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SoftDoes engineers browser-based platforms for Chicago companies requiring secure authentication, real-time data processing, and seamless API integration across different screen sizes and devices.

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  • 6

    years on the market

  • 73%

    new clients come from referrals

  • 510+

    finished projects

  • 80+

    software engineers

Services we offer

  • 01Web Application Development

    > BROWSER-BASED PLATFORMS THAT PERFORM <

    Modern web applications do far more than display information. They process transactions, manage user sessions, connect to external services, and deliver real-time updates. We engineer these platforms using React, Next.js, and Node.js, creating responsive layouts that adapt seamlessly across different screen sizes. CSS media queries ensure your application renders correctly whether accessed from a desktop workstation or a mobile phone during a site visit. Chicago organizations need web platforms that integrate with existing systems while meeting strict security requirements. Our approach emphasizes API-driven architecture, allowing your application to communicate with payment gateways, identity providers, and internal databases through well-documented endpoints. We implement fluid grids and flexible images so your web pages render correctly across every browser width.

    • Single-page and multi-page architecture
    • REST and GraphQL API integration
    • WebSocket real-time functionality
    • Progressive enhancement patterns
    • WCAG accessibility compliance

    > SOLVING REAL OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES <

    What does your organization actually need from a browser-based platform?

    • Customer portals with self-service capabilities
    • SaaS platforms with subscription management
    • Internal dashboards for operations teams
    • Secure transaction processing systems

  • 02Mobile App Development

    > NATIVE AND CROSS-PLATFORM SOLUTIONS <

    Field teams need tools that work offline. Customers expect push notifications. Mobile first design has become standard because that is where your users spend their time. We engineer iOS and Android applications using native development when performance demands it and cross-platform frameworks like React Native when budget and timeline matter more. Every app follows mobile friendly design principles from the initial wireframe. Chicago's dense urban environment creates specific requirements. Location services must be accurate. Offline synchronization cannot fail. Battery consumption matters for workers using devices throughout an eight-hour shift. We address these constraints directly, testing on actual hardware under realistic conditions. Our mobile applications integrate with your existing web platform through shared APIs, ensuring a consistent user experience regardless of how someone accesses your system.

    • iOS native development
    • Android native development
    • React Native cross-platform apps
    • Offline mode with sync
    • Push notifications and deep linking

  • 03Custom Software Development

    > TAILORED SYSTEMS FOR COMPLEX OPERATIONS <

    Off-the-shelf tools force your team to adapt. Custom software flips that equation. We engineer platforms that match your exact workflow, whether that means role-based dashboards, automated compliance reporting, or integration with legacy infrastructure you cannot replace. Effective information architecture is critical for organizing complex operations and ensuring intuitive user experiences, especially when designing for research, prototyping, and scalable UI/UX. Chicago companies operating across multiple locations or managing regulated data need systems designed around their constraints, not generic templates. Chicago is a major hub for web application development, hosting a diverse range of agencies that specialize in digital transformations, making tailored solutions especially valuable for local businesses. Our development process prioritizes responsive design from the start, ensuring your internal tools work flawlessly on desktop monitors and mobile devices alike. We architect for longevity. That means modular code, clear documentation, and infrastructure that handles growth without requiring a complete rebuild. Every component serves a purpose, and every decision considers how your organization will evolve.

    • Role-based authentication and authorization
    • Legacy system modernization
    • Encrypted data storage and audit trails
    • Hybrid cloud architecture
    • Automated operational workflows

  • 04MVP Development

    > VALIDATE BEFORE YOU INVEST <

    Assumptions are expensive. An MVP lets you test them with real users before committing significant resources. We engineer minimum viable products that include enough functionality to demonstrate value while remaining lean enough to iterate quickly. Investors want evidence of traction. Our MVP development process focuses on core functionality. We strip away features that can wait, concentrating resources on the interactions that prove your concept works. The technical foundation remains solid. Responsive web design ensures your prototype functions on smaller screens. Clean architecture means the code can evolve as you learn from early adopters. Most importantly, we structure the project so adding features later does not require starting over.

