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Most dev shops skim the surface. We dive deep.

Subscription Dev Team. One Monthly Price. Continuous Delivery.

Ongoing development for products, platforms, and internal systems that your business depends on — without the cost, complexity, or commitment of building an in-house team.

ScubaDev

Below the Surface

We built ScubaDev around the gaps that freelancers, agencies, and offshore shops leave wide open. Here is what changes when you work with us:

$0

Surprise Invoices

Flat Monthly Price. Period.

One number on your invoice every month. No hourly tracking, no scope creep surcharges, no out of scope emails. You know the cost before the sprint starts, and it does not change if you pivot mid-sprint.

AI-Accelerated Delivery

We use AI with structure — code generation, automated reviews, and smart tooling that actually speeds up delivery without cutting corners.

100%

Your Code

Your Code. Your Repo. Walk Away Anytime.

Every line of code, every environment credential, every piece of documentation is yours from day one. If you leave after month one or month twelve, you take everything with you. No vendor lock-in. No hostage negotiations over source code.

faster delivery

More Output, Less Overhead

A structured, senior team with clear processes delivers more in less time. You get velocity without the management tax.

Client Love

“ScubaDev has built systems to automate our entire business. Instead of hiring more people we invested in technology and the ROI is exponential. ScubaDev’s team is brilliant and you will be astonished how quickly they work. Could not recommend them more.”

Aaron DoranCEO @ Industrial B2B

24/7

live project tracking

Founders who take their software seriously trust ScubaDev

Compax
TVD
Foundry
Quiet Kitty
Admiral
SmartLabel
SwellPitch
snow.
A.D.A.

95%

bugs caught pre-launch

Quality Built Into Every Sprint

Code reviews, automated testing, and dedicated QA on every release. Bugs get caught before users ever see them.

Top 1%

of Claude Code Dev Teams

What you are buying

You Are Not Hiring Developers. You Are Plugging Into a Delivery Engine.

Most outsourcing gives you people who wait for instructions. We give you a system that plans, builds, tests, ships, and reports. You set the direction; we handle everything between the backlog and production.

Continuous
Plan
Sprint planning & prioritization
Build
Development & QA
Release
Deployment & packaging
Report
Updates & demo assets

How we ship

The 2-Week Sprint: Predictable, Transparent, Accountable

Every 14 days, you see a live demo of working software. Not a progress report. Not a percentage bar. Real features, running in a real environment. This rhythm is the backbone of everything we do. It keeps us honest, keeps you informed, and keeps the product moving forward.

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Sprint Planning
Sprint Planning We sit down with you (or async, your call) and lock the sprint scope. You tell us what matters most. We commit to what we can ship in 10 working days. No ambiguity, no handwaving. A written commitment.
Development
Development Heads-down building. Daily standups keep everyone aligned and surface blockers the same day they appear, not at the end of the sprint when it is too late. You can watch progress in real time on your dashboard.
QA and Testing
QA and Testing QA runs in parallel with development, not after it. As features finish, they go straight to testing. Automated suites, manual QA, code reviews. By the time we call something done, it has been verified three ways.
Release
Release Approved features deploy to production with rollback plans and monitoring in place. No big bang releases. Features ship as they clear QA. If something breaks, we know before you do.
Sprint Review
Sprint Review Live demo. We walk you through everything we shipped, running on real infrastructure. You click through it yourself. Ask questions. Flag what needs refinement. Your feedback shapes the next sprint.
Retrospective
Retrospective What worked? What did not? What do we change? We run this every single sprint, not once a quarter. The process improves every two weeks because we are measuring and adjusting constantly.
Daily Standups
15-minute async or sync check-ins. Blockers surface immediately. No one waits until Friday to say they are stuck.
Sprint Planning
Every two weeks, the team aligns on exactly what ships next. No ambiguity, no moving targets. Clear scope, clear commitment.
Sprint Reviews
Live demos of completed work. You see real software, not status reports or percentage-complete estimates. Working features or nothing.
Retrospectives
Systematic improvement every sprint. We measure velocity, quality, and cycle time. The process gets faster because we are always tuning it.
2-week
Sprint Cycles
Predictable delivery rhythm
100%
Visibility
Real-time progress tracking
0
Surprises
Fixed scope per sprint
10x
Accountability
vs. traditional outsourcing

ScubaDev vs. The Other Guys

The secret behind faster launches and better products

Software development has changed. AI-driven tools accelerate what is possible, but without a structured team, speed creates chaos.

