Why fixed-scope?
No endless discovery. We pick one clear backend outcome, scope it
properly, and ship it.
Traditional hourly dev
Cost
and timeline move after work starts
Useful for open-ended teams, but risky when you need one backend
outcome shipped without managing a long backlog.
Sprint model
Scope, quote, timeline, and access needs come first
Get a fixed-price quote and timeline before work begins, then
async progress updates and a handoff when the sprint is done.
Fixed-scope build sprints
No vague hourly work. No endless discovery. We pick one clear
backend outcome, scope it properly, and ship it.
$750-$3,500
Backend rescue sprint
For broken automations, webhook issues, slow no-code workflows,
or fragile API glue.
- failed webhooks
- missing logs and retries
- unreliable Zapier/Make flows
- brittle API scripts
Scope this
sprint
$2,000-$4,000
Custom integration sprint
For agencies or founders who need systems to talk to each other
properly.
- HubSpot and Zendesk workflows
- Stripe events
- Slack alerts
- OpenAI workflows connected to CRM data
Scope
this sprint
$3,000-$6,000
AI /
voice backend sprint
For AI products, automation agencies, and voice agent workflows
that need production backend work.
- FastAPI voice backend
- LiveKit, Telnyx, Deepgram, ElevenLabs, OpenAI
- transcript logging
- tool calls and webhook actions
Scope this
sprint
$5,000-$8,000
MVP foundation sprint
For founders who need a backend-heavy v1 without hiring a
full-time engineer.
- Django/FastAPI backend
- PostgreSQL schema
- auth, admin, and APIs
- deployment and handoff docs
Scope
this sprint
Plans start at $750. Fixed projects are usually 50% upfront and 50%
before final handoff. Retainers are $1,500-$4,000/month,
month-to-month and billed monthly upfront. No credit-card checkout;
I invoice after we agree on a written scope. Access and setup needs
are listed before payment. A 1-week trial is available; cancel
within that week for an instant no-questions-asked refund. After the
first week, full refunds are not available.