⬡  accepting_clients = true

STACK FORGE

platform · devops · sre  — engineering that holds weight

We build the infrastructure your teams rely on. Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD pipelines, observability stacks, and cloud architecture — forged by a senior engineer with production scars, not a slide deck. No hand-waving. Systems that actually run.

founded2024 baseRemote · Worldwide Accepting clients
forge.config — bash
1# stackforge — platform engineering
2
3$ forge init --profile production
4
5CLOUD="aws | gcp | azure"
6ORCHESTRATION="kubernetes"
7IAC="terraform | pulumi"
8CICD="github-actions | argocd"
9OBSERVABILITY="prometheus | grafana"
10CONFIG_MGMT="ansible"
11
12$ forge deploy --env prod
13
14 infrastructure provisioned
15 pipelines online
16 observability stack up
17 docs & runbooks shipped
18
19$ status: ready_for_production
stack
Kubernetes Terraform AWS GitHub Actions ArgoCD Prometheus Grafana Docker Ansible Linux Python Pulumi

What We Build.

01 / Platform Engineering
Internal Developer Platform
kubernetes · backstage · opa

Design and build the golden paths your teams actually want to use. Self-service infrastructure, paved roads, and guardrails that reduce cognitive load and ship velocity.

  • Kubernetes cluster design & hardening
  • Internal developer portals (Backstage)
  • Self-service infrastructure templates
  • Policy & guardrail enforcement (OPA / Kyverno)
02 / Automation
CI/CD & Pipeline Engineering
github-actions · argocd · gitops

Fast, reliable pipelines that get out of the way. Commit to production with automated testing, security scanning, and zero-downtime deployments.

  • GitHub Actions / GitLab CI pipeline builds
  • GitOps with ArgoCD / Flux
  • SAST/DAST & dependency scanning
  • Release automation & rollback strategies
03 / Reliability
SRE & Observability
prometheus · grafana · elk · slos

Know what's breaking before your users do. Full-stack observability, SLOs, alerting that pages the right people, and on-call processes that don't burn out your team.

  • Prometheus + Grafana stack setup
  • Centralised logging (ELK / Loki)
  • SLO definition & error budget tracking
  • Runbook & incident process design
04 / Architecture
Cloud Architecture
aws · gcp · azure · finops

Right-sized, secure, and cost-efficient cloud foundations. Architecture reviews, migrations, and ongoing optimisation across AWS, GCP, or Azure.

  • Cloud architecture design & review
  • Migration planning & execution
  • Cost optimisation & FinOps
  • Security posture & compliance (SOC2, ISO27001)
05 / IaC
Infrastructure as Code
terraform · pulumi · ansible

All infrastructure defined, versioned, and tested in code. No snowflake servers. No manual steps. No surprises on Friday afternoon.

  • Terraform / Pulumi module libraries
  • Ansible configuration management
  • State management & drift detection
  • IaC testing with Terratest / Checkov
06 / Embedded
Embedded Consulting
fractional · retainer · augmentation

A senior DevOps engineer inside your team — for a sprint, a quarter, or longer. Full context, full accountability. Not a consultant who disappears after kickoff.

  • Fractional Platform / SRE lead
  • Team mentorship & knowledge transfer
  • Architectural decision support
  • Retainer-based ongoing support

Built on Integrity.

⬡  01
No juniors on your project

You work directly with the founder — a senior engineer with production scars and the seniority to make architectural calls, not just follow tickets.

⬡  02
Boutique by design

Small firm, low overhead. No account managers, no handoffs, no PowerPoint-first engagements. We get into the terminal quickly.

⬡  03
Built to last, not to demo

Every system we build is documented, tested, and handed off with runbooks — so your team can own it confidently after we're done.

⬡  04
Security baked in

Least-privilege IAM, secrets management, network segmentation, and compliance-readiness are defaults — not afterthoughts or add-ons.

⬡  05
Async-first collaboration

Detailed written updates, clear docs, structured handoffs. We work well across timezones and integrate cleanly into your existing tools.

⬡  06
Straight talk on scope

If a problem doesn't need a sophisticated solution, we'll say so. No upselling, no scope creep — just honest engineering advice.

How We Work.

01
Discovery call

A focused 30-minute call to understand your stack, your pain points, and what a good outcome looks like. No sales pitch — just listening and questions.

02
Scoping & proposal

A written proposal with a clear scope, deliverables, timeline, and fixed or time-and-materials pricing. No ambiguity about what you're getting.

03
Build & iterate

Work happens in your repos, your Slack, your ticketing system. Regular async updates and a shared definition of done — so you're never wondering what's happening.

04
Handoff & knowledge transfer

Every engagement closes with documentation, runbooks, and a walkthrough session. Your team owns what we built — no dependency on us to keep it running.

Ready to forge
something solid?

Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to talk through your infrastructure challenges, drop us a line. We'll respond within one business day.

location Remote-first · Worldwide
availability Accepting clients
response_time < 1 business day