Custom Software Development in Brisbane
Modern, scalable, and business-ready software built locally by one of Brisbane’s most trusted engineering teams.
At Patient Zero, we design, build, and support custom digital solutions for Queensland organisations who need more than an off-the-shelf product. From enterprise-grade platforms to government systems, mobile apps, workflow automation and SaaS products; we deliver reliable software that solves real business problems.
Located in Brisbane and trusted across Australia, our teams work side-by-side with you to deliver software that is fast, secure, and built for long-term value.
Why Brisbane Organisations Choose Custom Software
1
Purpose-Built Software & Modernisation
- Software designed around real workflows
- Legacy systems modernised or fully replaced
- Digital products that support growth or scale
- SaaS products built for market launch
2
Applications
& User Experiences
- Mobile and web applications
- Customer-facing digital experiences
- Tools for field teams and workforce mobility
3
Integration, Automation
& Compliance
- Integrations across existing systems
- Workflow automation and optimisation
- Secure, compliant solutions for government and regulated sectors
4
Capability, Delivery & Recovery
- Specialist engineering capability added into your team
- Uplift in delivery practices and ways of working
- Rescue or recovery of projects that have stalled or gone off-track
- Emerging technology solutions including AI, AR, and modern cloud approaches
Custom software removes the constraints of generic tools and replaces them with a solution built precisely for how your business works.
Brisbane organisations choose custom software when scale, complexity or compliance makes off-the-shelf tools unworkable.
A Brisbane-Based Engineering Team You Can Trust
Our entire product, design, and engineering capability is based right here in Brisbane. You work directly with the people building your software; no offshoring, no hidden subcontractors, no layers of communication lost in translation.
This gives organisations across Queensland:
- Faster delivery cycles
- Clear, direct communication
- Higher-quality engineering
- Stronger security and compliance
- A predictable, transparent partnership
Working directly with a local team ensures faster delivery, clearer communication and tighter quality control.
Our team includes product owners, UX designers, software engineers, solution architects, DevSecOps specialists and QA, all working together as one integrated, local delivery unit.
When you partner with us, you gain a Brisbane-based team that understands the region, the industries, the regulations, and the pace at which Queensland organisations need to move.
What We Build
We build custom web applications, mobile apps, SaaS platforms and modern enterprise systems for Brisbane organisations. We design and deliver a wide range of software for Brisbane and Australian organisations, including:
Custom Web Applications
Secure, scalable web applications built for internal operations, customers and high-volume use cases.
Mobile Apps (iOS & Android)
Consumer apps, field tools and mobility solutions designed for real-world use across devices and environments.
Enterprise Platforms
Large-scale systems that support complex workflows, multi-department processes and organisation-wide operations.
Government Digital Services
SaaS
Products
Multi-tenant SaaS platforms architected for market launch, subscription models and long-term scale.
System Integrations & Automation
Replacing outdated or unsupported systems with modern, cloud-based architectures that improve performance, reliability and maintainability.
Legacy System Modernisation
Replacing outdated or unsupported systems with modern, cloud-based architectures that improve performance, reliability and maintainability.
Our Proven Delivery Model
Patient Zero uses a product-driven, agile delivery approach proven across government, enterprise, and scaling organisations.
Discovery & Shaping
Understand the problem, define user needs, and shape the solution approach.
UX & Product Design
Design flows, interfaces, and interactions that support real-world use.
Incremental Development
Small, predictable releases that reduce risk and deliver value early.
DevSecOps & Quality Assurance
Automated testing, secure build pipelines, and reliable releases.
Scaling & Support
We support your product long-term with continuous improvement and enhancements.
Case Studies From Brisbane & Queensland
We’ve delivered significant digital programs across Queensland, including:
Queensland Government
Modernising public-facing digital services, identity flows, and internal platforms.
Birrunga AR Project
A cultural innovation initiative recognised nationally for impact and design.
Engagement Models That Fit Your Organisation
Every organisation’s needs are different. We tailor our engagement model to the scale, complexity and urgency of your project. Common approaches include:
Defined Problem → Targeted Solution
Perfect for solving a specific workflow or operational challenge with a focused, high-impact deliverable.
Platform or Product Delivery
Multi-phase delivery for larger systems, modernisation work, government-grade solutions or market-ready digital products.
Dedicated Teams or Capability Uplift
A Brisbane-based product, design or engineering team embedded alongside yours, providing sustained velocity, capability uplift and long-term support.
Every organisation’s needs are different. We tailor our engagement model to the scale, complexity and urgency of your project. Common approaches include:
Why Brisbane Clients Choose Patient Zero
Every organisation’s needs are different. We tailor our engagement model to the scale, complexity and urgency of your project. Common approaches include:
1
Local, award-winning team
Perfect for solving a specific workflow or operational challenge with a focused, high-impact deliverable.
2
Deep experience across government, health, education & enterprise
We understand regulated sectors and mission-critical systems.
3
Predictable, transparent delivery
We understand regulated sectors and mission-critical systems.
4
Modern engineering, cloud-native & secure
Azure, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code.
5
We take responsibility for outcomes
Not just hours. Not just code.
Real business outcomes.
Our Process to Start Your Project
Every organisation’s needs are different. We tailor our engagement model to the scale, complexity and urgency of your project. Common approaches include:
1
Intro Call
Understand your goals, timeframe and constraints.
2
Scoping Review
Identify the right approach and indicative investment.
3
Design & Build
Work with your Brisbane-based team to bring your solution to life.
4
Launch & Support
Ongoing enhancements, scaling and optimisation.
FAQs
Do I need to know exactly what I want before speaking with you?
No. We help you shape the solution based on your needs, users, and business goals.
Do you build everything in Brisbane?
Yes. All product, design, and engineering work is done locally.
How long does custom software take to build?
Anywhere from 6 weeks for small solutions to 12+ months for enterprise systems.
Can you modernise or replace our legacy system?
Absolutely. We specialise in modernisation and migration.
Do you work with government?
Yes. State, federal, and local government clients. We are on a several panels.
Speak to a Brisbane Software Expert
If you're looking for a trusted Brisbane-based team to design and deliver custom software, we’d love to help.
