Claude Code developer ยท United States

Claude Code Developer United States

Claude Code developer available across United States. I use Anthropic's AI as a build accelerator, not a substitute for architecture.

Claude Code writes Firebase Functions scaffolding, Flutter CRUD patterns, REST client wrappers. I design the system, review every security boundary, and code the business logic that separates your product from clones. Silicon Valley's hypergrowth startups, NYC fintech, Austin B2B SaaS: I've shipped code in all three markets.

US tech expects execution speed and audit-ready quality. I deliver apps that handle Series B traffic, pass SOC 2 reviews, and survive investor due diligence.

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Transparent pricing for US projects.

Fixed scope. Payment in two tranches: 50% upfront, 50% at delivery. Wire transfer or Stripe invoicing.

Phase 01

MVP sprint

$14,000 USD
  • Flutter app + Firebase backend in 3 weeks
  • Claude Code for boilerplate, manual code for critical paths
  • Auth, Firestore CRUD, Cloud Functions, basic admin panel
  • Deploy to App Store + Play Store with CI/CD
  • 2 weeks post-launch bug fixes included
Phase 02

Full app

$32,000 USD
  • Production-grade architecture: offline sync, error handling, analytics
  • Stripe or custom payment integration, third-party APIs
  • Claude Code for API adapters, manual logic for transactions
  • Performance profiling, crash reporting, A/B test hooks
  • 1 month support, code handoff documentation
Phase 03

Security audit

$4,500 USD
  • Full codebase review: Firebase rules, Cloud Functions, client-side auth
  • OWASP Mobile Top 10 checklist
  • Threat modeling for your specific business logic
  • Written report with priority fixes and code patches
  • 1 week remediation support
Phase 04

App marketing

$8,000 USD
  • TikTok organic content strategy: 30 videos in 4 weeks
  • Paid campaigns on TikTok Ads Manager + Meta if needed
  • ASO audit: keywords, screenshots, app description rewrite
  • Weekly performance reports, pivot recommendations
  • Works best post-launch when product-market fit is validated

Claude Code in a real production workflow.

AI-assisted development

Claude Code generates 60% of the codebase: Firebase CRUD templates, widget hierarchies, API serializers. I write the remaining 40%: payment flows, data migrations, anything that touches money or privacy.

You get velocity without technical debt. Code review happens on every Claude output before it ships.

Flutter + Firebase stack

Flutter for cross-platform UI. Firebase for backend: Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions Gen 2, Storage, Analytics. Claude Code excels at generating Cloud Functions boilerplate and Firestore security rules scaffolds.

I deploy to both App Store and Play Store with GitHub Actions CI/CD. US clients often need SOC 2 compliance: I structure Firebase projects to pass third-party audits.

Security audits

AI-generated code still needs manual security review. I audit Firestore rules, API authentication, sensitive data flows, third-party SDKs. Every Claude Code output gets tested against OWASP Mobile Top 10.

US markets demand audit trails. I deliver written reports with proof that your app won't leak PII or fail PCI-DSS checks. Need help navigating AI-native development workflows for regulated industries? I've shipped fintech and healthtech apps in California and New York.

Claude Code as compiler, not co-founder.

<p>AI writes structure. You pay me to decide what structure to write, and to catch the 3% of cases where Claude hallucinates a security hole.</p><p>I don't ship code I haven't read. Every Firebase rule, every Cloud Function, every Flutter widget: reviewed line by line before deploy.</p>

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$ 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... โœ“ Rules updated.

Why hire me instead of an agency or Upwork?

US agencyUpwork contractorHugo + Claude Code
Turnaround for MVP 8-12 weeks 4-6 weeks 3 weeks
Cost for Flutter app $60k-$120k $8k-$20k $14k-$32k
Code quality Over-engineered, hard to maintain Copy-paste, no tests Production-ready, audited, documented
AI usage transparency Hidden, billed as manual work Raw ChatGPT dumps Claude Code for boilerplate, manual for logic
Security audit included Extra $15k-$30k Not offered Built into workflow, or $4.5k standalone
Post-launch support Retainer-only, $8k/month minimum Disappears after final payment 2 weeks included, then hourly or retainer

Common questions about Claude Code in United States

Can Claude Code build apps that pass SOC 2 or HIPAA audits?โˆ’

Claude Code generates scaffolding. Compliance is a human responsibility. I structure Firebase projects to log every data access, encrypt PII at rest, and enforce role-based permissions in Firestore rules.

SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA both require audit trails, access controls, and incident response plans. I deliver the technical foundation. You bring the compliance consultant to certify it.

I've worked with healthtech startups in California that needed HIPAA-ready backends. Claude Code wrote the CRUD layer. I wrote the audit logging and encryption wrappers.

Do you work on-site in San Francisco, New York, or Austin?+

I'm based in Tbilisi, Georgia. All projects are remote. US clients get overlap during East Coast afternoons and West Coast mornings.

I've delivered apps for Silicon Valley YC-backed startups, NYC fintech, and Austin B2B SaaS. Timezone has never blocked a launch.

How much of the code does Claude Code actually write?+

Around 60% by line count. Firebase Functions CRUD endpoints, Flutter StatefulWidget boilerplate, JSON serializers, API client wrappers. Repetitive patterns that follow strict conventions.

I write the remaining 40%: payment integrations, complex state machines, data migrations, anything security-critical. Architecture decisions are 100% manual.

What happens when Claude Code generates broken or insecure code?+

I catch it before deploy. Every function, every widget, every Firestore rule: reviewed manually. I run unit tests, integration tests, and security scans on all AI output.

Claude Code is excellent at generating valid syntax. It occasionally misses edge cases or generates overly permissive security rules. That's why code review exists.

If a bug ships to production, I fix it under the post-launch support window. Two weeks included with every MVP.

Can you migrate an existing React Native or Swift app to Flutter with Claude Code?+

Yes, but migration is slower than greenfield. Claude Code can transpose UI components and API logic, but business rules need manual translation to avoid silent bugs.

I estimate migrations at 70% of the cost of rebuilding from scratch. You get cleaner architecture and cross-platform deployment in return.

I've migrated a Swift-only iOS app to Flutter for a New York startup. Took 5 weeks. User base doubled because Android launch became possible.

Free technical consultation within 48 hours.

<p>Send me your product idea, existing codebase, or technical challenge. I'll reply with a fixed-price quote, architecture proposal, and realistic timeline.</p><p>No sales calls. No discovery retainers. Just a clear plan to build your app.</p>

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