Stabilise first
Upgrade risk, brittle deploys, and undocumented cluster behaviour get addressed before bigger platform changes start.
Platform Engineering
Your Kubernetes platform,
stabilised and supportable
Senior engineers who stabilise production Kubernetes, document how it works, and hand it over cleanly. Start with a fixed-scope assessment or project, then move into managed support only if ongoing ownership makes sense.
We work with
KubernetesHelmArgo CDTerraform
Accepting new clientsAssessment-first engagementsManaged Kubernetes availableEKS · GKE · AKS
Platform focus
Built for stabilisation, handover, and managed outcomes
This page separates fixed-scope platform work from ongoing managed support so you can choose the operating model that fits the team you already have.
Document as we go
Runbooks, operating notes, and architecture records are produced during delivery, not bolted on at the end.
Separate paths for projects and managed support
Start with a fixed-scope assessment or project, then move into managed Kubernetes only if ongoing ownership makes sense.
Start here
Platform Assessment
$10,000AUD
A full review of your Kubernetes infrastructure, GitOps maturity, security posture, and cloud spend in one engagement. You get a prioritised roadmap with sequencing and commercial context, not a generic list of findings.
Guarantee: If an assessment does not surface a clear set of high-priority next steps, we refund the fee.
What you get
Infrastructure and architecture documentation
Cluster configuration and resource utilisation analysis
Security posture assessment (RBAC, network policies, secrets)
GitOps maturity evaluation and gap analysis
Cloud spend analysis with quick-win cost savings
Prioritised remediation roadmap with effort estimates
90-minute executive walkthrough
Best for: Teams running Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, or AKS) who need an independent review, planning infrastructure changes, or evaluating GitOps adoption
1–2 weeks · Billed at engagement start
Book AssessmentFixed-scope platform work
Every project is fixed-price. Scoped after a 30-minute discovery call, with a proposal in 48 hours. You know the total before work starts.
You know the total investment before any work begins. No hourly billing, no surprise change-order theatre.
Cluster Rescue Mission
2–4 weeksFrom $15,000EKS · GKE · AKS Stabilisation
Your Kubernetes cluster needs immediate attention. Instability, failed upgrades, and knowledge gaps after team changes need to be brought under control quickly. We work alongside your team to stabilise, upgrade, document, and hand over a cluster they can confidently operate.
Critical issue stabilisationVersion upgradesGitOps implementationRight-sizing & autoscalingDocumentation & handoverKnowledge transfer & team upskilling
Get a fixed-price proposalGitOps Foundation
2–4 weeksFrom $15,000Argo CD Implementation
Production-grade Argo CD setup with HA, SSO, and CI/CD integration. We architect with your platform team to deliver repeatable, auditable deployments and a cleaner deployment process your engineers can maintain.
Argo CD (HA) setupRepository structure designRBAC & SSO integrationCI/CD pipeline integrationDay-2 runbooksKnowledge transfer & team upskilling
Get a fixed-price proposalPlatform Migration
4–8 weeksFrom $30,000From Legacy to Production-Grade Kubernetes
Move off legacy infrastructure without the drama. Zero-downtime migration to production-grade Kubernetes with GitOps, observability, and two weeks of post-migration support.
Kubernetes provisioning with TerraformGitOps setup (Argo CD)CI/CD pipelinesObservability stack2 weeks post-migration supportKnowledge transfer & team upskilling
Get a fixed-price proposalMulti-Cluster Architecture
4–8 weeksFrom $35,000Enterprise GitOps at Scale
Consistent, automated deployments across multiple clusters and environments with safe promotion pipelines, clear separation between tenants, and documented recovery patterns.
Multi-cluster Argo CDEnvironment promotion workflowsMulti-tenancy & isolationDR & failover patternsProgressive delivery (optional)Knowledge transfer & team upskilling
Get a fixed-price proposalDeveloper Platform Foundation
4–8 weeksFrom $35,000Internal Developer Platform
Give your developers a self-service platform on top of Kubernetes. Golden paths, service catalogues, and self-service workflows help engineers ship without routing every change through the platform team.
Platform architecture designService catalog (Backstage/Port)Golden path templatesSelf-service provisioningDeveloper onboardingKnowledge transfer & team upskilling
Get a fixed-price proposalComplex or enterprise environment? For 3+ clusters, regulatory compliance, or multi-cloud architectures. Let's scope it together
Focus on your product. We'll run the platform.
