Paulo Lopes

I help companies design and build reliable, production-ready web applications that support real business operations — not prototypes or demos.

I’m a Full-Stack Developer with hands-on experience delivering client portals, dashboards, and custom web tools for startups and small to mid-sized businesses. I work across the full stack, taking projects from requirements and architecture through development, deployment, and iteration.

My core stack includes React, Next.js, Angular, TypeScript, Django, and PostgreSQL, and I’m comfortable working on both front-end and back-end codebases. I focus on clean architecture, maintainable code, and pragmatic solutions that fit the client’s context and timeline.

Typical projects I work on include:

I’ve worked as a contractor and founder, collaborating closely with founders, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders. This background helps me translate business needs into clear technical solutions and communicate progress without unnecessary jargon.

Clients appreciate that I:

I’m based in Zurich, Switzerland, work primarily in English, and am comfortable collaborating with distributed teams across Europe.

If you’re looking for a developer who can build, integrate, and ship a solid web application with minimal friction, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

Take a look at my work: