You bring the idea.
We bring the architecture.
We help startups and fast-moving teams build reliable web applications, scale infrastructure, and make smart tech decisions.
Core Services
Custom applications built with speed and scale in mind.
Smart guidance on tech stack, architecture, and scalability.
CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud architecture.
Robust backend logic and well-documented APIs.
Launch fast with MVPs that validate and scale.
We engineer database systems that don’t choke under pressure. Postgres, MongoDB, and custom schemas tuned for performance.
End-to-end test automation using tools like Playwright so your product doesn’t break when you ship fast.
Partner Services
Offered through our trusted design partners with seamless integration with our dev process.
Organized execution led by our partner PMs, aligned with your priorities.
Why Stillwater?
No Bloat.Just Results.
Our goal is not to scale headcount, it’s to scale your product. We keep things tight, technical, and transparent so you can move faster without the noise. If you’re looking for a big agency, loads of layers, or a team that nods along instead of challenging bad decisions then we’re probably not it. And that’s by design.
We’re Engineers.Not Salespeople.
We don’t pitch. We build. Everything we show you is real work, done by real engineers; the same ones you'll work with. No fluff, no BS.
Small Team,Wide Reach.
We're a lean team of three, yet we cover architecture, backend, frontend, DevOps, QA automation, and more. That means fewer handoffs, less overhead, and more output per engineer.
Stillwater runs deep.
In thought, in architecture, in execution.
We’re a software development team that prefers clear goals over buzzwords, architecture over overhead, and shipping over ceremony. With decades of collective experience and a direct, collaborative approach, Stillwater helps companies launch fast and scale with confidence.
Our portfolio reflects the kind of work we’re proud to put our name on: systems that aren’t just shipped fast, but built to last. From MVPs to internal platforms to full-scale infrastructure, we focus on reliability, clarity, and long-term value.
How we work
Flexible Process
Agile by default. We can adapt to what makes sense for your stage and stack. We’re not dogmatic. We’re effective.
Async by Design
We believe great work happens where you're most focused, whether that's at home, in a coworking space, or across timezones.
Timezone-Friendly
We’ve worked with startups across the US, East to West Coast, and we know how to stay in sync without stealing your calendar.
Portfolio
HelloInnerwell
We’re the long-term software development partner for this telehealth startup. The challenge: delivering a reliable patient-facing MVP under tight deadlines with numerous third-party integrations including EHR, payment gateway, PIM, and form builder. We built the backend with NestJS (PostgreSQL) to act as both the integration hub and business logic layer. The frontend is built with Next.js, and both services run on a scalable AWS EKS infrastructure.
| Frontend: | Next.js |
| Backend: | NestJS PostgreSQL |
| Infrastructure: | AWS EKS |
ContractorIQ
This is a private internal platform used by ~20 staff in a construction company. It started in 2017 as a simple lead management system and evolved into a full operational tool handling quotes, payments, payroll, commissions, and more. And all is custom-built without third-party dependencies. We used Meteor.js with React to deliver real-time UI updates powered by a reactive data layer and tight backend integration.
| Frontend: | React |
| Backend: | Meteor.js |
Bellevue Hotel Lošinj
For this 5-star hotel in Croatia, we designed and developed a custom marketing website along with the CMS behind it. Built with Next.js and powered by Strapi as the content management system, it offers full editorial flexibility with great performance. No major technical hurdles. Just clean, purposeful execution.
| Frontend: | Next.js |
| Cms: | Strapi |
How we charge
Flexible Engagements
We adapt our pricing model based on what’s best for your stage and scope, from early MVPs to long-term product development.
Time & Material
Ideal for evolving projects. You only pay for the time we spend. Full transparency, clear hourly tracking, and flexibility to adjust as we go.
Retainers & Dedicated Teams
For sustained collaboration, we offer monthly retainers or embedded team models. Perfect when you want consistent velocity and deep product knowledge.
- Most MVPs we build start from $15,000–30,000, depending on scope.
- Our monthly retainers typically begin at $5,000.
- Hourly rates vary depending on services needed and engagement size.