Software Development in Manchester
Manchester is the UK's second-largest tech hub with 32% growth in developer roles over the past three years. MediaCityUK, the Northern Quarter, and Salford Quays are packed with digital businesses. We help Manchester companies build software without competing for the same shrinking talent pool — at rates that make financial sense.
Why Manchester for Software Development?
Manchester has grown from an industrial city into the UK's most important tech hub outside London. The BBC's move to MediaCityUK was a catalyst, but the real story is the organic growth of SaaS companies, digital agencies, and fintech firms that now call Greater Manchester home. Developer roles have grown 32% in three years, but supply hasn't kept up — making it increasingly expensive to build teams locally.
- UK's second-largest tech cluster with over 10,000 digital businesses in Greater Manchester
- MediaCityUK houses the BBC, ITV, and a growing ecosystem of media-tech startups
- 32% growth in developer roles, but salaries rising faster than most Northern firms can sustain
- Strong SaaS ecosystem — home to companies like Boohoo (tech), AO.com, and The Hut Group
Our Services in Manchester
We work with Manchester businesses building products across these six areas — each shaped by the industries driving this city's growth.
Custom Software Development
Bespoke platforms for Manchester's SaaS companies, retailers, and financial services firms. We build scalable systems designed to grow with your business — not buckle under load when you land your next big client.
AI & Data Analytics
Recommendation engines for e-commerce, predictive models for financial services, and content analysis for media companies. Manchester generates data at scale — we help you actually use it.
Web Application Development
SaaS platforms, customer portals, and internal tools built on modern stacks. React, Next.js, Node.js, and Python — the same technologies Manchester's best startups are using.
Mobile App Development
Consumer and B2B mobile apps for Manchester businesses. Cross-platform builds in React Native and Flutter that ship fast without compromising on the experience your users expect.
Healthcare & NHS Integration
Manchester has a major healthtech scene anchored by the NHS's presence in the region. We build patient management systems, clinical tools, and data platforms that meet NHS Digital standards.
E-Commerce & Retail Tech
Manchester is the UK's e-commerce capital — home to Boohoo, The Hut Group, and AO.com. We build order management systems, personalisation engines, and multi-channel platforms for retailers at every scale.
Industries We Serve in Manchester
Manchester's economy has diversified dramatically. These four sectors generate the most demand for custom software.
SaaS & Digital Products
Manchester's SaaS scene is booming. We've built multi-tenant platforms, billing systems, and API layers for subscription businesses. Whether you're at seed stage or scaling past 10,000 users, we build the infrastructure to support it.
Media & Broadcasting
MediaCityUK is one of Europe's largest media hubs. We build content delivery platforms, audience analytics tools, and production workflow systems for broadcasters and digital publishers in the Greater Manchester area.
Retail & E-Commerce
From Trafford Centre brands to pure-play online retailers, Manchester's retail sector needs technology that handles peak traffic, manages complex supply chains, and delivers personalised shopping experiences across every channel.
Financial Services & Fintech
Manchester's financial services sector employs over 40,000 people. We build regulatory reporting platforms, customer onboarding systems, and payment processing tools for banks, building societies, and fintech startups across the region.
How We Work with Manchester Teams
Same model as London, same timezone advantage. Manchester is 5.5 hours ahead of Dallas (EST) — which means genuine overlap every working day.
Initial Consultation
A video call during UK afternoon hours (2-5pm GMT, which is 9am-12pm EST for our Dallas team). We map your requirements, discuss technical approach, and establish what success looks like.
Team Setup
We assign engineers from our Gurugram office — only 4.5 hours ahead of Manchester. Your team gets a dedicated project manager who's available during UK business hours and speaks your language, not just code.
Collaborative Development
Daily standups during your afternoon, async updates ready by your morning. We use your preferred tools — Jira, Linear, Notion, Slack — and adapt to how your team already works rather than forcing our process on you.
Fortnightly Sprint Reviews
Every two weeks, you see working software. Not wireframes or slide decks — actual deployable features. Reviews are scheduled during Manchester working hours, and your feedback shapes the next sprint immediately.
Delivery & Ongoing Support
We deploy to your cloud environment, run performance and security testing, and hand over complete documentation. Post-launch, we offer maintenance plans with response times guaranteed during UK business hours.
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Engagement Models for Manchester Businesses
Manchester dev rates typically run £70-£120/hour through local agencies. We deliver senior-level work at 40-60% below those figures.
Dedicated Team
Your own team of developers, QA engineers, and a project manager — all focused exclusively on your product. Best for ongoing development where deep context matters.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Full-time developers dedicated to your project
- Project manager available during UK business hours
- Weekly standups and fortnightly demos
- Scale up or down with 2 weeks notice
- 40-60% below Manchester agency rates
- Minimum 3-month engagement
Project-Based
Fixed scope, fixed price. We define deliverables, agree on a timeline, and quote a firm number. Best for MVPs, migrations, or well-defined feature sets where the scope is clear.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Fixed price in GBP or USD
- Detailed scope document before work begins
- Milestone-based payments
- Change request process built into the contract
- Full IP ownership transfers to you
- Typical projects run 2-6 months
Staff Augmentation
Plug our engineers into your existing Manchester team. They attend your standups, use your tools, and work your hours. Perfect when you need specific skills without a 3-month recruitment process.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Engineers embedded in your team
- Work UK hours (GMT/BST)
- Use your existing tools and workflows
- Start within 1-2 weeks
- No recruitment fees or employer NI
- Scale from 1 developer to a full squad
Software Development Manchester Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
No — our offices are in Dallas, Texas and Gurugram, India. We work with Manchester businesses remotely, which is precisely why we can offer rates 40-60% below what local Manchester agencies charge. You're paying for engineering talent, not Northern Quarter office space.
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