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Overland Park, Kansas
You need software that solves a real problem, built right the first time, by people who understand your business and not just your stack. I'm Orest, founder of SoftDoes. We're a U.S.-based custom software firm working with: • Non-technical founders with a vision • Technical leaders who need help but not additional headcount • Business operators solving operational complexity Our team has delivered across healthcare, fintech, construction, legal, real estate, and regulated industries where compliance-readiness is required and getting it wrong isn't an option. Our clients tend to show up in one of three situations: they have a product vision and need someone to build it, they have internal engineering that's stretched too thin, or they have operational complexity that off-the-shelf software simply can't fix. We've handled all three. What we deliver: • Custom software and SaaS platforms built for scale • AI implementation and automation built into real workflows • Web and mobile applications • Cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, and Azure • Full-stack development across React, Next.js, Node.js, and Python What clients tell us, consistently: we listened, we delivered what we said we would, and they didn't have to babysit us to get there. A healthcare founder went from concept to a live, compliant product in under six weeks. A construction company replaced five fragmented tools with one custom operations platform. A fintech team cut onboarding time in half with an AI-assisted workflow we built in a single sprint. We work best with companies that are big enough to need real software and clear-eyed enough to know that building it wrong the first time costs more than doing it right. If that's where you are, let's talk. 🇺🇸 U.S.-based. U.S.-led. Kansas City, MO. Services: Custom software development SaaS development Enterprise software Web application development Mobile app development Full-stack development Product development / MVP build Platform modernization / rebuild Systems integration Workflow automation Business process automation API development / API integration Backend development Frontend development AI development AI integration AI automation LLM integration RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) AI chatbot development Document AI AI-powered workflows Prompt engineering AI agents Data extraction automation React Next.js Node.js Python TypeScript JavaScript REST APIs GraphQL PostgreSQL AWS Google Cloud (GCP) Microsoft Azure Vercel Docker Terraform CI/CD Cloud / DevOps keywords Cloud architecture Infrastructure as code DevOps Deployment automation Scalability / performance optimization Reliability engineering Monitoring / observability HIPAA compliance / healthcare software PCI / fintech software SOC 2 readiness (if applicable) Security best practices Compliance-ready systems Audit-friendly systems Role-based access control (RBAC) Operations platform Internal tools CRM/ERP custom build Data pipelines Dashboards & reporting Process digitization Tool consolidation Onboarding automation
- Software Development
- Desktop Application
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Front-End Development
- Back-End Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning Model
- Node.js
- Amazon Web Services
- Python
- DevOps
- CSS
- HTML
- JavaScript
- React
- API Integration
- Full-Stack Development
- API
Ahmedabad, India
I help startups and operations teams turn messy processes, spreadsheets, and disconnected systems into clean internal and external tools inside Retool. If your team is: • manually updating spreadsheets • switching between 5+ tools • struggling with slow dashboards • or spending hours on repetitive operational work I built a Retool app that replaces it. I’m a Certified Retool Expert with 7+ years of experience building production-grade internal & external tools, admin panels, and data dashboards used daily by real teams, not prototypes. What I commonly build: ✔ Operations dashboards ✔ CRM & admin panels ✔ Approval workflows ✔ Billing & reporting systems ✔ Inventory and order management tools ✔ Data visualization & analytics dashboards ✔ Automation panels (email, notifications, background jobs) What you get (this is why clients hire me): ✔ Faster operations (teams usually save 10–30 hrs/week) ✔ One system instead of many tools ✔ Reliable dashboards executives actually trust ✔ Secure user roles & permissions ✔ Clean UI your team can actually use My Retool Expertise: ✔ Multi-page Retool apps & Modules ✔ Complex queries & transformers ✔ Query performance optimization ✔ User permissions & authentication ✔ Staging → Production deployment ✔ Version control & maintainable architecture ✔ Data & Automation ✔ Retool app embedding into external portal Data, Backend & Automation I don’t only build the interface, I design the data flow behind it. ✔SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server) ✔BigQuery & analytics pipelines ✔ETL & data processing ✔REST & GraphQL APIs ✔Scheduled workflows & background jobs ✔Integrations & APIs I Frequently Connect with Retool Databases & Warehouses PostgreSQL • MySQL • MariaDB • MongoDB • SQL Server • Supabase • Firebase • BigQuery • Snowflake • Redshift • ClickHouse • OpenSearch / Elasticsearch • Athena • DynamoDB Spreadsheets & Data Sources Google Sheets • Excel (OneDrive) • Airtable • CSV ingestion • Webhooks • SFTP feeds Payments & Finance Stripe • PayPal • Razorpay • QuickBooks • Xero • Chargebee • Paddle • Zoho Books CRM & Sales HubSpot • Salesforce • GoHighLevel • Pipedrive • Zoho CRM • Close CRM • Copper CRM Communication & Notifications Slack • Twilio (SMS/WhatsApp) • SendGrid • Gmail • Outlook • Discord • Telegram Bots Cloud & Storage AWS S3 • CloudFront • Google Cloud Storage • Firebase Storage • DigitalOcean Spaces Automation Platforms n8n • Make • Zapier • Webhooks • Scheduled workflows AI & External APIs OpenAI • REST APIs • GraphQL APIs • OAuth2 authentication E-commerce & Operations Shopify • WooCommerce • ShipStation • EasyPost Analytics & Tracking Google Analytics • Mixpanel • PostHog • Amplitude • Metabase Tech Stack JavaScript • React • Node.js • Python • AWS Why Clients Work With Me I don’t just execute tasks. I analyze your operations and suggest better workflows before building — many clients end up automating far more than they initially planned. Clear communication, independent work style, and long-term maintainable solutions are my priorities. If you’re looking for a Retool specialist who understands both business operations and technical architecture, send me a message and tell me what process you want to improve. I’ll recommend the best approach, even before you hire me.
