Principal Engineering Leadership.
On Your Terms.
Whether you need a Fractional CTO to guide your strategy or a Principal Architect to crush your backlog, we deliver enterprise-grade results without the overhead.
Custom Web Solutions
We build high-performance web applications tailored to your business needs. From complex dashboards to customer-facing portals, we deliver scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions.
Legacy Modernization
We transform monolithic legacy systems into modern, scalable microservices without downtime, ensuring your infrastructure is ready for the future.
Fractional CTO / Principal Architect
Strategic technical leadership on a flexible basis. We handle architecture, team mentoring, and roadmap planning to align technology with your business goals.
Compliance & Security
Building HIPAA, PCI, and SOC2 compliant applications for healthcare, government, and enterprise sectors. We prioritize data integrity and regulatory adherence.
Team Augmentation
Embedding with your existing team to raise code quality, introduce best practices, and accelerate delivery. We work alongside your developers to drive success.
Enterprise Workflow Automation
We modernize legacy systems and automate complex workflows, delivering secure, scalable solutions that streamline operations and maximize efficiency for enterprise clients.
About Scott’s Development:
High-Stakes Technical Partner
Scott’s Development was founded to solve a specific problem in the Detroit tech ecosystem: the Value Gap. Too often, businesses are forced to choose between overpriced agencies that deploy junior talent or full-time executives they aren't ready to hire.
We provide a third way. By operating as a Principal Architect and Fractional CTO, we bring 15+ years of Silicon Valley engineering standards directly to your business roadmaps.
The Adult in the Room Philosophy
In an era of vibe coding and rapid AI prototyping, technical context is easily lost. Without Engineering Ceremony—the structured processes of documentation, security auditing, and architectural foresight—today’s shortcuts become tomorrow’s liabilities.
We serve as the technical anchor for your company, ensuring that every move we make is secure, scalable, and—most importantly—aligned with your North Star revenue goals.
Local Roots, Global Standards
Based at the Woodward and 8 Mile corridor in Ferndale, we are dedicated partners for the Greater Metro Detroit area. While our mindset is shaped by the pace of California startups, our commitment is to the growth and technical modernization of our local business community.
Why the Fractional Model Works
We don't believe in butt-in-seat billing. We believe in impact. By focusing on 10–20 hour high-velocity engagements, we provide:
"Tech should never be a black box or a bottleneck. It should be a transparent, high-performance engine that drives your business forward."
Why Fractional Engineering?
The expertise you need, exactly when you need it.
| Comparison | Scott's DevelopmentFractional Engineering | Traditional AgencyOutsourced Teams | Full-Time HireIn-house Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | High Pay for value | Low High overhead | Medium Salary + Benefits |
| Onboarding Speed | Immediate Day 1 Impact | Weeks Contract negotiation | Months Hiring process |
| Strategic Focus | CTO-Level Strategy Execution + Vision | Execution Only Task completion | Varies Role dependent |
| Commitment | Flexible Fractional / On-demand | Project-Based Scope locked | Long-term Binding contract |
Need Engineering Leadership?
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