Harsha SuraweeraQuality Engineering Consultant
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Retainer Support

Dedicated Expert Hours Every Month

Your on-demand quality engineering expert. Get dedicated hours each month for test maintenance, new feature coverage, performance monitoring, and strategic guidance—without the overhead of a full-time hire.

From $2,000/month
Ongoing monthly engagement

Flexible pricing: This is an indicative price. Final pricing is customized based on your specific requirements, scope, and complexity. Let's discuss your needs.

Perfect For

  • Startups without dedicated QA resources
  • Teams that need expert support but not a full-time hire
  • Companies with fluctuating testing demands
  • Organizations wanting to maintain quality without growing headcount
  • Teams needing strategic guidance alongside execution
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Minimal Effort From You

I handle the heavy lifting. You provide context and get results.

What You Provide

  • Weekly 15-min sync to align on priorities
  • Provide access to repos and communication channels
  • Flag new features or changes that need coverage
  • Review and approve test strategies

Total time from you: 2-4 hours across the entire project

What I Deliver

  • Dedicated monthly hours (10, 20, or 40 hours/month)
  • Ongoing test maintenance and updates
  • New test coverage for features and changes
  • CI/CD monitoring and optimization
  • Priority support via Slack/Teams
  • Monthly status reports with metrics
  • Quarterly strategy reviews
  • Knowledge transfer and documentation

What's Included

  • Guaranteed monthly hours
  • Priority response (within 4 business hours)
  • Test creation and maintenance
  • Test failure triage and fixes
  • CI/CD pipeline maintenance
  • Performance monitoring
  • Monthly reporting and metrics
  • Quarterly strategy sessions
  • Rollover of up to 25% unused hours

What's NOT Included

  • Large-scale new implementations (billed separately or use banked hours)
  • Third-party tool costs or licenses
  • Infrastructure and cloud costs
  • After-hours emergency support (can be added)
  • On-site presence (remote only)

How It Works

Simple, transparent process from start to finish

1

Plan Selection

Choose a plan based on your needs: Lite (10 hrs), Standard (20 hrs), or Full (40 hrs). We can adjust as your needs change.

2

Onboarding

I get access to your repos, CI/CD, and communication tools. We establish priorities and set up our weekly sync rhythm.

3

Ongoing Support

Each month, I work on prioritized tasks: maintaining tests, adding coverage, fixing issues, and keeping your pipeline healthy.

4

Review & Adjust

Monthly reports show where hours went and what value was delivered. Quarterly strategy reviews ensure we're focused on what matters most.

Ready to Get Started?

Book a free consultation to discuss your needs. No pressure, no commitment—just an honest conversation about whether this is right for you. Pricing is always tailored to your specific requirements.