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About DevCity

We build software the way we'd want it built for us

Since 2016, DevCity has partnered with founders and enterprise teams to design, engineer, and scale digital products — grounded in senior engineering, honest communication, and software that holds up in production.

Founded
2016
Founded
Engineers, designers & strategists
60+
Engineers, designers & strategists
Products shipped
120+
Products shipped
Client retention rate
94%
Client retention rate
Our Story

From a two-person shop to a full engineering partner

DevCity started with a simple frustration: too many software vendors optimized for billable hours instead of shipped outcomes. We set out to build a studio that engineers treat like a craft and clients treat like a long-term partner.

Today, our team works across web, mobile, SaaS, and AI-powered products for companies ranging from pre-seed startups to established enterprises modernizing legacy systems.

Our Mission

Software that earns its place in your stack

We believe good software is judged in production, six months after launch — not in a demo. That belief shapes every technical decision we make: scalable architecture, honest scoping, and code we'd be comfortable maintaining ourselves.

We measure success the same way our clients do: retention, reliability, and whether the system still fits the business a year later.

Why DevCity

A team that engineers like it's their own product

We combine senior engineering talent, modern technology, and transparent process to deliver software that holds up in production.

Experienced Engineering

Senior engineers who've shipped production systems at scale, not a rotating bench of juniors.

Modern Technology

We build on proven, modern stacks — never legacy tools just because they're familiar.

Scalable Architecture

Every system is designed to handle your next stage of growth, not just today's requirements.

User-Centered Design

Research and testing drive every design decision — not internal opinion.

Transparent Communication

Clear timelines, honest tradeoffs, and direct access to the team building your product.

Reliable Delivery

We scope realistically and ship on the timelines we commit to.

Security First

Security and data protection are built in from architecture, not patched on after launch.

Long-Term Partnership

Most of our clients work with us for years, not just a single project.

Leadership

The team steering DevCity

AF

Alicia Ferreira

Founder & CEO

MC

Maya Chen

Head of Engineering

JO

James Okafor

Head of Product

SD

Sofia Delgado

Head of Design

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