Freelance software engineer · web · iOS · Android

I build web and mobile applications from design to production.

I design the architecture, build the backend, web, and mobile app, and take the product through release. I work directly with companies and founders who need an experienced developer able to own the entire technical side of the product.

Jarka Košanová

How I can help

New application development

You have an idea, a prototype, or a process you want to turn into a working product. I design a sensible first version and build the application from the backend through the user interface.

Web applications · mobile applications · SaaS · client portals

Rebuilding an existing product

Your current solution is no longer enough, or it relies on technology that is holding you back. I design a gradual modernization or a complete rebuild without unnecessary risk.

Technical audit · new architecture · data migration · modernization

Backend, APIs, and integrations

I build backends, APIs, and data integrations for products that need to communicate reliably with other systems.

Ruby on Rails · Python · PostgreSQL · REST · GraphQL · external services

Selected projects

Rozběháme Česko web and mobile application preview
Rozběháme Česko

A new web and mobile app for a running community

A complete rebuild of the original digital product: a new backend, web application, and mobile apps for iOS and Android. I am responsible for the architecture, development, infrastructure, and release.

Web · iOS · Android · release July 2026

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Neposedi web and mobile application preview
Neposedi

A SaaS application for kindergartens

An independent SaaS product for planning, pedagogical observations, evaluation, and working with the Czech curriculum framework. I designed and built the backend, web app, mobile app, and production infrastructure.

Web · iOS · Android · in production

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15+ years in software. From large systems to complete products.

I am Jarka Košanová, a software engineer with more than 15 years of experience. I spent nine years at GitLab, progressing from backend engineer to Staff Engineer and leading a team as an Engineering Manager for one year.

I designed complex enterprise features, permissions, and integrations. Today I build complete web and mobile products — from the data model and backend through the user interface, release, and operations.

I work personally, without agency layers or handing the work off.

Technologies: Ruby on Rails · Python · React Native · PostgreSQL · JavaScript · REST · GraphQL · Docker · CI/CD

References

Konstantinos Aravanis (Numbrs)

Konstantinos Aravanis (Numbrs)

„Jarka has a pragmatic approach, takes ownership, and consistently delivers high-quality work on time.“

Imre Farkas (GitLab)

Imre Farkas (GitLab)

„She understood the complexity of the whole system and solved some of our hardest technical problems.“

Matthew Macfarlane (GitLab)

Matthew Macfarlane (GitLab)

„She has the technical ability and persistence to take a demanding project through to a successful finish.“

How collaboration works

01

Understand the product

We discuss the users, the business goal, the current state, and what the application really needs to solve.

02

Design the solution

I prepare the technical design, split the development into meaningful parts, and set a realistic scope for the first version.

03

Deliver continuously

I work in small steps and deploy regularly. You see the result as it takes shape, not for the first time right before release.

04

Release and keep improving

I take care of production operations, monitoring, and mobile app releases. After launch, we can continue with development or support.

Jarka Košanová

Do you need an application built, rebuilt, or finished?

Tell me what you are building, where the project stands, and where you need to get. I will reply and we can schedule a short intro call.