Software Developers Sydney
Software Developers Sydney
Software Developers Sydney
Work with experienced developers to build your web or mobile software. Based in Sydney, delivering Australia-wide.
Work with experienced developers to build your web or mobile software. Based in Sydney, delivering Australia-wide.
Work with experienced developers to build your web or mobile software. Based in Sydney, delivering Australia-wide.
Tell us about your software project
Tell us about your software project
16+ yrs
Building software and apps
253
Companies we've worked with
1M+
Hours of engineering and development delivered
4.9/5
Average client rating on Google and Clutch
16+ yrs
Building software and apps
253
Companies we've worked with
1M+
Hours of engineering and development delivered
4.9/5
Average client rating on Google and Clutch
16+ yrs
Building software and apps
253
Companies we've worked with
1M+
Hours of engineering and development delivered
4.9/5
Average client rating on Google and Clutch
CLIENTS
253 companies have trusted us as software developers
253 companies have trusted us as software developers
What we offer
What we offer
Software developers with the skills your project needs
Software developers with the skills your project needs
Software developers with the skills your project needs
Web app developers
Web app developers
Customer portals, booking systems and internal tools that run in a browser, so your staff and customers can get things done online.
Customer portals, booking systems and internal tools that run in a browser, so your staff and customers can get things done online.
Mobile app developers
Mobile app developers
iOS and Android apps, built by the same developers who build the backend your app relies on.
iOS and Android apps, built by the same developers who build the backend your app relies on.
Backend and cloud developers
Backend and cloud developers
The servers, databases and cloud setup that keep your software fast and secure as more people use it.
The servers, databases and cloud setup that keep your software fast and secure as more people use it.
Integration developers
Integration developers
When your CRM and accounting software don't talk to each other, our developers connect them so information moves between them on its own.
When your CRM and accounting software don't talk to each other, our developers connect them so information moves between them on its own.
Business systems developers
Business systems developers
Custom CRMs and job management systems for businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets or off-the-shelf software.
Custom CRMs and job management systems for businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets or off-the-shelf software.
AI developers
AI developers
For businesses that want AI in their product or their operations. Our developers work out where it will save time or money, then build it into your systems.
For businesses that want AI in their product or their operations. Our developers work out where it will save time or money, then build it into your systems.
Database developers
Database developers
Developers who design and manage the databases behind your software, so your data stays accurate and quick to find as it grows.
Developers who design and manage the databases behind your software, so your data stays accurate and quick to find as it grows.
Legacy software developers
Legacy software developers
Developers who work with older codebases and outdated systems. They can take over software another developer left unfinished and get it running properly again.
Developers who work with older codebases and outdated systems. They can take over software another developer left unfinished and get it running properly again.
How you can work with our developers
How you can work with our developers
A dedicated team for your project
A dedicated team for your project
A dedicated team for your project
Hand us the whole build. We put together a team of developers for your project, with Sam Halcrow overseeing it as CTO from the first scoping call to launch.
Hand us the whole build. We put together a team of developers for your project, with Sam Halcrow overseeing it as CTO from the first scoping call to launch.
Hand us the whole build. We put together a team of developers for your project, with Sam Halcrow overseeing it as CTO from the first scoping call to launch.
Developers added to your existing team
Developers added to your existing team
Developers added to your existing team
If you already have developers and need more hands, our developers join your team and work inside the tools and processes you already use.
If you already have developers and need more hands, our developers join your team and work inside the tools and processes you already use.
If you already have developers and need more hands, our developers join your team and work inside the tools and processes you already use.
Why Halcrow
Why Halcrow
Why businesses work with our software developers
Why businesses work with our software developers
Plenty of developers can write good code. Software projects usually go wrong in the planning and in the decisions made along the way, so that's where we've focused how we work.
Plenty of developers can write good code. Software projects usually go wrong in the planning and in the decisions made along the way, so that's where we've focused how we work.
Plenty of developers can write good code. Software projects usually go wrong in the planning and in the decisions made along the way, so that's where we've focused how we work.
Direct access to our developers
I'm Sam Halcrow. I step in as fractional CTO on every project. You'll deal directly with me and with the developers working on your software.
Clear goals before any code
Before our developers start, we agree on what the software needs to improve for your business, and we measure their work against that goal.
A CTO leading every team
Our developers work under Sam, who has spent 16 years making tech calls. He decides what gets built first and flags the risks worth worrying about.
Developers matched to your project
We put together developers with the skills your project needs and recommend the technology that fits your goals and budget, even when that means a simpler build than you expected.
Direct access to our developers
I'm Sam Halcrow. I step in as fractional CTO on every project. You'll deal directly with me and with the developers working on your software.
