Web applications
Customer portals, line-of-business systems and SaaS products, built to be fast, accessible and maintainable.
dev-test.uk · Software development
Software that ships with proof.
Web and mobile applications, APIs, integrations and internal tools, built by engineers who test first and treat security as part of the definition of done.
# illustrative pipeline output
$ make verify
lint ........................ ok
unit + integration tests ..... ok
dependency audit ............. ok
secrets scan ................. ok
static analysis .............. ok
$ make release
$ make verify
lint ........................ ok
unit + integration tests ..... ok
dependency audit ............. ok
secrets scan ................. ok
static analysis .............. ok
$ make release
Illustrative example, not real output.
What we build
From first prototype to production system.
Our engineering arm takes Colloquize designs from diagram to production, and works with your own team where you already have one.
Mobile apps
Native and cross-platform apps with secure storage, authentication and offline behaviour designed in.
APIs & integrations
Well-documented, versioned APIs and reliable connections between your systems and third parties.
Internal tools & automation
Replace spreadsheets and manual processes with tools your team will actually enjoy using.
Data platforms & pipelines
Pipelines that move and transform data with encryption, access control and lineage built in.
Test automation & QA
Automated test suites and quality engineering, either for our builds or retro-fitted to your existing code.
Engineering practice
Our definition of done.
Quality and security are checked on every change, not at the end of the project.
- Automated unit, integration and end-to-end tests
- Continuous integration and repeatable releases
- Dependency, secrets and static analysis scanning in the pipeline
- Peer review on every change
- Threat modelling for new features and integrations
- Infrastructure as code, with monitoring and logging from day one
Secure by default
Backed by Colloquize data security advisory, so protection is designed in rather than bolted on.
Visible progress
Working software in small increments, with clear scope, open roadmaps and honest estimates.
How a project runs
Small steps, shown working.
Every phase ends with something you can see and test.
Scope
We agree the problem, users, constraints and what "done" means.
Build
Short iterations with demos, tests and security checks built in.
Prove
Automated tests, performance checks and a security review before release.
Hand over
Documentation, knowledge transfer and ongoing support options.
Ways to work with us
Embedded team
Our engineers join your team and work in your tools and rituals.
Fixed-scope project
A defined outcome with clear milestones, for well-understood problems.
Audit & rescue
An independent review of an existing codebase, with a prioritised plan to stabilise it.
Insights
Engineering notes.
Practical guides from the Colloquize security and engineering team.
Secrets
A secrets-management checklist for development teams
Leaked credentials are one of the most common routes into a system. Here is a practical checklist.
Threat modellingThreat modelling in an afternoon
A lightweight, repeatable way to find design flaws before they become expensive bugs.
EncryptionEncryption at rest, in transit and in use: what each one actually protects
"It is encrypted" is not an answer. Encrypted where, against whom, and with whose keys?
FAQ
Common questions.
Can you work with our existing team?
Yes. We can embed with your team, pair on difficult problems or take ownership of a defined piece of work, whichever suits you.
Which technologies do you use?
We choose tools that fit your problem, your team and your constraints rather than pushing a fixed stack.
How do you estimate?
In small increments, with assumptions and risks stated up front. You see working software early, so scope and cost stay visible.
Can you review code we already have?
Yes. An audit covers code quality, test coverage, dependencies and security, and ends with a prioritised plan.
How does this relate to Colloquize?
dev-test.uk is the software development arm of the Colloquize group. Colloquize provides IT and data security consultancy, and the two work together.
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Tell us what you want to build.
A short description is plenty. An engineer will reply within one working day.