    • Rapid prototyping cycles
    • User feedback integration
    • Lean technical architecture
    • Investor-ready demonstrations
    • Clear path to full product

  • 05Product Development

    > FROM CONCEPT THROUGH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT <

    A complete product requires more than coding. Discovery research identifies what users actually need. UX design translates those needs into interfaces people can use without training. Engineering transforms designs into working software. QA catches problems before users encounter them. We handle every phase, maintaining consistency from initial concept through post-launch iterations. Chicago enterprises expect their digital products to perform reliably under load, meet regulatory requirements, and integrate with existing technology investments. Our product development methodology accounts for these constraints from day one. We implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment. Infrastructure planning considers future traffic growth. Security audits happen throughout development, not as an afterthought. The result is software that supports your organization for years.

    • Market and user research
    • UI/UX design and prototyping
    • Full-stack engineering
    • Automated testing pipelines
    • Ongoing maintenance and updates

  • 06API Integration Services

    > CONNECTING SYSTEMS THAT NEED TO TALK <

    Your payment processor, CRM, shipping provider, and analytics platform each hold critical data. Accessing that data manually wastes time and introduces errors. API integration automates these connections, allowing your web application to pull and push information across services in real time. We design integration architectures that remain stable when third-party providers update their endpoints. Chicago companies operating in regulated environments need integrations that maintain audit trails and enforce access controls. We implement OAuth authentication, encrypted data transmission, and comprehensive error handling. When external services experience downtime, fallback strategies prevent cascading failures. Our integration work includes documentation that your internal team can reference when questions arise months after deployment.

    • REST and GraphQL implementation
    • Payment gateway connections
    • Identity provider integration
    • Webhook event handling
    • Versioning and backward compatibility

> BROWSER-BASED PLATFORMS THAT PERFORM <

Modern web applications do far more than display information. They process transactions, manage user sessions, connect to external services, and deliver real-time updates. We engineer these platforms using React, Next.js, and Node.js, creating responsive layouts that adapt seamlessly across different screen sizes. CSS media queries ensure your application renders correctly whether accessed from a desktop workstation or a mobile phone during a site visit. Chicago organizations need web platforms that integrate with existing systems while meeting strict security requirements. Our approach emphasizes API-driven architecture, allowing your application to communicate with payment gateways, identity providers, and internal databases through well-documented endpoints. We implement fluid grids and flexible images so your web pages render correctly across every browser width.

  • Single-page and multi-page architecture
  • REST and GraphQL API integration
  • WebSocket real-time functionality
  • Progressive enhancement patterns
  • WCAG accessibility compliance

> SOLVING REAL OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES <

What does your organization actually need from a browser-based platform?

  • Customer portals with self-service capabilities
  • SaaS platforms with subscription management
  • Internal dashboards for operations teams
  • Secure transaction processing systems

We Turn Technology Into Results

Partner with a team that blends technical precision, creative design, and business insight. We’ll help you launch, scale, and dominate your digital niche.

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PRODUCTS BUILT ACROSS INDUSTRIES

Transparency at each stage

Discovery & Alignment

Defined goals and a precise roadmap ensure your vision is realized without unexpected pivots or hidden costs.

Technical Strategy

Senior engineers select the optimal tech stack with clear architectural reasoning for long-term scalability.

Iterative Development

Gain real-time access to code and staging environments with regular demos to track every milestone as it happens.

Careful Testing

Receive transparent QA, security, and performance audits to ensure a flawless and stable launch every time.

Deployment & Support

Stay in total control with full documentation and proactive monitoring to keep your systems running at peak performance.

Start Your web application Project

If your organization needs a browser-based platform engineered for performance and security, contact SoftDoes. Our initial consultation covers your requirements, timeline, and technical constraints. No sales pressure. Just a straightforward conversation about what you need and whether we can help.

