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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
> WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CORE OFFER <
Secure, high performing web interfaces are our core service. We design responsive screens, robust backends, and data models that match real processes. Our web application development in Raleigh projects often include role based access, audit logs, and reporting modules. Early choices around caching, database indexing, and API boundaries prevent later bottlenecks. Agencies frequently utilize headless content management systems to completely separate front end user experiences from back end logic.
- Domain driven modeling
- Secure authentication
- High traffic tuning
- Accessible interface choices
- Day one monitoring
> WEB APPLICATION GROWTH AND ITERATION <
A useful web platform keeps evolving after first release. How can a Raleigh team keep shipping features without risking production health? SoftDoes uses continuous integration, feature flags, progressive release methods, and clear success metrics. Each release is treated as a small experiment. Local feedback informs backlog priorities more than long speculative roadmaps.
- Small safe release trains
- Gradual feature flags
- Telemetry guided choices
- Capacity and cost awareness
- 02Mobile App Development
> MOBILE AND CROSS PLATFORM APPLICATIONS <
Mobile app development works best when the phone experience is tightly connected to the core web platform. We create native and cross platform clients that talk to the same cloud native application backend. Common features include offline routines, background sync, secure biometric login, and push alerts. Raleigh organizations often need one experience across browser and phone for staff and customers. Shared APIs keep mobile and web interfaces consistent without duplicating business logic.
- Shared API contracts
- Offline data sync
- Critical push alerts
- Store release workflows
- Usage telemetry
- 03Custom Software Development
> CUSTOM SOFTWARE SYSTEMS <
Custom software development replaces or extends off the shelf tools when daily work no longer fits generic software. Typical projects include internal dashboards, complex workflow engines, data orchestration layers, and tailored solutions for specific operating needs. Custom software development allows businesses to create tailored solutions that meet their specific operational needs, enhancing efficiency and user experience. Scalable custom software solutions can reduce future development costs by up to 40%, as they are designed to grow alongside the business and adapt to changing requirements. Cloud native solutions and modular design help avoid the usual problems of large monolithic applications, and clear documentation helps future teams evolve the system.
- Process discovery workshops
- Modular architecture for change
- Security and access control
- Existing tool integration
- Automated tests in code
- 04MVP Development
> PRODUCT READY MVP DEVELOPMENT <
MVP development is for teams testing a new idea without committing to a full product yet. We treat an MVP as a thin but production capable slice, not a throwaway prototype. Cloud native development and modern deployment pipelines allow quick response to early user feedback. Deliverables may include a working web interface, essential workflows, basic analytics, and simple authentication. Raleigh founders and product leaders use this to validate assumptions before expanding the feature set.
- Focused first feature set
- Extension ready choices
- Fast user feedback
- Clear validation metrics
- Simple secure login
- 05Product Development
> END TO END PRODUCT ENGINEERING <
Product development fits teams with a long running roadmap, not only a single project. SoftDoes works as an integrated product engineering partner from discovery through iteration and maintenance. Activities may include backlog curation, UX experiments, A B style tests, performance reviews, and operational tuning. Continuous delivery pipelines make regular experiments easier. Documentation, diagrams, and ADR style decisions stay current so new team members can join quickly.
- Shared roadmap ownership
- Regular demos
- Data informed priorities
- Design and engineering work
- Operational tuning sessions
- 06API Integration Services
> API INTEGRATION AND PLATFORM CONNECTIVITY <
API integration services connect multiple web systems. APIs facilitate communication between different software programs by defining the methods and data formats that applications can use to request and exchange information. Well optimized APIs can improve application performance by reducing data retrieval time, which enhances overall responsiveness and user satisfaction. APIs enable loosely coupled systems, allowing individual components to communicate without being tightly integrated, which enhances flexibility and scalability in software development. We design contracts, versioning, authentication, and failure handling so integrations become long term assets, not fragile scripts.