- Firebase
- JavaScript
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- API Integration
- SaaS
- Web Application
- Data Visualization
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
Before learning software development, I was a marketing and operations executive at a few startups I founded. When my third project was acquired (we developed a video baby monitor with breath detection which was acquired for $25 million) I had the good fortune to go into semi-retirement. That's when I decided to tackle the #1 problem that plagued me through all my projects--unreliable communication and delivery from my technical cofounders, employees and contractors. It was time to become my own technical co-founder, so I spent a few years learning and build now on a stack of React Native for the front end and Xano (a world-class fully managed service) for the back end. Basically, I became the technical resource I needed all those years. Now, instead of busting my chops 70-hours a week with all my assets on the line, I work a comfortable 40-hour work week supporting other entrepreneurs. In addition to guiding clients on how to most efficiently invest in their tech products, I also offer unlimited marketing and operations consulting at no additional cost because the more successful my clients are, the more successful I am. I'm also considering launching a mastermind group for my clients who are early-stage startup founders so they have peer support on any aspect of launching their project. (Hit me up if that sounds helpful for you.) While doing work for a limited number of clients, I also have working on my own projects a small team of developers I hand-picked from a university in Ecuador where I spend part of the year. That's good news for my clients because I can scale up and scale back technical development on demand and have access to some pretty advanced expertise in security, data science, etc.
- Software Development
- Software Design
- User Acceptance Testing
- User Experience Strategy
- User Interface Design
- App Development
- Web Application
- Web UI
- Design & Usability Research
- Tech & IT
- No-Code Development
- Front-End Development
- Back-End Development
- Native App Development
Lahore, Pakistan
🌐🚀 MVP / SAAS Specialist Expertise in | AI Developer | RAG | LLM | AI Integration | Python | OpenAI API Integration | Artificial intelligence | Machine Learning | Langchain | Django React JavaScript | FastAPI | AI agent | AI App Development | AI bot | AI chatbot | AI Agent | Restful API | PostgresSQL | Botpress | PostHog | MCP Server | Multi-Agents/Multiple Agents | Voice AI 🔑 𝐈 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐰𝐞𝐛 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, AI-Powered MVP, AI Healthcare Tools, AI Writing Tool, GPT Clone, Full Stack Application, Multi-Tenant 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬. 🎁 A 100% refund, if I'm unable to meet our agreed commitments. No questions asked! 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: 🧑💻 8+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer and Artificial Intelligence Specialist 🚀 50+ market-winning projects launched ⌛ Around 600 hours on Upwork 🎯 Top-Rated on Upwork 🌉𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐞 ☑️ Under Armour ☑️ Snowflake ☑️ Estateza ☑️ SearchLook ☑️ Sparrowcharts 💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞? ☑️ Full Stack Development for robust and scalable web applications, including both front-end and back-end technologies ☑️ Custom Web and Application Development utilizing frameworks like Python, React, Django, React.js / Angular / Next.js / Nest / Nust / Golang and Node.js ☑️ Expertise in LLMs and ChatGPT integration to enhance application functionalities ☑️ Proficiency in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and database management ☑️ Experience with cloud services like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for deployment and scaling ☑️ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize user experiences and application performance 🌟𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐞: 🌟 Ali Hamza is in the top tier of software developers and data engineers. He is far more than an implementer; he is a strong architect. During this project set, Usama worked on data from major US corporations 🌟 One of the best developers I have ever worked with. He is always on time and does exactly what he says he will do. I could not recommend him enough. 