Independent Software Developer
Shawn Wilson — solo developer building polished, performant software for startups and small businesses. No bloat. No agency overhead. Just clean code and honest collaboration.
What I do
From quick MVPs to long-term development partnerships — built right the first time.
Web Applications
Full-stack web apps that scale. React, Vue, Node, PHP — built with clean architecture and maintainable code you'll actually understand.
API Development
RESTful and GraphQL APIs designed for performance and clarity. Third-party integrations, authentication, webhooks — the plumbing that powers your product.
Mobile Development
Cross-platform mobile apps with React Native. Ship to iOS and Android from a single, well-maintained codebase without doubling the cost.
Code Rescue
Inherited a mess? I audit, refactor, and modernise legacy codebases — bringing them up to current standards without breaking what already works.
DevOps & Hosting
CI/CD pipelines, Docker, cPanel and cloud deployments. From 123-reg shared hosting to AWS — I'll make sure your app actually gets delivered.
Shawn Wilson
Founder & Developer — DevDog
Independent software developer with a passion for writing code that solves real problems cleanly. I work directly with clients — no account managers, no junior developers, no surprises. When you hire DevDog, you get me.
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DevDog is a one-person independent software practice based in the UK. I specialise in building things that actually ship — on time, on budget, and built properly.
No bloated agency teams, no inflated quotes. Just a developer who cares about the craft, communicates clearly, and delivers work you'll be proud of — whether that's a polished WordPress site, a custom API, or a full product from scratch.
How it works
Straightforward, collaborative, no surprises — from first message to final deploy.
01
Discovery
We talk through what you need, what success looks like, and what's realistic. No commitment required.
02
Proposal
A clear scope, timeline, and fixed or milestone-based quote. No vague hourly billing surprises.
03
Build
Regular updates, a shared staging environment, and your feedback incorporated throughout — not just at the end.
04
Deliver
Clean handover with documentation, source code, and ongoing support options. You own everything.
Get in touch
Have a project in mind? Fill in the form and I'll get back to you within one working day.