Senior Rails help for teams with an existing app

If your Rails backlog keeps growing, I can take action without the overhead of hiring another full-time engineer.

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Good fit if you already have a Rails app and:

  • backlog work keeps getting pushed back
  • your team is too busy for smaller but important tasks
  • bugs and cleanup work keep stealing attention
  • you need extra Rails capacity, but not another full-time hire
  • you want someone who can work mostly async and just get on with it

Typical work I take on

  • bug fixes
  • small to medium Rails features
  • refactors and cleanup
  • test improvements
  • Rails upgrades
  • production issue investigation
  • backlog tasks your team keeps postponing

This is for existing apps, not big greenfield builds.

A simple way to add Rails capacity without more overhead

Step into your existing Rails app, understand the codebase, and help reduce drag with focused, prioritized work.

  • async-first collaboration
  • low-overhead communication
  • focused on real work that keeps momentum
  • designed to fit into the workflow you already have

How it works

  1. We look at your app and backlog

    You show me what needs attention and what keeps getting delayed.

  2. I plug into your workflow

    GitHub, Linear, Trello, Slack—whatever you already use.

  3. I work through prioritized tasks

    I pick up useful work, communicate clearly, and keep things moving.

What this is

  • a monthly retainer for ongoing Rails help inside an existing production app
  • best for ongoing backlog work, bug fixes, cleanup, upgrades, and small to medium feature delivery

What this is not

  • not a fit for full-time availability
  • not built for daily meeting-heavy collaboration
  • not intended for large new builds
  • not default urgent everything-is-on-fire support (can scope separately)

What you can expect from me

  • clear written communication
  • careful work inside existing codebases
  • comfort working in messy real-world Rails apps
  • steady progress without a lot of hand-holding

I’m comfortable with Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Hotwire, Sidekiq, Redis, deployment workflows, and production debugging.

Rails retainer

Simple monthly support for teams that need reliable Rails help without adding another full-time seat.

Scope depends on your backlog, codebase, and expected availability.

Need a reliable extra Rails hand?

This retainer keeps your priorities moving without the overhead of a full-time hire.

Book a quick intro call

FAQ

Is this unlimited?

No—it's an ongoing monthly retainer for prioritized work within a reasonable capacity.

Do you only work on Rails?

This offer is mainly for Ruby on Rails apps and the usual surrounding stack.

Do you build new apps from scratch?

Not under this retainer. This is for existing apps. Bigger builds can be scoped separately.

Do you join lots of meetings?

No. This works best with async communication and a clear backlog.