What we build
Six core services that cover most software work from first prototype through production and beyond.
Tailored software solutions
Providing tailored software development services to optimize business processes and enhance efficiency.
Custom software development
Tailored solutions to meet your unique business needs.
Mobile app development
Innovative apps to engage your mobile audience.
Web applications development
Crafting responsive websites for a seamless user experience.
UI / UX design
Intuitive designs for exceptional user experiences.
Quality assurance
Ensuring flawless performance for your software products.
Cloud solutions
Scalable cloud solutions for seamless data management.
Four phases, every engagement.
Whether you're starting from scratch or rescuing a stalled project, the arc is the same: understand the problem deeply, design the right thing, build it well, then keep it running.
Discover
A short, paid discovery phase. We talk to your team, review what exists, and write down what we heard. You end up with a clear scope document — whether or not you decide to work with us.
Design
Architecture diagrams, data models, UI prototypes, and a delivery plan we review with you together. Decisions get documented so they can be revisited later without losing context.
Build
Weekly demos, a public backlog, incremental releases from week one. You can see progress every week and course-correct before things harden.
Operate
Monitoring, on-call coverage, security patching, and quarterly architecture reviews. We don't disappear at launch — the system needs to keep running on the days you're not looking at it.
Custom software development
Backend systems, integrations, internal tools, and bespoke platforms built around your business logic. We start with a written scope, ship in increments you can review every week, and stay involved through launch and beyond.
Mobile app development
Native and cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android. Designed for the conditions African users actually use them in: spotty connectivity, smaller devices, careful data budgets.
Web applications development
Responsive web apps with clean, accessible UI. Whatever stack fits the job — we have working experience across React, Next.js, Django, Node, and Odoo's own framework.
UI / UX design
We design interfaces that look good and feel obvious. From early sketches through a complete design system, our designers work side-by-side with our engineers so what gets designed actually ships.
Quality assurance
Test plans, automated coverage where it matters, and disciplined release checks. We catch the bugs that matter before your users do.
Cloud solutions
Hosting, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and backups. We make sure what we build keeps running on the days you're not looking at it.
Industries we've shipped software for.
The team's working experience spans these sectors. We know their data, their regulatory edges, and the realities of running software in each context.
Healthcare
Clinical workflows, patient records, claims, provider directories — built for low-bandwidth clinical realities.
Government
Public-sector platforms, citizen services, internal tooling, and integrations with national systems.
Tourism
Booking platforms, operator tools, and visitor-facing apps for the tourism sector across the region.
NGOs & donors
Programme management, beneficiary tracking, reporting dashboards, and field data collection that works offline.
Cooperatives & SACCOs
Member registry, savings and loans, accounting, regulatory reporting, and member-facing mobile access.
Startups
From founding-team MVPs to series-A scale-ups, we partner with technical founders who want to ship faster without going off the rails.
Common questions
Answers to the things people usually want to know before getting in touch.
What kinds of software do you build?
Web applications, mobile apps (iOS and Android), custom backend systems, integrations, and cloud platforms. We can also help with discovery, UI/UX design, QA, and ongoing operation after launch.
How do projects usually start?
With a short conversation. We talk through what you're trying to build, what's working today, and what success looks like. From there we propose a paid discovery engagement (usually 1–2 weeks) so you have a written scope and we both know what we're committing to.
What do projects typically cost?
It depends on scope. A short discovery engagement usually runs $2k–$5k. MVP builds are typically $20k–$80k. Production platforms run from there upward depending on complexity. We can give you a realistic range after a short call.
How long do projects take?
Discovery: 1–2 weeks. MVPs: typically 8–12 weeks. Larger platforms run 3–9 months. We release in increments so you see and use the system long before final delivery.
Are you willing to sign an NDA?
Yes, we sign NDAs as a matter of course. Most of our client work is confidential, which is why our public portfolio is intentionally small — we'd rather protect what's protected than market loudly.
Where are you based and what time zones do you cover?
Kigali, Rwanda (Central Africa Time, UTC+2). We work with clients across the region, in Europe, and in North America. Our communication is async-first, so time-zone overlap isn't usually a blocker.
Do you take over existing codebases?
Often. We can audit what's there (architecture, tests, dependencies, security, ops), stabilize it, then pick up new feature work from your previous team's last commit. Stabilization typically takes 2–4 weeks depending on the state of the code.
Do you offer ongoing support after launch?
Yes. We offer managed service contracts with defined response SLAs, on-call coverage, security patching, and quarterly architecture reviews. Most of our long-term clients are on one of these arrangements.
What's your team size and how is the team structured?
Each project gets a senior engineer who owns delivery, a designer when UI work is involved, and a junior engineer paired with the senior. The exact size scales with project scope.
How do we stay in sync during a project?
Weekly demos (every Friday by default), a shared backlog you can see at any time, and async written updates between demos. We aim to make it so you always know what's in flight without needing to ask.
What's the easiest way to reach you?
Email buildasoftltd@gmail.com or call +25 078 206 1714. For urgent technical engagements, message us on WhatsApp and we'll get on a call quickly.
Have a specific brief in mind?
Send it over — we'll come back with scope, timeline, and an honest take on fit.
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