Custom Software Development · Chicago, IL
Custom Software Development in Chicago
Tailored software. Local expertise. Real business results.
As a trusted custom software development company in Chicago, Sphere builds smart, scalable, and secure digital products that solve real business challenges — not just technical tasks.
Organizations around the world trust us
Full-Stack, Every Stack
Sphere connects you with specialists in back-end, front-end, mobile development, operations, data and AI engineering, bringing the hard-to-find skills that move your project forward.
What we build for Chicago businesses
Our team combines deep business knowledge with cutting-edge tech to build software that drives measurable growth.
Custom Web and Mobile Applications
Cloud-Native Solutions
Data Engineering and Integration
AI and Machine Learning Integration
Regulatory Compliance and Security
Rapid MVP & Startup Product Development
When to partner with a Chicago software company
Choosing a Chicago-based custom software development company like Sphere makes the most sense when:
- You want fast, high-touch collaboration from a local team.
- You need secure, compliant solutions for regulated industries.
- You’re scaling quickly and need an experienced, agile partner.
- You’re looking to reduce communication friction with offshore vendors.
- You want top-tier tech talent—without Silicon Valley price tags.
Sphere helps Chicago businesses build smarter, faster, and more confidently—with local insight and global reach.
Based in Chicago, backed by global delivery.
Local presence with global resources — top-tier engineering, a deep bench of talent, and a partner that’s with you for the long haul.
Industries we serve in Chicago
We bring deep technical and business expertise across several verticals:
When local expertise makes the difference
If you’re based in Chicago—or want to work with a team that understands the local business environment—choosing a custom software development company in Chicago offers clear advantages.
- You value real-time collaboration and easy communication.
- You want a team that can meet face-to-face, understand your market, and work in your time zone.
- You need a scalable solution that’s built right the first time, by experts who blend tech skill with business sense.
- You care about long-term support, not just short-term delivery.
At Sphere, we combine local presence with global resources to give you the best of both worlds—top-tier engineering, a deep bench of talent, and a partner that’s with you for the long haul.
Trusted by Chicago’s fastest-growing companies
We’ve helped local leaders and emerging disruptors solve big problems with custom software — from internal tools to customer-facing platforms.
60%
Built a data pipeline for a healthtech firm that reduced manual work by 60%.
$5M
Designed a mobile app for an e-mobility startup that helped raise $5M.
$3B+
Modernized a legacy finance platform to process over $3B in annual transactions.
Success we have driven
How a 120-Employee Texas Contractor Recovered 500 Hours a Month with SphereIQ
Read the case study →Salesforce · monday.com IntegrationStreamlining IT Operations at Network Services Distribution
Read the case study →Data · Predictive AnalyticsPredictive Forecasting in an Industrial Construction Firm
Read the case study →Let’s build software that moves your business
From discovery to launch, Sphere helps Chicago companies ship custom software that delivers measurable results.
Our custom software development process — built for Chicago businesses
From discovery to deployment, our process is designed to reduce risk and maximize return.
1. Discovery & Roadmapping
We align on goals, users, and value.
2. UX & Architecture Design
We prototype early and design for scale.
3. Agile Development
Transparent, iterative, and always in motion.
4. Launch & Support
We don’t disappear after launch — we help you grow.
Sphere in Numbers
proven delivery for Chicago
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Lee Ebreo
VP of Engineering at Credit Ninja
These things would not have been achievable if we did not build our own in-house system and if we did not partner with Sphere to help us achieve our goals.
Selah Ben-Haim
VP of Engineering at Prominence Advisors
Our experience with Sphere and their team has been and continues to be fantastic. We keep throwing new projects at them, and they keep knocking them out of the park (including the rescue of a project that was previously bungled by another vendor).
Ben Crawford
Senior Product Manager at Enova Financial
I would expect to be delighted. It's been a really positive experience, working with Sphere, and I would expect you to have the same.
Mark Friedgan
CEO at CreditNinja
Sphere consistently prioritizes the needs of their clients, demonstrating both agility and teamwork. As an offshore team, they have been an integral part of our organization and we plan to continue growing with them.
René Pfitzner
Co-Founder at Experify
Sphere provided excellent full-stack development manpower to augment our team and help push our product forward. They are easy to work with, tech-savvy and proactive.
Bruce Burdick
Chief Information Officer at Integra Credit
We've been working with Sphere and its excellent consultants since our founding. I've found that they are true partners in the success of our business.
Jemal Swoboda
CEO at Dabble
The resources and developers that Sphere Software provides are skilled and have the required technical expertise, but more importantly, they have helped us build a culture of excellence within our team.
Arthur Tretyak
Founder and CEO at IntegraCredit
With Sphere, we were able to migrate in half the time it would take to train an additional FTE… and for a fraction of the cost. Our experience with Sphere has been exceptional.
Lee Ebreo
VP of Engineering at Credit Ninja
These things would not have been achievable if we did not build our own in-house system and if we did not partner with Sphere to help us achieve our goals.
Selah Ben-Haim
VP of Engineering at Prominence Advisors
Our experience with Sphere and their team has been and continues to be fantastic. We keep throwing new projects at them, and they keep knocking them out of the park (including the rescue of a project that was previously bungled by another vendor).
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Chicago custom software development: innovation without the overhead
Chicago is rapidly becoming one of the top U.S. tech hubs, with a thriving community of startups, enterprise tech teams, and digital-first businesses. But with growth comes rising costs—and the average Chicago Software Engineer salary has become a major consideration for companies looking to scale.
That’s where Sphere comes in.
By partnering with our custom software development company in Chicago, you gain access to top local and global engineering talent—without the high overhead of recruiting, onboarding, and retaining full-time developers.
We help Chicago-based businesses:
- Reduce operational costs tied to high software engineering salaries
- Deliver faster by plugging in experienced, agile teams
- Build custom, scalable platforms without long hiring cycles
- Stay competitive with a flexible resourcing model
Whether you need to launch a product, modernize your tech stack, or scale your digital capabilities, Sphere gives you the expertise you need—minus the burden of today’s Chicago Software Engineer salary market.
Our technology partners
We don’t just work with leading technologies — we’re certified and recognized by them. Our partnerships ensure your software is built on best-in-class platforms, with the support and innovation of global tech leaders behind every solution.
These partnerships give us early access to platform capabilities, advanced support, and the tools to architect scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions for every client.
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