Is Sembit right for you?
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What do you need us to do?
I am here because...
We don't do simple web sites or basic eStore setup. If that is what you need, we are a bad fit.
Otherwise, we may be a good fit. We help businesses with a variety of software-related needs, including app design, code analysis, cloud setup, app store setup, etc.
Please contact us, and we can quickly confirm whether we can help.
Why are you looking for a different software development company?
Is this your CURRENT experience?
You ask for a feature... but the developers build the wrong thing.
You ask for an urgent change... but the development team doesn't respond quickly.
You get a release... but it's too buggy to use.
We provide service as efficiently as possible; we track our time to the minute and we don't charge a fixed monthly amount for support -- you only pay when we do work for you.
However, we use only very skilled staff in the US, with an average of 20 years of experience. That means our hourly rate is higher, even though total project costs are usually competitive.
If you need the lowest hourly rate, you will be better served elsewhere.
We're curious about the reason you're looking for another development team, since it doesn't match the most common reasons.
Please contact us and we'll schedule a meeting to discuss the details of your situation.
What kind of software do you need?
We don't work on simple web sites such as basic marketing sites or Wordpress.
You should consider using a template and creating your own web site with ICDSoft or Wix or Squarespace.
We don't set up standard eStores, like Shopify or Magento.
We have created custom eStores for large B2B companies with complex backend integrations with their ERP system, and we have created extremely custom eStores with in-browser product customization using BigCommerce as a backend. If you have a project like that, contact us. We would probably be a great fit!
You probably need a cost / schedule quote for your app.
We work with you to identify the smallest feature set possible for Phase 1.
Smallest means cheapest/fastest, which gives you value from the app sooner.
Most mobile apps we see are non-trivial; a minimal version might still cost $50K-200K.
However, we have an approach that reduces cost by at least $10,000.
That approach starts with a free discussion with one of our experts who has more than 20 years of experience.
You probably need a cost / schedule quote for your app.
We work with you to identify the smallest feature set possible for Phase 1.
Smallest means cheapest/fastest, which gives you value from the app sooner.
Most web apps we see are non-trivial; a minimal version might still cost $50K-150K.
However, we have an approach that reduces cost by at least $10,000.
That approach starts with a free discussion with one of our experts who has more than 20 years of experience.
We have often created software that doesn't fit the category of a web app or mobile app. Some examples include:
document management system
reporting platform to integrate two disparate technologies (SSRS and Crystal Reports)
UI prototypes for the research arm of a Fortune 50 company
data warehouse for health care claims
Bluetooth low-energy integration with portable printers
Please contact us, and we can quickly confirm whether we can help.
What are you selling?
Are you an independent (one-person) contractor in the US?
We do not outsource development to other companies. We only hire employees and independent contractors in the US.
We are happy with our current tools, some of which we built ourselves. We are not considering other software tools at this time.
We have a small office and no current product or service needs related to it.
We are not interested in loans, telecomm, or public relations services.
There is a small possibility we may consider other services. If you'd like, contact us here.
How many years of professional software development experience do you have?
Our staff average more than 20 years of experience per person. It is very rare for us to hire people with less than 10 years of professional experience. We do not have a training program or an internship program.
However, we might hire you if you are the right fit for our culture and are strong in some of the technologies we use.
Here are some other criteria:

Location

For employee positions, you must live and work in Oregon.
We do consider independent contractors living elsewhere in the US, though we prefer those who work on Pacific time.
We do not hire outside the US.

Technology Skills

Strong coding skills in Go and/or C# and/or Dart.
Strong skill / experience with SQL against any major relational database (especially complex ETL or reporting queries).
Some experience with web technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript or Typescript - especially complex layout).
Some experience with cloud deployment and git version control.

General Character and Skills

You have a good work ethic and are able to be self-disciplined in working from home.
You are a fast learner who is always expanding your knowledge and writing code on your own.
You are meticulous and detail-oriented.
You have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Bonus

Many of our staff, if they attended school, rarely got anything other than an A. To us, top grades are an indication of diligence and at least moderate intelligence.
Many of our staff have never taken a formal computer class because they learned faster / better on their own. We have found no correlation between having a CS degree and being a top software developer.
If this sounds like you, send us your resume.
Our staff average more than 20 years of experience per person. It is typical for us to hire someone with lots of real-world experience.
Here is what we look for:

Location

For employee positions, you must live and work in Oregon.
We do consider independent contractors living elsewhere in the US, though we prefer those who work on Pacific time.
We do not hire outside the US.

Technology Skills

Strong coding skills in Go and/or C# and/or Dart.
Strong skill / experience with SQL against any major relational database (especially complex ETL or reporting queries).
Some experience with web technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript or Typescript - especially complex layout).
Some experience with cloud deployment and git version control.

General Character and Skills

You have a good work ethic and are able to be self-disciplined in working from home.
You are a fast learner who is always expanding your knowledge and writing code on your own.
You are meticulous and detail-oriented.
You have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Bonus

You have experience leading a team, and work well as a leader or a team member.
You enjoy interacting with customers and being a part of requirements discussions and application design.
If this sounds like you, send us your resume.