Freelance Software Architecture & Development.
Hi, I'm Alastair. I'm a seasoned freelance software engineer partnering with businesses, agencies, and startups to build high-performance, scalable applications under my company, Luna IT. I blend two decades of experience with modern, AI-enhanced workflows.
Why Work With Me?.
Whether you need to build a complex SaaS platform from scratch, rescue a legacy codebase, speed up your development or simply get a second opinion on your project. I deliver the technical depth and reliability you need to succeed on time and within budget.
By leveraging AI development tools, I am able to dramatically speed up development. I pass these efficiencies onto you by shipping features faster and more cost-effectively. Most importantly, I treat AI as a powerful assistant, every line of AI-generated code is rigorously reviewed and refined by my 20+ years of expertise.
How I Can Help You.
Portfolio.
Here's some of the recent projects I was responsible for.
Peer-to-Peer Fashion Marketplace App
E-Commerce Platform with Dynamic Visual Quotes
Real-Time Video Personalisation Engine
Luna Screens: Digital Signage SaaS Platform
Men’s Health Clinic Web Platform
Custom QR Code Management Suite
Aerospace UI for Aircraft Movement Logic
Government E-Scooter Data Visualisation
Cross-Platform Ethical Puppy Marketplace
My Preferred Tech Stack.
Here is my preferred stack for performance and scale. Have an existing setup? I’ve worked across most technologies and adapt quickly.
Frontend: Native JavaScript and Web technologies for low level control. And React for rapidly building interfaces.
Backend: Node.js, it's ubiquitous, easy to work with and you'll have no trouble finding developers to support it in 10 years.
Database: DynamoDB for scale and low running costs. And sometimes Firebase to build complex real time apps faster.
Infrastructure: AWS with an emphasis on cost effective Serverless scaling, e.g. Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, CloudFormation. And Github actions for CI/CD.
Other: Stripe for payments, Expo for app development (halve costs by building for both iOS and Android with one codebase)
FAQ.
How do I keep costs low?
Why would you choose me over a large app development team?
Can we chat over a video call?
Do you offer fractional CTO services?
Can you rescue my project?
Can you audit my app?
Is it cheaper to higher offshore instead?
Do you work on fixed-price contracts or charge hourly?
What happens if we want to change the scope of the project halfway through?
What happens if you get sick or are unavailable?
Do you write all the code yourself, or do you outsource to subcontractors?
How do you ensure you meet deadlines on complex projects?
How can I be confident you have the technical skills to deliver my specific idea?
Who owns the source code and Intellectual Property (IP) once the project is finished?
How will I be kept in the loop on progress during the build?
I already have an internal team; can you integrate with them alongside the build?
If we build an app what happens after it's launched? Do you offer ongoing maintenance?
Will my internal team be able to easily understand and manage the code after you hand it over?
After working on my project how do you handle bugs or defects found after the final delivery?
Do you have an ABN?
Is AI generated code any good?
Do you support the Australian R&D tax incentive program?
Can you work with a vibe coded app?
Should I be worried that a single developer is building my project?
What if my project is too big for one person?
Let's connect.
Let me know what you need help with, whether that be an MVP roadmap, tech audit, custom automation or anything else. I'd love to hear from you, and I'll back to you shortly.