Claude Code developer · Philippines

Claude Code Developer Philippines

Claude Code developer available across Philippines. I use Anthropic's AI as build automation, not as a thinking substitute.

Claude Code writes Firebase schemas, Flutter routing logic, REST client wrappers. I control architecture decisions, validate security boundaries, and code the product features that drive revenue. Manila's BPO tech scene, Cebu's startup ecosystem, Davao's growing dev community: I work across all three.

Philippines hosts 150,000 software developers. I deliver production-grade apps that handle Southeast Asian traffic patterns, pass security audits, and survive real-world edge cases.

Manila skyline at sunset

Transparent pricing.

Fixed price per phase. Payment in PHP or EUR. 50% upfront, 50% on delivery.

Phase 01

MVP sprint

680,000 PHP
  • Claude Code scaffolds Firebase + Flutter structure in 2 days
  • I write auth flows, business logic, API integrations manually
  • Security audit before first deploy
  • TestFlight + Play Console internal track live in 3 weeks
  • Source code ownership, full Git history
Phase 02

Full app

1,360,000 PHP
  • Claude Code generates CRUD screens, state management wiring
  • I implement payment flows, push notifications, real-time sync
  • Load testing under 10k concurrent users
  • App Store + Google Play public release
  • 2 months post-launch bug fixes included
Phase 03

Security audit

340,000 PHP
  • Manual code review of authentication, authorization, data encryption
  • Firestore rules penetration testing
  • API endpoint fuzzing with automated tools
  • Compliance check for PCI-DSS if payments involved
  • Written report with severity ratings and fix timeline
Phase 04

App marketing

510,000 PHP
  • TikTok organic strategy: 12 videos, trending audio, local hooks
  • Paid ads on Meta + TikTok targeting Philippines demo
  • ASO optimization for Tagalog and English keywords
  • Landing page with Firebase Analytics conversion tracking
  • Monthly performance report with CAC and LTV metrics

What I build with Claude Code in Philippines

Flutter mobile apps with Firebase backend

Claude Code generates the Firebase Cloud Functions scaffolding, Firestore security rules templates, and Flutter widget boilerplate. I design the data model, write the payment webhook logic, and test every user flow on real devices.

Philippines internet infrastructure is unpredictable. I build offline-first architectures that sync when connectivity returns, cache aggressively, and degrade gracefully under 2G conditions.

MVP prototypes that ship in 3 weeks

Claude Code accelerates the boring parts: REST client generation, form validation, navigation setup. I focus on the product decisions that matter: pricing model, onboarding funnel, core feature set.

Philippine startups compete with global players. I deliver MVPs fast enough to test market hypotheses before runway burns, polished enough to win early customers in Manila, Cebu, Davao.

Legacy app refactoring with AI assistance

Claude Code rewrites spaghetti Flutter code into clean architecture layers, migrates callback hell to async/await, generates unit tests for untested modules. I validate the output, preserve business logic, and ensure zero regression.

Many Philippine dev shops leave behind unmaintainable codebases. I've refactored apps with 40k+ lines of untested Dart, restored deployment pipelines, and handed back clean repos the client can actually work with. If you want to learn how I approach Flutter development more broadly, check out my AI-powered app development services.

Claude Code writes structure. I write judgment.

Claude Code generates Firebase Functions, Flutter screens, API clients. I architect the data model, audit security rules, implement payment flows, and test edge cases. The AI handles repetitive patterns. I handle the decisions that define your product.

bash
$ claude-code "Audit the Firestore rules in firestore.rules.
  Find any collection readable without auth.
  Fix each rule to require authentication.
  Add rate limiting on the leads collection.
  Run firebase deploy --only firestore:rules when done."

> Reading firestore.rules...
> Found 2 collections with public read: analytics_events, settings
> Patching rules... Done.
> Deploying... ✓ Rules updated.

Why hire me instead of an agency or Upwork freelancer

Philippine agencyUpwork devHugo + Claude Code
Turnaround for MVP 8-12 weeks 6-10 weeks 3 weeks
Code quality Mixed team skill No code review AI + manual audit
Security audit included Extra 200k PHP Not offered Included in Phase 03
Post-launch support Retainer required Ghost after payment 2 months included
Pricing transparency Quote after meetings Scope creep fees Fixed price upfront
Source code ownership Negotiable Sometimes withheld Full Git transfer

Common questions about Claude Code development in Philippines

Does Claude Code replace manual coding entirely?

No. Claude Code generates Firebase schema migrations, Flutter state boilerplate, REST client wrappers. I write authentication logic, payment webhooks, real-time sync conflict resolution, and any code that touches money or user data.

Think of Claude Code as a junior engineer who writes scaffolding fast. I'm the senior who reviews every line, rewrites the critical paths, and ships code that survives production traffic.

Can you work with clients in Manila, Cebu, or Davao?+

Yes. I'm based in Tbilisi but I work Philippines hours when needed. Calls at 9am Manila time are 3am Tbilisi time. I've done it for Australian and Southeast Asian clients before.

Most communication happens async: Slack, Loom videos, shared Figma. I fly to Manila twice a year if the project budget justifies it, but remote workflow has shipped 6-figure apps without a single in-person meeting.

How do you handle Philippine data privacy regulations with Claude Code?+

Claude Code runs on my local machine or a European VPS. No customer data ever touches Anthropic's API. I feed Claude Code schema definitions, function signatures, sanitized example payloads.

Philippines Data Privacy Act requires consent, encryption at rest, breach notification within 72 hours. I configure Firestore encryption by default, log all data access, and implement GDPR-style data export even though it's not legally required yet.

What if Claude Code produces buggy or vulnerable code?+

I review every function Claude Code writes before committing. I run ESLint, Dart analyzer, Firebase emulator tests. Any code that touches auth, payments, or PII gets manual line-by-line audit.

If a bug slips through, I fix it under the 2-month post-launch warranty. If it's a security vulnerability, I patch within 24 hours regardless of warranty status. I've never shipped a Claude Code bug that caused data loss or downtime.

Can Claude Code integrate Philippine payment gateways like PayMongo or GCash?+

Yes. Claude Code generates the API client boilerplate from PayMongo or GCash OpenAPI specs. I write the webhook verification logic, idempotency handling, currency conversion PHP to USD if needed.

Payment code is too critical to trust blindly. I test every failure case: expired card, insufficient funds, network timeout mid-transaction, duplicate webhook delivery. Claude Code speeds up the happy path. I code the 47 edge cases that break in production.

Ship faster with Claude Code in Philippines

Book a 30-minute call. I'll audit your idea, estimate timeline, send a fixed-price quote within 48 hours. No sales pitch, no vague hourly rates.

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