Backend engineer for systems where downtime costs money
I build resilient APIs, optimize performance bottlenecks, and design integrations that don't break at 3 AM. For SaaS, gaming, and data-driven platforms that need correctness, not just speed.
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About
Who I Am
I'm a freelance backend and full-stack developer with 5+ years of production experience. I take on a small number of projects at a time to stay deeply engaged — no hand-offs, no account managers. You work directly with the person writing your code.
I started as a junior developer debugging production crashes in a high-stakes sports data pipeline. Watching systems fail under real-world load — and learning to prevent it — taught me that uptime isn't luck. It's architectural discipline. Now I work with teams who understand that prevention costs less than firefighting.
Principles
What I Believe
Production systems reveal bad assumptions
I design for failure, not perfection.
Performance is a feature
Users don't wait for slow pages; clients don't tolerate unreliable APIs.
AI is a force multiplier, not a substitute
I know when to prototype with Claude and when to manually debug distributed systems.
Remote work requires over-communication
I document decisions, share context early, and assume async-first collaboration.
Background
How I Work
Full-stack developer based in Europe with 5+ years building and maintaining production systems for betting platforms, Web3 gaming, and multilingual SaaS applications.
I specialize in the backend work that keeps businesses running: scalable APIs, third-party integrations (Stripe, AWS S3, SES), and performance optimization (Core Web Vitals consistently >95), and the kind of monitoring that prevents 3 AM emergencies.
I work exclusively remote with a limited number of clients to ensure deep focus on systems that matter.
// availability
Currently accepting 1-2 new projects for Q2 2026.
Project engagements: €5,000–€25,000
Share your challengesDecision Framework
Specialist vs. Agency
Why hire a backend specialist instead of a full-service agency?
| Factor | Backend Specialist (Me) | Agency |
|---|---|---|
Cost | €5k–€25k per project, no overhead markup | €15k–€80k+ with 30-40% agency markup |
Communication | Direct access. Zero intermediaries, meetings only when required. | Account manager → project manager → developer. |
Response Time | Same-day responses, timezone-aligned | Typically 24-48h through ticketing system |
Technical Depth | 5+ years production backend, debugs distributed systems | Generalist developers rotated across projects |
Focus | 1-2 clients at a time for deep engagement | 10+ simultaneous projects, divided attention |
Best For | MVPs, performance bottlenecks, API design, scaling | Design-heavy projects, marketing sites, embedded systems |
// tl;dr
Choose an agency when: you need digital marketing, brand design, mobile apps, or embedded systems.
Choose me when: your backend is slow, unstable, or blocking product development. You need a full-stack MVP on a tight timeline. Your CI pipelines break constantly.