Open to full-time roles, contract work, and freelance projects · UK · remote only
Adam Downing
Full stack developer · Laravel, Vue & Nuxt
I build web apps that stay in production — my own SaaS (850+ users), client platforms with Stripe, PayPal, and crypto payments, and smaller business sites. Happy to walk through any of it on a call.
About
About
UK-based. I work across the stack on products and client projects.
Status
Available for new work
Interested in
Full-time roles, contract (day rate), and scoped freelance projects
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 — 850+ 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
Mid-level full stack roles, product teams shipping Laravel or Vue/Nuxt apps, or contract work on a defined feature or platform.
What I bring
Real shipped products (not just tutorials), client delivery experience, and comfort with Stripe, PayPal, crypto payments, admin panels, and deployment.
Freelance
Still take on client projects when scope is clear — see pricing below. Brochure sites from £1,500; larger builds quoted after a call.
Stack
Frontend
Backend
Projects
Work
Live sites and apps I've built. UpForge is my own product; the rest is client work.
Own product · ongoing
UpForge
AI coaching platform for Valorant, CS2, Deadlock, and League of Legends. 850+ 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
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
Recruiting or need a developer on a project? LinkedIn is usually fastest — or send a message below.
Freelance
Client work
Also available for freelance and contract projects. Brochure sites have a fixed price; larger builds are quoted after a short call.
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
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 rates for contract work are available too.
Contact
Contact
Recruiting, contract work, or a client project — pick what fits.
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
For clients: a quote. For roles: happy to share more or walk through projects.