- API design standards
- Data mapping logic
- Secure system authentication
- Dependency monitoring
- Graceful partner failures
> WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CORE OFFER <
Secure, high performing web interfaces are our core service. We design responsive screens, robust backends, and data models that match real processes. Our web application development in Raleigh projects often include role based access, audit logs, and reporting modules. Early choices around caching, database indexing, and API boundaries prevent later bottlenecks. Agencies frequently utilize headless content management systems to completely separate front end user experiences from back end logic.
- Domain driven modeling
- Secure authentication
- High traffic tuning
- Accessible interface choices
- Day one monitoring
> WEB APPLICATION GROWTH AND ITERATION <
A useful web platform keeps evolving after first release. How can a Raleigh team keep shipping features without risking production health? SoftDoes uses continuous integration, feature flags, progressive release methods, and clear success metrics. Each release is treated as a small experiment. Local feedback informs backlog priorities more than long speculative roadmaps.
- Small safe release trains
- Gradual feature flags
- Telemetry guided choices
- Capacity and cost awareness
PRODUCTS BUILT ACROSS INDUSTRIES
Finance
Secure portals, approval flows, and dashboards rely on cloud native solutions with audit trails and encryption. Teams follow PCI DSS and SOC 2 controls, ensuring strong API authentication and data encryption.
Healthcare
Records access, scheduling, and secure communication require careful development, privacy controls, and clean APIs. Applications prioritize HIPAA compliance, electronic health record integrations, and patient data security.
Education
Enrollment portals, learning content, attendance, assignments, and assessments benefit from cloud native applications that handle many users simultaneously. Continuous delivery updates features between terms smoothly.
Construction
Project dashboards, document flows, field updates, safety checklists, and change logs need applications that work across offices and devices. A central cloud native backend keeps schedules and files aligned.
Technology
Custom portals and internal tools need cloud native development, microservices, CI pipelines, and feature flags. Raleigh technology firms focus on Agile delivery, cloud first architectures, and OWASP security.
Startups
Early products need focused web application development, MVP development, continuous integration, and delivery. Cloud native approaches avoid early infrastructure lock in while teams measure adoption and adjust features.
Compliance
Strict platforms need cloud native design, policy driven configuration, immutable audit data, automated tests, and review checklists. Role based permissions, encryption, traceability, and evidence reports are planned early.
Energy
Asset tracking, monitoring dashboards, control room views, and field reporting use cloud computing for time series and sensor data. Cloud native solutions can run ingestion, processing, and alerting pipelines with resilient interfaces.
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.
Numbers Don’t Lie
Recent projects showcasing how we design, engineer, and deliver production-ready software solutions.
- Finance
- Energy
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.- 100%Brand Continuity
- 2Platform Distribution
- 100%Paywall-Ready Content
- Real Estate
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.- 18Weekly hours saved
- 2+Years Ongoing partnership
- 1Fully owned Platform
- Education
- Non-Profit
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.- 4Schools Served
- 4Weeks to Launch
- 1STTime on Upwork
- Healthcare
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.- 40% Reduction In Billing Errors
- 100+Staff Operations Managed
- 0Missed Compliance Deadlines
- Startup
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.- 75% Platform Transparency
- 2XPlatform Growth
- 40%Higher User Retention
- Startup
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.- 60% Time Saved
- 99%System Reliability
- 40%Higher User Retention
- Healthcare
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.- 16Weekly hours saved
- 63%Admin time reduced
- 43%Fewer submission errors
- Education
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.- 72%Workflow Reduction
- 48%Coordination Reduction
- 83%Visibility Increase
- Healthcare
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.- 60%Workflow Reduction
- 75%Remote Adoption
- 5Locations Aligned
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.- 68%Faster Checkout
- 41%Repeat Customers
- 35%Cart Abandonment
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.- 54%Booking Requests
- 43%Lead Conversion
- 32%Qualified Inquiries
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.- 62%Faster Processing Time
- 78%Less Manual Work
- 35%Improved Accuracy
WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BUILD TOGETHER
Direct feedback from founders and product owners – including our partners right here in Raleigh, NC – 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.
