Remote SaaS Developer Australia
A senior developer you can
hire straight from the owner.
I'm Vikas Thakur, a full-stack developer in Rockingham, WA with 16 years of experience from working at companies like TPG, iiNet and Monadelphous. I take on remote contract work across Australia, from a first prototype to a live product.
16 years
building for Australian businesses
Direct
you deal with Vikas
In-house
no outsourcing
Software that fits
how you actually work.
Off-the-shelf tools make you change your process to suit them. Custom software goes the other way. It automates the jobs your team repeats, pulls your scattered data into one place, and works the way your business already does.
Manual work
Repeated tasks that eat hours and let errors slip in.
Ill-fitting tools
Generic software that makes you bend your process around it.
Scattered data
Disconnected systems that leave your team re-typing and guessing.
Systems that do not talk
Your existing tools, connected so information moves on its own.
From a rough idea to a working product.
Each project starts by writing down what you need, then you see something you can click before the full build begins.
A clear written brief
We start with a product requirements document that captures what the software must do, so every feature has a reason.
A clickable prototype
See a working prototype early, and test and change it before full development starts.
A first version that ships
A minimum viable product built on proven frameworks, so you can get to your first users sooner.
An interface your team will use
Screens designed around your team's workflow, so there is less to learn.
Automated routine jobs
Repetitive tasks handled by the software instead of by people.
Live dashboards and reports
Up-to-date numbers on how the business is running.
Connections to your tools
Links to your existing databases and third-party services, so data flows between them.
Works on any device
The same software on a phone, tablet or desktop.
Security and privacy basics
SSL encryption and OAuth sign-in, built with Australian privacy requirements in mind.
Five steps, no surprises.
You see working software as it is built.
Discovery and planning
We look at how you work now, find the bottlenecks and plan the solution.
Design and prototype
Interactive mockups so you can see the software before it is built.
Build and test
Development in short sprints on modern frameworks, with testing as we go.
Launch and migration
Go live and move your existing data across with as little disruption as possible.
Training and support
Your team learns the software, and I stay on hand as it grows.
Tools I build with.
Standard, well-supported technology, so you are never locked in to something obscure.
Straightforward terms.
Scoped to your project and budget.
Clear pricing
Contact for a quote. You get the numbers up front, with no hidden fees.
Working software as we go
You see progress from the first sprint, not at the end.
Same timezone
Based in WA, so no language barriers or overnight email chains. Face-to-face when it helps.
16 years behind it
Enterprise software for major Australian companies, now available for your project.
The short answers.
How long does custom SaaS development take?
It depends on the size and complexity of the project, and I will give you a timeline once I understand what you need. You see working features as they are built, so you can give feedback along the way.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
Typically hosting, plus maintenance and updates, plus optional support. I will give you the numbers up front, based on your project.
Can you connect to our existing systems?
Yes. I work with existing databases, CRMs, accounting software and other business tools, and look at your current systems during discovery.
What if we need changes after launch?
We agree how bug fixes are handled before the project starts. New features and changes can go through a maintenance contract or separate development sprints.
Will you train our team?
Yes. Training for administrators and users is included, along with documentation and video tutorials.
How is our data kept secure?
With SSL encryption, secure sign-in, regular security checks and Australian privacy law in mind. Data is hosted in Australian data centres.
Got software to build or fix?
Tell me what you are working on. A free consultation gets you a clear view of the project and a detailed estimate.