Available for work · Saarbrücken, Germany 🇩🇪

Engineer.
Founder.
Human.

Hey, I'm István — a freelance Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in test automation, web & mobile development, and AI-driven solutions. Founder of QAVLAR.tech.

Python Test Automation React Native WordPress AI & LLM Docker Full-Stack
István Ékes, Freelance Software Engineer and Founder of QAVLAR.tech
5+ Years experience
EU 100% EU-based
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5+ Years of experience
20+ Projects delivered
1K+ Bugs caught & fixed
EU Working across the EU

Quality, expertise, and a client-first approach

Quality & Reliability

Committed to delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions on time and within budget — no surprises, no jargon.

Proven Expertise

5+ years across industries — from fixing 1,000+ failing enterprise tests and halving execution time, to production mobile apps and AI-driven workflows.

Client-Centric Approach

I take the time to understand your goals and challenges, tailoring every solution to your specific needs — and I stay available after launch.

Services

Web & Mobile Development

From WordPress sites to cross-platform Android & iOS apps — fast, scalable, secure solutions with API integrations that work in production.

  • Custom WordPress, Angular, Next.js
  • React Native (Android & iOS)
  • E-commerce (Shopify, WooCommerce)
  • API integrations & App Store publishing

Testing & QA

Manual or automated — I find bugs before your users do. One client's test suite went from 17 hours to 8.

  • Python / Selenium / Appium / PyTest
  • Browserstack, SikuliX, Postman
  • CI/CD integration & BDD frameworks
  • REST API & end-to-end testing

AI & Automation

Integrating Generative AI and building custom automation pipelines for marketing, content, workflows, and customer interaction.

  • LLM & RAG integrations (OpenAI)
  • n8n / Zapier / Python automation
  • Custom prompt engineering
  • AI-powered marketing & content tools

Consultation & Problem-Solving

Stuck on a technical decision? Vendor-neutral advice, code reviews, system diagnostics, and emergency debugging.

  • Technical architecture reviews
  • Tech stack selection & audits
  • Emergency debugging support
  • Workflow optimisation

PC Repair & Smart Home

Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, or Home Assistant — no glitch is too niche. Smart home automation for IoT environments too.

  • Hardware repairs (PC & laptop)
  • Data recovery
  • Smart home: MQTT, Home Assistant, RPi
  • Router & network setup

Need something not listed?

I love a challenge. If your problem doesn't fit neatly into a category, reach out — chances are I've solved something similar before.

Let's talk

Portfolio

FableSprout

Cross-platform Android & iOS app

A full mobile application built from concept to App Store / Play Store deployment — user-friendly, scalable, built with the latest cross-platform technologies.

React NativeAndroidiOS2025
NZ Performance

High-performance automotive website

A brand-forward website built for speed and lead generation — optimised UX, fast load times, and an inquiry pipeline that converts visitors into customers.

WordPressCustom DesignSEO2025
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Robolization

LEGO EV3 robot programming

Programmed a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot to autonomously play football using Python — real-time sensor control, pathfinding logic, and embedded programming.

PythonLEGO EV3Robotics

Two ways to work with István

Brand

QAVLAR.tech

Full-team delivery

End-to-end AI integration and software development. A full team, scalable processes, and production-grade solutions — from e-commerce to AI agents.

Capabilities

  • WordPress, Next.js, React Native
  • Shopify & WooCommerce
  • LLM, RAG & AI Agents
  • n8n / Zapier automation
  • Test automation & QA
  • Technical consulting & audits
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Work Directly with István

Individual engineering & advisory

Same expertise, direct access. Ideal when you need me personally — for freelance engineering, AI implementation, emergency debugging, code reviews, or technical advisory.

Capabilities

  • Freelance software engineering
  • AI & automation implementation
  • Technical consulting & audits
  • Emergency debugging & code reviews
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About me

Hey. I'm István — a passionate freelance software developer creating innovative digital solutions that solve real-world problems and inspire growth.

Whether you need a stunning website, a custom app, or a seamless automation script, I bring creativity, technical expertise, and a client-focused approach to every project.

Born in Budapest, based in Saarbrücken — I combine Hungarian creativity with a dedication to precision and reliability that clients in the DACH region expect.

My approach to work

Practical Solutions Over Perfection

Technology should solve real problems — not chase unnecessary complexity.

Continuous Improvement

Every project is an opportunity to refine and optimise systems over time.

Clear Communication

Regular updates, no jargon, no surprises — you know what's happening at every stage.

Technology in Service of People

Every system exists to help users. I build with human factors front and center.

Work Experience

2024 – Present

Software Developer

Freelance · Germany

  • Process automation using Python
  • AI & Generative AI integrations
  • Full-stack web development
  • Cross-platform mobile app development
  • Test automation framework architecture
2021 – 2023

Test Automation Engineer

XRoadMedia GmbH · Austria

  • Automated tests in Python for AI-powered personalisation system (REST API)
  • Fixed 1,000+ failing tests; 17h → 8h execution time
2019 – 2021

Software Engineer

Rubin Informatika · Hungary

  • Python test framework for real-time pricing system
  • Hundreds of automated tests & Python daemons
  • Presented features directly to customers
2019

Frontend Developer

CAE Healthcare · Hungary

  • Angular / TypeScript frontend, Perl backend

Education & Certificates

2016 – 2019

Computer Science BSc

University of Pannonia, Hungary

Thesis: Dashboard for monitoring an automatic distributed system. Also programmed a LEGO EV3 robot to play football in Python.

2019

CCNA Security Certificate

Cisco · via University of Pannonia

Currently

Machine Learning Crash Course

Google

Skills & Technologies

Programming

PythonPerlC / C++C#BashKotlinCommon Lisp

Web

AngularTypeScriptJavaScriptHTML5CSSWordPressReact Native

Databases

Oracle SQLMS SQLPostgreSQLMySQLSQLiteSupabase

Testing

PyTestSeleniumAppiumPostmanBrowserstackSikuliXTestomat

DevOps & Tools

DockerGITSVNMercurialJIRAConfluenceBDDMQTT

AI & Smart Home

OpenAI / LLMRAGn8nZapierHome AssistantRaspberry Pi