Software Development

Overview ¶

Kartoza’s Software Development services deliver custom geospatial solutions tailored to your specific needs. We build robust, scalable applications using modern technologies and open source platforms.

From simple QGIS plugins to complex enterprise web applications, our experienced development team brings your GIS vision to life.

What We Build ¶

• Custom web mapping applications
• Mobile GIS apps (iOS, Android, cross-platform)
• QGIS plugins and extensions
• PostGIS database applications
• Spatial data pipelines and ETL
• API development and integrations
• Dashboard and visualization tools
• Field data collection solutions

Technologies We Use ¶

• Frontend: React, Vue.js, OpenLayers, Leaflet, MapLibre
• Backend: Python, Django, Flask, Node.js
• Desktop: PyQGIS, Qt, C++
• Mobile: React Native, Flutter
• Database: PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQLite
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD

Our Process ¶

Requirements ¶

We work closely with you to understand your needs, users, and constraints.

Design ¶

Our team creates technical designs and prototypes for your review and feedback.

Development ¶

We build iteratively, with regular demos and opportunities for input.

Testing ¶

Comprehensive testing ensures quality and reliability.

Deployment ¶

We deploy to your infrastructure or our managed hosting.

Support ¶

Ongoing maintenance and support keeps your solution running smoothly.

Benefits ¶

• Solutions built for your specific needs
• Full source code ownership
• No vendor lock-in
• Modern, maintainable code
• Experienced geospatial developers
• Agile, collaborative approach