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Numbers Don’t Lie

Recent projects showcasing how we design, engineer, and deliver production-ready software solutions.

  • Finance
  • Energy
2025

Deepwater Insights

Deepwater Insights delivers proprietary alternative data and niche research on the offshore drilling and energy sector to institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals who require coverage that larger firms don't provide.
Outcome
A brand-aligned editorial platform with premium content architecture gave Deepwater Insights a professional home for its research and a direct channel to investors beyond social media.
  • 100%Brand Continuity
  • 2Platform Distribution
  • 100%Paywall-Ready Content
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  • Real Estate
2025

The building buyer

The Building Buyer is a Florida-based real estate investment firm co-founded by Dylan Troiano and Charles Hanlin. They acquire single-family, multifamily, and commercial properties across South Florida and beyond, with a focus on motivated seller opportunities.
Outcome
SoftDoes built a proprietary lead generation and data extraction system that replaced hours of manual research each day, freeing the team to focus on deals instead of data.
  • 18Weekly hours saved
  • 2+Years Ongoing partnership
  • 1Fully owned Platform
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  • Education
  • Non-Profit
2025

WOVEN & NICE

Woven is a Spring Valley, NY nonprofit running the NICE program (New Training Inclusive Community Environment) in four Rockland County schools. Their team supports students through restorative practices, mediation, and professional development for teachers and administrators.
Outcome
A full website rebuild gave Woven a cleaner, more navigable donation experience and a stronger digital presence to support their push into new school districts.
  • 4Schools Served
  • 4Weeks to Launch
  • 1STTime on Upwork
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  • Healthcare
2025

CareInTouch

CareInTouch is a Bay Area home health agency providing skilled nursing and therapy services to patients referred from hospitals and clinics. With over 100 staff, they operate in one of the most complex and compliance-driven healthcare markets in the country.
Outcome
SoftDoes built a custom compliance and billing monitoring app that eliminated missed deadlines, reduced revenue loss, and gave ownership real-time oversight of the entire care workflow.
  • 40% Reduction In Billing Errors
  • 100+Staff Operations Managed
  • 0Missed Compliance Deadlines
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  • Startup
2025

Sparkle The Cleaning Service

Sparkle The Cleaning Service is a Detroit-area residential cleaning company with 10 years in business, connecting homeowners with vetted, insured independent cleaners through a subscription-based marketplace platform.
Outcome
Launched a two-sided marketplace that removes the middleman from cleaning transactions, letting cleaners earn more while giving customers a transparent, trust-first booking experience.
  • 75% Platform Transparency
  • 2XPlatform Growth
  • 40%Higher User Retention
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  • Startup
2025

DineMate

DineMate is a Maryland-based dating and connecting platform built around verified profiles, restaurant reservations, and prepaid dining experiences. Founded to bring back authenticity to how people meet and connect.
Outcome
A fully custom web app, live on AWS, replaced a stalled mobile build and gave a first-time founder a scalable foundation to pursue users, partnerships, and investor capital.
  • 60% Time Saved
  • 99%System Reliability
  • 40%Higher User Retention
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  • Healthcare
2025

Prior Authorization AI

Prior Authorization AI is a healthcare automation startup building AI-powered tools to streamline prior authorization for Medicare and Medicaid medical transportation providers in New Jersey.
Outcome
Replaced a 16-hour manual document collection process with an automated intake and submission pipeline, freeing the founder to focus on clinical oversight instead of clerical work.
  • 16Weekly hours saved
  • 63%Admin time reduced
  • 43%Fewer submission errors
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  • Education
2025

Grand Central Language Services

Grand Central Language Services provides translation and interpretation for organizations operating in complex, multilingual environments. As demand grew, internal workflows became harder to manage. SoftDoes built a custom platform to streamline coordination, improve visibility, and support scalable operations.
Outcome
The new platform brought structure to daily operations, improving project organization, reducing manual coordination, and increasing visibility across workflows. The system now supports more reliable delivery and gives the team a foundation for growth.
  • 72%Workflow Reduction
  • 48%Coordination Reduction
  • 83%Visibility Increase
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  • Healthcare
2025

