Custom web app & AWS serverless development
Full-stack web apps & APIs, shipped by one engineer — no agency overhead.
Hire a freelance full-stack developer with 8 years of backend-heavy experience — freelance, product teams, and AI/SaaS — now building for clients through CodeWares.
★★★★★ 100+ five-star reviews
From freelance clients, over several years
“Delivered exactly what was needed, with revisions until it was right — clear communication the whole way through.”
“Picked up an existing codebase we hadn't touched in a while and shipped fixes fast, with a walkthrough of every change.”
“Handled a complex, evolving project and delivered a dependable base we've kept building on since.”
What I build
Services
Focused on custom web application development — end to end, from architecture to deployment.
Full-Stack Web Apps
MVPs to production-grade apps, built with React/Next.js on the front end and Node.js or Python on the back end.
Backend & API Development
Scalable, well-architected APIs your team — or your next hire — can actually build on.
Cloud & Serverless (AWS)
API Gateway, serverless functions, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch — infrastructure built to run reliably, not just work in a demo.
Automation & Integrations
Custom scripts and integrations that remove manual, repetitive work from your team's day.
Real-Time Systems
WebSocket and event-driven systems for live data, notifications, and streaming use cases.
Legacy Code & Debugging
Comfortable stepping into a codebase I didn't write and making it reliable again.
How it works
A straightforward process
01
Discovery call
A free call to understand what you're building and why.
02
Scoped proposal
A clear plan with a fixed scope and quote — no surprises later.
03
Build, with check-ins
Regular progress updates as the work happens, not silence until delivery.
04
Handoff & support
Clean handoff, documentation, and support after launch.
Case studies
A closer look at how the work gets done
Client names are withheld under NDA, but here's the actual thinking behind a few projects — not just the outcome.
Automating device control for a hardware-dependent workflow
- Challenge
- A client needed to remotely command an external physical device as part of their workflow, packaged so non-technical staff could run it without touching code.
- Approach
- Built the device-commanding logic in Node.js, then wrapped it into a standalone executable alongside a lightweight web app for triggering and monitoring commands. Because testing depended on the client's physical hardware, the work proceeded through a series of live sessions to validate behavior against the real device rather than guessing at specs.
- Outcome
- Delivered a working executable and companion web app that reliably issued commands to the device, with the extra hardware-testing time built into the plan upfront.
Turning a manual email workflow into an automated pipeline
- Challenge
- A client was manually pulling attachments out of an inbox to hand off to different downstream systems — slow, error-prone, and eating into a small team's time every day.
- Approach
- Built a scheduled job that pulled matching attachments into cloud storage on a timer, filtered out anything irrelevant, and exposed the processed results through a lightweight API keyed to whoever was requesting it.
- Outcome
- Replaced a daily manual task with an automated pipeline the client's team no longer has to think about, with results available on demand through the API.
Building a foundation for an ongoing R&D platform
- Challenge
- A client needed a working base platform to support the next phases of an R&D initiative — not a one-off script, but something built to be extended over time.
- Approach
- Architected the initial platform with extensibility as the priority, keeping communication tight through regular updates so direction stayed aligned even as requirements were still taking shape.
- Outcome
- Delivered a stable base the client is still building on for later phases of the same R&D work.
Client reviews
What people say after working together
Paraphrased from real client reviews. Client and platform details are withheld to respect their privacy.
“Needed a small automation script to fit into an existing build pipeline. It was delivered within days, with setup instructions and a walkthrough video included.”
“Brought in to fix a widget that wasn't recording events correctly. Diagnosed the issue, resolved it, and stayed responsive on calls throughout.”
“A hardware-integration job with an external device turned out more complex than scoped. Stuck with it through extra planning calls until it worked reliably.”
“Gave us a strong base platform to build the next phase of our R&D work on top of. Communication stayed good even as the timeline shifted.”
“Needed attachments pulled from an inbox into cloud storage on a schedule, then served through an API based on who was asking. Delivered cleanly, explained clearly.”
“An ongoing working relationship across several months and orders — full-stack work handled reliably each time, always available when needed.”
“Jumped into a codebase built by someone else, understood it quickly, and shipped the requested changes without breaking anything else.”
“Contributed core functionality to an NFT marketplace build, working across a varied toolset and picking up new pieces of the stack quickly.”
How I build
The practices behind the work
Not just claims — this is what's actually in place on every project.
Version control & code review
Every project lives in Git from day one. Meaningful changes get reviewed before merging, even on solo work — no code lands unchecked.
Automated testing
Critical logic is covered by automated tests before handoff, not verified by manual clicking alone.
CI/CD
Deployments are automated where the project calls for it, so shipping isn't a manual, error-prone step.
Monitoring & observability
Production systems are wired with logging and monitoring — issues get caught before a client has to report them.
Documentation on handoff
Every delivery includes setup docs, and a walkthrough video where useful — not just a code drop.
Regular check-ins
Progress updates happen throughout the build, not just at the deadline.
How you're protected
The guarantee
Unlimited revisions
Work continues until the delivered result matches the agreed spec. That's the guarantee, not a negotiation.
You own the code
Full IP transfer on final payment. No licensing fees, no lock-in, no asking permission to use what you paid for.
Post-launch bug-fix window
Bugs in delivered work get fixed at no extra cost for 30 days after handoff.
If it's not working out
Either side can end the engagement early. You pay only for work completed — no penalty, no drama.
Questions
Frequently asked
Who owns the code and IP after the project?+
You do, fully, once final payment clears. No licensing fees, no lock-in.
What if I'm not happy with the delivered work?+
Revisions continue until the work matches the agreed spec — that's the guarantee, not something you have to fight for.
How do scope changes get handled mid-project?+
Anything outside the original scope gets discussed and quoted separately before work starts on it — no surprise charges.
What if the project isn't working out?+
Either of us can end the engagement early. You pay only for work completed, nothing more.
Do you sign NDAs?+
Yes — happy to sign one before any project details are shared.
How do payments typically work?+
Usually split into milestones tied to agreed deliverables, rather than one lump sum upfront.
What's a typical turnaround time?+
Depends entirely on scope — timelines get set during the scoping call, not guessed at beforehand.
Do you work with non-technical founders?+
Yes — updates are in plain English, with no assumption you already know the stack.
Engagement models
How we can work together
Every project is scoped individually — here's how engagements are typically structured.
Fixed-Scope Project
Best for a well-defined build. You get a fixed quote after scoping — so you know the cost before work starts.
Free Scoping Call
Not sure what you need yet? Start with a free call. A scoped, fixed quote follows within 48 hours.
Retainer / Ongoing
Best for continuous work — a monthly arrangement for ongoing development, fixes, and new features.
About
8 years of software engineering experience
CodeWares is built on real, hands-on experience — not a fresh start.
Freelance developer
Delivered 100+ projects for international clients: Node.js automation, backend APIs, real-time/WebSocket systems, and full-stack web apps. Consistently 5-star rated, with multiple long-term repeat clients.
Software engineer, digital product consultancy
Collaborated within an engineering team on code reviews, debugging, and architecture. Architected and built scalable APIs, and worked directly with customers to gather requirements and troubleshoot production issues.
Production SaaS engineering, AI/transcription space
Backend-heavy work, largely as sole engineer on core product areas — improving reliability of meeting recording, transcription, and content-processing workflows, building meeting automation, and shipping AI-driven summary features. Deep hands-on AWS: API Gateway, CloudWatch, CloudEvents, and monitoring.
Get in touch
Tell me about your project
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