Managed Kubernetes support from $5,500 AUD/month: your cloud account, your infrastructure, senior engineers keeping it healthy, secure, and cost-optimised.
You pay your cloud provider directly. No markup on infrastructure costs. No lock-in after 3 months.
Essential
$5,500 AUD/mo
You have a capable internal team but no Kubernetes specialist. You need a safety net and someone to call when things go sideways.
Best for: Post-migration stability, teams with some K8s experience
1
Prod Cluster
Up to 2
Non-Prod
- Monthly maintenance & upgrades
- Cost monitoring & reporting
- Slack support (business hours AEST)
- Quarterly architecture review
- Response SLA: 4 business hours
- Proactive monitoring & alerts
- Monthly optimisation recommendations
- Bi-weekly sync calls
- GitOps support (Argo CD)
- 24/7 on-call
- Architecture advisory
Most Popular
Professional
$9,500 AUD/mo
Your Kubernetes platform is business-critical but you can't justify a full-time platform engineer. You need proactive management, not just reactive support.
Best for: Teams shipping daily to production, growing infrastructure
1
Prod Cluster
Up to 3
Non-Prod
- Monthly maintenance & upgrades
- Cost monitoring & reporting
- Slack support (business hours AEST)
- Monthly optimisation recommendations
- Response SLA: 2 hours
- Proactive monitoring & alerts
- Bi-weekly sync calls
- GitOps support (Argo CD)
- 24/7 on-call
- Architecture advisory
Premium
$14,000 AUD/mo
Your platform runs revenue-generating workloads where minutes of downtime cost real money. You need an extension of your team with 24/7 coverage and strategic guidance.
Best for: Regulated industries, multi-environment, pre-IPO infrastructure
Up to 2
Prod Clusters
Up to 4
Non-Prod
- Monthly maintenance & upgrades
- Cost monitoring & reporting
- Slack support (24/7 for critical)
- Monthly optimisation recommendations
- Response SLA: 30 minutes (P1)
- Proactive monitoring & alerts
- GitOps support (Argo CD)
- Weekly sync calls
- 24/7 on-call for critical incidents
- Architecture advisory & priority projects
3-month minimum · 30-day cancellation · 10% discount for annual prepayment
Low-commitment starting point
Advisory Retainer
On-call architecture advice with senior engineers. Slack access, monthly review calls, and strategic guidance without handing over operational control.
$3,500 – $5,000 AUD
/month · 8 hrs at $3,500 · 12 hrs at $5,000
Additional hours at $400/hr · 3-month minimum
Add-ons
GitOps Support+$2,000/mo
Argo CD management (included in Premium)
FinOps & Cost Management+$1,500/mo
Monthly reports, spend alerts, Savings Plans guidance
Extended 24/7 On-Call+$3,000/mo
For Essential/Professional tiers
Additional Prod Cluster+$3,000/mo
Per cluster
Additional Non-Prod Cluster+$1,000/mo
Per cluster
Enterprise
Running 3+ production clusters?
For teams with SOC2/ISO requirements, dedicated team coverage, and multi-environment complexity. Custom pricing scaled to your cluster count and compliance needs.
- 3+ production clusters
- SOC2 & ISO 27001 compliance support
- Dedicated engineering team
- Custom SLAs & on-call coverage
How it works
1
Book a call
30 minutes to understand your situation. No pitch, no pressure.
2
Assessment
Platform Assessment or AI Readiness review, depending on your needs.
3
Project delivery
Fixed-price engagement with senior engineers, a clear delivery plan, and documented handover.
4
Ongoing support
Managed services, advisory retainer, or AI operations support.
What happens after you say yes
For managed services clients
Week 1
Audit & document
We audit your setup, document everything, and set up shared monitoring dashboards. You never wonder what we're doing.
Week 2
Deploy & integrate
We deploy our operational tooling alongside yours. You get a live view of everything we see. Full transparency.
Week 3+
Optimise & report
First proactive optimisation report delivered. Dedicated Slack channel, shared runbook repo, monthly health score and cost trends.
Ready to stabilise your platform?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll assess your situation and tell you exactly what to fix first.