Python
Backend
Engineer.

Poor system architecture and manual workflows are among the largest hidden growth killers.

I build backend foundations including APIs, microservices, bots, and automation systems that keep working as your product scales.

Top Rated on Upwork
100% Job Success
20+ Jobs delivered
7+
Years Experience
20+
Projects Shipped
100%
Job Success Score
5.0
Upwork Rating
Services

What I Build

From advanced server backends, to APIs to intelligent bots

Core Service

Python Backend Engineering

FastAPI / Django REST APIs, microservices, async architecture, and scalable backend systems built with TDD from the ground up. I design for reliability, not just functionality.

  • FastAPI & Django REST Framework
  • Async Python & event-driven architecture
  • Test-driven development (TDD with pytest)
  • Authentication, rate-limiting & security
  • API documentation & OpenAPI specs
  • Microservices & scalable architecture

$ pytest tests/ -v

tests/test_api.py PASSED

tests/test_auth.py PASSED

tests/test_models.py PASSED

tests/test_transactions.py PASSED

tests/test_webhooks.py PASSED

67 passed in 4.20s

Coverage: 97%

Discord Bots

Feature-rich Discord bots: moderation, economy, events, roles, and multi-tenant systems.

  • Moderation & auto-mod
  • Economy & wallet systems
  • Event & clan management
  • Multi-tenant architecture

Telegram Bots

Powerful Telegram bots for business automation, customer support, and user engagement.

  • Payment integration
  • Admin panels
  • Channel automation
  • Cross-platform bridging

Trading Bots

Automated crypto & stock trading systems with signal aggregation and risk controls.

  • Signal aggregation
  • Risk management
  • Multi-exchange support
  • Real-time monitoring

Web Scraping

Ethical, compliant data extraction with JS rendering, scheduling, and export pipelines.

  • JS-rendered content
  • Proxy rotation
  • Data cleaning & storage
  • Scheduled automation

Workflow Automation

Celery-powered background workers, event-driven systems, and scheduled task pipelines.

  • Celery & APScheduler
  • Event-driven systems
  • Background workers
  • Cloud deployment

Integrations

Third-party API integrations, webhooks, and connecting disparate systems seamlessly.

  • REST & webhook APIs
  • OAuth & authentication
  • SaaS platform connectors
  • Real-time sync
Portfolio

Featured Projects

Production systems I've built

Kryptium Discord Backend (Event Bot & API)
Bot API

Kryptium Discord Backend (Event Bot & API)

Lead Backend Engineer for Kryptium's multi-tenant Discord platform. Designed Python backend powering event, wallet, and currency systems serving 1,200+ active users.

Python FastAPI Discord.py MongoDB +2
1,200+ active users
95%+ test coverage
99.9% uptime
KOL Campaign Hub — Twitter Analytics Dashboard
Web

KOL Campaign Hub — Twitter Analytics Dashboard

A password-protected analytics dashboard for tracking KOL (Key Opinion Leader) Twitter/X campaign performance, with automated data collection and real-time reporting.

Python FastAPI MongoDB APScheduler +2
10K+ data points
50+ kols tracked
15 min sync interval
Bot

Solana Discord-to-Telegram Bot

This bot monitors private Discord signal servers for contract addresses, automatically generates trade cards with links to Pump.fun, Raydium, and DEX Screener, then forwards them to your private Telegram channel for quick action.

Python Discord.py PTB PyMongo
10K+ messages synced
99.9% uptime
Spotify Telegram Bot (TwelveAM)
Bot

Spotify Telegram Bot (TwelveAM)

Feature-rich Telegram bot for Spotify integration, allowing users to search, play, and share music directly in Telegram.

Python PTB Spotify API MongoDB
15+ active users
1000+ songs searched
Telegram to Discord Food Delivery Bot
Bot

Telegram to Discord Food Delivery Bot

A bridge bot connecting Telegram and Discord for food delivery coordination and order management.

