Dedicated Development Team
Monthly Retainer | Ongoing Python, Django & Full Stack Capacity
I offer dedicated monthly development capacity for teams and founders who need consistent, reliable progress. You get a fixed block of hours each month, sprint planning, weekly demos, and a developer who builds deep knowledge of your system over time — no ramp-up cost, no repeated context-setting, no handoffs.
A dedicated development retainer makes sense when you have ongoing work — not a one-off project — and you're losing productivity to repeated developer onboarding every time you hire for a short engagement. On a retainer, I attend your standups, work from your backlog in Linear or Jira, and know your codebase well enough that new features don't require me to re-read architecture documentation every sprint. Common retainer clients: SaaS startups with a growing backlog and no in-house senior developer, agencies that need a reliable senior resource for client work, and established businesses maintaining and extending a Django or React application.
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Let's Talk About Your ProjectTechnical Expertise
7+ years of hands-on experience across the full development stack
Why Retainer Beats Project-by-Project for Ongoing Work
The cost of repeated onboarding is higher than most teams realize.
New developer hired for each feature. Three weeks reading architecture docs, reviewing existing code, understanding the data model. Then they're done and it starts again.
After the first sprint, I know your architecture, your conventions, and your team's preferences. New features start immediately — not after a 3-week ramp-up. Context compounds over time.
Project done, freelancer gone. Bug found 2 weeks later. You need to onboard someone new to understand code written by someone else.
Retainer means I'm still available when the bug is found, the next feature is needed, or the next infrastructure upgrade is due. No rehiring, no re-onboarding, no re-explaining.
Features added to Jira ad-hoc. No technical debt items. No performance budget. Architecture decisions made under deadline pressure with no long-term thinking.
I contribute to sprint planning with technical considerations: flagging complexity, suggesting incremental delivery, and surfacing technical debt before it becomes a crisis. Engineering voice in the roadmap.
Product launching in 6 weeks. Current developer capacity not enough. Hiring a new developer takes 8 weeks minimum.
Retainer hours flex with your needs. Quiet months: 20 hours per week. Launch sprint: 40 hours per week. No new hiring process, no re-negotiation — just a scope conversation and adjusted hours.
Full-time hiring takes 2–3 months of recruiting, interviews, and notice periods. Your roadmap sits idle.
No recruiting pipeline, no notice period. Reach out today and we can be writing code by end of week.
Account managers relay messages to developers you've never spoken to. Feedback takes days to reach the person building.
You talk directly to me — the person writing every line. Slack, email, or video. No middlemen, no message relay.
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Let's Talk About Your ProjectHow It Works
A straightforward process built for fast starts and transparent delivery.
Tell Me About Your Project
Send the project form with your requirements, timeline, and what success looks like. I respond within 24 hours with questions and a scoping proposal.
Agree on Scope & Rate
We align on deliverables, timeline, and engagement model — hourly, fixed-price, or retainer. A signed agreement before any code is written.
Kick-Off Sprint: Codebase + Backlog
Full codebase read, architecture documented in Confluence or Notion, backlog reviewed and prioritized in Linear or Jira. Slack channels established, standup time agreed. First sprint planned within 5 days of contract signing.
Sprint-by-Sprint Delivery with Retrospectives
Two-week sprints with daily async updates. Demo at end of each sprint. Retrospective every sprint to adjust velocity and process. Backlog refined weekly so the next sprint is always ready to start.
Monthly Review + Roadmap Input
End-of-month summary: completed features, technical debt addressed, performance metrics, and upcoming risks. Roadmap input for the next month provided before the planning session. You always know where the product stands technically.
Transparent process, no surprises, no scope creep without discussion.
Code, IP, repository, deployment credentials — all yours from day one.
Daily or weekly async updates. You always know what's built, what's next, what's blocked.
Common Questions
How quickly can I start?
Within 24–48 hours after scope is agreed.
How do we communicate?
Directly — Slack, email, or video. No account managers or relay chains.
What if requirements change?
Changes discussed openly — scope and timeline impact agreed before proceeding.
Who owns the code?
You do. Full IP ownership transferred on delivery. No strings attached.
Ready to build a reliable development partnership?
Let's Talk About Your ProjectRecommendations
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Pricing & Rates
Transparent, flexible pricing that scales with your project complexity and needs
What Affects Service Rate
Project Complexity
Simple CRUD apps differ from microservices architecture or real-time systems.
Technical Responsibility
Architecting systems costs more than executing well-defined tasks.
Monthly Commitment
Larger monthly capacity blocks and longer-term retainers benefit from lower effective rates.
Team Scaling
Managing additional developers or handling team coordination increases cost.
Ongoing Support
Maintenance, monitoring, and continuous improvements have different pricing models.
Engagement Models
Perfect for smaller projects, quick fixes, or when scope isn't fully defined. You pay only for time spent.
Clear scope, defined deliverables, and fixed price. Great when you know exactly what you need.
Ongoing monthly commitment for continuous work, maintenance, or on-call support. Lower rates for predictable work.
Pricing is always discussed upfront and aligned with scope. You'll know exactly what you're paying for and why. No unexpected bills, no vague fees.
Pricing Questions
Can I get a discount for longer engagements?
Yes. Retainer arrangements and long-term commitments typically have lower rates than hourly work, reflecting the stability and predictability.
What if I need to pause for a month?
We can discuss pause options for longer retainers. Month-to-month arrangements have no lock-in requirements.
What if scope changes mid-project?
We discuss and adjust transparently. Changes are tracked, impact is calculated, and we align before proceeding.
Do rates go up for more complex work?
Yes. Complex architecture, real-time systems, or leadership responsibilities command higher rates.
Do you offer payment plans or installments?
We can discuss flexible payment schedules for larger projects. Typically, installments align with project milestones and deliverables.
How do you determine the final rate?
During our initial conversation, I'll understand your project scope, complexity, and needs. Then we'll discuss what makes sense and agree on pricing.