Hello! I'm Josh.
I design & build software people love to use.
What I Build
Everything from pixel to pipeline.
Frontend
Interfaces that look great and feel fast — that's the bar. Whether it's a marketing site or a complex web app, every detail gets sweated so your users never have to think twice.
Backend
APIs and backend systems built to handle millions of requests. Clean code, thorough tests, and infrastructure that actually scales when your business does.
Mobile
Apps shipped to Android & iOS, downloaded by millions. Cross-platform builds that feel native — without the cost of maintaining two separate codebases.
Cloud & Infra
Infrastructure that deploys itself and stays up at 3am so you don't have to. Containers, pipelines, monitoring — the whole stack, handled.
Data
Raw data turned into dashboards and insights you can actually act on. Pipelines that clean, transform, and visualize — built to run reliably at scale.
AI & Automation
LLM integrations, AI agents, and developer tools that amplify what your team can do. Not hype — practical automation that saves real time and real money.
Live Services
Real-time infrastructure for live audiences at massive scale. From live polling systems to serverless game backends — built for the kind of concurrent load where downtime isn't an option.
eCommerce
Online stores that have processed millions in revenue. Custom checkout flows, inventory systems, payment processing — everything that makes a store actually convert.
How I Work
Why hire one great dev?
One developer, start to finish.
Architecture, frontend, backend, deployment — all handled by one senior engineer. No handoffs between teams, no miscommunication between departments. Your project stays in one pair of hands.
AI-powered speed.
AI tools are baked into every part of my workflow. The result? Output that matches a small team, quality that doesn't slip, and a bill that reflects one developer — not five.
You talk to the builder.
No project managers filtering your ideas. No account reps guessing what you meant. When you send a message, the person reading it is the same person writing the code.
Small projects? Let's go.
MVPs, internal tools, focused apps — bring it. A six-figure budget isn't required for quality engineering. Happy to start small and grow with you.
How does that stack up?
Big consultancy quality. Freelancer speed and cost. Here's what that actually looks like side by side.
| Offshore Firms | Nearshore Firms | Plaza Codes | Large Consultancies | Internal Labs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Software | |||||
| Fast | |||||
| Affordable | |||||
| Remote First | |||||
| Direct Access to Engineering (me!) | |||||
| US Based | |||||
| Strong Technical Expertise | |||||
| Data Security & Privacy |
My Work
Here's what I've shipped.
Amazon Autos
500K+ daily usersBackend systems for an automotive platform serving 500K+ daily users. High-throughput APIs with queue-based processing.
Silent Hill: Ascension
Emmy Award WinnerEmmy-winning interactive streaming platform for a AAA game franchise. Real-time audience participation at scale.
Thrasio Brands
200+ websiteseCommerce management platform handling 200+ websites across 800+ domains. Centralized operations for a portfolio of brands.
VNN Platform
2,000+ schoolsAthletic department management platform used by 2,000+ schools nationwide. Scheduling, rosters, and communication.
Parlevel Vending Management
5,000+ operatorsEnterprise SaaS for 5,000+ vending operators. Real-time telemetry, route optimization, and inventory tracking.
Bravelets Charity Platform
$3.5M+ raisedeCommerce platform that raised $3.5M+ for charities. Custom cause-based shopping with real-time donation tracking.
MyArtStarz
Children's art school website. Custom WordPress theme with class schedules, instructor profiles, and enrollment.
Cascade Rescue
Non-profit website for a mountain rescue equipment manufacturer. Clean design focused on their mission and products.
Amazon Autos
500K+ daily usersBackend systems for an automotive platform serving 500K+ daily users. High-throughput APIs with queue-based processing.
Silent Hill: Ascension
Emmy Award WinnerEmmy-winning interactive streaming platform for a AAA game franchise. Real-time audience participation at scale.
Thrasio Brands
200+ websiteseCommerce management platform handling 200+ websites across 800+ domains. Centralized operations for a portfolio of brands.
VNN Platform
2,000+ schoolsAthletic department management platform used by 2,000+ schools nationwide. Scheduling, rosters, and communication.
Parlevel Vending Management
5,000+ operatorsEnterprise SaaS for 5,000+ vending operators. Real-time telemetry, route optimization, and inventory tracking.
Bravelets Charity Platform
$3.5M+ raisedeCommerce platform that raised $3.5M+ for charities. Custom cause-based shopping with real-time donation tracking.
MyArtStarz
Children's art school website. Custom WordPress theme with class schedules, instructor profiles, and enrollment.
Cascade Rescue
Non-profit website for a mountain rescue equipment manufacturer. Clean design focused on their mission and products.
About
Hey, I'm Josh Plaza.
Full-stack developer, studio founder, and the person you'll actually be working with.
The last several years have been spent building software for companies like Amazon, Silent Hill, and Thrasio — products used by millions of people every day.
Plaza Codes LLC is my solo development studio. The idea is simple: help businesses build the software they actually need, without the overhead of a traditional agency. No account managers, no bloated teams. Just direct collaboration with a senior engineer who cares about getting it right.
Great software comes from understanding the problem deeply — not from throwing more developers at it. AI tools are part of every workflow here, but they speed up the execution, never replace the thinking. Every line of code ships reviewed, tested, and built to last.
Outside of code, I produce music under the name Covo. I also dabble in woodworking, silversmithing, ceramics (badly), and crocheting (even worse). And yes — I play too much League of Legends. Fiddlesticks main, no apologies.
Contact
Let's build something.
Got a project in mind? Drop a message below and expect a reply within 24 hours.