MANAGED DEVELOPMENT

We Deliver the Product While You Focus on the Business

Hand over the entire software delivery process to Diatom. From discovery and architecture to development, testing, and post-launch support — we run the project end-to-end and deliver a working product on time.

Managed Development services

Two Decades of Full-Cycle Delivery

We have run software projects end to end since 2004, from early-stage products to enterprise systems for clients across North America and Europe.

20
Years in business
80
Senior engineers
200
Projects delivered
18
Years with our longest-standing client

When Managed Development Makes Sense

Choose this model when you want a working product — not engineering overhead.

You Don't Have an In-House Tech Team

You’re a founder or a non-technical business owner. You need a partner who takes full ownership of building your product — not just engineers to assign tasks to.

You Need a Fixed Scope Delivered

You have a clear brief and want a predictable timeline and budget. We scope, quote, and deliver — with a single point of responsibility from start to launch.

What We Deliver

A full-cycle service — from first idea to running production.

Product Discovery

Goals, user scenarios, scope, and a realistic delivery plan.

Architecture & Design

System architecture, technology selection, and UI/UX design.

Development

Frontend, backend, mobile, and integrations — built by senior engineers.

QA & Testing

Manual and automated testing across functionality, performance, and security.

DevOps & Release

CI/CD pipelines, cloud setup, and smooth production deployment.

Post-launch Support

Monitoring, bug fixes, and iterative improvements after release.

How We Run Your Project

From kickoff to production — a clear, repeatable delivery flow.

Kickoff

Introductory call, goal validation, scope confirmation, and alignment on deliverables.

Planning

Deep dive into requirements, technical planning, architecture, and delivery roadmap.

Agile Sprints

Iterative development with regular demos, weekly reporting, and continuous feedback.

Launch and Support

Production release, followed by maintenance, updates, and improvements for as long as you need us.

Insights from Our Engineers

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Why Teams Choose Diatom for Managed Development

Managed development works when your partner treats the product as its own. At Diatom, that means one accountable team, senior engineers by default, and full transparency from kickoff to launch. Whether you are building a new product or modernizing an existing system, we take responsibility for the outcome, not just the hours.

Single Point of Responsibility

One contract, one team, one delivery owner. No juggling vendors, no finger-pointing when something slips.

Senior Engineers by Default

Most of our engineers have 10+ years of production experience. You don’t pay for someone else’s learning curve.

Predictable Delivery

Fixed-price or time & materials — whichever fits your project. In both cases you get weekly reporting, clear milestones, and a realistic timeline from day one.

Experience Across Industries

Projects delivered in fintech, SaaS, logistics, and enterprise software for clients across North America and Europe.

Transparent Collaboration

Open backlog, weekly demos, direct access to the team. You always know where the project stands.

The Team Behind Every Project

Every managed project at Diatom is delivered by a real team — senior developers, a tech lead, QA, and a project manager you’ll know by name.

Our clients rate our work and collaboration on Clutch.

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