Clear goals before any code
Before our developers start, we agree on what the software needs to improve for your business, and we measure their work against that goal.
A CTO leading every team
Our developers work under Sam, who has spent 16 years making tech calls. He decides what gets built first and flags the risks worth worrying about.
Developers matched to your project
We put together developers with the skills your project needs and recommend the technology that fits your goals and budget, even when that means a simpler build than you expected.
Direct access to our developers
I'm Sam Halcrow. I step in as fractional CTO on every project. You'll deal directly with me and with the developers working on your software.
Clear goals before any code
Before our developers start, we agree on what the software needs to improve for your business, and we measure their work against that goal.
A CTO leading every team
Our developers work under Sam, who has spent 16 years making tech calls. He decides what gets built first and flags the risks worth worrying about.
Developers matched to your project
We put together developers with the skills your project needs and recommend the technology that fits your goals and budget, even when that means a simpler build than you expected.
Case studies & RESULTS
Here's a snapshot of big wins our developers achieved
Here's a snapshot of big wins our developers achieved
OzSnow
OzSnow kept all 18 booking sites online through its entire peak ski season and cut hosting costs by about 40% after our rebuild
OzSnow kept all 18 booking sites online through its entire peak ski season and cut hosting costs by about 40% after our rebuild
OzSnow kept all 18 booking sites online through its entire peak ski season and cut hosting costs by about 40% after our rebuild
AWS Australia
Fabricator reorder rates rose 34% for AWS Australia after we rebuilt its website and product data system, lifting data accuracy to 97.3%
Fabricator reorder rates rose 34% for AWS Australia after we rebuilt its website and product data system, lifting data accuracy to 97.3%
Fabricator reorder rates rose 34% for AWS Australia after we rebuilt its website and product data system, lifting data accuracy to 97.3%
Bow Wow Meow
Bow Wow Meow lifted click-through by 35% once our website rebuild cut the time to launch a test from 6–8 weeks to 5 days
Bow Wow Meow lifted click-through by 35% once our website rebuild cut the time to launch a test from 6–8 weeks to 5 days
Bow Wow Meow lifted click-through by 35% once our website rebuild cut the time to launch a test from 6–8 weeks to 5 days
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from the companies our software developers have built for
Hear from the companies our software developers have built for
Angela Bevitt-Parr
National Marketing Manager
AWS Australia
Angela Bevitt-Parr
National Marketing Manager
AWS Australia
Angela Bevitt-Parr
National Marketing Manager
AWS Australia
Tim Buric
Chief Technology Officer
Agilyx & MUNIvers
Tim Buric
Chief Technology Officer
Agilyx & MUNIvers
Tim Buric
Chief Technology Officer
Agilyx & MUNIvers
Kelvin Kenney
Chief Executive Officer
Bow Wow Meow
Kelvin Kenney
Chief Executive Officer
Bow Wow Meow
Kelvin Kenney
Chief Executive Officer
Bow Wow Meow
“Sam and his team operate as a trusted partner at every stage of delivery. They’re pivotal in bringing engineering maturity to coordinate and execute large, complex projects.”
"Sam and his team operate as a trusted partner at every stage of delivery. They're pivotal in bringing engineering maturity to coordinate and execute large, complex projects."
Arun Prasad, Founder AIWhispr
“Sam took the time to understand our business and knew all the tech we needed. It was a pleasure to work with him and his team as they acted as an extension of our team.”
“Sam took the time to understand our business and knew all the tech we needed. It was a pleasure to work with him and his team as they acted as an extension of our team.”
Luke Schwigtenberg, Head of R&D Banktech
“From the concept design meeting, Sam exceeded our expectations. He understood what our needs were, and his engineers worked quickly from brief to going live.”
"From the concept design meeting, Sam exceeded our expectations. He understood what our needs were, and his engineers worked quickly from brief to going live."
Rouad El-Ayoubi, CEO Alliance Project Group
”Sam and his team’s expertise, Ways of Working framework, and mastery of their craft truly set them apart. This is the beauty of partnering with them. We extend our technical capabilities seamlessly without the overhead of hiring in-house.”
”Sam and his team's expertise, Ways of Working framework, and mastery of their craft truly set them apart. This is the beauty of partnering with them. We extend our technical capabilities seamlessly without the overhead of hiring in-house.”
Angela Bevitt-Parr, CMO AWS Australia
“With a deep understanding of our business needs, Sam leads an efficient process in delivering quality outputs.”
Kelvin Kenney, CEO Bow Wow Meow
“Working with Sam has been a turning point for our business. In addition to bringing structure to the development work, we also benefitted from his insight into emerging trends and technologies, as well as efficient and effective solutions.”
