Engineering Excellence
From greenfield products to complex enterprise systems, our engineering pods deliver high-quality software using modern architecture, best practices, and AI-native development from day one.
Engineering Services
Our engineering teams combine modern architecture, automated testing, and DevOps practices to deliver scalable, maintainable software from day one.
Full-cycle product development from concept to launch. We build web applications, mobile apps, and SaaS platforms using modern architecture and engineering best practices.
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Structure complex software around business domains for maintainable, scalable systems. We model your business logic into clean, bounded contexts that evolve with your needs.
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Create engaging user experiences across web, mobile, and emerging platforms. We combine UX research, UI design, and frontend engineering to build products users love.
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Automated pipelines for continuous integration and delivery. Deploy with confidence using infrastructure as code, automated testing, and progressive rollout strategies.
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Design and implement distributed systems that scale independently and deploy safely. We help you decompose monoliths and build resilient, event-driven architectures.
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Comprehensive testing strategies that catch bugs early and enable confident deployments. We build test pyramids with unit, integration, and end-to-end coverage.
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Our Expertise
We work with modern technologies across the full stack. Our teams have deep expertise in building scalable, maintainable software.
Don't see your stack? We likely have experience with it.
Let's discuss your requirementsIndustries
We've built software for companies across industries. Our teams understand your domain's unique challenges, compliance requirements, and success metrics.
HIPAA-compliant digital health solutions. Patient portals, telehealth platforms, and healthcare data systems built right.
Scale your product fast without compromising on code quality. We help SaaS companies ship features quickly and build for growth.
Build secure, compliant financial software. From payment systems to trading platforms, we understand fintech complexity.
Platforms that convert and scale. Custom storefronts, inventory systems, and omnichannel experiences that drive revenue.
Optimize operations end-to-end. Route optimization, warehouse management, and real-time tracking systems.
Hire dedicated developers to extend your team
FAQs
Common questions about our engineering services and how we build production-ready software.
Our engineering teams have deep expertise across modern tech stacks: React, Next.js, Vue, Angular for frontends; Node.js, Python, Go, Java for backends; PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis for databases; and AWS, Azure, GCP for cloud infrastructure. We're technology-agnostic and match the right stack to your project needs.
Quality is built into every stage of our process. We use automated code reviews, enforce test coverage thresholds, run static analysis tools, and require peer reviews for all changes. Our SPARK™ framework includes quality gates that must pass before code reaches production. Every project starts with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
Absolutely. Many of our engagements involve augmenting existing teams and codebases. We start by understanding your architecture, coding standards, and workflows. Our engineers integrate with your existing processes — using your tools, following your conventions, and collaborating in your preferred style.
A typical engineering pod includes 3-6 engineers, a QA engineer, and a technical lead. The exact composition depends on your project needs — we might add frontend specialists, backend experts, or DevOps engineers based on requirements. Pods are designed to be self-sufficient and able to deliver end-to-end features.
Architecture decisions are collaborative. We typically start with discovery sessions to understand your requirements, constraints, and goals. Our architects propose solutions with clear trade-offs, and we iterate based on your feedback. All major decisions are documented in Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for future reference.
Our Engineer pillar covers five core services: Product Engineering (full-cycle development), Domain-Driven Design (business-aligned architecture), Digital Experience (UX/UI and frontend), CI/CD & DevOps (automation and infrastructure), and Microservices Architecture (distributed systems). These services can be combined based on your needs.
With proper onboarding, pods typically reach full productivity within 3-4 weeks. The first week focuses on codebase understanding and environment setup. Weeks 2-3 involve shadowing and small contributions. By week 4, the team is delivering independently. Our SPARK™ framework accelerates this through structured onboarding and clear documentation.
Yes. Software doesn't end at launch — it evolves. Our pods can transition from build mode to continuous improvement mode, handling feature development, bug fixes, performance optimization, and technical debt reduction. We recommend ongoing engagement for active products to maintain momentum and institutional knowledge.
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Talk to Our TeamWhether you need to build a new product, modernize a legacy system, or add AI capabilities, our managed pods are ready to ship value from day one.
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Software engineering is the systematic application of engineering principles to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software systems. It goes beyond writing code — it encompasses architecture decisions, quality assurance, deployment automation, and ongoing operations.
Modern software engineering treats software as a living system that evolves with your business. It requires technical excellence, user empathy, and business acumen working together. The best engineering teams don't just build what they're told — they help shape what gets built.
At Salt, software engineering excellence is our foundation. We've built complex systems across industries — from high-traffic SaaS platforms to compliance-heavy healthcare applications. Our teams bring both technical depth and pragmatic problem-solving to every engagement.
Salt's Engineer pillar covers five interconnected service areas that together enable end-to-end software delivery:
Full-cycle product development from concept to launch. We build web applications, mobile apps, and SaaS platforms using modern architecture and engineering best practices. Our product engineering teams handle everything from MVP development to enterprise-scale systems.
