Frequently Asked
Questions

Project timelines vary by scope. A mobile app MVP typically takes 10–14 weeks. A full enterprise platform can take 6–12 months. We share a detailed timeline in the discovery phase before any code is written.

We work async-first using your existing tools — Slack, Jira, Linear, or Notion. You get a dedicated project manager, weekly written updates, and Friday demo calls so you always know what has been built.

Yes — from the first call if needed. We treat all client information as confidential by default, regardless of whether an NDA is in place.

Our team spans UTC-5 to UTC+5:30, giving you at least 4 hours of daily overlap with most regions. We adapt our working hours to your schedule.

We offer three models: fixed price (clear scope), time and materials (flexible scope), and dedicated team (monthly retainer). We recommend the right model after understanding your project in discovery.

Our core stacks are React, Flutter, Node.js, Python, AWS, and Salesforce — but we work across 100+ technologies. We choose the right tool for your project, not the most fashionable one.

Yes. We run a codebase audit in the first week, document what we find, and provide a clear plan for continuation or refactoring. We have rescued dozens of projects from previous agencies.

All projects include a 30-day post-launch support period at no extra cost. After that, we offer monthly retainers for ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and feature development.

Both. We have built MVPs for pre-seed startups in 8 weeks and delivered multi-year enterprise platforms for FTSE 250 companies. Our process scales to your stage and budget.

Yes — we have built software for fintech (PCI-DSS, Open Banking), healthcare (HIPAA, HL7 FHIR), edtech (FERPA, COPPA), and logistics (ISO 28000). Compliance is built into architecture from day one, not retrofitted.

Yes. We regularly integrate with SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, legacy ERPs, and custom internal systems via REST, SOAP, or GraphQL APIs. Integration architecture is a core competency.

Yes. We stay current with all major frameworks and upgrade projects proactively. We also maintain backwards compatibility where required for enterprise clients.

Yes. We offer technology audits covering architecture, performance, security, and code quality. You receive a written report with prioritised recommendations within 5 business days.

Typically 48 hours after signing. We keep a bench of vetted, available developers across all major stacks so there is no waiting period for standard roles.

We offer a free replacement within 14 days if the developer is not the right fit — no questions asked, no additional cost. Beyond that, a 2-week notice period applies.

Yes. Your dedicated developer joins your Slack, GitHub, Jira, and any other tools from day one. They attend your stand-ups and work your hours with at least 4 hours of daily overlap.

Yes — we regularly staff full teams including frontend, backend, DevOps, QA, and design. Teams of 3–10 can be assembled within 5 business days for most stacks.

Yes — 100% remote, permanently. We are a distributed team across 25+ countries and have operated remote-first since founding. There are no plans to change this.

Our process has four steps: application review (2 days), a 30-minute intro call, a paid technical assessment (3–5 hours, compensated), and a final team interview. Total time: 1–2 weeks.

Engineers at Techlumas move from mid to senior to lead roles based on output, not tenure. We fund external courses, certifications, and conference attendance. Many of our leads started as mid-level hires.

We respond to all enquiries within 2 hours during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm UTC). For urgent projects, include "URGENT" in your message and we respond within 30 minutes.

It helps to have a rough idea of: what you want to build, your timeline, your approximate budget range, and any technical constraints. Do not worry if you do not have all of this — we help you work it out.

Yes — filter our portfolio by technology or industry on the Portfolio page. We can also share private case studies under NDA for clients in regulated industries.

Yes. We can connect you directly with past clients relevant to your industry or project type. References are available on request after an initial discovery call.