Frequently Asked Questions

We specialise in enterprise software engineering including custom development, legacy modernization, architecture design, technical debt remediation, and DevOps transformation. We work best with organisations that value code quality and long-term maintainability.

While our name suggests enterprise focus, we work with scale-ups and growth-stage companies that are building software meant to last. If you're thinking beyond MVP and want architecture that scales, we're a good fit.

We offer project-based engagements for defined scope work, and ongoing retainer relationships for continuous development and support. Most clients start with a project and transition to ongoing partnership.

Yes, we can embed senior engineers in your team for extended periods. However, we find the most value comes from project-based work where we own outcomes, not just provide hours.

It depends on scope. A code audit takes 2 weeks. Architecture design takes 3-4 weeks. Full modernization projects range from 3-12 months. We'll provide timeline estimates after our initial discovery phase.

We follow The Quarry Method: Discovery, Architecture Design, Development, Quality Assurance, and Deployment. It's iterative with regular demos and feedback cycles. You'll see working software every 2 weeks.

You'll have a dedicated technical lead as your primary contact. We use Slack for day-to-day communication, weekly status calls, and bi-weekly demos. You'll never wonder what's happening.

We price based on value delivered, not hours spent. After discovery, we provide fixed-price quotes for defined scope work. For ongoing work, we use monthly retainers based on team composition.

Our projects typically range from $50K for focused engagements (audits, architecture reviews) to $500K+ for comprehensive modernization efforts. We're not the cheapest option — we're the quality option.

We guarantee quality standards (80%+ test coverage, documentation, code review on all code). We also offer a satisfaction guarantee on our initial discovery phase — if you're not confident we can deliver, you don't pay.

We're technology-agnostic but have deep expertise in TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Java/Kotlin, Go, React/Next.js, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). We choose technology based on your needs, not our preferences.

Absolutely. Much of our work involves improving and modernizing existing codebases. We start with an assessment to understand what you have and develop a plan to get you where you want to be.

Yes. We offer ongoing support and maintenance agreements. We also ensure thorough knowledge transfer so your team can maintain and extend the system independently.