software-architecture.aiCustom Software Development
When AI tools hit their limits, I build the missing piece.
Sound familiar?
When workarounds become the norm, it's time for a solution that truly fits your processes.
Processes stuck in Excel and email
Workarounds, manual data transfers, nobody can keep track anymore. Daily work takes more time than it should.
Standard software doesn't fit
SaaS tools force your processes into their structure. You work around the software instead of with it.
Custom software seemed unaffordable
Traditional software development was often too expensive for SMBs. That has fundamentally changed.
5 Mistakes SMBs Make in Software Projects
Learn which decisions determine whether your project succeeds or fails. With practical examples and a briefing checklist for your next conversation with a developer.
- 5 common mistakes with concrete avoidance strategies
- Practical examples from real project situations
- Bonus: Briefing checklist with 8 points
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Why Custom Software?
Off-the-shelf software covers 80% of requirements, but the remaining 20% often make the decisive difference. When your processes are unique, you need software that's equally unique. I build solutions that fit your business exactly, not the other way around.
Clean architecture decisions before the first line of code: that's the difference between software that works and software that grows with you. I think the structure through upfront, so you can focus on your business.
What does that look like in practice? Read the article
Service Spectrum
From web apps to cloud migrations, individually designed and delivered end-to-end.
Web Applications
Modern, responsive applications with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. From idea to production.
Cloud Architectures
Scalable infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Cost-effective and future-proof.
API Design & Integration
Clean REST and GraphQL APIs to connect your systems, internally and with external partners.
System Integration
Intelligently connect existing systems: CRM, ERP, third-party tools. Data flows instead of manual transfers.
Legacy Modernization
Gradually renew outdated systems without risking ongoing operations.
Technologies
I rely on proven, modern technologies, always with an eye on maintainability and longevity:
- Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Node.js, Java/Spring Boot, Python
- Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
- DevOps: Docker, GitHub Actions, Terraform
Typical Projects
- Customer portal with custom workflows and role-based access
- Automated data processing with AI support
- Migration of a legacy application to a modern cloud architecture
- API platform for connecting external partners and systems
- Dashboard and reporting solution for management decisions
How It Works
Describe Your Situation
We discuss your requirements, goals, and constraints. Eye-to-eye.
Concept & Architecture
I create a technical concept with clear architecture, timeline, and transparent cost estimate.
Agile Development
Development in short iterations with regular demos. You always see where we stand. And after the first milestone, you decide whether to continue.
Handover & Support
Clean documentation, deployment, and onboarding. After that, I'm here for support and further development.
Premium Quality. SMB Prices. No Contradiction.
AI-generated code has a bad reputation. Understandably: when assembled without architectural understanding, the results speak for themselves. But used correctly, AI isn't a replacement for expertise. It's an amplifier.
I've built my own highly efficient development processes that strategically integrate AI into every step: from requirements analysis through architecture to testing. Architecture decisions, code reviews, and quality assurance remain entirely with me. AI accelerates the implementation.
The result: software at a quality level that was previously only achievable with enterprise budgets, at prices that are realistic for small businesses.
How AI-assisted development makes software affordable
What's behind the hype, why quality standards still apply, and how custom software pays off for small businesses.
Read the article →Software made in EU: thoughtfully designed, tested, maintainable.
Who's behind it
Over a decade of experience in software architecture: from enterprise systems to lean solutions for small businesses. I bring the methods of large projects without the overhead.
As a freelancer, I know my clients' reality firsthand: limited budgets, tight timelines, no internal dev team. Every solution I build has to work under these conditions.
“Good architecture isn't a luxury. It's the reason software is still extensible two years later.”
Freelance Architect vs. In-House
Now you know who's behind it. The remaining question: does an external architect make more sense than an in-house solution?
With a Freelance Architect
- Flexibly available exactly when you need me
- No recruiting, no overhead, no onboarding
- Instantly available expertise in software architecture and AI
- Tailored precisely to your project
- Transparent billing without fixed costs
In-House Solution
- Lengthy recruiting process for specialized profiles
- Fixed costs regardless of project workload
- Ramp-up time for architecture and technologies
- Additional management and administrative overhead
- Less flexibility with changing requirements
Both approaches have their place. For project-based architecture expertise, the freelancer approach is often the more efficient path.
Is this right for your project?
So we both know from the start whether it's a fit.
Right for you
- You want professional software without needing an enterprise budget
- Your project is too unique for standard SaaS, but a traditional agency would be too expensive
- You value short paths: one point of contact from concept to deployment
- You want software that's cleanly built and can evolve over time
- You're looking for someone who thinks along, not just executes requirements
Not the right fit
- Your project needs a team of 10+ developers simultaneously
- You need 24/7 managed hosting with SLA guarantees
- You're looking for a pure template website without custom logic
- You need someone on-site in your office (remote-first collaboration)
Happy to recommend the right partners for these topics.
typically from 4,000 EUR
depending on scope and complexity
After your inquiry, you'll receive a transparent estimate. The first milestone is your proof of concept: we only continue once you're convinced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sound like you?
Describe your situation. I'll tell you honestly what's possible.