Hi, I'm Luis Alejandro. I'm a software engineer from Venezuela, working remotely since the invention of the phone.
How I work remotely
I build production systems for SaaS and distributed-product teams who need a reliable remote engineer over the long haul. With 17+ years of experience, my work centers on clear async communication, explicit ownership, and shipping maintainable APIs and services that stay dependable after launch. Whether integrating third-party platforms or scaling backend throughput, I treat remote collaboration as the default operating mode—not a compromise. Clients get consistent delivery, documented decisions, and maintainable codebases the next engineer can pick up without archaeology.
Selected impact
294K+ downloads
Dockershelf
because developers needed lean Python, Node, and Debian Docker images that are roughly four times smaller than official alternatives.
39% booking increase
Expedia API integration for Wheel the World
because connecting their hotel catalog from roughly 1,000 to 600,000+ properties made accessible travel inventory discoverable at scale.
60+ open source projects
public GitHub portfolio
because I ship reusable libraries and tools that other teams can adopt without vendor lock-in.
Frequently asked questions
What backend frameworks and languages do you use?
I specialize in TypeScript, Python, and Go because they offer the optimal balance of developer velocity, type safety, and production execution performance. I build backends primarily using Node.js and Express, Python with Django and FastAPI, and Go for highly concurrent microservices. I prefer FastAPI for lightweight, type-safe API design and Go when throughput and predictable latency matter most.
Are you available for remote work?
Yes. I have worked remotely for more than a decade across U.S. and European time zones. I communicate asynchronously by default—written specs, recorded demos, and clear handoffs—while staying reachable for overlap hours when real-time collaboration helps.
What types of engagements do you accept?
I take on long-term remote contracts and focused project work for SaaS products, API platforms, and developer tooling. Typical engagements include backend architecture, third-party integrations, CI/CD hardening, and rescuing legacy systems without a big-bang rewrite.
How can I start a conversation about hiring you?
Visit the contact page at https://luisalejandro.org/contact to send a message with your project scope, timeline, and team context. I reply to serious contract and full-time remote inquiries within a few business days.