Product and tenant architecture
Define the core customer journey, workspace structure and data access boundaries. Tenant ownership and permission checks are made explicit rather than relying on interface-level filtering.
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SaaS Development
I build SaaS products around the workflow your customers pay for. That includes the product itself and the foundations around it: onboarding, tenant access, subscriptions and administration.
The right fit
What is SaaS Development?
SaaS development turns a repeatable software service into a product customers can access online. It involves more than adding a payment button: account lifecycle, data isolation, subscription state and operational visibility must work together. I help define a focused first release and implement the foundations needed to run it.
Who this service is for
For founders validating a subscription product, businesses turning an internal tool into a service, and teams extending an existing SaaS platform with new customer or billing workflows.
Typical projects
- A focused MVP that tests one valuable customer workflow.
- B2B workspaces with invitations, roles and organization-level data.
- Subscription products with plan limits and self-service account management.
From scope to handover
What’s included
The exact deliverables are agreed around your project. These are the core areas of the service.
Accounts and onboarding
Implement sign-up, sign-in, account recovery and the steps needed to reach the first useful action. Team invitations and role management are included where the product requires them.
Subscription workflows
Connect plans, checkout and billing management to server-side entitlements. Payment webhooks, retries and subscription changes need clear handling so billing state and product access remain consistent.
Administration and release
Build the operational controls needed to support customers and inspect product state. Tests target access isolation and critical account and billing journeys, with deployment and handover documentation.
How we work together
Clear decisions, working increments and an agreed release scope.
- 01
Define the value
Choose the customer, core problem and outcome the first release should validate.
- 02
Model access
Plan tenants, permissions, subscriptions and the boundaries of the MVP.
- 03
Deliver the product
Build the core workflow alongside onboarding and billing, reviewing each increment.
- 04
Prepare to operate
Verify account lifecycles, failure cases and support workflows before release.
Tools for the job
Selected to fit your requirements and existing systems.
- Next.js
- React
- TypeScript
- PostgreSQL
- Stripe
- Docker
Plan with clarity
Budget, timing and getting started
What shapes the estimate?
Cost and delivery time depend on tenant complexity, permission rules, pricing logic, integrations and the depth of the first product workflow. A narrow MVP can reduce initial scope, but authentication, data isolation and billing correctness still need deliberate implementation.
What to bring to the first conversation
Share your target customer, the task they would pay to complete and any evidence from interviews or an existing product. A rough pricing model and a list of launch requirements help separate the essential release from later ideas.
Explore my project portfolio for examples of my work, or send your project brief to discuss the fit.
Before we begin
SaaS Development FAQs
Can you build a SaaS MVP before the full product?
Yes. The MVP should complete one useful customer journey with the account and operational foundations it needs. Features that do not test the main product assumption can be deferred to later releases, with the tradeoffs documented.
How do you separate data between customers?
The architecture establishes tenant ownership and enforces authorization on the server. The database design and isolation strategy depend on the product. Tests should cover attempts to read or change another tenant’s records, including through background jobs and APIs.
Can you integrate recurring payments and plan limits?
Yes. Subscription billing can include checkout, customer billing management, webhook processing and plan-based entitlements. Trials, usage billing, tax configuration and migration of existing subscribers need explicit scoping because they add different operational requirements.
Can a starter kit be used for my SaaS?
A suitable starter kit can reduce repeated setup work. I assess its authentication, billing, dependencies and license against the product requirements. It is a foundation to review and adapt, not a substitute for product-specific architecture or testing.
Ready to start?