With 150+ web&mobile projects finished we know that only solving real-life issues software can be useful. Let's make yours like that! ⬇
We are working with challenging projects, which require broad business and tech know-how and expertise. Besides long partnerships with clients from construction, fintech and foodtech sectors, we have very low team rotation.
Our service includes developing innovative and comprehensive software solutions based on business requirements and its analysis as well as consulting the technology aspects of each project. We provide mentoring for popular companies with successful exits and awarded for instance by TechCrunch and 500 startups.
✅ Custom software solutions:
web development: Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Angular.js, React.JS, Node.Js, Vue.Js, Go, PostgreSQL
mobile development: Swift, Java, Kotlin, React Native
✅ Product Design UX/UI
- User Experience Design
- Web Design
- Mobile Design
- Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis
- UX Audits
- Motion Design
✅ Agile Project Management
✅ Testing & Quality Assurance:
- Web application testing
- Mobile app testing: Android
- Mobile app testing: iOS
✅ Support & Maintenance
✅ Business Consulting:
A Discovery Phase is a process of focusing on each piece of the project and nailing down all the details of it. ⬇
Free initial Program (2/3 hrs of creative work, strongly focused on the MVP)
Classic Program (Choosing the most appropriate DP)
* DP part 1 (Focused on Personas/User Story Journeys, duration: 44hrs)
* DP part 2 (Focused on Features/Functionality Flow, duration: 49hrs)
* DP part 3 (Focused on Wireframes, duration: 57h)
Premium Program (Covering all components, duration: 150hrs)
? Design Thinking Workshops
Are you ready to create your software with us? Let's get it started!
Railwaymen offers competitive pricing and good value for cost, with project costs typically ranging from $10,000 to over $700,000. Clients appreciate their flexibility, communication, and ability to meet budgets while maintaining quality.
Impressive Technical Expertise and Use of Modern Technologies
Railwaymen is recognized for their technical expertise, particularly in Ruby on Rails, and their use of modern technologies. This technical prowess allows them to deliver sophisticated and high-performing solutions.
Successful Long-Term Client Partnerships
Railwaymen has successfully maintained long-term partnerships with clients, demonstrating their reliability and commitment to client success. Their ability to adapt to evolving client needs ensures continued collaboration.
Minor Challenges with Project Scope and Estimation
Some clients noted challenges in project scope definition and time estimation. While Railwaymen generally meets deadlines, better initial scoping and more precise time estimations could further enhance project planning and execution.
Effective in Developing MVPs and Prototypes
Railwaymen excels in developing MVPs and prototypes, helping clients test and refine their concepts. They provide valuable insights during the early stages of development, ensuring products meet market needs and client expectations.
Strong Client Relationships and Support
Railwaymen builds strong partnerships with clients, providing consistent support and going above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction. Their commitment to understanding client goals and offering strategic advice is appreciated by many clients.
Capable of Handling Complex Projects
Railwaymen has demonstrated the ability to manage complex projects, including those with changing requirements. Their flexible and structured approach, along with SCRUM methodology, allows them to adapt to client needs and deliver quality results.
Director of Business Development, Software Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
San Francisco, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Railwaymen provided web development services to create the minimum viable product for a new type of website in the events space.
Even though the product failed in a market testing endeavor, Railwaymen produced strong work that satisfied client expectations. They used an effective array of tools and technology to maintain a smooth workflow and performed well as a consultant.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
When I started this engagement with Railwaymen, I was testing an idea in the events space.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Railwaymen?
I hired Railwaymen for web development during this project.
What were your goals for this project?
The primary goal was to create a minimum viable product for my concept.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
I found and selected Railwaymen after doing online research and holding interviews.
Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?
Railwaymen developed a website based on detailed specs that I provided.
What was the team composition?
I don't remember. It was several years ago.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
When we tested the product in the market, it failed. This outcome had more to do with business issues than the work Railwaymen did.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
We used a combination of Pivotal, online communication, and some phone check-ins. This strategy seemed to work pretty well.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Railwaymen was very communicative. They did a fine job of making changes whenever something they developed was not quite right initially.
Are there any areas where they can improve?
No. I was happy with the work Railwaymen did. It was in line with what one would expect when working with a consulting partner.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Software MVP for Bookkeeping Business
Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
July 2017 - Aug. 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their ability to quickly pull together resources to execute on deadlines, features, and bug fixes was outstanding."
Oct 4, 2018
Chief Happiness Officer, AMP Help & Bookkeeping
Taylor Hou
Verified
Real estate
Houston, Texas
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Railwaymen developed an MVP version of a web app that would become a future offering for customers.
The MVP spawned a rapidly growing product division. Railwaymen provided consistent communication and made themselves available through multiple channels. They dove head-first into the project, quickly assembling a team capable of executing the project plan and delivering on time.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the founder of APM Help & Bookkeeping. We’re a consulting, audit, compliance, and bookkeeping services firm that focuses on the property management industry.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Railwaymen?
We needed to build an MVP version of our software offering.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to develop proof of concept for a web app.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We’d worked with Railwaymen before and had always had great experiences.
Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?
They developed an MVP version of our web app.
What was the team composition?
We worked with one main developer.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
We’ve been able to turn the MVP into an entire division. It’s now one of our fastest growing divisions/products.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
We primarily used Asana to communicate and had occasional standups via Google Hangouts.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their ability to quickly pull together resources to execute on deadlines, features, and bug fixes was outstanding.
Are there any areas where they can improve?
Our progress slowed for a week when they transitioned in a new resource who had to familiarize himself with our codebase.
RATINGS
5.0
"We'll continue to work with Railwaymen for the foreseeable future."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"They're a great team that communicates well and produces outstanding work."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They always made themselves available."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"They gave me a great rate because of our longstanding relationship."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"You can't go wrong with them if you need to knock out an MVP.
Preview Pages for Product Development Platform
Custom Software Development
Less than $10,000
June - July 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“We definitely felt like we had a true partner in this collaboration.”
Aug 1, 2018
CEO, Productbox
Erik Spangenberg
Verified
Information technology
San Francisco, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Railwaymen developed metadata pages and bookmark functionality for a platform featuring product development best practices.
Railwaymen’s work expedited the completion of the MVP. The team was highly responsive, accommodating, and showed a genuine interest in the project.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
We're building a place for people to find, discuss, and file away online content related to product development best practices.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Railwaymen?
We hired Railwaymen to help us get through a backlog of new features.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
Railwaymen was referred to me by a partner while I was working at another company.
Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?
They developed pages where users could view a preview of an article before they opened it. This provided users with metadata on the article, including title, author, table of contents, publication, publication date, and community ratings. They also implemented bookmarking functionality for articles.
What was the team composition?
We worked with one backend and one frontend engineer.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
This development got us closer to a minimum viable product.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
I personally managed the backlog of tickets and communicated stories to the developers. I received responsive feedback on tickets from their developers. The CEO of Railwaymen was also great about checking in on the overall status of the project.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
They were flexible when it came to feature work and their availability. We definitely felt like we had a true partner in this collaboration.
Are there any areas where they can improve?
No. We had a really solid experience.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Custom Discovery Phase Packages
Design thinking workshops is the concept of developing design ideas through cognitive, strategic and practical processes.
It’s a problem-solving approach that
sparks innovation, fosters brilliant ideas and makes cross-functional teams work with each other on the same solution, with a common goal in mind.
Workshops are held in our office or remotely, so you can pick the option that is more convenient for you.
Throughout the whole design thinking program,
our team works internally on creating a written documentation for your project, that contains all the important information to start creating an MVP
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