Freelance full-stack development in Caen
Bespoke business application for SMEs
I help SMEs turn Excel files, manual procedures or scattered tools into a clear, reliable web application adapted to real usage.
What I can build
The goal is to ship a tool your team can actually use, not just a set of screens. Each development starts from the business rules, data and responsibilities that need to become clear.
- Diagnosis of current files, processes and responsibilities
- Modelling of data, statuses and validation rules
- Development of the web application, back-office and useful exports
- Documentation and handover to keep control of the tool
Needs
What needs does this cover?
These situations show when bespoke development is more relevant than a generic tool or a set of scattered files.
Replace a central Excel file that has become too fragile
Create a shared tool to track requests, orders or interventions
Structure a business workflow with several user roles
Method
Frame before building
I start by understanding the real workflow before deciding architecture, screens or development priorities.
Step 1
Understand the current workflow, users, constraints and decisions that must become reliable.
Step 2
Define a first-version scope with priority business rules, access rights and data.
Step 3
Build through short iterations, with regular validation points and useful documentation for future handover.
Technical stack
The stack depends on the need, but it stays maintainability-led: readable conventions, useful documentation and choices proportionate to business complexity.
- Symfony / PHP for business logic and APIs
- API Platform when several interfaces or systems share the same data
- PostgreSQL or MySQL depending on the data context
- Astro, Tailwind CSS or dedicated interfaces for user-facing screens
- Docker and reproducible environments to make maintenance easier
Feature examples
Features are chosen according to the process to make reliable. They should make the work clearer, not add avoidable complexity.
- User roles and access rights
- Workflows, statuses and validations
- Dashboards and filterable lists
- Exports, imports and history tracking
- API connections with existing tools
Service area
A service designed for Caen, Calvados and Normandy
Framing, structure and technical priorities are based on usage, business constraints and the stakeholders involved.
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- Traceability, product lifecycle and operational tracking
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FAQ
Questions about smes
Short answers about scope, service area and the start of a mission.
Who is this smes service for?
It is for SMEs, nonprofits, public-sector teams or industrial contexts that need to clarify processes, make data more reliable and build a maintainable web tool.
Do you work remotely?
Yes. I am based in Caen, France, and work remotely with structured teams in France, the UK, Ireland and other international contexts when the project is well framed.
How does a mission start?
It starts with a framing discussion: context, users, constraints, data, priorities and risks. This avoids building a tool disconnected from real usage.
First exchange
Clarify your need before launching the project
A first conversation helps understand your activity, goals, constraints and the most useful priorities to move forward.