
Stephen S
Expert API Integrations, Secure Auth, Stripe, Firebase Dev Solutions
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Freelance API & Backend Developer
Freelancing Career • Self-employed
Mar 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 2 mos
I work as a freelance API & backend developer helping businesses build, fix, and scale secure and high-performance systems. My core responsibilities include designing and integrating REST APIs, implementing secure authentication systems using OAuth2 and JWT, and developing payment systems using Stripe. I also specialize in backend automation and connecting third-party platforms such as Shopify, WordPress, Wix, Etsy, and Amazon SP API. I build and maintain backend systems using Firebase and Supabase, ensuring data security, scalability, and fast performance. I also troubleshoot broken API integrations, optimize server responses, and develop custom plugins and automation workflows for business operations. Key achievements and services include: Built secure authentication systems (OAuth2 & JWT) for web applications Integrated Stripe payment gateways for subscription and eCommerce platforms Developed and fixed REST API integrations for multiple clients Connected Shopify, WordPress, and third-party APIs for automation Improved backend performance and reduced API failure rates Created scalable Firebase & Supabase backend architectures My focus is always on delivering clean, reliable, and production-ready backend solutions that help businesses scale without technical limitations.