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Development help.
For agency projects.

I'm a freelance, frontend-focused full-stack developer with 15+ years of web development experience, much of it within digital agencies. You can hand over frontend work, a full-stack project, Shopify or WordPress development, API integrations or ongoing technical support. I work with your designers, project managers and developers, within the workflow you already use.

Support for your
development workload.

From a supplied design to a storefront bug, here are the tasks I can help with. AI integrations and automation are an expanding part of my development focus.

Frontend Development

Additional frontend capacity for building responsive interfaces, interactive components and modern web applications.

  • React & Vue
  • TypeScript & JavaScript
  • Responsive interfaces
  • Component development

Full-Stack Development

Development support extending beyond the frontend, including backend functionality and application development.

  • Web applications
  • Backend functionality
  • APIs & databases
  • Custom features

Shopify & WordPress

Hands-on development for existing client websites and e-commerce projects.

  • Custom themes
  • Storefront functionality
  • ACF & PHP development
  • Troubleshooting

Integrations & Automation

Connecting existing platforms, services and applications to support business workflows.

  • Third-party APIs
  • System integrations
  • Workflow automation
  • Custom integrations

Ongoing Development Support

Flexible technical capacity for agencies managing multiple projects and deadlines.

  • Overflow development
  • Bug fixes & improvements
  • Maintenance
  • Project-based support

How I work with a team.

We agree how I fit into your team, from client communication to your development workflow.

  1. Join the Workflow

    I get familiar with your project, tools and way of working, whether that's GitHub, project boards or direct communication.

  2. Work Alongside Your Team

    I take on development tasks, collaborate with designers and developers, and keep communication straightforward.

  3. Build & Integrate

    From frontend components to backend functionality and integrations, I work within your existing codebase and standards.

  4. Review & Refine

    I test my work, respond to feedback and make sure everything fits the wider project.

  5. Deliver & Support

    I hand over clean, maintainable work and remain available for ongoing development where needed.

Based in South Africa.
Working remotely.

I'm based in Cape Town and work with agencies locally and internationally. We can agree on working-hour overlap and communication arrangements before a project starts.

Choose an
engagement option.

The arrangement depends on whether you need a defined deliverable, ad hoc help or recurring development capacity.

A defined piece of work with an agreed scope, deliverables and timeline.

Best suited for

  • New builds
  • Custom features
  • Clearly scoped improvements

Tell me about an upcoming project, overflow work or a specific development task. We'll discuss the brief, your workflow and deadlines. Where appropriate, we can start with a small, clearly scoped paid project.

Rates and availability depend on the scope and requirements. Get in touch to discuss the support you need.

Discuss a partnership

A few things you
might want to know.

Tell me what
you're working on.

Whether it's a new project, an existing website that needs attention or development support for your agency, tell me a bit about what you're working on.

Location
Cape Town, South Africa

Include a brief outline, any relevant website links and your preferred timeline.

Your information will only be used to respond to your enquiry.