We help businesses design, build, scale, and support exceptional software.
We'll help you by building dynamic, multi-disciplined project teams from a range of technical service areas.Our Team as a Service (TaaS) model gives you total flexibility and scalability as your requirements as a business evolve. Using one of our carefully selected service teams, you can:
✓ Augment your existing in-house team
✓ Bridge an urgent skills gap while you scale
✓ Add highly-skilled resources to your business
✓ Accelerate your product development
Design UX/UI
We are passionate about designing and developing products and interfaces that users love to interact with. Our design team collaborates with experienced UX/UI designers who serve as a bridge between your team, product managers, and our expert developers. From wireframes to prototypes, we make sure we streamline experiences that best suits the user’s needs.
Software Development
Our mission is to help our customers create exceptional, high quality software that their customers love. Our clients benefit from a clear and proven software development process, called the "Tarmac 10", built around quality, speed, transparency, and accountability. Adoption of this process internally has helped organizations accelerate their time to market by providing highly experienced, senior level development resources using our innovative agile Team as a Service (TaaS) model.
DevOps
We believe in an end-to-end DevOps culture delivered in a phased, digestible program designed to maximize value for our clients. We treat infrastructure like code and believe quality is an integral part of the software development process. Tarmac teams collaborate with clients to help them achieve a Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Delivery (CD) environment that ensures software is delivered quickly and consistently to exacting quality standards.
Min project size
$100,000+
Hourly rate
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Minneapolis, MN
Year founded
Founded 2012
5 Locations
Minneapolis , MN
Montevideo , Uruguay
Córdoba , Argentina
Skopje , North Macedonia
Curitiba , Brazil
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$100,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$50 - $99
/hr
Rating for cost
5
/5
What Clients Have Said
Tarmac.IO is noted for good value for cost across various projects, fitting clients' budgets while delivering quality results. Specific project costs aren't detailed, but clients emphasize the company's alignment with their financial expectations and the effective use of resources.
One area for potential improvement mentioned was the opportunity for Tarmac.IO to educate clients on emerging trends and best practices more proactively.
Positive Work Culture
Clients often highlight Tarmac.IO's great culture fit, integrity, and alignment of company values. This positive work culture translates into a collaborative and productive partnership.
Expertise in Custom Solutions
Tarmac.IO has been praised for their ability to develop custom web and mobile applications tailored to specific business needs, such as EV charging solutions, job marketplaces, and fractional property investment platforms.
Effective Use of Methodologies
The team effectively employs various methodologies like Scrum and DevOps to ensure structured and efficient project execution, which clients have found beneficial.
Agile and Flexible
The team’s flexibility in adjusting schedules and staff as needed, along with their adherence to agile methodologies, has been a key factor in their successful project delivery.
High Client Satisfaction
Many clients expressed high satisfaction with Tarmac.IO’s services, noting significant improvements in their projects such as increased app downloads, user engagement, and successful project milestones.
Website & Mobile App Dev for Job & Reputation Marketplace
Custom Software DevelopmentMobile App DevelopmentWeb Development
Confidential
Aug. 2016 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The owner of the company has always been transparent and realistic, and it resonates with the entire Tarmac.IO team."
Mar 6, 2024
Founder & CEO, Trusted Herd
Brian Fox
Human Resources
Chicago, Illinois
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Tarmac.IO has developed a website for a job and reputation marketplace. They've also built the client's native iOS and Android app two years after creating the website.
Tarmac.IO has delivered the platform, which records over 150,000 members, 75,000 searchable reputations, and 68,000 jobs posted last year. Their team consistently meets each milestone as scheduled. They're also transparent, realistic, and communicative via Skype and online meetings.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Founder and CEO of Trusted Herd.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
The largest live event job and reputation site.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Tarmac.IO to accomplish?
Build our web-based software marketplace platform
Engage in a trustworthy partner with expertise
Build our native iOS and Android app
SOLUTION
How did you find Tarmac.IO?
in-person event
Why did you select Tarmac.IO over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Tarmac.IO were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables. I came to Tarmac looking to build a job and reputation marketplace for both workers and companies in a specific industry. After three 30+ minute glowing calls with previous clients, I decided to go with them; 8+ years later, best decision.
