Modular monolith or microservices
A modular monolith can provide clear boundaries with less operational complexity. Microservices are justified when scaling, team autonomy or independent deployment needs outweigh the cost of distributing the system.
Our approach
Architecture with judgement. Engineering focused on outcomes.
Every platform has its own context, constraints and objectives. We combine technical analysis, well-founded architectural decisions and incremental implementation to support controlled evolution.
We choose solutions that address real needs, rather than adopting patterns because they are fashionable.
A connected sequence
From the problem to a sustainable solution.
Five phases connect architectural judgement with execution. Their depth adapts to the system and agreed scope; review and learning continue throughout.
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Assessment
We start with business objectives and system behavior: technical constraints, team needs, operational dependencies and risks. Understanding the problem comes before choosing tools.
We review the existing architecture, technical debt, integrations and non-functional requirements to distinguish symptoms from the decisions that need attention.
A shared context and technical findings bounded by the agreed scope, rather than an exhaustive audit by default.
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Technical plan
We compare alternatives, priorities and risks to define a viable path forward. The design establishes responsibility boundaries, data and integration contracts, and security and observability needs.
We consider domain modeling and the trade-offs between simplicity, cost and adaptability. DDD, Clean Architecture, CQRS and microservices are tools to use when the problem justifies them, not universal requirements.
Architectural options, prioritized opportunities and a roadmap suited to the constraints, where these deliverables form part of the engagement.
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Implementation
We turn decisions into incremental changes to backends, integrations and existing components. Each increment needs clear responsibilities and a way to verify its behavior.
Code review and unit and integration tests accompany implementation. We aim to preserve contracts and compatibility while replacing or refactoring well-defined parts.
Reviewable, verifiable increments, with documented decisions and explicit scope changes.
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Automated quality
We integrate testing and validation into delivery to detect problems before promoting changes. Quality starts in design and continues throughout implementation.
Depending on scope and criticality, we incorporate Pull Request validation, static analysis, CI/CD quality gates and version-controlled infrastructure. Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm or Terraform are considered where they benefit the environment.
Acceptance criteria and repeatable checks, with controls and approvals suited to each environment.
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Deployment and evolution
We prepare controlled releases and verify their results. Observability and evidence from real operation help identify incidents and guide the next improvement.
We connect operational signals, documentation and team learning with progressive modernization. Operational follow-up is defined within the scope of the engagement.
A foundation for evidence-led evolution, not a promise of managed operations, continuous support or an SLA.
Architectural judgement
Technical decisions need context.
We assess alternatives by their consequences for the business, the team and operations, rather than their popularity.
Refactor or rewrite
Incremental modernization can preserve business capabilities and contain migration risk. A rewrite may be appropriate when limitations demand it, but it needs a rationale, a transition plan and explicit validation criteria.
Managed services or self-managed infrastructure
We weigh cost, security, reliability and operational effort. Managed cloud services can simplify operations; Kubernetes is not the default destination and requires a clear need and the operational capacity to support it.
Automation with risk controls
Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD and consistent environments make changes more repeatable. Quality gates and approvals should accompany automation according to its impact, without replacing technical judgement.
Quality throughout
Quality is not left until the end.
Clear responsibilities, readable code and documented architectural decisions make a system easier to maintain and review. Practices are agreed according to scope and criticality.
- Automated tests and code review throughout delivery.
- Static analysis and CI/CD validation where configured.
- Security-conscious configuration and controlled changes.
- Observability to compare actual behavior with expectations.
Existing systems
Evolve while staying in control.
Critical platforms combine business processes, integrations, technical debt and different generations of technology. Production constraints are part of the solution design.
We plan progressive improvements, compatibility and bounded migrations within a realistic roadmap. Each change needs verification: risk-free migrations, uninterrupted availability and guaranteed performance gains are not assumed.
Explore system modernizationCollaboration
We contribute where we add value.
The way we collaborate reflects the challenge and the responsibilities agreed with the existing team.
Consulting and technical assessment
Helping understand systems, identify constraints and clarify architectural alternatives.
Design and implementation
Contributing to architecture, backend engineering, integrations and modernization.
Technical support for engineering teams
Collaborating on design decisions, quality and delivery practices while respecting the team's existing knowledge.
Experience applied to enterprise environments.
The team's professional experience covers multichannel platforms, industrial environments, planning systems and enterprise integration. Coordination between processes and systems is also relevant to supply-chain challenges.
The project selection includes experience gained before ForgeTech Consultants, S.L. was incorporated; it does not imply that all projects were contracts carried out by the company.
Explore professional experienceHow can we approach your next technical challenge?
We can help you understand current constraints, assess alternatives and define the next steps in your platform's evolution.