Speed Comparison
How AI-accelerated development compresses timelines without cutting corners
ScubaDev
6+
months
AI-Accelerated Dev 40%
Sprint Execution 25%
Architecture & QA 20%
Planning 15%
vs
The Other Guys
18+
months
Waiting on Feedback 30%
Manual Processes 25%
Onboarding & Ramp-up 25%
Rework & Bug Fixes 20%
3x
faster
Ship in months, not years. AI-accelerated sprints with human oversight at every step.

How it works

From first call to continuous delivery.

Surface Check

A direct conversation with the person leading your project. No sales reps, no discovery questionnaires, no we will circle back. You walk away knowing exactly what working together would look like.

Product Roadmap
Projects / Platform v2
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Core
Authentication
Dashboard v2
API Layer
Payment Gateway
Features
Mobile App v1
Analytics Engine
Notifications
Search & Filters
Infra
CI/CD Pipeline
Load Testing
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
100%
13 pts
100%
21 pts
64%
34 pts
45%
21 pts
18%
55 pts
8%
34 pts
13 pts
8 pts
82%
21 pts
8 pts
Complete 2
In Progress 3
Upcoming 2
Planned 3
Total 228 pts
Velocity 38 pts/wk

Charting the Dive

A clear product roadmap with defined sprints, a prioritized backlog, and a shared understanding of what ships first and why. No ambiguity.

Product Requirements
Approved
Project Summary
73%
E-Commerce Platform Redesign
PRD v2.4 P0: Critical Path +$120K ARR
Overall Completion
73%
User Stories
3 / 5
US-101 Complete checkout in under 60 seconds
P0
US-102 Save cart and return across sessions
P1
US-103 One-click reorder from purchase history
P1
US-104 Pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay
P0
US-105 Real-time inventory on product pages
P2
Technical Requirements
In Review
API Database Auth Cache UI/UX
Frontend: Next.js 15 + RSC
JL
KM
Done
Payments: Stripe SDK v4
RP
Active
Database: PostgreSQL + Prisma
AS
Done
Cache: Redis session layer
JL
To Do
Acceptance Criteria
4 items
Checkout flow completes in under 3 API round-trips with sub-200ms P95 latency
Cart persistence survives 30-day session expiry across authenticated devices
Payment gateway failover triggers within 5 seconds with zero data loss
Lighthouse performance score remains above 90 on all product pages
Dependencies
Stripe webhook v2 migration Blocked
CDN configuration for static assets Pending
Design system v3 component library Ready
Payment migration requires 48hr staging window. Schedule for low-traffic period. Rollback plan documented in runbook.
Sprint
Sprint 14
Estimate
34 pts
Priority
P0 Critical
Owner
JL
J. Lawson
Lead Engineer
Team
JL
KM
RP
AS
Progress
Stories
Tech
Accept.
Deadline
Mar 28, 2026
Created
Feb 12, 2026

First Descent

Working software at the end of the first sprint. Not wireframes. Not progress updates. Actual features deployed and ready to test.

Sprint 14
Kraken Release
Mar 18 – Mar 28
NK
JD
AR
TS
+2
Sprint Progress Day 7 of 10
Backlog
3
11 pts
Implement OAuth2 flow
Add search indexing
Structured logging setup
In Progress
3
10 pts
API rate limiting
Redesign checkout UI
WebSocket event layer
Review
2
6 pts
Stripe payment webhooks
E2E test coverage
Done
4
14 pts
Database schema migration
CI/CD pipeline config
Design system tokens
Error boundary handling

Steady Depth

A predictable rhythm. Every two weeks you see real progress, provide input, and shape what comes next. No guessing, no waiting, no wondering what the team is doing.

