Software Development in Houston
Houston is the 4th largest city in the US and the undisputed capital of energy, with the Texas Medical Center just down the road. We serve Houston businesses from our Dallas headquarters — close enough for day trips, aligned on Central Time, and built for the industries that drive this city.
Why Houston for Software Development?
Houston's economy throws off more GDP than many countries. The energy sector is obvious — every major oil & gas company has operations here. But the Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex on earth, and NASA's Johnson Space Center keeps aerospace technology flowing. The city's tech scene has grown 35% in the last five years as energy companies pour money into digital transformation and healthtech startups multiply around the Med Center. Software built for Houston needs to handle the scale and regulatory complexity these industries demand.
- Home to 25+ Fortune 500 companies with massive digital transformation budgets
- Texas Medical Center — the world's largest medical complex — drives healthtech demand
- Energy industry investing billions in digital oilfield and sustainability tech
- Central timezone alignment with our Dallas HQ for same-day collaboration
What We Build in Houston
Houston's dominant industries — energy, healthcare, aerospace — need specialized software. Here's what we deliver for Houston clients.
Custom Software Development
Full-stack applications for Houston enterprises. We build everything from internal operations tools to customer portals, designed to handle the data volumes and compliance requirements Houston industries demand.
AI & Data Analytics
Predictive maintenance for energy infrastructure, clinical analytics for hospitals, and demand forecasting for logistics companies. We turn Houston's massive data streams into systems that make better decisions than humans alone.
Cloud Migration & Infrastructure
Moving legacy on-prem systems to AWS, Azure, or GCP. Houston energy companies often run 20-year-old systems that need modernization without downtime. We specialize in these high-stakes migrations.
Mobile App Development
Field service apps for energy workers, patient-facing apps for hospital systems, and logistics tracking apps for the Port of Houston supply chain. Built for harsh conditions and unreliable connectivity.
Healthcare Technology
HIPAA-compliant platforms for TMC-affiliated hospitals and clinics. EHR integrations, telehealth systems, and research data platforms that handle the complexity of academic medical centers.
IoT & Industrial Software
Sensor data platforms, SCADA integrations, and real-time monitoring dashboards for refineries, pipelines, and offshore platforms. Built to process millions of data points per second without breaking.
Industries We Serve in Houston
Houston's economy is driven by a few massive sectors. We build software purpose-made for each of them.
Energy & Oil and Gas
Digital oilfield platforms, pipeline monitoring systems, and trading floor applications. We've built real-time data ingestion systems that process 2M+ sensor readings per minute for midstream operators. Our energy clients typically cut unplanned downtime by 20-30% with predictive maintenance tools.
Healthcare & Medical Research
The Texas Medical Center sees 10 million patient visits annually. We build clinical trial management platforms, patient engagement apps, and research data warehouses for TMC-affiliated institutions. Every system meets HIPAA and FDA requirements from day one.
Aerospace & Defense
NASA's Johnson Space Center and the private space industry create constant demand for mission-critical software. We build simulation tools, telemetry dashboards, and supply chain management systems that meet aerospace quality standards.
Logistics & Supply Chain
The Port of Houston is the busiest in the US by foreign tonnage. We build container tracking systems, warehouse management platforms, and route optimization tools that help logistics companies move goods faster and cheaper across the Gulf Coast.
How We Work with Houston Teams
We serve Houston from our Dallas headquarters — a quick 45-minute flight or 3.5-hour drive. Same timezone, no communication lag.
Discovery & Requirements
We fly to Houston or host you at our Dallas office for kickoff. Whiteboard sessions, stakeholder interviews, and technical audits. We map out exactly what needs to be built and why, with honest timeline estimates.
Architecture Design
Our architects design the system — tech stack, infrastructure, integration points, security model. For energy and healthcare clients, we address compliance requirements (NERC CIP, HIPAA, SOC 2) at the architecture level.
Agile Development Sprints
Two-week sprints with demos every cycle. Your Houston team sees working software regularly, not just status reports. Our India engineers handle overnight work, so your project moves forward while Houston sleeps.
Testing & Compliance Validation
Automated testing, performance benchmarks, and security audits. For regulated industries, we run compliance checks against the specific standards your sector requires. Nothing ships until it passes.
Deployment & Training
We deploy to your infrastructure, run production validation, and provide on-site training for your Houston team. Full documentation and knowledge transfer so your internal staff can maintain the system independently.
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Engagement Models for Houston Companies
Houston businesses range from 10-person startups to global energy majors. We have engagement models that fit each.
Dedicated Team
A full engineering squad working exclusively on your project. Includes developers, QA, DevOps, and a project manager who visits Houston regularly. Best for ongoing product development.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Dedicated engineers working only on your project
- Regular on-site visits to your Houston office
- Scale the team up or down with 2-week notice
- Daily standups aligned to Central Time
- 40-60% savings vs Houston agency rates
- Minimum 3-month engagement
Project-Based
Fixed scope and price for well-defined projects. We define everything upfront, agree on milestones, and deliver on schedule. Popular with Houston companies that have a clear project with a definite endpoint.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Fixed price with milestone-based payments
- Detailed scope document before any code is written
- In-person kickoff in Houston or Dallas
- All QA and project management included
- Full IP transfer on completion
- Typical projects: 8-20 weeks
Staff Augmentation
Plug our engineers into your existing Houston team. They work your hours, use your tools, join your standups. No recruiting overhead, no long-term contracts.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Engineers embedded in your Houston team
- Central Time working hours
- Can work on-site in Houston as needed
- No recruiting fees or placement charges
- Start within 1-2 weeks
- Month-to-month flexibility
Software Development in Houston Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
Our headquarters is in Dallas, about 45 minutes by air. We regularly visit Houston clients for kickoffs, reviews, and planning sessions. Both cities are in Central Time, so there's zero timezone friction. For ongoing projects, we can arrange regular on-site days at your Houston office.
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