Zhirayr G.
Senior Software Engineer | Swift iOS Apps | Python & Java Backends
U.S.-based Senior Software Engineer (Glendale, CA) with 8+ years of experience building mobile apps and backend systems that ship on time and hold up in production. What I do best: - iOS apps in Swift and SwiftUI - from idea to App Store, including REST API integration, push notifications, and clean MVVM architecture - Python engineering - Django/FastAPI services, automation, data pipelines, and web scraping - Java backends - Spring Boot microservices, Hibernate/JPA, and high-volume REST APIs for telecom and banking clients - Databases and DevOps - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Docker, CI/CD, AWS Why clients work with me: - 600+ hours billed on Upwork; past clients endorsed me as a "Clear Communicator" and "Collaborative" ("Zhirayr is a great communicator and it was a pleasure to work with him.") - Fluent English and overlap with all U.S. time zones - I scope honestly, communicate daily, deliver fast, and stay available after launch Whether you need a new iOS app built from scratch, a Python service automated, or a Java backend scaled, send me a message - I usually reply within a few hours.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $999
$250 in the last 6 months
Across 5 contracts
Across 9 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 15% in Elixir
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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