Contract Engineering

From design
to production, solo.

I work in Next.js and Supabase, covering requirements, database design, implementation, deployment and incident response. Explore the implementation details of selected products. Available for contract and advisory work.

Open from January 2027
Availability

I have some capacity from January 2027.

My time is currently taken up by the products I run. From January 2027 I can take on new work, starting at around two days a week. A conversation now about a later start is completely fine.

Availability last updated: September 15, 2026

Engagement

Time and rates.

I work on a monthly retainer based on days per week. The real number depends on scope and length, but these are the starting points. For fixed-scope project work, see the Services page instead.

  • 1 day / week

    8 hours per week

    from ¥200,000 / mo

    Design review, code review, technical direction, and small ongoing changes.

  • 2 days / week

    16 hours per week

    from ¥400,000 / mo

    Owning part of a product and shipping features continuously.

  • 3+ days / week

    24+ hours per week

    from ¥550,000 / mo

    Core member on an early-stage product, from design through production.

One-off session

Technical direction, architecture review, or a look at an existing codebase. A single session with no commitment is fine.

¥50,000 / 90 min
Terms

How I work.

Contract
Independent contractor, renewed monthly
Start
January 2027
Location
Fully remote. I do not work on-site
Hours
Calls during Japan business hours (JST). Async work otherwise
Invoicing
Monthly, net 30
NDA
Happy to sign yours
Stack

Technologies used across selected products.

This list covers the technologies used in the products below.

Frontend
  • Next.js (App Router)
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Responsive and performance work
Backend
  • Supabase / PostgreSQL
  • Row Level Security
  • Auth and permission design
  • Route Handlers / webhooks
  • Schema design and migrations
Infrastructure
  • Vercel
  • GitHub Actions
  • Cron jobs
  • Resend (transactional email)
  • First response on production incidents
AI
  • Claude API
  • RAG over your own data
  • Prompt design
  • Running LLM generation in production
Integrations
  • LINE Messaging API
  • Payments
  • OAuth and third-party APIs
  • Social APIs (Threads / X)
Scope

What I can own.

You can carve out a narrower slice, but covering the whole path is where I am most useful. Fewer people in between means less time between deciding something and seeing it live.

Can own

Happy to take this on

  • Shaping requirements and deciding what comes first
  • Database design
  • Implementation, both frontend and backend
  • Code review
  • Deployment and CI
  • Running it after launch, including incidents
Not taking

Work I do not take

  • Work that requires being on-site
  • Fully specified work where only the implementation is wanted
  • Design mockups on their own
Selected products

Selected products

Explore their implementation details.

01

Hanami Nail

Sole developer — concept, design, build, operations

A discovery platform matching visitors to Japan with nail salons in Tokyo. Implemented Sumi, a rule-based guide that suggests salons based on preferences and styles.

  • Next.js App Router / Supabase / Vercel
02

SHARENAIL

Sole developer and technical lead

Status tracking from signup through screening, trial visit, contract and go-live, with automated email keyed off the confirmed date. Includes the operator admin and permission model.

  • Next.js / Supabase (RLS) / Resend / Vercel / GitHub Actions
03

MUSUBU

Sole developer — concept, design, build, operations

Implemented AI handling of LINE enquiries, availability checks, reservation proposals and booking confirmation after customer approval. Built as per-industry plugins.

  • LINE Messaging API / Next.js / Supabase / Claude API
Get in touch

You don't need a spec yet.

Tell me where the product is and what is in the way. If I am not the right fit, I will say so.

Send any time — I reply within 1 business day.
By email: info@shingokumon.com. Project pricing is on /en/services.
Availability last updated: September 15, 2026