We started with a web platform, added native iOS and Android 2 years later, and now our site is up to 150,000+ members, 68,000 jobs posted in the last year, and 75,000 searchable reputations. As a non-technical founder, I feel like I hit the lottery every day, seeing how they've taken my idea and, through their technical expertise, turned it into what it is today.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We hit every milestone because Tarmac. Our site doesn't scale without them. I could look back on all the micro-measurable moments of progress, but macro picture, we're still here, growing rapidly, and it's because of them.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes, always. We communicate on Slack daily, and have daily video stand-ups. The owner of the company has always been transparent and realistic, and it resonates with the entire Tarmac.IO team. I've been involved with our development companies where that's not the case, and trust slowly erodes while the software suffers, too.
What was your primary form of communication with Tarmac.IO?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Everything. There's a reason I've continued working with them for 8 years. For Any future project, I'll go to them to do it.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Tarmac.IO could have done differently?
Honestly, and I mean this after 8 years, no. The tech is there, the knowledge is there, and the sound dialogue is there.
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
"Dev shops are everywhere, anyone can say yes to your project, but if you want it built right, the first time, and to set yourself up for the best success, your search should stop here.
API Migration for Amazon SaaS Company
Custom Software Development
Confidential
Mar. 2022 - Feb. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They worked independently while communicating with the rest of the team appropriately."
Feb 21, 2024
Director, eComEngine, LLC
Erica Rowe
Software
Midlothian, Virginia
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Tarmac.IO was hired by an Amazon SaaS company for their API migration services. The team was responsible for delivering a modern data management and retrieval platform and integrating new streaming technologies.
Tarmac.IO completed the API migration and delivered cloud-native technologies within the given timeframe, much to the client's delight. The team was highly receptive to the project's requirements, and internal stakeholders praised the service provider's communication skills and project management professionalism.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director, Product Engineering of eComEngine, LLC
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
SaaS software that supports Amazon Sellers in running their businesses.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Tarmac.IO to accomplish? Migrate from Amazon's MWS API to their new Selling Partner API
SOLUTION
How did you find Tarmac.IO?
Referral
Why did you select Tarmac.IO over others?
Close to my geographic location
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Tarmac.IO were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Our business is entirely dependent on data we get from Amazon's APIs. In early 2023, Amazon fully deprecated their old API, Marketplace Web Services (MWS) and replaced it with a new one, the Selling Partner API (SPAPI). This change was significant, and was an opportunity for us to rebuild our integration on a modern platform, using more streaming technologies and approaches, as well as unifying how our apps internally retrieved and used the data. The only deliverable was a brand new system to retrieve data for our sellers from Amazon's new APIs, and serve it to our internal applications. The key deliverable was that this needed to be completed before Amazon turned off access to the old API.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We were able to (mostly) complete the API migration before Amazon cut off our access to the old APIs. The new system is entirely built on cloud-native technologies and a modern version of .NET, unlike our old application.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Tarmac provided two developers for staff augmentation on our development team. The Amazon domain is fairly foreign to those with no experience with it, but the provided developers did a good job of understanding the work that needed to be done and becoming productive developers in a short period of time. They worked independently while communicating with the rest of the team appropriately, and showed excellent software development habits, including regular code reviews, and writing tests for their code. The project management at Tarmac was stellar and extremely responsive to our needs and concerns.
What was your primary form of communication with Tarmac.IO?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their project management was quite good. They were balanced, but sensitive to our needs. They were also quite helpful, offering additional assistance and treating us as important partners. The developers were impressive because they demonstrated higher development standards than our company typically demands of our own developers. They did not merely operate to the standard of the team, but raised the standards. Their lead developer was particularly impressive in his communications and his handling of challenging situations.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Tarmac.IO could have done differently?
No. There were some miscommunications on our part, due to a change of leadership. When they realized we were not on the same page, they did a great job of bridging the gap and working with us.
RATINGS
5.0
"Quite pleased. Would love the opportunity to work with Tarmac again."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Excellent work from all parties."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"The developers did exactly what we asked of them, and delivered on time."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Good value for the money."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"Great people, fair, good pricing, delivered on their promises.
Custom Software Dev for Financial Services Company
API DevelopmentCustom Software DevelopmentDevOps Managed Services
Confidential
Feb. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The project management is excellent and process-driven."
Feb 14, 2024
Chief Product Officer, Cahootz
Mikail Conybeare
Financial services
London, England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A financial services company has hired Tarmac.IO for custom software development. The team designed the system's architecture, built the MVP, and iterated features from the product backlog and customer feedback.