"Working with Sam has been a turning point for our business. In addition to bringing structure to the development work, we also benefitted from his insight into emerging trends and technologies, as well as efficient and effective solutions."
Adrian Black, Founder Ticked Off
“In a short period of time, Sam demonstrated an exceptional ability to align the right technical expertise with our specific needs.”
“In a short period of time, Sam demonstrated an exceptional ability to align the right technical expertise with our specific needs.”
Tim Buric, CTO Agilyx
“Sam guided us through the design and development process in a way we wouldn’t be able to do on our own. We’re very happy to partner with him.”
“Sam guided us through the design and development process in a way we wouldn't be able to do on our own. We’re very happy to partner with him.”
Thomas Roper, Engineer Lendlease
“I’ve worked with Sam and his team for over 4 years over multiple projects. Phenomenal.”
"I've worked with Sam and his team for over 4 years over multiple projects. Phenomenal.”
Andrew Raso, Group-CEO Online Marketing Gurus
“Sam and his team are great. They built really cool tools for us, and we look forward to doing more together as partners.”
"Sam and his team are great. They built really cool tools for us, and we look forward to doing more together as partners.”
Matthew Freebury, Director FMCG Analytics
“We spotted a market gap, and Sam helped us seize it quickly. His team built a product that gave us real advantage.”
“We spotted a market gap, and Sam helped us seize it quickly. His team built a product that gave us real advantage.”
Michael Soukie, Founder Scafflinq
“Sam introduced remarkable insights, and his passion for world-class quality delivered wonderful results for the business.”
"Sam introduced remarkable insights, and his passion for world-class quality delivered wonderful results for the business.”
George Betsis, Founder Stickytape
“Sam has a keen understanding of our company and our clients’ needs. His technical knowledge enables him to deploy solutions that continue to further our growth.”
“Sam has a keen understanding of our company and our clients’ needs. His technical knowledge enables him to deploy solutions that continue to further our growth.”
Michael Kalucy, Managing Director Workhouse
“Sam is everything we want in a fractional CTO. He understands our needs, works as if he owns the product, and comes up with innovative solutions quickly.”
“Sam is everything we want in a fractional CTO. He understands our needs, works as if he owns the product, and comes up with innovative solutions quickly.”
Malaz Majanni, CEO OnePath Network
“Sam’s competency, attention to detail, and technical skills were impressive. What he built with us has been adding value to our business for over 5 years.”
“Sam's competency, attention to detail, and technical skills were impressive. What he built with us has been adding value to our business for over 5 years.”
Anastasia Lobanova, SAP Analyst Agrana Fruit
“Sam took a concept and together with his team, turned it into a product we’re genuinely proud of. Their passion makes them a joy to work with.”
“Sam took a concept and together with his team, turned it into a product we’re genuinely proud of. Their passion makes them a joy to work with.”
Trent Carney, Founder MyCanary
WHAT WE DO, IN PLAIN TERMS
Custom Software Developers in Sydney
I'm Sam Halcrow. I'm a Sydney-based Fractional CTO running a software development company with clients across Australia. My team and I have delivered over one million hours of engineering to 253 companies in 16 years.
Software Development Services
Bespoke Software Development for Your Business
Enterprise Software Development and Integrations
Cloud and AI Engineering
Timelines, Tech Stack and Existing Builds
Why Choose Us for Software Development
HOW TO START working with us
HOW TO START working with us
Work with our team of software developers
Work with our team of software developers
Three steps to start. The first one costs you nothing but gives you what you need at this moment.
Three steps to start. The first one costs you nothing but gives you what you need at this moment.
STEP 1
Tell us about your project
Describe what you're building and the skills you think you need. We'll ask the questions that help us match the right developers to it.
Describe what you're building and the skills you think you need. We'll ask the questions that help us match the right developers to it.
STEP 2
We send you a scope and team plan
You get a written plan with phases and honest estimates, along with the developers we'd put on your project. You keep it whether or not we work together.
You get a written plan with phases and honest estimates, along with the developers we'd put on your project. You keep it whether or not we work together.
STEP 3
Our developers get started
Once you decide to go ahead, our developers join your project and start building, working directly with you and your team.
Once you decide to go ahead, our developers join your project and start building, working directly with you and your team.
FAQ
What we're asked before our developers start
How do you price?
Who owns the code and IP?
Can you take over an existing build or vendor situation?
How quickly can you start?
Where are you based?
FAQ
What we're asked before our developers start
How do you price?
Who owns the code and IP?
Can you take over an existing build or vendor situation?
How quickly can you start?
Where are you based?
FAQ