🎯 𝐈 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 ☑️ Full Stack Development: ☑️ Backend: ☑️ Python ☑️ Django ☑️ Flask ☑️ NodeJs, Express.js ☑️ Rest API, SOAP ☑️ Websocket ☑️ Third party integration ☑️ Frontend: ☑️ Html5, Css3, Bootstrap ☑️ Javascript ☑️ ReactJs, Angular ☑️ VueJs ☑️ NextJs, NuxtJs ☑️ Ajax, JSON, XML, XHTML, SVG, Canvas ☑️ API integration, OpenAI API ☑️ DevOps: ☑️ CI/CD Pipelines ☑️ IaC ☑️ Docker ☑️ Kubernetes / Terraform ☑️ Elasticsearch ☑️ Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) ☑️ Version Control (Git, GitHub) ☑️ Containerization + Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) ☑️ Spring Boot / Java, Microservices Architecture ☑️ Real-time / Streaming / Event-driven architectures ☑️ Session Recordings / Session Replays ☑️ GraphQL / gRPC ☑️ Kafka / Redpanda (real-time streaming) ☑️ Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) ☑️ Large Language Models (LLMs) ☑️ Natural Language Processing (NLP) ☑️ ChatBots and Virtual Assistants ☑️ Text to Image Modelling ☑️ Vector Databases ☑️ Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) ☑️ ChatGPT ☑️ OpenAI ☑️ AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence + Machine Learning) ☑️ Multimodal AI / NLP ☑️ Agentic AI / Autonomous Agents ☑️ “Vibe Coding” / AI-first / prompt-driven dev workflows ☑️ Explainable AI / Ethical, Sustainable AI ☑️ Edge AI / On-device / Federated Learning ☑️ Web Scraping ☑️ Data Extraction ☑️ Data Scraping ☑️ Scrapy ☑️ Selenium ☑️ Beautiful Soup ☑️ Requests ☑️ Deployment and scheduling the scraping scripts on server ☑️ PostHog / Mixpanel / Amplitude / Segment (Twilio Segment) ☑️ OpenTelemetry (Datadog / Grafana / Sentry ☑️ LaunchDarkly / GrowthBook / VWO / Optimizely / Klaviyo ☑️ Airbyte / Fivetran / DBT ☑️ Auth0 / Clerk / SuperTokens / Google Auth ☑️ Stripe / Paddle ☑️ Plaid AI + Analytics Integrations ☑️ LangSmith / LangFuse – Observability and evaluation layer for LLM apps. ☑️ Weaviate / Pinecone / Qdrant – Vector DBs for AI features with analytics hooks. ☑️ Whylabs / Arize AI – ML observability & monitoring (similar to PostHog but for models). I am a Fullstack AI Developer - Python Django, React, Flask, API Integration I can help you to build: ⚡ Fast MVP Development (AI-Powered) ✅ ⚡ AI Powered SAAS Applications ✅ ⚡ AI Agent RAG Systems | AI Chatbots ✅ ⚡ Open AI API Integrations / LLM ✅ ⚡ Full stack Development (AI/ML, Django, React) ✅ ⚡ AI Workflows Automation ⚡ Voice AI tools Thank you for visiting my profile. Looking forward to working with you! I will 💲REFUND 💲, if your expectation wont meet. For reference, you can see my work and testimonials below. Lets Chat!
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- AI Agent Development
- OpenAI API
- AI Development
- Django
- Python
- Retrieval Augmented Generation
- API Integration
- JavaScript
- React
- PostgreSQL
- Large Language Model
- Chatbot Development
- LangChain
- API
- LLM Prompt Engineering
- Web Application
- AI App Development
- FastAPI
Los Teques, Venezuela
💡 Why Hire Me ✅ Certified Agile TPM & Software Architect with hands-on delivery of SaaS, e-commerce, and government systems from concept to launch. ✅ Proven ability to reduce lead time by 60% and deliver MVPs ahead of schedule. ✅ Strong background in requirements, architecture design, and DevOps pipelines (GitLab/GitHub Actions). ✅ Bilingual communicator — fluent in English and Spanish, with experience managing distributed teams in Europe and LATAM. ✅ Certified in Scrum.org PSM I, PSPO I and OCUP2 UML, with practical application of Evidence-Based Management (EBM) metrics. 🧭 Core Competencies Agile Project Management – Scrum, Kanban, hybrid workflows, sprint tracking, retrospectives Requirements & Documentation – User Stories, Epics, Acceptance Criteria, UML, BPMN, SADs Architecture & DevOps – SaaS, APIs, Microservices, CI/CD, GitLab Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Docker, PostgreSQL AI & Automation – No-Code workflows (Make.com), LLM integration awareness, ChatGPT-assisted documentation Metrics & Delivery – Lead Time, CUI, DORA metrics, EBM dashboards ⚙️ Tools & Technologies Jira · Confluence · GitLab · GitHub · Trello · Enterprise Architect · Lucidchart · Whimsical · Draw.io · Bizagi · Figma · Balsamiq · Postman · Swagger · Docker · Python · JavaScript · Node.js · Django REST · PostgreSQL · Redis · CI/CD · Make.com 🌐 Industry Experience SaaS Platforms · Fintech & Payments · Government Systems · Education & LMS · E-commerce 💬 Client Feedback “Very professional and knowledgeable about agile methodologies and application lifecycle management.” — Upwork SaaS Client
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Lawrenceville, Georgia
Your Vision. Fully Realized. From Concept to User Delight. Stop navigating a fragmented development process. Stop compromising on user experience or technical foundation. If your web or mobile application isn't delivering a seamless journey from concept to deployment, you're missing out on true innovation. How I Engineer Digital Dominance: ➔ Full Stack Architecture: Crafting comprehensive web and mobile application solutions from initial concept through to successful launch, ensuring cohesive functionality. ➔ End-to-End Development: Taking ownership of both frontend (intuitive UI/UX) and backend (robust APIs, scalable databases) to deliver a perfectly integrated product. ➔ Performance Optimization: Implementing fast load times and smooth interactions that keep users engaged and your application efficient. ➔ Strategic UI/UX: Designing user interfaces that are not only visually appealing but also strategically guide users toward achieving your core business