The client was delighted with Tarmac.IO's quality and passionate work. Tarmac.IO used Scrum methodology and Slack to lead an organized, communicative, and responsive process. The client praised the team's helpful advice, suggestions, and genuine care about the project.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Chief Product Officer of Cahootz
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
The Cahootz fractional property ownership model provides all of the benefits of traditional buy-to-let but without the hassle of ongoing legal, financial and property management requirements.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Tarmac.IO to accomplish?
System architecture design
Build MVP
Feature iteration and ongoing maintenance / support
SOLUTION
How did you find Tarmac.IO?
Referral
Why did you select Tarmac.IO over others?
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Tarmac.IO were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We chose to partner with Tarmac to help us design and build a fractional property investment platform from the ground up. Our project required a comprehensive approach to software development that would include everything from team assembly, system architecture, and DevOps setup.
We needed a software development experience that felt like an extension of our own company rather than an external agency and they understood the specific requirements of our project and handpicked individuals with the right skills and experience. Our key deliverables from the outset were:
Design a system architecture that would be quick to build and launch, but scalable and secure.
Launch an MVP of the platform in 3 months.
Iterate with features from the product backlog and customer feedback.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The development process and team followed an agile Scrum methodology. All the work was broken down into epics and user stories with 2 week sprints. We had a daily standup with the whole team every single day as well as constant communication through Slack. At the end of each sprint the team conducted a demo of the new features that had been completed.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The project management is excellent and process-driven. All members of the team are comfortable with multiple approaches and methodologies, with agile Scrum being what we settled on. A team lead was appointed alongside dedicated developers and DevOps engineers with constant communication and collaboration. Expectations are always set in advance and they went above and beyond multiple times to deliver. They always respond to our needs in a positive and solution focused manner.
What was your primary form of communication with Tarmac.IO?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Working with Tarmac genuinely feels like you've hired best in class people to your own company. There is no us and them, it's just us with everyone pulling in the same direction. They are always happy to provide advice or suggestions for better ways to do things and really care about the work they are doing. I've worked with many other software development companies in my career and have never experienced one like Tarmac that work with such quality and passion, as well as all being great people.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Tarmac.IO could have done differently?
Open a London office so we could see them more often!
RATINGS
5.0
"Absolutely excellent"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"First class software develpment and DevOps"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Constant communication and expecation setting"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Excellent developers with a multitude of specialities"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I recommend them to anyone looking for excellent software development
Mobile App Design & Dev for Software Dev Company
Mobile App DevelopmentUX/UI Design
Confidential
Aug. - Oct. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"All staff were able to hit the ground running and worked effectively to deliver the project on time and within budget."
Mar 21, 2024
Department Head, ThinkMonkeys Ltd
Anonymous
Software
London, England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Tarmac.IO built a cross-platform mobile app for a software development firm's end client. They made a mobile sitemap, designed mock-ups, developed the front- and backend code, and conducted end-to-end tests.
Tarmac.IO helped the end client increase app downloads, audience reach, and brand visibility. Their team managed the project well, utilizing the DevOps methodology to facilitate an efficient workflow. They also impressed the client with their technical, project management, and DevOps skills.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Department Head of ThinkMonkeys Ltd.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Software development
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Tarmac.IO to accomplish?
Develop a mobile app for a client
SOLUTION
How did you find Tarmac.IO?
Referral
Why did you select Tarmac.IO over others?
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from Tarmac.IO were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
To develop a cross-platform mobile app from an existing website.
Defining, planning, and agreeing on app requirements
Building mobile sitemap
Designing mockups
Integrating translation API
Setting up and configuring the build environment
Creating build scripts
Developing backend and frontend code
Setting up deployment engine
Full end-to-end testing
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Number of downloads of the mobile app
Increased audience reach
Greater visibility of client brand/services
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Excellent project management skills. Utilization of DevOps methodology helped boost workflows and responses.
What was your primary form of communication with Tarmac.IO?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Excellent technical, project management, and DevOps skills. All staff were able to hit the ground running and worked effectively to deliver the project on time and within budget.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Tarmac.IO could have done differently?
No
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
App Development Services for EV Charging Solutions Firm
Application Management & SupportCustom Software DevelopmentMobile App Development
Confidential
Mar. 2019 - Mar. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They worked above and beyond by attending vendor meetings and providing support in areas that weren't directly related to app development."
Mar 7, 2024
VP Marketing, Go-Station
Anonymous
Transportation
Austin, Texas
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Tarmac.IO designed, developed, and deployed a native iOS and Android app for an EV charging solutions firm. The team also created a custom admin panel to administer push notifications and promotions.
