Nick Collins

Available for fractional roles and projects

Fractional Senior Software Engineer for Backend & Full-Stack Projects

I help teams ship production-ready features fast using Django, NestJS, GraphQL, Prisma, and Next.js. Available for fractional engineering, project-based work, and rapid architecture support.

Technical Expertise

Reliable execution across backend, full-stack, and infrastructure work.

Backend

Django · DRF · NestJS · GraphQL · Prisma · PostgreSQL · PostGIS

Frontend

Next.js · React · TypeScript

Cloud & DevOps

AWS · Terraform · CI/CD · Docker

Specialties

API design · Billing systems · Usage metering · Geospatial data · Robotics integrations · Performance scaling

How I Can Help

Hands-on delivery and leadership tailored to your product and team.

Backend & API Development

  • Django or NestJS services
  • GraphQL schema and resolvers
  • Database design and data modeling
  • Migration & refactoring work

Full-Stack Feature Delivery

  • Next.js dashboards and interfaces
  • Integrated backend + frontend features
  • Authentication and roles
  • Real-time or data-rich UIs

Architecture & Scaling Support

  • API reliability improvements
  • Query optimization
  • Postgres/PostGIS optimization
  • CI/CD and infrastructure cleanup

Fractional Engineering

  • 10–20 hours/week
  • Support sprints and feature backlogs
  • Senior engineering leadership
  • Hands-on delivery without full-time hiring

Selected Work & Results

Proven delivery across production systems and complex domains.

Built production GraphQL and REST APIs used by thousands of devices daily

Architected geospatial tooling for robotics fleet management

Designed and implemented usage-based billing systems with Stripe metering

Shipped full-stack Next.js dashboards and analytics platforms

Optimized PostgreSQL/PostGIS queries for real-time robotics workloads

Led API modernization and architectural improvements on legacy systems

Availability & Engagements

Flexible options to match your goals and timelines.

I'm available immediately for fractional roles (10–20 hours/week), project-based backend or full-stack development, API design, and architecture consulting.

Rates: $120–$150/hr depending on scope.
Project-based pricing available.

Let’s Build Something Great

If you need a senior engineer who can deliver fast and reduce your engineering load immediately, reach out anytime.