Book an hour with a senior .NET engineer for $80
Bring a code review, an architecture decision, a performance problem, or a migration plan. You get a 60-minute working session and a written summary, without the overhead of a multi-week engagement.
How a session compares to the other options
| Option | Typical cost | Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time senior .NET dev | $117,000+ salary | 12 months |
| US boutique consultancy | $150–$300/hr | Multi-week engagement |
| Offshore agency | $15–$50/hr | Quality & communication risk |
| Code Majesty Tech | $80/session | One 1-hour session |
What a session can cover
Bring one focused problem, from a pre-release code review to a cloud bill you want to cut.
- Code reviews before a major release
- You're about to ship something significant and want senior eyes on it. We review the architecture, spot risks, flag performance issues, and tell you what to fix before it reaches production.
- Architecture guidance for new features
- You're designing something new and want to validate your approach before committing weeks of dev time. We pressure-test your design, suggest alternatives, and help you avoid expensive mistakes.
- SQL and application performance
- Your API is slow, your queries are overloading the database, or your app can't scale. We diagnose bottlenecks, review execution plans, and give you a concrete optimization roadmap.
- Refactoring strategy for legacy code
- Your codebase has technical debt and you need a plan to pay it down without breaking everything. We identify the refactors that pay off most and sequence them so you ship improvements, not regressions.
- Cloud cost reduction
- You're paying $5K, $10K, or $50K a month for cloud services you don't fully use. We review your infrastructure and help you cut costs — including migrating to self-hosted setups. Our own template's bill dropped 94%; client migrations typically land at 60–90%.
- Microservices to monolith migration
- You started with microservices and they're slowing you down — deployment complexity, hard-to-trace bugs, data consistency problems. We help you plan the consolidation to a modular monolith.
- .NET Framework to .NET 8/10 migration
- Your legacy .NET Framework app needs to move to modern .NET. We assess the migration scope, identify blockers, and give you a realistic timeline and sequencing plan.
- Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure
- Your pipelines are broken, slow, or non-existent. We design or fix your CI/CD, containerization, and deployment setup so releases become routine.
How a session works
Send us your problem
Fill out the booking form with a brief description of what you're dealing with. The more context, the more productive the session.
We prep before the call
A pre-assessment email lets us dig into your specifics. You won't waste session time explaining the basics.
60-minute working session
We jump on a call — Zoom or Teams. Screen share, code review, whiteboarding, diagnostics. Whatever the problem needs.
You get a written summary
Within 24 hours: a document with action items, recommendations, code annotations, and follow-up resources. Yours to keep.
What you get from one session
- 60-minute session with a senior .NET engineer (11+ years of experience)
- Pre-call preparation so we don't waste time on context
- Live screen share, code review, and whiteboarding as needed
- Written summary document with clear action items
- Code annotations (if we reviewed code during the session)
- Follow-up resources — links, docs, examples tailored to your situation
- Email support for clarifying questions within 48 hours of the session
Ongoing access through a retainer
Some problems need more than one session. If you want ongoing access to a senior .NET advisor — for weekly reviews, architecture decisions, or as a fractional CTO — we offer retainer packages. We agree on scope and hours on the first call. No long-term contracts, pause anytime.
Book a free 45-min callA flat $80 per session
Flat rate. No setup fees, no add-ons, no retainer minimum for single sessions.
Included
- 60-minute session (Zoom or Teams)
- Pre-call preparation
- Written summary with action items
- Code annotations (when applicable)
- 48-hour email follow-up for clarifications
Same-day availability. Most sessions can be booked within 24 hours. Urgent production issues get priority.
Book an $80 working sessionFrequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about our .NET consulting sessions
How much does .NET consulting cost?
Our 1-hour consulting sessions are $80/session — a flat, transparent rate. Most US boutique consultancies charge $150–$300/hr. Offshore agencies charge $15–$50/hr but often compromise on quality and communication. We sit deliberately in between — senior expertise at a rate that respects your budget.
What's included in a 1-hour session?
A 60-minute working call (Zoom or Teams), pre-call preparation so we hit the ground running, live screen sharing or code review as needed, and a written summary within 24 hours with action items, recommendations, and follow-up resources. We also answer clarifying questions via email for 48 hours after the session.
Can you solve my problem in just one hour?
It depends on the problem. For focused issues — a code review, a performance bottleneck, an architectural decision, a migration plan — one hour is often enough to get clarity and a path forward. For larger initiatives, we use the first session to scope the work and decide together whether you need a retainer, a sprint-based engagement, or to take it from there yourself.
Do you offer packages or ongoing advisory?
Yes. If you need ongoing access — weekly reviews, fractional CTO-style advisory, or help across multiple initiatives — we offer retainer packages. We discuss scope and hours on your first call and agree on a fit. No long-term contracts, pause anytime.
How quickly can I book a session?
Same-day availability in most cases. If you submit a request in the morning, you can typically get a session that afternoon or the next day. For urgent production issues, we prioritize.
Should I hire a .NET consultant or a full-time developer?
Hire full-time when you have steady, ongoing .NET work that justifies a $117K+ salary (US) and 6+ months of ramp-up time. Hire a consultant when you have specific problems to solve, need senior expertise for decisions, or want to validate a direction before committing to a build. Many clients use consulting to make better hiring decisions — we help them scope what they actually need before they post the job.
What .NET technologies do you cover?
The full .NET ecosystem: .NET 8/10, .NET Core, .NET Framework (including migration), ASP.NET Core, Blazor (WebAssembly and Server), .NET MAUI, Entity Framework, SignalR, FastEndpoints, and related tooling. Infrastructure: Azure, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Redis, RabbitMQ. DevOps: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines.
Can a consultant help migrate from .NET Framework to .NET 8?
Yes. Migration planning is one of the most common consulting topics. In one hour, we can assess the scope of your migration, identify the main blockers (third-party dependencies, legacy code patterns, testing gaps), and give you a realistic sequencing plan. For larger migrations, we can extend into a sprint-based engagement or retainer if you want us to execute the migration with you.
What if the session doesn't solve my problem?
If we can't help you within the first 15 minutes — whether because the problem is out of scope or we're not the right fit — we'll tell you, end the session, and refund the fee. We'd rather lose an hour than take your money for work we can't deliver.
Bring one problem to a 1-hour session
There's no discovery call or proposal first. Book a session, send us the problem, and get a written summary with action items within 24 hours.