Contracting & Consultancy

I offer part-time web development contracting and technical consultancy for startups and small teams that need experienced input without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.

If you need help unblocking a project, validating technical decisions, or delivering a well-scoped piece of work, I can usually add value quickly with minimal ramp-up.

How I Can Help

I focus on work that can be delivered efficiently, asynchronously, and with clear outcomes - ideal for teams that want senior engineering input without heavy process or overhead.

🧠 Technical Consultancy & Advice

Architecture reviews and second opinions
Technology choices (frameworks, databases, hosting, cloud)
System design and technical strategy
Performance, scalability, and maintainability audits
Codebase health checks and refactoring plans
“Is this a good idea?” technical sanity checks
Helping unblock teams that are stuck or moving slowly

🛠️ Short-Form Development Work

Well-defined features or fixes
Prototyping and proof-of-concept builds
Deep codebase reviews with actionable feedback
Refactoring or stabilising existing systems
Internal tools and automation
API design and backend development
Technical debt reduction

📈 Early-Stage & Founder Support

Supporting non-technical or semi-technical founders
Turning vague ideas into concrete, buildable plans
Defining MVP scope and delivery strategy
Reviewing contractor or agency work before it goes live

Typical Engagements

Part-time & flexible - evenings / limited weekly hours
Async-friendly - minimal meetings, clear written communication
Outcome-focused - small, well-scoped engagements
Pragmatic - simple solutions over unnecessary complexity

I’m particularly well-suited to short engagements, light ongoing advisory roles, or projects that benefit from senior engineering input without long-term commitment.

What You Get

When you work with me, you can expect:

Clear, honest communication
Pragmatic recommendations grounded in real-world experience
Production-minded code and technical decisions
Thorough documentation and clean handover
Respect for your time, budget, and existing systems

I aim to leave things better than I found them - even on very small engagements.

Technologies & Experience

I’m a full-stack web developer with experience across:

Backend systems and APIs
Web applications and internal tools
Data-driven applications and analytics
Cloud-hosted, production systems

My background spans startups and established organisations, and I’m comfortable stepping into unfamiliar codebases and making sense of them quickly.

Availability & Rates

Rate: Normally £60 / hour
Availability: Part-time, limited slots
Location: Remote (UK time zone preferred)

I’m happy to have a short, no-obligation conversation to see whether something is a good fit.

Get in Touch

If you’d like to discuss a piece of work, sanity-check an idea, or explore how I might help:

👉 Email: tobytwigger1@gmail.com
👉 Book a call: Schedule a 30-minute Google Meet

When getting in touch, it helps to include:

A brief description of the problem
Any constraints (timeline, budget, tech stack)
What a “good outcome” would look like

I’ll let you know quickly whether it’s something I can take on.

Small amounts of the right input at the right time can make a big difference.