Welcome To GrayWorks Technologies
Gray-Works builds custom web applications, client portals, mobile apps and system integrations around how your organization actually works. We deliver in two-week sprints, so you see working software early and can change priorities as you go, and we support what we build after launch. We have been building software in Washington, DC since 2002.
Book a free consultationRecent builds include a FEMA-aligned emergency planning platform with more than 570 automated tests, and a nurse recruiting system with a 12-step application wizard.
Full-Stack Web Application Development
Mobile App Development (iOS & Android)
Enterprise System Integration
GrayWorks follows an agile development methodology that ensures transparency, flexibility, and rapid delivery. We work in iterative sprints, delivering working software incrementally so you can see progress, provide feedback, and adjust priorities throughout the development lifecycle. Our process begins with thorough requirements gathering and user story mapping, followed by architecture design, sprint planning, and iterative development cycles. Daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives keep everyone aligned and ensure we are building exactly what your business needs. This approach minimizes risk, reduces time-to-market, and delivers higher-quality software.
C#/.NET & Java Enterprise Solutions
JavaScript/React/Node.js Applications
Python & ColdFusion Development
PHP & Swift Mobile Development
Our development team brings deep expertise across a broad technology stack. For enterprise applications, we leverage C#/.NET and Java to build scalable, secure systems that handle complex business logic and high transaction volumes. Our JavaScript expertise spans React, Angular, Vue.js, and Node.js for modern web applications with rich user experiences. Python powers our data-driven applications, machine learning integrations, and automation scripts. We maintain ColdFusion and PHP expertise for organizations with existing investments in these platforms, and we build native iOS apps in Swift. For organizations still running ColdFusion or older PHP applications, we maintain and modernize them rather than forcing a rewrite on day one. Every project includes comprehensive API development for seamless third-party integrations.
Great software starts with great data architecture. GrayWorks designs optimized database schemas using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and other database technologies to ensure your applications perform reliably at scale. We implement proper indexing strategies, data normalization, caching layers, and query optimization to deliver fast response times even with large datasets. Our quality assurance process includes automated unit testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing, code reviews, and performance testing. Every release goes through peer code review and automated testing. On recent builds that means more than 570 automated tests (Emergency Safety Planning) and more than 700 (PlateLedger, the restaurant inventory software we built).
Buy off-the-shelf when your process is standard and a product already fits it. Build custom when the software is how you deliver your service, when you are paying for several tools that do not talk to each other, or when no product handles your workflow without workarounds. Often the answer is both: an off-the-shelf core with a custom portal or integration around it.
Looking for something specific? See web and app development in Washington, DC, custom CRM and portal development, legacy and ColdFusion modernization, and nonprofit website and portal development.
Our development team is proficient in C#/.NET, Java, JavaScript (React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js), Python, ColdFusion, PHP, and Swift. We select the optimal technology stack for each project based on your requirements, existing infrastructure, scalability needs, and long-term maintenance considerations. We also work with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and various cloud-native services.
We primarily follow Agile/Scrum methodology with two-week sprints, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. This iterative approach ensures you see working software quickly and can provide feedback throughout the process. For projects with fixed requirements, we can also work within a Waterfall framework. We adapt our methodology to best fit your organization's culture and project needs.
Code quality is ensured through multiple layers: mandatory peer code reviews, automated unit and integration testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, static code analysis tools, and comprehensive documentation. We maintain high test coverage standards and conduct regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities before they reach production.
Yes, we offer comprehensive post-launch support including bug fixes, performance optimization, feature enhancements, security patches, and infrastructure maintenance. Our support plans range from basic break-fix coverage to full managed service agreements with guaranteed response times. We believe in building long-term partnerships with our clients to ensure their software continues to evolve and deliver value. We also offer ongoing managed IT and hosting.
Ask to see projects similar to yours, ask who will maintain the software after launch, and ask how you will see progress before the final invoice. Gray-Works publishes 19 project write-ups, supports what it builds, and demos working software at the end of every two-week sprint.
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