Bespoke Application Development
Tailored software, built by an experienced pair of hands.
Overview
Every organisation has unique requirements that off-the-shelf tools cannot fully satisfy. My bespoke application development service delivers focused, maintainable software that addresses those gaps without the cost or complexity of a large agency.
As a solo developer with more than fourteen years of industry experience, I take on projects that benefit from a single, accountable point of contact and fast, iterative delivery.
Past collaborations with teams at companies like Airbnb, Alaska Airlines, Qualtrics and many others have equipped me to work efficiently in demanding environments while keeping scope realistic and results measurable.
What I can help with
Because I work independently, I concentrate on projects where a compact, specialised solution adds clear value. Typical engagements include:
- Minimum viable products that help start-ups validate a concept and secure investment.
- Internal tools such as lightweight dashboards, workflow automation, or reporting utilities.
- Customer-facing portals that extend an existing product with a specific feature set.
- Integrations and microservices that connect third-party platforms, streamline data flows, or expose new APIs.
If the brief is larger than one person can deliver responsibly, I will let you know up-front and can recommend trusted specialists for collaboration.
My technical toolkit
I select technologies that balance speed of development with long-term maintainability. Core skills include:
- Front-end: React, Next.js and React Native for responsive web and mobile interfaces.
- Back-end: Node.js with TypeScript, PHP (Symfony or Laravel) for performant services.
- Data layers: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, GraphQL, Redis, and REST‑first APIs when complex data structures and querying is required.
- Cloud infrastructure: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Heroku, Supabase.
- Third-party tools: Algolia, Typesense, Stripe, Sanity, Twilio, etc when a complex interaction is needed.
Clear documentation, automated tests and sensible linters are part of the deliverable, not extras.
How we work together
Requirements discovery
I start by understanding the technical context: what you're building, who it's for, how it needs to scale, and what constraints we're working within. This informs every recommendation I make.
Specification
I produce user stories, technical notes and a delivery schedule you can track.
Iterative development
Work is organised into short cycles with regular demos and feedback sessions.
Acceptance and hand-over
You receive source code, environment scripts and documentation that enable smooth onboarding for any future developers.
Optional support
I remain available for maintenance, feature extensions or knowledge transfer as needed.
Move your business forward
Working with a single, experienced developer removes the overhead that often comes with larger teams. Communication stays direct and efficient, decisions are made quickly, and the project remains tightly focused on essential functionality. This streamlined approach not only reduces cost but also helps accelerate delivery, ensuring you see value sooner.
Because the same person is responsible for the entire build — from design through to development and review — the codebase stays coherent and maintainable. Risk is carefully managed through incremental releases, automated testing and clear rollback strategies. Stakeholders benefit from transparency throughout, with regular progress updates and access to the live development environment at every stage.
If you have a targeted requirement that would benefit from dedicated, senior-level attention, get in touch.