Contract services
Senior engineering,
without the overhead
Tobias Piper is available for contract software engineering engagements in the UK. With over 15 years of experience delivering software at scale, he provides hands-on technical expertise from day one — no ramp-up, no hand-holding.
What's on offer
Services
Software development
Hands-on development across the full stack. Production-quality code in Java/Kotlin, TypeScript, and Python. From greenfield projects to brownfield rescue missions.
System & platform architecture
Architecture review, design, and documentation. Cloud-native systems, event-driven platforms, microservices, and API design. The full picture, not just the happy path.
Solution delivery
End-to-end delivery ownership. Shaping the technical approach, coordinating cross-functional work, and driving a project from proposal to production.
Technical team management
Line management, mentoring, and engineering culture. Supporting teams to operate with quality and velocity — and to keep both up at the same time.
Technical leadership & strategy
CTO advisory, engineering strategy, and technical due diligence. Bridging the gap between business goals and engineering decisions.
Code & architecture review
Independent review of existing systems: security, scalability, maintainability, and technical debt. Plain-English findings with actionable recommendations.
Technical expertise
Languages & platforms
JVM — Java & Kotlin
Spring Boot, Quarkus, microservices, reactive programming, Gradle. Deep experience with enterprise Java and modern Kotlin idioms.
TypeScript & JavaScript
React, Next.js, Node.js, REST and GraphQL APIs. Type-safe full-stack development end to end.
Python
FastAPI, data pipelines, automation, scripting. Practical use for tooling, data engineering, and rapid prototyping.
Cloud & infrastructure
AWS, GCP, Fastly, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform. Infrastructure-as-code and platform engineering.
Available for UK contracts
Remote-first, with on-site flexibility. Day rate and fixed-term engagements considered. Get in touch to discuss availability.