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// freelance full-stack developer · Leeds, UK
Hi, I'm Andy. I build web apps.
I'm a freelance Ruby on Rails developer based in Leeds. I've been building for the web for over 20 years, often behind the scenes for digital agencies, as well as directly for startups and small businesses.
andy ~ (main) $ andy --about
- role
- full-stack developer
- based
- Leeds · LS1
- remote
- anywhere in the UK
- core
- ruby on rails
- also
- whatever the project needs
- mode
- solo | white-label | embedded
- tests
- ✓ written as I go
What I do
I can work on my own, white-labelled for an agency, or as part of your existing team.
Working with your team
I use standard tools and write tests as I go, so it's easy to work alongside your developers and designers.
git · testing · code review
Hosting & deployment
Sensible cloud setups with databases, caching and background jobs, either fresh or on the infrastructure you already have.
deploys · databases · background jobs
The kind of work I do
For years, agencies have trusted me to build the software behind their client projects, for everyone from national brands to growing startups. These are the areas I know best, so I can get up to speed on yours quickly.
Registration & e-ticketing
Delegate sign-up, ticket sales, smartphone ticket scanning and reporting for large corporate events and conferences.
Reporting tools
Turning business data into reports and admin views that people can actually use day to day.
APIs & integrations
JSON APIs for apps and front ends, and connections to third-party platforms and data sources.
Social & marketing tools
Pulling in and aggregating social media content to power data-driven marketing campaigns.
Tools
Rails has been my mainstay for years. Everything around it changes with the project, and with the times.
mainstay
Ruby on Rails
also used, as projects need
- React
- Vue.js
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Elasticsearch
- AWS
- RSpec
// get in touch
Have a project in mind?
I'm available for freelance or contract work, on site in Leeds and Yorkshire or remotely anywhere in the UK. Agencies looking for a white-label developer are very welcome too.