Freelance software engineering · Developer experience consulting

I build web applications and help engineering teams work better.

I’m Erik Whiting, a senior full-stack software engineer who can take a web application from idea to production, contribute inside an existing team, or lead focused developer experience improvements.

Based in Houston, Texas · Available for remote engagements throughout the United States

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Frontend & backend
Cloud & platform
CI/CD
Test automation

Services

Two ways I can help

I work with small and growing businesses that need dependable software delivery, as well as established engineering organizations investing in developer productivity.

Full-stack web development

Need a new web application, an experienced engineer for an existing product, or help finishing work that has stalled? I can contribute across the entire delivery stack.

Web application design and development
Frontend and backend implementation
APIs, databases, and third-party integrations
Cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Automated testing and production readiness
Maintenance, modernization, and technical problem-solving

Developer experience consulting

I help software organizations reduce friction, improve delivery systems, and create a better environment for developers to do high-quality work.

Developer surveys and experience assessments
Internal developer tooling and workflow automation
Platform engineering and paved-road initiatives
CI/CD and test automation improvements
Technical documentation and onboarding
Practical AI enablement for engineering teams

Flexible engagement

Bring me in for the work you actually need.

Build

Turn a business need into a maintainable, production-ready web application.

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Add senior full-stack capacity to an existing product or engineering team.

Improve

Lead a focused DevEx, platform, testing, documentation, or delivery initiative.

About Erik

Broad technical range, grounded in software engineering.

I’m a Houston-based software engineer with a background spanning application development, platform work, developer tooling, automated testing, integrations, cloud delivery, and technical leadership. I work primarily with clients and engineering teams remotely.

My education includes a BS in Computer Information Systems and an MS in Software Engineering. That foundation helps me balance immediate delivery needs with maintainability, quality, and the long-term health of the systems and teams I support.

Full-stack engineering Developer experience Platform engineering Cloud delivery Test automation Technical leadership

Let’s talk

Have a software project or developer experience challenge?

Send me a brief description of what you’re building, what is slowing your team down, or where you need additional engineering support.

erik@erikwhiting.com