Rails Consultant - Pittsburgh Based, Working Worldwide

Senior-level Rails expertise without the agency markup

Why Work With an Independent Rails Expert?

Traditional Development Agencies

  • Multiple layers of management and overhead
  • Junior developers often doing the implementation
  • Premium hourly rates ($250-350+/hour)
  • Long-term contracts and retainers required
  • Communication through account managers

Direct Rails Consultant Partnership

  • Work directly with a senior Rails expert
  • 10+ years experience on every line of code
  • Transparent, competitive rates
  • Flexible engagement models: Project-based and Hourly rates available, as well as retainer model
  • Direct communication and faster iterations

Production Rails Experience That Matters

The same caliber of work you'd expect from a top Rails consultancy:

  • Research Platforms - NIH-funded applications with complex compliance requirements
  • Funded Startups - Series A/B companies scaling from MVP to market leader
  • E-commerce Solutions - High-volume transaction processing systems
  • Legacy Modernization - Rails 3 to Rails 7 upgrades keeping businesses current

Comprehensive Rails Consulting Services

  • Greenfield Rails Development: Modern Rails 7 applications with Hotwire, Turbo, and Stimulus
  • Rails Upgrades & Maintenance: Keep your Rails app secure, performant, and current
  • Performance Optimization: Database tuning, caching strategies, query optimization
  • Architecture Consulting: Scale your Rails app the right way from day one
  • API Development: RESTful and GraphQL APIs for modern frontends
  • Code Quality Audits: Comprehensive review with actionable improvements

Pittsburgh-Based, Working Remotely

I'm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and work with clients across the US and internationally. Eastern Time Zone means good overlap for most projects.

Been building Rails applications since 2010 - everything from research platforms to e-commerce sites that process millions in transactions.

All work is done remotely with clear communication and regular updates with comprehensive project management.

Modern Rails Technology Stack

  • Backend: Ruby on Rails 8, PostgreSQL, Redis, Sidekiq
  • Frontend: Hotwire, Turbo, Stimulus, React, Vue.js
  • Infrastructure: Heroku, AWS, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
  • Testing: RSpec, Minitest, System tests, e2e tests, TDD/BDD

Get Rails Development Done Right

Experience the benefits of working directly with a senior Rails consultant. No middlemen, no markup, just quality code.

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