Romain B.

I’m a senior developer with a strong bias toward simple, reliable, and maintainable systems. I specialize in backend-heavy applications, infrastructure-aware development, and products that need to work long after the initial build. My background spans Django / Python, Node.js, REST & async APIs, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite), and production deployments on Linux. I’m comfortable working close to the system when needed (processes, services, storage, networking) and higher up the stack when product constraints matter more than technical elegance. I care about: Clean architecture over trendy stacks Shipping working features, not endless refactors Predictable systems that other developers can maintain Clear communication and realistic timelines Typical projects I work on: Backend APIs and business logic (Django, Django Ninja, Node.js) SaaS and internal tools with real users and edge cases Legacy systems cleanup or modernization MVPs that need to become production systems Automation, integrations, and data pipelines Self-hosted solutions (storage, auth, background jobs, notifications) Tech I regularly use: Python, Django, HTMX Node.js PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL/MariaDB Linux, Docker REST APIs, Webhooks Background jobs, event tracking Self-hosted infrastructure (MinIO, mail, auth, analytics) I’m not a “framework collector”. I choose tools based on constraints, team skill level, and long-term cost. If something can be done without React, it probably should be. If you’re looking for someone who can think like an engineer, communicate like a teammate, and deliver like a professional, we’ll work well together.