Gravesend, Kent · Est. 2008
About Dev Partners
A software development company that builds things that actually work. Custom software, Shopify, integrations - built by the people you speak to, not passed down a chain.
Trusted by:
You work with Rob and Jason. Not someone they delegated it to.
Rob Sherwood and Jason Wheeler founded Dev Partners because they got tired of watching businesses overpay for software that did not fit and agencies that disappeared after delivery.
Between them they have decades of experience across publishing and media, aviation systems engineering, fashion eCommerce, enterprise software, and everything in between. That breadth matters - most problems are not unique, and the solution usually exists somewhere in a previous project.
When you contact Dev Partners, you are talking to one of them directly. When your project starts, one of them is in the room. There is no account management layer, no junior developer handed a brief they did not write.
Two things we are genuinely good at
Most projects fall into one of these. Some need both.
Shopify Development
Custom builds, ERP integrations, migrations and performance work for retailers who need Shopify to do more than it does out of the box.
Custom Software
Bespoke platforms, system integrations and workflow automation for businesses that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools.
Where we have the most experience
We work across a lot of sectors, but these are the areas where we have built enough systems to know where the bodies are buried.
ERP integrations, Shopify builds, and operational platforms for fashion brands
From Motel Rocks to AX Paris - we build the systems that connect Shopify to fulfilment, stock, finance and returns at scale.
Our fashion eCommerce work
Subscription management, event platforms, and data integration for publishers
We have worked with national publishers including Telegraph Media Group and Hearst, building the systems behind subscriptions, events, and circulation management.
Our publishing work
WMS, fulfilment systems, and operational software for distribution businesses
Pick and pack, multi-warehouse inventory, courier integrations and bespoke operational platforms built around how your warehouse actually runs.
Our operations workA few things we have built recently
Named clients, real outcomes. Not anonymised case studies with metrics we made up.
Motel Rocks · Fashion
Shopify to Oracle NetSuite - full retail operation automated
Orders, stock, fulfilment and returns flowing automatically. Manual reconciliation eliminated.
Read the case study →AX Paris · Fashion
Custom ERP integration for a high-volume fashion brand
Thousands of orders processed automatically with accurate stock and fulfilment data throughout.
Read the case study →Vincent & Barn · Retail
Shopify to FreeAgent invoice automation - zero double-entry
Every order was being hand-entered into FreeAgent. We automated the whole flow with exact figures.
Read the case study →Fancy a quick chat with the software geeks?
If clunky systems are slowing you down, let’s talk. No sales patter. No corporate waffle. Just a straightforward conversation about fixing the stuff that wastes your time.
Meet Rob & Jason
Two normal blokes who happen to be good at untangling messy systems. We’ll talk to you like humans, not consultants, and help you find the simplest way forward.
We’ll reply within one working day. No spam. No waffle.
What actually happens when you contact us
No sales process, no pitch deck, no proposal before we have understood the problem.
You talk to Rob or Jason
The first call is with the people who will actually build your project. No account manager, no pre-sales consultant.
We understand before we propose
We map your workflows and current systems before suggesting anything. No quotes before we understand what actually needs fixing.
We build it ourselves
Every line of code is written by our UK-based team. No offshore, no subcontracting. You know who is building your project because you have already spoken to them.
We stay involved after launch
Most of our clients have been with us for years. We do not hand over the keys and disappear. The relationship continues as your business grows and changes.
What our clients say
20 clients. A few of their words.
A well-rounded team, ensuring a full suite of expertise & resource is always available. CDS Global have seen the successful completion of major projects over the years where Dev Partners' ability to grasp the underlying business needs to provide a future-proof solution has been invaluable.
We have worked with Jason & his team to develop our Shopify store, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. The design is clean, modern, and perfectly aligned with our brand identity, while the build is fast, responsive, and easy to manage on the backend. They clearly understood our vision and delivered a store we're genuinely proud of. Highly recommend to any brand looking for a top-quality Shopify partner.