Python Discord.py Pyrogram Redis +1
500+ orders processed
< 1s response time
Technical Skills

Stack & Expertise

7+ years building production Python systems. From async APIs to multi-platform bots

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

I write tests before code not as an afterthought. Using pytest and unittest, I validate API endpoints, business logic, financial transactions, and data integrity before deployment. This is how I maintain 100% Job Success across 20+ projects.

pytest unittest Mocking CI/CD

Python Backend

Core language & async

Python Asyncio SQL JavaScript

Frameworks

APIs, bots & web

FastAPI Django REST Flask SQLAlchemy Pydantic aiohttp

Testing & TDD

Test-driven workflows

pytest unittest TDD Mocking Integration Testing API Testing

Databases

Storage & modeling

MongoDB PostgreSQL Redis MySQL SQLite

DevOps & Tools

Deployment & infra

Docker Kubernetes Git GitHub Actions Linux Nginx CI/CD

Automation

Bots & background workers

Discord.py Pyrogram Aiogram Celery APScheduler Scrapy Selenium

Core Specializations

Python Backend Engineering
FastAPI, Django REST, async Python
Test-Driven Development
pytest, unittest, CI/CD integration
Microservices Architecture
Scalable, decoupled service design
REST API Development
OpenAPI, webhooks, authentication
Bot Development
Discord, Telegram, multi-platform
Automation Systems
Celery, APScheduler, workflow pipelines
About Me

The engineer behind
the backend.

Poor system architecture and manual workflows are among the largest hidden growth killers. they can reduce efficiency by roughly 30%.

I design and develop backend systems, APIs, and integrations using Python, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainable architecture. The goal is simple: build systems that continue to work as your product, users, and complexity grow.

My background includes building complex real-time applications, crypto trading tools, data analytics dashboards, Discord & Telegram bots, and systems that deal with concurrency, state management, external APIs, and persistent data, which are the same challenges found in serious backend engineering.

I approach projects with long-term stability in mind. Clean structure, predictable behaviour, and systems that won't become liabilities as your product evolves.

What I typically help teams with

Backend logic & application architecture
REST APIs and service design
Microservices & system structure
Automation & workflow optimization
Third-party integrations & webhooks
Database-driven systems

Abubakar Ismail

Backend & API Developer · Python

$2K+
Total Earned
20
Total Jobs
5.0
Rating
Top Rated 100% Job Success ID Verified

Client feedback tags

Clear Communicator Committed to Quality Reliable Solution Oriented Detail Oriented Collaborative
7+
Years Experience
99.9%
Average Uptime
< 24h
Response Time
$25/hr
Starting Rate
Let's Work Together

Bot Interactions

See how my bots bring communities and workflows to life

#general
Discord Server
Online
E
exbyte 12:34 PM
/stats
AutoBot BOT 12:34 PM
📊 Server Statistics
Total Members: 1k+
Online Now: 500+
Messages Today: 8k+
M
Member 12:35 PM
/github fastapi/fastapi
AutoBot BOT 12:35 PM
⭐ Stars:
🔀 Forks:
📝 Issues:
• Live Data
Trading Bot
Bot is active
Online
/start
12:30
🤖 Trading Bot
Welcome! I'm your automated trading assistant.
12:30
/price BTC
12:31
Price:
24h Change:
Volume:
12:31 • Live
/alert BTC 45000
12:32
✅ Alert set! I'll notify you when BTC reaches $45,000
12:32
All Systems Operational
99.9% Uptime
Lightning Fast
< 100ms Response Time
Secure & Reliable
Enterprise-grade Security
Client Feedback

What clients say

Verified reviews from Upwork 5.0
J
Anonymous Client
Discord Bot Development
"Really amazing experience. Great communication and quick turnaround."
Reliable Committed to Quality Clear Communicator
Tweet Verification & Role Assignment Bot
M
Anonymous Client
Discord Bot Automation & Role Management
"He is the deal. Quick and clear for everyone to understand."
Solution Oriented Detail Oriented Clear Communicator
Role Management Bot
A
Data Analyst
Web Scraping & Data Extraction
"Abubakar is a very dedicated freelancer. He has good knowledge of Python, web scraping, and bot development. Very kind and accommodating to work with."
Collaborative Accountable Detail Oriented
Data Collection Suite
S
Anonymous Client
Social Media Bot
"I cannot say enough good things about Abubaker! I've worked with my fair share of developers over the years, and I've yet to meet someone as meticulous and dedicated to delivering high-quality results. Abubaker worked tirelessly to ensure the project was completed perfectly, all while maintaining a cheerful disposition. In fact, there were times when I was the one lagging behind. He was always on the ball!"
Detail Oriented Committed to Quality Accountable for Outcomes Clear Communicator Reliable
Social Media Bot · Sep – Oct 2024

Ready to Build Something
That Actually Works?

If you're building something that depends on solid backend logic, let's talk.

I typically respond within 24 hours. No obligation, just a straight conversation about your project.