A UK Software Development Company That Supports You After Launch.

CyberSpark builds bespoke software, websites and mobile apps for UK businesses, and helps UK tech companies hire developers in India. We are registered in London, our engineering team is in India, and you own everything we build for you.

Trusted by

  • pragtex
  • Sol Scientifics
  • AfAMax

CORE CAPABILITIES

Software Development Services for UK Businesses

Most clients come to us with one of four needs. Each has its own page with how we work, what is included and answers to common questions.

ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING

Bespoke Software & Enterprise Platforms

When off-the-shelf software no longer fits how your business works, we build software that does. Internal systems, customer platforms, integrations and legacy modernisation, scoped with you and built in stages.

DELIVERY RIGOR

How a Project Runs

You see working software early and often, decisions are written down, and you can steer at every stage.

Stage 01

Discovery & Architecture

We talk to the people who will use the software, look at your current systems and data, and agree what the first release must do. You get a written scope before any production code is written.

Expected window: First

  • Written scope and first-release plan
  • Architecture and technology choices, explained
  • Contract and NDA with our UK company

WHY CYBERSPARK

Why UK Companies Work With CyberSpark

Most outsourcing problems come from unclear contracts, lost context and teams that disappear after launch. We are set up to avoid all three.

  • A UK company to contract with, and you own the code
  • Talk directly to the engineers doing the work
  • Employer of Record available, with no Indian company needed

CONTRACTS & OWNERSHIP

A UK Contract, and the Code Is Yours

You contract with Cyber Spark IT Services Ltd in London. What we build for you belongs to you, and we handle personal data with UK GDPR in mind.

  • Contract and NDA with our London company
  • Code, designs and documentation assigned to you

DIRECT ACCESS

Talk to the People Building It

You work directly with the engineers on your project, so questions and decisions don't get lost in a chain of hand-offs.

  • Shared chat, project board and repositories
  • Standups in the UK–India overlap hours

HIRING IN INDIA

A Team in India Without an Indian Company

Build a team in India without registering a company there. We handle employment, payroll and compliance, and you direct the work.

  • Payroll, Provident Fund and statutory benefits handled
  • Candidates assessed on real tasks with SparkTalent

CLIENT FEEDBACK

Voices of Our Clients

What founders say about working with us.

pragtex logo

pragtex

Software products, Friedrichshafen, Germany

Cyber Spark moved our platform from concept to reliable production with clear communication and high engineering quality at every stage.

Manfred Mayer-Rieger

Managing Director, pragtex

pragtex.com

CHOOSING A SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

How to Choose a Software Development Company in the UK

Most software projects that go wrong fail for the same reasons: a vague scope, a team you never meet, code you don't own, and a supplier who disappears after launch. Whoever you choose, these questions separate a good software development company from a risky one:

AskWhy it mattersHow we answer it
Who will build it?The people in the sales call are often not the people who write the code.You talk directly to the engineers on your project.
How do you scope before quoting?A price without discovery is a guess, and guesses turn into change requests.Discovery first, then a written scope and a fixed quote for it.
How often will I see working software?Months without a demo hide problems until they are expensive.Working software at the end of every sprint, on a staging site you can try.
Who owns the code and accounts?Without ownership you are locked in to one supplier.The code, designs and documentation are yours, in your accounts.
What happens after launch?All software needs updates, fixes and new features.We stay on for support, updates and new features.
Do I need custom software at all?Sometimes an existing product does the job for less.We will say so, and help you choose one.

If you are still deciding what to build, our guide to bespoke software development in the UK explains when custom software makes sense and when it doesn't.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions About Working With a Software Development Company

Contracts and ownership, time zones, existing code, hiring in India, and how projects are priced.

How do I choose a software development company in the UK?
Look past the portfolio. Ask who will actually build your software and whether you can talk to them, how they scope a project before quoting, how often you will see working software, who owns the code and accounts, and what happens after launch. A good company will also tell you when you don't need custom software at all.
Who owns the code and intellectual property?
You do. You contract with our UK company, Cyber Spark IT Services Ltd, and the contract assigns the code, designs and documentation we create for you to your company. Repositories, hosting and domains can sit in your own accounts from the start, and everyone on the project is bound by confidentiality.
How does time zone alignment work between the UK and India?
India is 5½ hours ahead of the UK in winter and 4½ hours ahead during British Summer Time, so the UK morning overlaps with the Indian afternoon. We hold standups and reviews in that overlap, agree extra overlap hours where a project needs them, and hand work over in writing at the end of each day so nothing waits on a meeting.
Can CyberSpark take over or rescue an existing legacy codebase?
Yes. We start by reviewing the code, hosting and documentation to see what is sound and what is holding you back, then agree a plan. That usually means stabilising and improving what you have in stages rather than rewriting everything.
What is the difference between hiring via CyberSpark EOR vs traditional agency outsourcing?
With outsourcing, you hand over a defined scope and we deliver the finished software. With a dedicated team or an Employer of Record, the engineers work on your roadmap as part of your team and you direct the work, while we handle employment, payroll and compliance in India. Our guide compares [EOR, outsourcing and staff augmentation](/services/hire-developers-in-india/eor-vs-outsourcing).
What pricing models do you offer for UK companies?
Two ways: a fixed price for a defined scope, agreed after discovery and paid by milestone, or a monthly fee for a dedicated team or EOR. We don't publish prices, because they depend on scope and team size; tell us what you need and we will quote in writing.

START A CONVERSATION

Have something you want to build or improve?

Tell us about your idea, your current system or the team you want to grow, and we will help you work out the practical next steps.

  • Shaped around your goals
  • With the engineers who would do the work
  • Practical next steps you can act on
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