objectives. ➔ Scalable Solutions: Building applications designed for sustainable growth, capable of handling evolving demands and increasing user traffic. Why Top Brands Choose Me: ✔️ Top-Seller & 100% JSS: Consistently delivering exceptional results validated by client satisfaction across diverse projects. ✔️ 30+ Projects Delivered: Proven track record developing and deploying complete web and mobile applications globally. ✔️ 5+ Years Expertise: Deep command over various modern web and mobile development technologies and best practices. ✔️ Outcome-Driven: Focused on driving real user engagement, efficiency, and measurable business growth through integrated solutions. Are We a Good Fit? ✅ You need a complete web or mobile application built from the ground up. ✅ Your leadership demands a unified digital solution that performs flawlessly. ✅ You're ready to invest in a high-quality product that scales with your ambition. ✅ You value a single, skilled partner for your entire application development lifecycle. Let's Build the Future of Your Business. Click "Message" now. Full Stack Developer, Web Application Development, Mobile App Development, Frontend Development, Backend Development, UI/UX Design, JavaScript, Node.js, React.js, Angular, Vue.js, MongoDB, SQL, REST APIs, GraphQL, Responsive Design, Performance Optimization, Agile Development, Cross-Browser Compatibility, Redux, Context API, Git, Figma, Web Accessibility, Component-Based Architecture, Single Page Applications, State Management, Code Splitting, Lazy Loading, SEO Optimization, Testing, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, CI/CD, Version Control, Code Review, Scrum, Kanban, Wireframing, Prototyping, User Testing, API Integration, JSON, AJAX, Cloud Services, Deployment, Security Best Practices
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- AI Chatbot
- TypeScript
- API Development
- Web Application
- Mobile App Development
- ExpressJS
- Node.js
- Next.js
- PostgreSQL
- Database Management System
- Angular
- MERN Stack
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Software developer hiring guide
Software developers are the architects behind the applications and systems that drive modern business operations. From building customer-facing mobile apps to designing complex internal databases, these professionals translate functional requirements into reliable, efficient code. Hiring a skilled developer allows companies to accelerate digital transformation, automate workflows, and create custom solutions tailored to specific business goals.
What does a software developer do?
Software developers design, build, test, and maintain the software systems that power everything from mobile apps to enterprise platforms. Day to day, they write and refine code, troubleshoot bugs, and roll out new features while ensuring that the software is reliable, secure, and efficient.
They often work with programming languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, or C#, depending on the project and platform. Developers might build user-facing tools, back-end systems, or full-stack solutions that integrate both. Beyond coding, they collaborate closely with designers and other stakeholders to align software functionality with business goals.
The most important skills for a software developer include fluency in at least one or two core programming languages and familiarity with frameworks that support rapid development, such as React, Django, or Spring. Understanding how to work with databases — whether SQL or NoSQL — is another key skill. Developers must also be able to debug code effectively, optimize performance, and stay up to date with evolving technologies.
Soft skills play a big role in long-term success, too, and strong communication is essential. Many developers also maintain portfolios or GitHub repositories to showcase their projects, and certifications in areas like cloud computing or data structures can act as added proof of their expertise.
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$4,000–$15,000 /month
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$10,000-$50,000+ /project
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Frequently asked questions
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Hiring a software developer is worth it when you need custom software solutions or technical expertise that DIY tools can't provide. Professional developers bring specialized skills that allow you to build scalable, secure systems tailored to your business needs.
What's the difference between a software developer and a software engineer?
While the terms are often used interchangeably, software developers typically focus on building specific applications or features, while software engineers apply broader engineering principles to design scalable systems and architecture. In practice, many professionals perform both roles. The distinction matters less than finding someone with the right technical skills and experience for your project.
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