Two senior Rails freelancers · available worldwide

When the codebase is holding the company back.

Bring in the people who can make the next decision clearly. We build, rescue, and upgrade Ruby on Rails products without adding another layer between you and the code.

30+ combined yearsDirect collaborationClean, tested code
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09:14 · CLIENT

“Production is failing after the deploy. Can you jump in?”

09:16 · US

“We’re in. Hotfix first, root cause second, tests before we leave.”

response 02 minnext update 09:45

Illustrative example of the working rhythm. No account manager. No hand-off.

You do not need more opinions. You need movement.

Deploys

Every deploy feels like a bet.

The product is important, but nobody has enough confidence to change it quickly.

Legacy

The old code keeps winning.

Legacy decisions compound until a small feature needs a full investigation.

Growth

The MVP grew up overnight.

Fast prototypes can prove an idea. Production still needs engineering judgment.

Senior Ruby expertise for the work that has consequences.

A focused practice for teams that want experienced hands in the code, not a chain of project managers.

BUILD

Ship the next real thing.

New Rails applications, APIs, integrations, and product features with architecture your team can understand and extend.

Rails · PostgreSQL · Hotwire · APIs

RESCUE

Make the risky code boring.

Production bugs, legacy systems, and code assembled too quickly. We create stability first, then a path out of technical debt.

Debugging · Refactoring · Performance

UPGRADE

Move forward without breaking today.

Ruby and Rails version upgrades, dependency management, test coverage, and rollback plans that reduce disruption instead of postponing it.

Ruby · Rails · Gems · Docker · CI

Short loops. Honest status. Code that stays fixed.

  1. Clarify

    Clarify the actual problem

    We inspect the system, constraints, and desired outcome before proposing a large solution.

  2. Choose

    Choose the smallest safe move

    A focused plan makes progress visible and keeps risk in the open.

  3. Build

    Build and show the work

    You get direct updates from the same two people making the technical decisions.

  4. Leave

    Leave the system better

    Tests, documentation, and a clear next step are part of delivery, not an afterthought.

Ruby is the centre. The product is the whole system.

Ruby on Rails · PostgreSQL · Redis · Sidekiq · Hotwire · Docker · GraphQL · React · RSpec · Minitest

Before we talk, the useful answers.

Do you only work on Ruby on Rails?

Ruby on Rails is our core focus. We also work with PostgreSQL, Redis, background jobs, APIs, and frontend integrations when needed to ship complete features.

Can you rescue an outdated Rails codebase?

Yes. We audit risk, stabilize production, reduce technical debt, and create a practical upgrade path your team can keep using.

Can you take over a project that was built too quickly?

Yes. We sort out the fragile parts, add the tests the system needs, and leave you with code your team can change with confidence.

How do you communicate?

Directly with us. No intermediaries. You get short communication lines, fast feedback, and clear updates from the same two people writing the code.

No pitch deck required

Tell us what is stuck. We’ll tell you what we see.

hello@bitbakkers.com

First conversation: context, constraints, and the next sensible move.