Engineering Dashboard
Oct 2025 – Mar 2026
3.2 ↓ 18%
Avg Cycle Time (days)
42/sp ↑ 12%
Throughput
87 pts ↑ 9%
Velocity
94.6% ↑ 3%
Test Coverage
Speed & Quality Over 6 Months
100 75 50 25 0
OctNovDecJanFebMar
Sprint Health
Excellent
Bug Escape Rate
2.1% ↓ 0.8%
Deploy Frequency
4.2/week
Velocity
Throughput
Quality Score
Coverage

Your Call

Complete flexibility. Stay as long as it makes sense. Leave when you want. Come back when you need to.

Client Portal
Mobile App v2.1
3
NK
Project Overview
Mobile App v2.1
Sprint 14 -- In Progress
65%
18
Completed
22
Remaining
4
In Review
Weekly Completion
Weekly Completion
Avg
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
W7
W8
Current Sprint Tasks
Current Sprint Tasks
Search functionality
JL
Mar 18
Payment integration
AK
Mar 22
Push notifications
MR
Mar 20
User onboarding flow
TS
Mar 24
Performance optimization
DW
Mar 28

Yes. We cover your stack.

Deep expertise across the modern development landscape. If it is mainstream and production-proven, we have shipped with it.

What is included

Everything You Need for Continuous Delivery

Team Composition

Dedicated full-stack developers (same people, every sprint)

Senior Tech Lead with architecture ownership

QA engineers scaled to your throughput

Product Manager coordinating the sprint cycle

Development

Full stack development (frontend, backend, APIs)

Architecture decisions and technical strategy

Code reviews on every pull request

CI/CD pipeline setup and management

Quality Assurance

Automated test suites

Manual QA on every feature

Bug tracking and resolution within the sprint

Release verification before production deploy

Visibility and Reporting

Real-time project dashboard (check it anytime)

Weekly written progress reports

Sprint demo recordings and assets

Same-day blocker escalation

Process

Sprint planning every two weeks

Parallel workstreams when capacity allows

Retrospectives that drive real process changes

Rapid iteration based on your feedback

Communication

Async-first (we respect your calendar)

Slack or Teams; your choice

Weekly sync calls (optional, not mandatory)

Direct access to engineers and founder

Your first 3 weeks

From kickoff to first sprint

A structured onboarding process so your team hits the ground running with zero ambiguity.

Onboarding Timeline
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Discovery and Planning
Kick-off meeting
Kick-off meeting
Access and credentials
Access and credentials
Product discovery
Product discovery
Tech and architecture review
Tech and architecture review
Product design
Product design
Preparation and Setup
Backlog creation
Backlog creation
Environment setup
Environment setup
Architecture deep-dive
Architecture deep-dive
Refinement session
Refinement session
Sprint 1
Sprint planning
Sprint planning
Development start
Development start
Front-end UI focus
Front-end UI focus
Architecture foundation
Architecture foundation
Client Responsibilities: Client responsibilities: Timely feedback, answer questions, third-party app costs, hosting, and database fees.

Straightforward pricing

One Monthly Price. No Surprises. No Contracts.

Choose the capacity that fits your product. Scale up or down month-to-month. Every plan includes sprint management, QA, direct founder access, and a real-time project dashboard.

Starter

Get in the Water

Early-stage founders building their first product. Solo entrepreneurs who need a small, focused team to go from idea to MVP.

$5,995
/Month
Dedicated full-stack developer
Sprint planning and management
QA testing on every release
Weekly sync call with project lead
Real-time project dashboard
Slack channel with direct team access
Full code ownership (it is always yours)
Month-to-month, cancel anytime

MOST POPULAR

Momentum

Full Depth

Growing companies with a live product that needs continuous development. Teams shipping features regularly and scaling toward product-market fit or beyond.

$10,995
/month
Multiple dedicated developers
Parallel workstreams (2-3 simultaneous tracks)
Senior tech lead ownership
Dedicated QA resource
Sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Real-time project dashboard with engineering metrics
Slack channel with direct team access
Full code ownership
Priority support and same-day blocker resolution
Month-to-month, cancel anytime

Deep End

Maximum Depth

Established companies running complex platforms with high-velocity delivery requirements. Multiple products or large-scale systems that need a full team operating at maximum throughput.