- 01Direct Access to Senior Engineers
SoftDoes staffs projects with senior engineers who write code, review architecture, and attend working sessions directly. That reduces long communication chains. Application development decisions become faster and clearer. Complex topics such as cloud native architecture, data modeling, and security design can happen in the same call. Raleigh teams speak with people who understand tradeoffs, and cloud native development choices are made close to real constraints.
- 02Predictable Delivery
We use short iterations, visible backlogs, and clear acceptance criteria. Continuous integration and automated testing reduce surprises near milestones. Priorities are agreed with Raleigh stakeholders at the start of each cycle. Demos and release notes make progress visible. We work with brief engagements and long running programs, adjusting cadence as needed. Continuous delivery supports frequent production releases without drama.
- 03Built to Last Past Launch
We design web applications with the expectation that they will run and change for years. Clean modular code, clear API boundaries, and well named domain concepts matter. Cloud native applications, monitoring, and alerting reduce downtime and ease on call work. Documentation and diagrams help new Raleigh team members understand the system quickly. Launch is the start of the next engineering phase.
- 04No Babysitting Required
SoftDoes manages daily engineering details so Raleigh leaders do not need to micromanage tasks. We track incidents, technical debt, release health, and risks. Continuous integration dashboards, issue trackers, and short status notes keep everyone informed. Engineers raise risks early with options and impact statements. Cloud native application monitoring and metrics help the team act before small issues become production incidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is communication handled?
Each engagement has a dedicated lead who coordinates communication. We use standups, weekly reviews, shared channels, demos, CI dashboards, and short written summaries aligned with Raleigh working hours. Technical discussions include engineers who understand the code and cloud native architecture. Important decisions are documented.
What types of projects are a good fit for SoftDoes?
SoftDoes works on web application development, custom platforms, and integrations tied to daily operations. Cloud native solutions, data heavy workflows, and integration rich portals are strong matches. We handle focused MVP work and multi year roadmaps. Application development with security, uptime, or compliance concerns is a frequent fit.
Do you build MVPs or only large systems?
SoftDoes does both MVP development and complex long term systems. For MVPs, we focus on a narrow feature set, continuous delivery, and rapid feedback. Tests and CI still apply. MVPs are structured so they can evolve into full cloud native applications, such as portals, dashboards, or booking flows.
How do you handle scope and changes?
We start with an agreed initial scope, then treat changes as structured backlog updates. Each change is assessed for effort, timeline impact, dependencies, and application development risk. Continuous integration and modular architecture help new features enter safely. Cloud native development also allows services or components to expand independently.
What happens after launch?
Launch begins a phase focused on monitoring, improvement, and new features. We set up dashboards for performance, errors, and usage patterns. Continuous delivery pipelines allow frequent fixes and enhancements. SoftDoes can stay as a long term partner or hand over with documentation and training. Cloud native application operations may include automated scaling and self healing patterns.
Will we own the code and IP?
Yes. Clients own project specific code and intellectual property created for the engagement. SoftDoes may reuse general internal tools and accelerators, but not your unique business logic or branding. Ownership applies to web application development, APIs, infrastructure code, diagrams, repositories, environment definitions, and documentation.
What makes SoftDoes different from a typical agency?
SoftDoes operates as a technical partner focused on engineering depth. Senior first staffing, cloud native computing experience, and hands on architects are central to the model. We join product conversations, not only ticket queues, for web application development in Raleigh. Automated tests, observability, continuous integration, and documentation reduce risk from the first sprint.
How do you price projects?
Pricing depends on scope, uncertainty, integrations, data complexity, and cloud native requirements. We usually recommend either a well framed project engagement or a longer term team model for application development. We walk through assumptions with Raleigh stakeholders so effort is understood. We do not publish standard price lists because each web application has different complexity.
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How I Built SoftDoes. From Solo Developer to Custom Software Development Company
In 2019, I was a freelance software engineer working from a small apartment in Ukraine. Today, I lead SoftDoes, a 70+ person AI focused <a href='https://softdoes.com/'>custom software development company</a> headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. This is the story of how I built it, project by project, client by client, through a war and across continents.
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