FMY Orthodontics

FMY Orthodontics, a multi-location practice in West Tennessee, partnered with SoftDoes to replace a spreadsheet-based financial workflow with a custom web platform. The goal was to simplify how staff present treatment financing while allowing patients and families to review and complete decisions remotely.
Outcome
The new platform streamlined internal workflows and removed manual spreadsheet work while giving patients a more flexible, modern experience. Staff spend less time coordinating financing, and families can review and finalize plans from home with ease.
  • 60%Workflow Reduction
  • 75%Remote Adoption
  • 5Locations Aligned
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2025

FORBIDDEN ALCHEMY

Forbidden Alchemy is a Shopify-based e-commerce store created for a bold, underground fashion brand rooted in metalcore and occult aesthetics. The goal was to deliver a high-impact online experience that reflects the brand’s dark identity while providing smooth, conversion-focused shopping for mobile-first users.
Outcome
We developed a custom Shopify theme, immersive product experiences, and mobile-responsive UX. Every visual element—from typography to interactions—was tailored to strengthen the emotional pull of the brand within alternative subcultures.
  • 68%Faster Checkout
  • 41%Repeat Customers
  • 35%Cart Abandonment
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2024

Bokeyno Motorsports

Bokeyno Motorsports is the leading mobile installer of vertical doors for high-performance cars. This Shopify website isn’t just about services—it’s a bold statement of power, style, and expertise. With a sharp layout, strong visuals, and real-world case studies, the site delivers all the information car enthusiasts need to book confidently and instantly.
Outcome
With a mix of dynamic layouts, curated gallery sections, and fast-loading interactions, we kept the user journey focused on action—whether it’s learning about supported models or requesting a quote.
  • 54%Booking Requests
  • 43%Lead Conversion
  • 32%Qualified Inquiries
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2026

ai document processing platform

A comprehensive talent solution designed to help companies attract, hire, and retain top talent more effectively. The platform combines AI-powered recruitment technology with employee financial wellbeing programs, enabling smarter hiring decisions while supporting employees’ financial stability and long-term engagement.
Outcome
The new software significantly reduced staff steps for presenting and managing patient financing, replacing a manual workflow with a single streamlined system and improving clarity for both staff and patients.
  • 62%Faster Processing Time
  • 78%Less Manual Work
  • 35%Improved Accuracy
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WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BUILD TOGETHER

Direct feedback from founders and product owners – including our partners right here in Chicago, IL – after shipping, scaling, and maintaining real production systems.

WHAT CHANGED IN PRACTICE

Clients didn’t stay because of promises. They stayed because delivery became predictable, ownership was clear, and the product kept moving forward after launch.

  • Your project gets senior engineers from day one. No junior developers learning on your budget. No account managers relaying messages between you and the people doing actual work. Our team members have years of experience with React, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure. They understand the technical tradeoffs involved in architecture decisions. Questions get answered directly by the person who will implement the solution. This structure eliminates the communication overhead that slows most agency engagements.

  • We define scope before starting. Timelines reflect actual engineering estimates, not optimistic guesses designed to win contracts. When unexpected complexity emerges, we communicate immediately rather than hoping problems resolve themselves. Our project management approach tracks progress against milestones weekly. You see where the work stands, what comes next, and whether anything threatens the schedule. Chicago companies operating on tight deadlines cannot afford surprises in the final weeks of a project.

  • Launch is not the finish line. We engineer systems expecting they will run for years, handling increasing traffic and evolving requirements. Code follows consistent patterns that make future modifications straightforward. Documentation explains why decisions were made, not just what was implemented. Infrastructure includes monitoring and alerting so problems get identified before users notice. Post-launch support agreements keep your system maintained, patched, and performing as traffic grows.