After ongoing issues and delays with our previous developers, we brought in Rob & Jason at Dev Partners to take over all our websites and bespoke software. What a breath of fresh air, fully focused, excellent pre-launch designs and clear communication throughout. Highly recommended.
BPC Energy Ltd turned to Dev Partners for a complete turnkey solution, and they exceeded our expectations. The team handled everything from project management to development and support with real care and attention. They understood what we were aiming for, stayed on top of every detail, and always delivered on schedule with excellent quality.
Working with Dev Partners to redesign and modernise our WMS system: the whole process has been thoroughly professional from the outset and a delight to work with. Cannot recommend enough.
Great agency. Have used Dev Partners for several years and they have built 20+ sites for us, in addition to taking on our legacy websites, upgrading and maintaining. Easy to work with and some great practical ideas to improve our digital offerings.
Jones Hire have been working with Dev Partners on several projects, which have been very successful. They linked our catering database to a new improved website so clients can easily place and update orders, created a custom warehouse picking app to fulfil all our challenging requirements, and are currently developing a custom transport app to streamline our loading and delivery process.
We have been trying to reinvent our website for over 5 years, trying to make it convert and failing each time. Spoke to Rob at Dev Partners, the team helped create our new site and the improvement was instant.
We have been working with Rob and the team for about 10 years now. Dev Partners helped us build a completely bespoke CRM from scratch which manages our daily business and is always well maintained. We have been able to use the system and roll it out in our new franchise branches.
We collaborated with Dev Partners on the front end of a fairly complex telemarketing platform. Rob and Jason took the time to properly understand the moving parts, asked the right questions, and delivered a clean, intuitive interface that's made the system far easier for our team to use.
I have been working with the team at Dev Partners for the last 3 years and we have always been impressed with the speed in which they act on things for us, along with the honest open communication. The team are a valuable and vital part of our supply chain.
We've had a program for our business in the electronic security sector that Dev Partners developed and keep up to date. They've never let us down, always there when needed. Thanks Rob and the team.
Dev Partners have been working with us for just over 2 years. They have significantly upgraded and redesigned our existing web platforms, and always deliver a first class service.
Dev Partners helped us build an event website. The team were very knowledgeable, easy to work with and quick to deliver a high quality product.
Working with Dev Partners has been an exceptional experience. Their team is highly skilled, professional, and committed to delivering results. What truly sets them apart is their communication and transparency; we always felt informed, supported, and confident.
We've worked with Dev Partners a few times to support us on bespoke web build tasks. They're very easy to work with, approachable, and explain the detail in a way that's understandable. A great partner for technical issues at sensible prices.
Excellent customer service backed up with solid experience. As a media business we have had five websites built by Dev Partners. I would certainly recommend them.
Found Dev Partners and they were great, nothing too much trouble. They managed to help us with integrating our old existing system with Shopify.
I've worked with Rob and his team off and on for many years and have always found them to be professional, knowledgeable, and best of all, they listen to their clients and deliver what is required.
We have worked with Dev Partners for 7 years and can highly recommend them for their expertise and excellent customer service.
Some of the organisations we have worked with
Across publishing, fashion, retail, logistics, professional services, and the public sector. The common thread is usually the same: systems that were not quite working, and a need for someone to fix them properly.
How we think about technology, operations and building things properly
The Dev Partners blog is where we write about what we have learned building real systems for real businesses - not thought leadership, just practical observations from projects that worked and ones that did not.
Topics include Shopify development, system integrations, workflow automation, and the general experience of running a software development company without taking ourselves too seriously.
Want to work with us?
Tell us what you are trying to build or fix. We will give you a straight view on what makes sense.
The first conversation is always free and always with Rob or Jason directly. We will ask about your current setup, understand what is causing friction, and tell you honestly whether we can help and what it would involve.
A few things worth knowing:
- We reply within one working day
- You talk to Rob or Jason directly, not a team inbox
- No obligation, no pitch, no follow-up if you do not want one
- If we are not the right fit, we will tell you and suggest who might be
- 100% UK-based team, no offshore development
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