Building performant large scale web applications
Performance can be one of the trickiest aspects of building software. Robat Williams shares his thoughts on doing performance right when building large and complex web applications.
Robat Williams
Application Development
Develop custom applications that provide the scalability, maintainability, security and extensibility you need – or let us take care of the end-to-end process for you.
The rich omnichannel experiences offered by modern retail and e-commerce applications have raised user expectations of digital. Other industries need to step up – whether the target users are other businesses, citizens, or even employees.
Like most organisations, your legacy IT estate might present a significant obstacle to your goal of modernising your user-facing applications. Or your principal challenge might relate to the complexity of your environment, where compliance with strict regulations far outweighs the desire to be user-friendly. We can help.
Achieve your goals with us
We are experts in developing complex line-of-business applications. Scott Logic has developed investment portals for asset management firms, platforms for energy trading companies, and award-winning consumer-facing apps for challenger banks. We’ve also designed accessible, citizen-facing applications for the public sector and built them to the most exacting standards.
We can help you develop custom applications that work seamlessly with your existing systems and provide the scalability, maintainability, security and extensibility you need. Whether you require a higher number of skilled developers than you have readily available, or you would like us to take care of the end-to-end process for you, we can deliver what you need.
Principles of our successful approach
Select the right tool
Scott Logic is technology- and vendor-agnostic, meaning that we always recommend the best solution for your circumstances, without any bias. This gives us the freedom and flexibility to create a truly unique solution to your challenges, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
Good design is fundamental
Good design in app development goes beyond aesthetics. It ensures a seamless, intuitive user experience that enhances usability and productivity. It also optimises performance, accessibility, and scalability, driving long-term success and user retention.
Build multidisciplinary teams
We use integrated, cross-functional teams to develop apps – combining development, testing and UX, and ‘shifting left’ the necessary inputs from key stakeholders (e.g. in compliance functions). This promotes better collaboration and faster feedback loops, leading to higher-quality products.
Use DevOps for rapid feedback
User feedback is one of the most valuable tools in app development. We create seamless DevOps pipelines that allow us to go from writing code to putting it in the users’ hands within minutes, not weeks.
Client stories
Find out how we have helped clients like you with tailored support to tackle technology challenges and achieve business goals.
Saxo Bank
To help Saxo Bank achieve its goal of a trading platform that works seamlessly across a range of devices, we created a key component of SaxoTraderGO – the HTML5 chart – which enables interactive trading by allowing users to drag and drop orders directly onto the chart.
HM Land Registry
How we supported HM Land Registry in the digital transformation of the Land Register, delivering an overhauled customer interface, automated data processing, and productivity improvements for caseworkers.
Our tried-and-tested solutions
While our approach is always tailored to your needs, we have a range of tried-and-tested solutions that speed up delivery and drive a successful outcome.
Junior pods
Our Junior Pod model provides you with high-quality, blended teams equipped with a broad range of skills and experience. We wrap our junior capability into carefully balanced pods to ensure you receive the quality service and productivity you expect at a day rate that is a compelling alternative to offshore.
Accelerator pods
Our Accelerator Pod model equips you with an established team of highly experienced UK-based engineers, working with you to tailor the pod size and make-up in line with your business needs. They will be able to hit the ground running and drive your application development project to a successful outcome.
Mobile app development
We can manage your end-to-end mobile app development, from engaging with users and stakeholders to define a purposeful and engaging mobile experience, to determining the right technology platform (native, HTML, hybrid), to delivering iterative releases to ensure an early ROI, through to monitoring user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Web app development
We leverage our years of experience and expertise to create a market-leading web app, built on flexible and extensible technology, helping you better engage existing users and acquire new ones.
Technology and platform selection
As each new channel adds complexity to your technology estate, we work with you to understand your organisation and your users’ needs, helping you navigate the evolving technology landscape to select the right platforms and technologies.
Omnichannel experiences
As organisations engage with customers across an ever-increasing variety of channels, we help you determine the right channel for each of your services and select the best technologies to support you.
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Want to talk about your applications?
If you’d like to discuss how we can help you develop custom applications that support your business goals and open up new possibilities, we’re always happy to chat.