
Since 2003
Two decades building software
350+ Projects
Delivered across Australia
Sydney Based
Consultants and engineers
Approved Supplier
DTA: Defence, APS & Finance
What We Build
How we build.
AI builds software faster, but accountability for making it secure, reliable and maintainable still requires experience.
01
Discovery and specification
Requirements, data, integrations and acceptance criteria are written down and agreed before the build starts. AI tooling is fast but it does not guess intent, so the thinking happens here. You approve the specification and it drives everything that follows.
02
Wireframes and working prototypes
We map the interface, then build prototypes you can use rather than read about. Assisted tooling gets us there in days rather than weeks, so your feedback arrives early enough to still change the direction of the build.
03
Build with human review
Every line that ships goes through senior engineer review, automated testing and security scanning, regardless of how it was drafted. The speed comes out of the drafting, not out of the checks that follow it.
04
Testing and security scanning
Coverage extends into the edge cases people forget, while static analysis and dependency scanning run through the delivery pipeline. Vulnerable packages are caught before release rather than after it.
05
Deployment and documentation
Releases ship with architecture notes, API references and handover documentation kept current as part of the build. The next team to touch your system can understand it without archaeology.
06
Ongoing support and maintenance
Bug fixes, security patching, dependency updates and new feature work, sized to what your system actually needs. Software that gets used keeps changing, so we plan for that from the start.
Our Clients
You Set the Scope. You Control the Spend.
Fully Custom
When you need complete control, we build from the ground up. You own the code and IP, minimise third-party dependencies and avoid growing per-user licence fees, keeping long-term costs in your control.
Accelerate Where Sensible
Not everything needs bespoke code. Where it makes sense, we use AI, Azure, Power Platform and other proven tools to reduce time and cost, while being clear about the costs, trade-offs and dependencies before you commit.
Spend at Your Pace
You set the scope, priorities and budget. We deliver in usable phases, so you can start small, prove the value and decide when, how much and how far to invest next.
Potential R&D Benefit
Eligible development may qualify for the Australian Government R&D Tax Incentive, potentially reducing your net investment. We support the required documentation, with eligibility confirmed by your tax adviser.
Recent Projects
Two decades of consulting and engineering has left its mark on small businesses, national corporations and trusted government infrastructure, across industries and technologies.
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FAQ
Who owns the source code and intellectual property?
You do, in full. On completion you receive the source code, the repositories, the deployment configuration and the documentation, with intellectual property assigned to your organisation under Australian law and Australian jurisdiction. We put this in the contract before work starts rather than negotiating it at handover. If you later decide to move to another provider or bring the work in house, nothing in our arrangement is designed to make that difficult.
What does a custom software project cost, and how long does it take?
We are a small business. Is custom software worth it for us?
Do you use AI to write our code, and how do you control the quality?
Can you work with our existing systems instead of replacing everything?
What happens after go live?
How do you handle security, privacy and Australian compliance obligations?
"IT Magnet has delivered innovative, pioneering solutions by leveraging a variety of cutting-edge technologies, The team is friendly, challenge-seeking and one of our most trusted technology partners."
Anthony Bolack
National IT Manager, Onsite Rental Group
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John Rutherford
General Manager, Ergoworks Consulting
"IT Magnet worked closely with our team to develop and deliver a one-stop-shop solution, accessible via App or web-platform, that is completely configurable for our challenging needs"
Adrian Black
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