performance E-commerce: I build lightning-fast, headless e-commerce experiences with beautiful, SEO-friendly React storefronts powered by flexible backends like Saleor. - AI-Powered Mobile Apps: I develop intuitive cross-platform apps (iOS & Android) using Flutter and React Native, including an AI-powered women's health application. My expertise is in building practical, scalable business solutions. Let's build yours next. Ready to turn your idea into a reality? Click the 'Invite' button and let's schedule a complimentary 15-minute discovery call to discuss your project. Tech Stack Backend: Python, Django, Django REST Framework Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js Mobile: Flutter, React Native Databases: PostgreSQL (AWS RDS), MySQL Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.), Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Nginx AI & Machine Learning: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Reinforcement Learning E-commerce: WooCommerce, Saleor (Headless)

  • Python
  • PostgreSQL
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • React
  • Flutter
  • React Native
  • AWS Development
  • DevOps
  • Django
  • FastAPI
  • Mobile App Development
  • CMS Development
  • Web Development

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