Docker & Containerization
Containerize, orchestrate and automate your applications with Docker, Kubernetes and modern CI/CD pipelines.
What is Docker & Containerization?
Why build with us
Production Container Experts
We've containerized everything from Laravel and Node.js to Python ML pipelines and Flutter build systems. We know the edge cases, the performance tricks, and the security best practices.
Multi-Stage Builds
Small, secure images with multi-stage builds. Alpine-based runtimes, layer caching strategies, and image scanning for vulnerabilities. Our production images are typically under 100MB.
Orchestration at Scale
Kubernetes, ECS, or Docker Swarm - we choose the right orchestrator for your scale. Auto-scaling, service mesh, health checks, and rolling deployments configured properly.
Developer Experience
Docker Compose for local development that matches production. One command to spin up the entire stack: application, database, cache, and queue workers. Consistent environments for every developer.
What we build with Docker & Containerization
Docker Image Optimization
Multi-stage builds, layer caching, Alpine-based images, .dockerignore tuning, and vulnerability scanning. Production images that are small, secure, and fast to deploy.
Kubernetes Deployment
EKS, GKE, or self-managed Kubernetes. Helm charts, horizontal pod autoscaling, service mesh, ingress controllers, and proper resource limits for production workloads.
CI/CD Pipeline Setup
Automated build, test, and deploy pipelines with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins. Container image building, vulnerability scanning, and progressive deployment strategies.
Docker Compose for Dev
Local development environments that mirror production: application, database, cache, and queue workers. One `docker compose up` to start the entire stack.
Microservice Architecture
Break monoliths into containerized microservices with proper service discovery, inter-service communication, distributed tracing, and centralized logging.
Monitoring & Observability
Container monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana dashboards, centralized logging with ELK or Loki, distributed tracing with Jaeger, and alerting for production issues.
How we deliver
Assessment & Planning
We assess your current infrastructure, identify containerization candidates, and create a migration plan with prioritized services and estimated effort.
Containerization
We create optimized Dockerfiles, Docker Compose configurations for local development, and test everything in containerized environments before moving to orchestration.
Orchestration Setup
We configure the orchestration platform (Kubernetes, ECS), set up CI/CD pipelines, implement health checks, and configure auto-scaling policies.
Migration & Training
We migrate services progressively, monitor performance, and train your team on container management, debugging, and operational procedures.
How you can work with us
Fixed-Price Project
Defined scope, fixed timeline, guaranteed deliverables. Best for MVPs and well-scoped features.
- Full scope defined upfront
- Milestone-based payments
- 8-16 week delivery
- 30-day warranty
Dedicated Developer
A senior developer assigned to your team full-time. Minimum 1 month engagement.
- 160 hours/month
- Daily standups
- Weekly demos
- Flexible scaling
Team Augmentation
A full team of developers, designers and architects embedded in your organization.
- Cross-functional team
- Quarterly engagement
- Dedicated PM
- Architecture oversight
Docker & Containerization projects we've shipped
Monolith to Kubernetes
Migrated a Laravel monolith to 8 containerized microservices on EKS. Zero-downtime deployments, auto-scaling, and 70% reduction in infrastructure costs.
ML Pipeline Containerization
Containerized a Python ML pipeline with GPU support, reducing environment setup from 2 days to 5 minutes for new team members.
Our Docker & Containerization technology stack
Runtime
Orchestration
Dev
CI/CD
Cloud
IaC
Monitoring
Logging
Ingress
Secrets
Frequently asked questions
Docker is the container runtime - you always need it. Kubernetes is the orchestrator for managing many containers at scale. Small setups might use Docker Compose; larger deployments benefit from Kubernetes. We'll recommend the right level.
Yes. We containerize existing applications (Laravel, Node.js, Python, Java, etc.) with optimized Dockerfiles, proper health checks, and local development configurations.
Environment variables for development, HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager for production. Secrets are never baked into images or committed to version control.
We containerize databases for development and testing. For production, we typically recommend managed database services (RDS, Cloud SQL) for reliability and automated backups.
Yes. Automated pipelines that build Docker images, run tests inside containers, scan for vulnerabilities, and deploy to your orchestration platform with zero-downtime strategies.
Multi-stage builds, Alpine-based images, .dockerignore, layer caching, and removing unnecessary packages. Our production images are typically 50-200MB vs 1GB+ for naive builds.