ANISH JHAVERI · CONTRACT SOFTWARE ENGINEER · AUSTIN, TX

I build production software for startups and product teams.

I work directly with founders and engineering teams to build web applications, backend systems, APIs, internal tools, and AI features, helping startups ship products faster and modernize existing systems.

Direct collaborationFull code ownershipNo offshore handoffs

Direct engineer collaboration. Response within 24 hours.

FEATURED ENGINEERING PROOF

ScoutLocal Marketplace Search

Production natural-language marketplace search engine built with Next.js 15, NestJS, PostgreSQL, and Azure OpenAI.

Next.js 15NestJSPostgreSQLAzure OpenAI
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Why clients hire me

I specialize in projects that need engineering judgment from day one, without weeks of onboarding or layers of project management.

01 / DIRECT COLLABORATION
Direct Founder-to-Engineer

Every line of code and architecture decision is handled directly by Anish Jhaveri. Fast feedback, zero translation layers.

02 / PRODUCTION QUALITY
Production-Ready Engineering

Clean, maintainable web applications, backend APIs, and internal tools built to withstand real production usage.

03 / CLEAR MILESTONES
Predictable Scope & Delivery

Documented milestones, regular async code updates, and transparent timeline expectations from start to finish.

04 / FULL CODE OWNERSHIP
100% Repository Transfer

All code, database schemas, and setup documentation are transferred 100% to your team upon completion.

CAPABILITIES

What do you need built or improved?

I help teams build, improve, and scale production software.

01 / NEW PRODUCT
Build a New Product / MVP

Full-stack web applications built with Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL for founders shipping new software.

02 / FEATURE EXTENSION
Extend Existing Application

Dedicated engineering capacity to ship key product backlog items, API integrations, and user-facing modules.

03 / BACKEND & SCALING
Backend & API Performance

Refactor slow queries, eliminate latency bottlenecks, tune queues, and scale PostgreSQL architecture.

04 / INTERNAL TOOLS
Internal Tools & Automation

Automated data processing, lead routing, operational dashboards, and custom admin control panels.

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ENGINEERING PROOF

Selected Work

Production builds and open source repositories demonstrating software quality and business outcomes.

Natural-language marketplace search for a two-sided platform Built for ScoutLocal

Natural-language search engine allowing users to describe requirements in plain text, querying structured PostgreSQL data and vector embeddings.

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Grounded AI document search for technical APIs Live Retrieval Engine

Grounded technical documentation search querying Stripe API docs, providing cited passages and bounded implementation answers.

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Distributed asynchronous job queue system Open Source Repository

TypeScript and BullMQ background task processing engine backed by Redis 7, SQLite idempotency locks, Prometheus metrics, and automated DLQ escalation.

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Model Context Protocol server for SQLite databases Open Source Repository

Model Context Protocol server connecting LLM developer tools directly to SQLite databases for safe schema inspection and SQL queries.

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How I work

A straightforward process to take software requirements from initial conversation to production code.

01
Discuss the problem

We review your requirements, technical goals, and current architecture.

02
Propose a scope

I outline a clear technical specification, approach, and timeline options.

03
Agree on milestones

We align on concrete deliverables, acceptance criteria, and check-in cadence.

04
Build the software

I write clean code, conduct testing, and provide regular async updates.

05
You own the code

Full code handoff to your repositories, setup docs, and 30-day post-launch support.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting new software engineering engagements

Remote-first from Austin, Texas (US-based).

Typical response within one business day.

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TRANSPARENT BOUNDARIES

I may not be the right fit if:

  • You are looking for a large development agency or multi-tier account team.
  • You need a full agency team of visual designers, marketers, and copywriters.
  • You are looking for cheap offshore staff augmentation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common questions before starting

Do you work with existing engineering teams?
Yes. I can build software independently from spec, or integrate directly with your existing engineering team, GitHub repositories, and development workflows.
Do you take fixed-price projects?
Yes. Fixed-scope builds include a defined technical specification, documented milestones, and predictable pricing so there are no billing surprises.
Can you work remotely?
Yes. I am based in Austin, Texas (US-based) and operate remote-first with clear async communication, regular video syncs, and fast response times.
Do clients own the code?
Yes. 100% of code, database schemas, and documentation are transferred to your repositories upon completion. You own all intellectual property.
What happens after launch?
Every project includes 30 days of post-launch defect support and monitoring. Ongoing contract engineering options are also available for continued support.
How does contracting and onboarding work?
I contract through a registered US LLC using a standard Professional Services Agreement, W-9 compliance, and standard corporate invoicing.