Available for freelance projects and ongoing contracts · UK · remote
Adam Downing
Full stack developer · Websites, applications & integrations
I build web apps that stay in production: my own SaaS (1,800+ users), client platforms with Stripe, PayPal, and crypto payments, and smaller business sites. From a one-off fix to a full build or ongoing development, tell me what you need.
About
About
UK-based. I work across the stack on products and client projects.
Status
Available for new work
Interested in
One-off projects, larger builds and ongoing development contracts
Location
United Kingdom, remote only
Background
I've spent the last few years building web apps that run in production: my own SaaS (UpForge), client platforms, and smaller business sites. Comfortable owning a feature from the database through to the UI, including Stripe, PayPal, and crypto payment flows.
- ·UpForge: Valorant, CS2, Deadlock & LoL. 1,800+ users, subscriptions live
- ·Laravel, Nuxt, TypeScript, Electron, and Python day to day
- ·Client work from brochure sites to full platforms
- ·Stripe, PayPal, and crypto payments, plus auth, admin, and queues
Good fit for
Businesses and agencies that need a website, a custom application, new features or help maintaining an existing product.
What I bring
Shipped products, client delivery experience, and work across payments, admin panels, APIs and deployment.
Freelance
Fixed-price projects and day-rate contracts. Happy to discuss work starting now or planned further ahead, with scope and milestones agreed before work begins.
Stack
Frontend
Backend
Projects
Work
Products I operate, including UpForge and Castudio, alongside client projects.
Own product · ongoing
UpForge
AI coaching platform for Valorant, CS2, Deadlock, and League of Legends. 1,800+ users with Stripe subscriptions live.
- ·AI match debriefs from gameplay data (Python service using Claude and Gemini)
- ·Electron desktop app auto-records Valorant, CS2, and Deadlock matches
- ·Riot account linking for Valorant and LoL ranked analysis from match history
- ·Human coaching marketplace, improvement roadmaps, and squad features
- ·Stripe subscriptions, admin tooling, and Discord bot for the community
Stack: Nuxt, Laravel, Electron, Python, Stripe, AWS S3
Own product · in development
Castudio
I build and operate Castudio through my sole-trader business, AdamDowning.dev. Castudio helps users plan content, schedule posts and review performance across connected social accounts. Platform availability depends on each provider's permissions and approval process.
Visit Castudio
Roseberry Containers
Marketing site plus Runsheet, a multi-tenant AI ops backend (Roseberry is the first tenant). Handles website chat, follow-ups, and invoicing workflows.
Status: Live site with AI enquiry handling
VoiceIt.live
Polling platform with free and paid tiers, custom auth, social features, Stripe billing and Connect payouts.
Status: Live production app
RSPS.news
News and server listings with Nuxt frontend, Laravel API, Filament admin, reviews, and paid advertising.
Status: Live with ads and content workflows
CK Damp Specialist
Marketing site for a damp-proofing company: service pages, local SEO, reviews, and quote requests.
Status: Live production site
Have something similar in mind? Get in touch about a new build, improvements or ongoing development.
Freelance
Client work
Websites, custom applications and larger platforms, plus improvements to existing sites. Fixed-price projects and ongoing contracts are welcome.
Brochure Website
Simple sites for local businesses and trades
2-3 weeks
- Up to 5 pages, mobile-friendly
- Contact form and basic SEO
- Help with hosting and content
- Two weeks of small post-launch changes
Custom Web App
Login, database, admin panel, custom features
Usually 4-8 weeks
- User accounts and roles
- Admin dashboard and database
- APIs and third-party integrations
- Stripe, PayPal, or crypto payments if needed
- One month of support after launch
Complex Platform
Larger apps: payments, integrations, multi-user systems
Quoted per project
- Stripe, PayPal, crypto, webhooks, and external APIs
- Deploy, monitoring, and basic hardening
- Docs and handover included
- Longer support available if needed
Fixes & ongoing development
Bug fixes, new features, API integrations and maintenance for existing websites and applications. Book a defined piece of work or discuss ongoing support.
Technical SEO & performance
Search Console reviews, crawl and indexing checks, on-page improvements and website speed. I can investigate issues and implement the changes, with existing URLs and search visibility in mind.
Extras
Optional. Can be added to any project.
Design refresh
Restyle an existing site
£600
Speed work
Load time improvements
£400
Analytics
GA4 and event tracking
£200
Maintenance
Updates and checks
£300/mo
SEO setup
On-page and Search Console
£300
Google Ads setup
Campaign structure
£300
SEO & Ads management
Monthly work
£350/mo
OpenAI / automation
Assistants and workflows
Quote
Prices are guides for typical scope. I'll confirm a fixed quote once I understand the work. Day-rate and ongoing contracts can be discussed around scope and duration. Smaller fixes are quoted separately from full builds.
Contact
Contact
Tell me about your project, an existing site or ongoing work. Enquiries for future start dates are welcome too.
Message
Elsewhere
What happens next
I read it
I reply myself, usually within a day.
We talk
Email or a call to see if it's a fit.
Next step
Agree the scope, price and timescale. For ongoing work, agree milestones and how we will work together.