itjet

Web and hybrid mobile apps, from research to release

Working as a software development firm, itjet builds web applications and hybrid mobile apps, covering the full cycle of a software product, from user research through to release, and it says its team brings deep technical experience to projects that use a modern technology stack. The company describes its approach as people-centred and product-first, and it presents itself as a partner whose own success depends on the product succeeding.

Design thinking at the start of a project

Design thinking sits at the core of the firm's work. Every stage keeps the end user in view, from requirements gathering and user research through idea generation, information architecture, wireframing and prototyping. The process ends with user testing and development. The company says it finds the right balance of form and function for each project, whatever its size or complexity.

Engagement models for different needs

itjet offers several ways of working with a client. A client can take a team of developers, QA engineers and project managers for a specific period, sized to the scope of work. Alternatively, it can dedicate a team for an agreed number of hours each month, with an agreed service level for response and for the start of implementation. A third option is a fixed estimate, which the company prepares from UI and UX designs, or from a wireframe for simpler interfaces, together with a software requirements specification.

Support for applications already in use

The firm also supports existing applications. This includes performance reviews and fixes, code review and refactoring, scaling where that is appropriate, and bug fixing. It is a route for clients whose software is already running but needs to be made faster, safer or easier to extend.

The agile life cycle the firm follows

The company follows an agile development life cycle, which it says helps teams stay on the same page and finish tasks on time. A project starts with a concept phase in which the owner sets the scope, prioritises requirements, features and expectations, and assembles the right people. Development is the longest phase, with the team delivering working software in iterations based on feedback. Testing, training, documentation and iteration then lead to go-live, after which the software team provides ongoing support. The final step is a review of performance, in which the team identifies its strengths and weaknesses on the project.

Hybrid apps for more than one platform

The firm develops web applications and hybrid mobile apps, which are the two product types named in its own description of its work.