Complex software needs to reflect business reality. Domain-Driven Design helps us model your business domains into clean, maintainable code. We identify bounded contexts, develop ubiquitous language, and structure systems that evolve gracefully with changing requirements.
Users expect intuitive, responsive, beautiful interfaces. Digital experience engineering combines UX research, UI design, and frontend development to create products users love. We build responsive web apps, native mobile applications, and design systems that scale.
Modern software demands automated, reliable delivery pipelines. CI/CD and DevOps services ensure code flows from commit to production with automated testing, security scanning, and progressive deployment. Infrastructure as Code makes environments reproducible and scalable.
When systems grow complex, microservices architecture enables independent scaling and deployment. We help decompose monoliths, design event-driven systems, and implement patterns like API gateways, service mesh, and distributed tracing.
World-class software requires disciplined engineering practices. Here are the practices we apply across all engineering services:
Writing tests before code isn't just about catching bugs — it's a design practice that leads to better architecture. TDD forces us to think about interfaces and contracts upfront. The result is more modular, testable code with fewer defects.
Code that isn't integrated and deployed frequently accumulates risk. We set up CI/CD pipelines from day one, automating builds, tests, and deployments. This enables multiple deployments per day while maintaining stability.
Every change is reviewed before merging. We use a combination of automated checks (linting, type checking, test coverage) and human review (architecture, readability, edge cases). Pair programming is used for complex problems, knowledge transfer, and onboarding.
Documentation lives alongside code, versioned and reviewed together. Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) capture the "why" behind decisions. API documentation is generated from code. Runbooks enable operational excellence.
Architecture decisions shape the long-term success of your software. We apply modern patterns thoughtfully, based on your specific needs:
Despite the hype, microservices aren't always the answer. We often start with a well-structured monolith (modular monolith) and evolve toward microservices as the system grows. Premature distribution adds complexity without benefit.
For systems that need loose coupling and scalability, event-driven architecture is powerful. We use message queues, event sourcing, and CQRS patterns where appropriate — but only where the complexity is justified.
APIs are contracts between systems and teams. We design APIs before implementation, use OpenAPI specifications, and version carefully. Good API design enables independent team development and easier integrations.
Modern applications leverage cloud services for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. We design for containers, serverless where appropriate, and infrastructure as code. This enables automated scaling, disaster recovery, and consistent environments.
Quality isn't a separate phase — it's built into every stage of development:
We follow the test pyramid: many unit tests (fast, focused), fewer integration tests (service boundaries), and selective end-to-end tests (critical user journeys). Automation enables confidence without slowing down development.
Performance issues caught in production are expensive. We test performance early and continuously — load testing, stress testing, and monitoring key metrics. Performance budgets are part of our definition of done.
Security is considered from the start, not bolted on at the end. We follow OWASP guidelines, conduct threat modeling, implement secure coding practices, and integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines.
You can't improve what you can't measure. We instrument applications with structured logging, metrics, and distributed tracing. Dashboards and alerts enable proactive issue detection before users are impacted.
Technical practices matter, but culture determines whether they're sustained. Here's how we build high-performing engineering teams:
Engineers own their code through production. They're responsible for quality, performance, and reliability — not just completing tickets. This ownership mindset leads to better decisions and higher quality.
Technology evolves rapidly. Our teams dedicate time to learning — reading, experimenting, attending conferences, and sharing knowledge internally. We stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.
When things go wrong (and they will), we focus on learning, not blaming. Post-mortems identify systemic issues and lead to process improvements. This creates psychological safety that enables innovation and honest communication.
Code alone isn't enough — context matters. We document architecture decisions, runbooks, and domain knowledge. This enables onboarding, reduces bus factor risk, and improves collaboration.
Salt brings a differentiated approach to software engineering services. Here's what sets us apart:
Managed Pods, Not Just Developers: You get complete, cross-functional teams — not individual developers you need to manage. Our pods include engineers, QA, and technical leadership. They take ownership of delivery and outcomes.
SPARK™ Delivery Framework: Our SPARK™ framework brings structure to agile development. Clear phases, quality gates, and success metrics ensure predictable delivery without bureaucratic overhead.
AI-Native Engineering: We use AI tools throughout our development process — code generation, automated reviews, test generation, and documentation. This accelerates delivery while maintaining quality.
Full-Stack Expertise: From frontend (React, Vue, Angular) to backend (Node, Python, Go) to infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), our teams have deep expertise across the full stack. We match the right technologies to your needs.
Domain Experience: Our teams have built software for healthcare, fintech, SaaS, and more. We understand industry patterns, compliance requirements, and success metrics.
Ready to build your next software system? Book a strategy call with our team to discuss how Salt's engineering services can help you ship faster and scale confidently.