  • Our teams manage themselves. You will not spend hours explaining context repeatedly or chasing status updates. We establish communication rhythms at project start and maintain them consistently. Weekly summaries arrive whether you ask for them or not. Blockers get raised immediately rather than buried in end-of-sprint reports. This independence comes from experience. Our engineers have worked on enough projects to anticipate problems and address them proactively. Your involvement focuses on decisions that actually require your input.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is communication handled during web application development?

We establish communication channels at project kickoff and maintain them consistently throughout development. Most teams use Slack or Teams for daily questions and scheduled video calls for deeper discussions. Weekly written summaries document progress, blockers, and upcoming work regardless of whether meetings occurred. Your primary contact is the engineer leading your project, not an account manager relaying messages. Urgent issues get addressed within hours, not days. This direct access eliminates the telephone game that plagues larger agencies.

What types of web application projects are a good fit for SoftDoes?

We work with organizations needing browser-based platforms that handle real complexity. Customer portals with authentication and role-based access. Internal tools connecting multiple data sources through APIs. SaaS products requiring subscription management and multi-tenant architecture. Projects where responsive design across different screen sizes matters for actual users, not just checkboxes. We engage with startups validating concepts and enterprises modernizing legacy systems. The common thread is technical substance, platforms where engineering decisions significantly impact outcomes.

Do you build MVPs or only large web application systems?

We engage with projects across the spectrum. MVP development for startups represents a significant portion of our work, particularly for Chicago founders preparing investor demonstrations. These projects receive the same engineering rigor as enterprise platforms, just scoped to essential functionality. Lean does not mean sloppy. We architect MVPs so core components can evolve without requiring complete rewrites. The same team can carry your product from initial prototype through subsequent funding rounds and feature expansion.

How do you handle scope and changes in web application development?

Scope gets defined clearly before development begins. We document requirements in enough detail that both sides understand what will be delivered. When changes arise, and they always do, we evaluate impact on timeline and budget before proceeding. No surprises at invoice time. Change requests follow a straightforward process: describe what you need, we estimate the effort, you decide whether to proceed. This approach protects both parties and keeps projects moving forward without constant renegotiation.

What happens after web application launch?

Launch marks the beginning of a new phase, not the end of our relationship. We offer maintenance agreements covering security patches, dependency updates, and infrastructure monitoring. Performance optimization continues as real usage patterns emerge. Bug fixes get prioritized based on actual impact. Many clients retain us for ongoing feature development as their products evolve. We transfer knowledge to internal teams when clients prefer to manage systems themselves. Documentation and code quality make this transition smooth.

Will we own the code and IP for our web application?

Yes. You own everything we create for you. Code, documentation, design assets, infrastructure configurations. Upon project completion and final payment, full intellectual property rights transfer to your organization. We retain no licenses to use your custom work elsewhere. Third-party components remain under their original licenses, which we document clearly. This straightforward IP arrangement means you can engage other developers later, sell your company, or license your technology without complications.

What makes SoftDoes different from a typical agency?

Agencies often optimize for volume, cycling projects through junior developers while senior staff focus on sales. We optimize for outcomes. Every project gets experienced engineers who understand responsive web design, API architecture, and cloud infrastructure from direct experience. No layers between you and the people doing the work. Our teams are small by design, allowing us to focus deeply on your specific requirements rather than context-switching across dozens of simultaneous engagements. Quality matters more than quantity.

How do you price projects?

We price based on scope, complexity, and timeline. Simple responsive website projects start around fifteen thousand dollars. Custom web applications with authentication, integrations, and complex responsive layouts typically range from fifty thousand upward. Enterprise platforms with multiple user roles, compliance requirements, and sophisticated API connections exceed one hundred fifty thousand. We provide detailed estimates after understanding your requirements, not ballpark figures designed to get a foot in the door. Pricing reflects actual engineering effort required.

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