Tarmac.IO’s work was met with positive acclaim, thanks to their on-time delivery, issue resolution, and app membership growth. The team was highly strategic and responsive, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with the service provider's work culture and vast technical knowledge.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the VP Marketing of Go-Station
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We design and deploy EV charging solutions
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Tarmac.IO to accomplish?
Design and deliver a native app for iOS and Android
Ideate and develop new innovation and solutions in our industry.
SOLUTION
How did you find Tarmac.IO?
Referral
Why did you select Tarmac.IO over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
Proven expertise
How many teammates from Tarmac.IO were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Design, develop, and deploy custom iOS and Android app Integrate with 3rd party EV charging partner and other 3rd party integrations Develop a custom admin panel to administer push notifications, promotions, and custom reports. Provide ongoing customer support for app issues Ensure the highest level of data security Test and QA the app
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Project management was exceptional. Projects were delivered on time. Thorough strategic plans and tactical sprint plans were developed and executed. The team is very responsive. Working early or late to address an issue. They worked above and beyond by attending vendor meetings and providing support in areas that weren't directly related to app development.
What was your primary form of communication with Tarmac.IO?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Culture Depth of knowledge Speed Integrity
Are there any areas for improvement or something Tarmac.IO could have done differently?
There was nothing they needed to improve on.
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
Cloud Consulting & Managed IT Services for Nonprofit
"They unite to provide us with solid and consistent services."
Mar 2, 2024
VP of Information Technology, Opportunity Partners
Paul Hanson
Non-profit
Minnetonka, Minnesota
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Tarmac.IO provides ongoing managed IT services for a nonprofit. Their tasks include cloud consulting, technical support, integration services, and Windows server maintenance.
With Tarmac.IO's help, the client has successfully migrated most of their infrastructure to Azure. The team is very attentive to the client's needs, enabling them to quickly address queries and requests quickly and make adjustments to their schedule and staff accordingly. They're also collaborative.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the VP of Information Technology of Opportunity Partners
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Opportunity Partners is one of Minnesota’s most experienced and comprehensive providers of employment, enrichment and residential services for adults with disabilities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Tarmac.IO to accomplish?
Cloud services support
Windows server administration
Integration services
SOLUTION
How did you find Tarmac.IO?
Referral
Why did you select Tarmac.IO over others?
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Tarmac.IO were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Tarmac has provided invaluable technical support while building out and supporting our cloud-based architecture. Their staff is closely integrated to our successful team.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We have successfully migrated a majority of our infrastructure to Azure. Our systems have been secure.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Tarmac has been a consistent performer, across many resources, across many years of our relationship. They listen and make adjustments to schedules/staff if necessary.
What was your primary form of communication with Tarmac.IO?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The people. Located across the world, regardless of their country or origin, they unite to provide us with solid and consistent services.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Tarmac.IO could have done differently?
Opportunities to educate us as a client on emerging trends/best practices.
RATINGS
5.0
"My most satisfying and successful experience with a consulting/services firm in my 40 years of IT."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
AWS Cloud Environment Dev for Digital Payment Company
Cloud Consulting & SICustom Software Development
Confidential
Nov. 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They're highly proficient and a great fit culturally."
Feb 13, 2024
Head of Web Development, Digital Payments Company
Anonymous
IT Services
Zurich, Switzerland
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A digital payment company has hired Tarmac.IO to develop a PCI-compliant AWS cloud environment. The team has built the infrastructure, participated in PCI audits, and handled automation using Terraform.
Tarmac.IO has successfully launched the AWS infrastructure, which has been audited and PCI-certified. The team managed the project using sprints and communicated effectively via Slack. Overall, Tarmac.IO is an excellent team of outstanding and proficient individuals.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Head of Web Development of an it services company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Digital Payments
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Tarmac.IO to accomplish?
PCI compliant AWS cloud environment
SOLUTION
How did you find Tarmac.IO?
Referral
Why did you select Tarmac.IO over others?
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Proficiency in PCI
How many teammates from Tarmac.IO were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Concept and development of PCI compliant AWS infrastructure
Participating in PCI Audits
Automation using Terraform
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Infrastructure launched, audited and PCI certified
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Working in sprints.
Great communication via Slack.
What was your primary form of communication with Tarmac.IO?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Great across the board.
Outstanding individuals.
They're highly proficient and a great fit culturally.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Tarmac.IO could have done differently?
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