$19,995
/month
Full delivery team (4-6 engineers)
4-6 parallel workstreams
Dedicated senior tech lead
Dedicated QA team
Product management support
Custom reporting and engineering dashboards
Slack channel with direct team access
Full code ownership
Priority support with SLA guarantees
Architecture reviews and technical strategy
Month-to-month, cancel anytime

Custom

Uncharted Waters

Unique requirements that do not fit neatly into a tier. Agencies that want white-label development, enterprise contracts with specific compliance needs, or long-term partnerships with custom team composition.

Flexible team composition and size
Custom workstream capacity
Dedicated account point of contact
SLA guarantees
White-label delivery available
Custom security and compliance workflows
Everything in Deep End, plus whatever else you need

Looking for AI Implementation?

Our plans are carefully crafted to suit your needs and preferences, all while ensuring scalability and affordability.

Starting at $2,500
/month

Ready to Go Deep?

Stop cycling through freelancers. Stop paying agencies for change orders. Stop waiting six months to hire a team. Get a dedicated development team this month, shipping real software in two weeks. Book a 30-minute call. We will talk about your product, your priorities, and whether ScubaDev is the right fit. No pitch decks. No pressure. Just a straight conversation between founders.

Meet your Point Person

Learn about the 4-person team (2 devs, QA Lead, PM) that will work exclusively on your product.

SEE OUR PROCESS

Walk through our sprint structure, weekly demos, and how we deliver working features every month.

30-Minute Consultation

A focused conversation about your development challenges and how we can solve them together.

No Obligation

Ask questions, share your roadmap, and see if we’re the right fit – no pressure, no commitment.

Dedicated full-stack developer
Sprint planning and management
QA testing on every release
Weekly sync call with project lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional agencies work on fixed-scope projects. They quote you a price, define the deliverables upfront, and anything outside that scope triggers a change order and a new invoice. With ScubaDev, you get a dedicated team on a flat monthly retainer. Priorities can shift every sprint. Features can be added, removed, or reprioritized without a single change order. You get continuous delivery instead of a one-time handoff.

No problem. ScubaDev is month-to-month with no long-term contracts. If you need to pause for a month or a quarter, just let us know before the next billing cycle. When you are ready to restart, your team picks up where they left off. No penalties, no re-onboarding fees.

Most engagements kick off within 1-2 weeks of signing. The first week is focused on discovery, codebase review, and roadmapping. Your team starts building in sprint 1 by the end of week two or start of week three.

Yes. We sign NDAs before seeing any proprietary code, business data, or product strategy. Confidentiality is standard, not an add-on.

You do. 100%, always. Every line of code we write belongs to you. Full repository access from day one. If you decide to move on, you take everything with you: code, documentation, deployment configs, the works.

Within reason, yes. If something urgent comes up, we can adjust the current sprint scope. For larger shifts in direction, we reprioritize in the next sprint planning session. The beauty of 2-week sprints is that you are never more than 10 business days from a clean pivot point.

Week 1 is discovery. We review your existing product (if there is one), understand your business model, define technical architecture, and build a prioritized backlog. Week 2 is environment setup and sprint planning. By week 3, your team is building. You will have a clear roadmap, a Slack channel with your team, and a real-time project dashboard from day one.

Async-first, with sync when it matters. You get a dedicated Slack channel with direct access to your development team. Daily standups keep everyone aligned. Weekly sync calls with the project lead cover priorities, blockers, and upcoming sprint plans. We respond to messages within 4 hours during business hours.

Month-to-month means you can walk away at any time. No exit fees, no penalties. We will do a clean handoff: documented code, deployment guides, access transfer, and a walkthrough call with your next team if needed.

Both. UI/UX design is included in all plans. We handle user research, wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity mockups, and design systems. If you already have a designer or design system, we work within your existing patterns.

For Momentum and Deep End plans, we provide priority support for production-critical issues. For Starter plans, emergency support is available at an additional hourly rate. We will be transparent about what constitutes an emergency versus what can wait for the next business day.

Yes. Our Custom tier includes white-label delivery. We operate as an extension of your team, using your branding, your project management tools, and your communication channels. Your clients never know we exist.