Can you join an existing backend?
Yes. I usually start by mapping the current contracts, database shape, deployment path and failure points.
Backend and integrations
Backend development for products that need reliable APIs, auth and integrations.
I design and build API routes, data models, auth flows, webhooks, queues and third-party integrations that are understandable after the first release.
When this helps
This fits teams that already have a frontend, a product surface or a business process, but need the backend to stop being the fragile part.
Outcomes
- API boundaries that match real product workflows.
- Data models and validation that reduce accidental complexity.
- Auth, permissions and service integration paths that are explicit.
- Tests and operational notes for the flows that matter.
Process
- Read the existing code, data model and production constraints.
- Define the contracts, risks and migration path.
- Implement the backend slice with validation, error handling and logs.
- Verify the critical paths and document how to extend them.
Relevant proof
At Bella AI I worked across API routes, Supabase/PostgreSQL, RLS, role-based access, realtime flows, monitoring and frontend integration.
FAQ
Do you only do Node.js?
Node/TypeScript is the strongest fit for this site, but I can work across adjacent web backend stacks when the product context is clear.
Can you handle third-party APIs?
Yes. Integrations, webhooks, auth providers, payment-style flows and external APIs are a normal part of the work.
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