Turnkey project
A defined outcome with agreed scope and price.
We design, build, test and deploy the solution. The proposal defines deliverables, dependencies, milestones and acceptance criteria.
Explore custom softwareEngineering & Delivery Model
The right team. A clear process. Visible delivery.
Senior architecture in Portugal, hand-picked senior delivery team in Brazil, EU-aligned timezone.
Ways to work together
The right capacity for each stage.
We start with the goal and choose the working model together. Allocation, schedule and responsibilities are clear in the proposal.
Dedicated team
Continuous development as business priorities evolve.
A stable core focused on your project, with agreed capacity, technical coordination and regular demonstrations.
Define my teamShared team
Senior expertise with a part-time allocation.
Planned capacity for improvements, integrations or maintenance. We prioritise work and agree availability and timelines for each cycle.
Discuss part-time capacityHybrid model
Product continuity with specialists when needed.
A dedicated core supported by AI, architecture, QA or security expertise at specific stages. The team evolves with the plan.
Find the right modelPod Nearshore
Technical accountability and delivery capacity
A team sized to the problem, with shared priorities, close communication and clear decision points.
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Senior architecture in Portugal
Technical direction, solution design and alignment with the client’s goals.
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Hand-picked senior delivery team in Brazil
Specialists integrated into the project with defined responsibilities and capacity.
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EU-aligned timezone
Agreed collaboration hours and meeting cadence to support timely decisions.
Team & Roles
Specialists we can bring into your project
Each role and its allocation are defined in the proposal. We bring together the skills needed at each stage.
As neededRole 01
Fractional CTO & Principal Architect
Product Strategy, Systems Architecture & Technical Governance
Tech Stack & Tools
C4 ArchitectureSystem DesignCloud GovernanceGDPR ComplianceTech Due Diligence
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Core Responsibilities
- Defines high-level system architecture, database design, and cloud infrastructure
- Conducts architectural code reviews, security audits, and compliance checks
- Mentors the delivery squad and interfaces directly with client executive leadership
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Tangible Deliverables
- ◆C4 Architecture Diagrams & technical infrastructure specifications
- ◆Technical assessment of risks, privacy and audit readiness
- ◆Technical Governance Matrix & architectural risk mitigation plan
As neededRole 02
Lead Frontend Engineers
Next.js, React 19, Vue.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS & Mobile UI
Tech Stack & Tools
Next.js 15React 19Vue.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS v4React Native
✓
Core Responsibilities
- Builds pixel-perfect, responsive web interfaces with modern React 19 / Next.js App Router
- Optimizes Core Web Vitals, page rendering performance, and web accessibility (WCAG)
- Integrates complex state management, client-side caching, and API layers
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Tangible Deliverables
- ◆Reusable Design System & component library in React 19 / Tailwind CSS
- ◆Performance measurement and improvements against project-specific targets
- ◆Web Accessibility audit reports & WCAG 2.1 AA remediation
As neededRole 03
Lead Backend Engineers
Node.js, PHP, Laravel, Python, Cloud Infrastructure & SQL/NoSQL Databases
Tech Stack & Tools
Node.jsTypeScriptPHPLaravelPythonPostgreSQLMySQLDocker
✓
Core Responsibilities
- Designs robust microservices, REST APIs, and GraphQL backend services
- Manages SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis) and migration pipelines
- Implements serverless & containerized deployments on AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
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Tangible Deliverables
- ◆OpenAPI/Swagger API specifications & documented data schemas
- ◆Automated CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, and integration test suites
- ◆High-concurrency database schemas optimized with Redis caching
As neededRole 04
AI & Data Engineer
LLM Integration (OpenAI, Claude, Ollama), Copilot, RAG Pipelines & Data Search
Tech Stack & Tools
OpenAIClaudeMistralOllamaCopilotVector DBsRAG PipelinesPython
✓
Core Responsibilities
- Integrates state-of-the-art LLMs (OpenAI, Gemini API, Claude) into web products
- Builds custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) vector pipelines
- Optimizes automated prompt engineering and data analytics dashboards
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Tangible Deliverables
- ◆Functional Vector RAG Pipeline (ChromaDB / Pinecone) integrated into production
- ◆Resilient LLM API architecture supporting fallbacks, caching, and streaming
- ◆AI latency monitoring dashboard & token cost optimization controls
As neededRole 05
SEO & GEO Marketing Specialist
AI Search Engine Optimization (GEO), Organic Growth & Technical SEO
Tech Stack & Tools
GEOTechnical SEOJSON-LDllms.txtSearch ConsoleAnalytics
✓
Core Responsibilities
- Optimizes website structure for Generative Engine Optimization (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini Search)
- Implements metadata, structured data and sitemaps consistent with public content
- Drives technical SEO performance, meta tags, and international hreflang indexing
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Tangible Deliverables
- ◆Audit of crawlability, indexing and commercial content
- ◆Structured JSON-LD schema implementation (Organization, Product, FAQPage)
- ◆Monitoring of search queries, pages and enquiries using the available tools
As neededRole 06
Product Managers / Agile Owners
Sprint Velocity, Scope Management & Strategic Alignment
Tech Stack & Tools
AgileScrum / KanbanLinear / JiraRoadmapsUser Stories
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Core Responsibilities
- Translates business requirements into detailed user stories and sprint backlogs
- Facilitates daily standups, weekly sprint demos, and milestone tracking
- Maintains scope control to ensure feature delivery on time and on budget
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Tangible Deliverables
- ◆Refined & prioritized sprint backlogs in modern tools (Linear / Jira)
- ◆Predictable 1 to 2 week sprints with working demo releases every Friday
- ◆Scope control matrix & milestone progress tracking reports
As neededRole 07
Cybersecurity & QA Specialists
OWASP Top 10 Pen Testing, Vulnerability Scanning & Automated E2E QA
Tech Stack & Tools
Penetration TestingOWASP Top 10PlaywrightCypressSecurity Audit
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Core Responsibilities
- Conducts manual & automated penetration testing for web apps, APIs, and cloud infrastructure
- Writes automated E2E regression testing suites using Playwright and Cypress
- Reports findings, remediation priorities and retest evidence
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Tangible Deliverables
- ◆Executive Penetration Testing reports & OWASP Top 10 audit findings
- ◆Automated E2E regression test suites (Playwright) running on every deployment
- ◆Remediation validation report and remaining risks
Metodologia & Sprints
Operational Sprint Cadence & Workflow
Transparent, predictable engineering cycles designed for rapid iteration and zero friction.
Passo 01
Discovery and planning
We align goals, dependencies and acceptance criteria, then define the team, scope and priorities.
Passo 02
Build and validate
Short cycles combine code review, testing and demonstrations. The client follows progress and validates decisions.
Passo 03
Delivery and follow-through
We deploy, document and transfer knowledge, agreeing support and evolution for the next stage.
Delivery commitments
Your project in safe hands
Clear scope, technical accountability and a handover your team can continue to operate.
Code & intellectual property
100% of the intellectual property in custom-developed code transfers after payment, under the contract. Third-party components retain their own licences.
Confidentiality
We can put an NDA in place before sensitive information is shared and define the access required for the project.
Clear scope & budget
Deliverables, milestones and acceptance criteria are set out in the proposal. Scope changes are assessed and approved before work proceeds.
Handover & continuity
Deployment, documentation and knowledge transfer. Hosting, maintenance and service levels are itemised where applicable.
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