Jose G.

Hi, I'm Jose. I am a Full-Stack Developer specializing in Laravel and Node.js. Over the last few years, my focus has been helping SaaS founders and startups build, optimize, and scale web applications that handle real-world traffic securely. I am especially valuable to clients who already have an existing project but need a senior developer to diagnose performance bottlenecks, complete unfinished features, refactor messy codebases, or prepare an MVP for a stable production launch. Areas of Expertise - SaaS Architecture & Project Rescue: I take over existing projects, identify technical debt, and restructure backend architectures to ensure they can scale securely when traffic spikes. - API Development & Integrations: Designing clean, secure, and well-documented RESTful APIs using Laravel and Node.js. This includes integrating third-party services and modern API connections like OpenAI/LLMs. - Subscription & Billing Systems: Implementing complex multi-tier subscription models, handling webhooks, and managing automated billing lifecycles through Stripe, Paddle, or Lemon Squeezy. - Performance & Database Optimization: Profiling slow queries, optimizing MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, and hardening server responses to guarantee a fast user experience. Why Clients Work With Me Production-Ready Mindset: I build for the real world. I prioritize security, data integrity, and potential edge cases rather than just making features work on a local machine. Maintainable Code: I write clean, highly structured, and thoroughly documented code. When your team grows, new developers will be able to easily understand and build upon my work. Transparent Communication: I provide proactive updates, explain architectural decisions in plain English, and strictly adhere to deadlines without technical jargon. Technical Skills Backend Frameworks: PHP, Laravel, Node.js, Express Frontend Technologies: Vue.js, Livewire, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, HTML5, CSS3 Databases & DevOps: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Git, Docker, NGINX Project Blueprint & Next Steps If you need a reliable engineer to get your project across the finish line, let’s talk. Send me a quick message with your current tech stack, the current status of your project, and the biggest technical roadblock you are facing right now. I will review it and give you an honest assessment of the most practical next steps.