Kubernetes & Containerisation Services
Docker containerisation and Kubernetes orchestration for workloads where the operational complexity is genuinely justified.
- Honest assessment of whether you need Kubernetes
- Reproducible builds and environment parity
- Autoscaling matched to genuine load variation
- Cluster state version-controlled through GitOps
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- EKS
- GKE
- ArgoCD
- Helm
- Terraform
- GitOps
- Declarative cluster state
- Tuned
- Autoscaling on real traffic
- 6-14 wk
- Typical engagement
What kubernetes & containerisation covers
Kubernetes solves real problems: orchestrating many services, autoscaling under variable load, and providing consistent deployment across environments. It also introduces substantial operational complexity that a small team can struggle to carry.
When Kubernetes is warranted
It earns its overhead with many independently deployed services, genuinely variable load, or a need for portability across providers. For three services on steady traffic, a managed container platform costs less to run and far less to operate. We will say so.
Containerisation is valuable regardless
Even without Kubernetes, containerising gives you reproducible builds and environment parity between a developer machine and production. It is frequently the highest-value step, and it is a prerequisite for orchestration later.
GitOps for cluster state
We manage cluster configuration declaratively through Git, so the cluster’s desired state is version-controlled, reviewable, and recoverable rather than the product of accumulated manual changes.
What we deliver
Key features and capabilities of our kubernetes & containerisation work.
Application containerisation
Dockerised builds with environment parity.
Cluster setup & hardening
Managed Kubernetes with network policy and RBAC.
Autoscaling configuration
Pod and node scaling tuned to real traffic patterns.
GitOps deployment
Declarative cluster state managed through version control.
How the engagement runs
A clear sequence with a visible output at every step — so you always know where the project stands.
- 01
Discovery & scoping
We map requirements, users, integrations, and constraints, then agree scope and a fixed quote before work starts.
- 02
Architecture & design
Technical architecture and user flows are agreed and prototyped before implementation begins.
- 03
Build & review
Development in reviewable increments, with a staging environment you can see and comment on throughout.
- 04
Launch & support
Performance and security checks, documented handover, deployment, and an agreed support window after go-live.
Technologies & tools
Chosen per project for fit, maintainability, and your existing stack.
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- EKS
- GKE
- ArgoCD
- Helm
- Terraform
Industry applications
Sectors where we most often apply this service.
- E-Commerce & Retail
- SaaS & Technology
- Healthcare
- Real Estate
- Finance & FinTech
- Education
- Travel & Hospitality
- Professional Services
What's included at each level
Every engagement is scoped to your needs; these tiers show how scope typically grows.
| What's included | Starter | Growth | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Containerisation of applications | Included | Included | Included |
| Cluster setup & hardening | Not included | Included | Included |
| Autoscaling & resource tuning | Not included | Included | Included |
| GitOps pipeline | Not included | Included | Included |
| Service mesh & observability | Not included | Not included | Included |
Kubernetes & Containerisation: common questions
Do we actually need Kubernetes?
Often not. If you run a handful of services on predictable traffic, managed container platforms are simpler and cheaper. Kubernetes pays off with many services, variable load, or multi-cloud portability requirements. We assess honestly, including when the answer costs us work.
Is Kubernetes expensive?
It can be. Clusters with untuned resource requests routinely run at low utilisation while paying for full capacity. Right-sizing requests and configuring autoscaling properly is usually where the savings are.
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Ready to talk about kubernetes & containerisation?
Tell us what you need. We reply within one business day with questions or a call slot — and a fixed, written proposal after.