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Docker
Trusted by CTOs at 1500+ companies:

Custom Docker development services

You’ve probably used products built by our expert Docker developers.

We build containerized systems that run at scale. Our senior engineers modernize legacy apps or launch new services with hardened Docker images, automated CI/CD, and secure registries that keep your software stable under pressure.

  • Docker Application Containerization

    Our teams containerize both legacy and new applications into production-ready Docker images. Each image aligns with your standards, externalizes state where necessary, and includes rollback runbooks for orchestrated deployments. This gives you faster releases and consistent deployments across environments.

  • Docker CI/CD Pipeline Implementation

    Reliable delivery requires automation. We implement CI/CD pipelines that integrate Docker image builds, testing, signing, and registry publishing. With caching, multi-arch support, and policy gates in place, releases become predictable and roadmap delays shrink.

  • Private Docker Registry Deployment

    A private registry keeps container images under your control. We configure registries such as ECR, ACR, GHCR, or Harbor with RBAC, retention rules, and identity provider integration. With full audit visibility across environments, compliance strengthens, and exposure to security issues drops.

  • Docker Image Signing and SBOM Service

    Every image should prove its origin. We embed signing and SBOM generation into build pipelines so artifacts carry cryptographic assurance and metadata from source to deployment. This establishes supply chain integrity and simplifies compliance audits.

  • Custom Docker Base Images

    We build hardened base images tailored to your stack. Each image minimizes attack surface, pins dependencies, and receives regular patching. So your teams share a trusted foundation across services, reducing duplication and accelerating delivery.

  • Dockerized Local Development Environments

    Developers need local environments that match staging and production. We configure Docker Compose files with applications, databases, and caches so teams can spin up consistent environments with a single command. This reduces drift and keeps developers focused on core work.

  • Container Monitoring and Logging Stack

    We deploy containerized observability tools such as Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana to track metrics, logs, and traces from Docker workloads. We also integrate dashboards and alerts into your existing workflows. So your teams catch issues early, respond faster, and keep systems running.

  • Docker Secrets Management Integration

    Sensitive credentials should never live in source code. We connect Docker workloads to secure systems like Vault and AWS Secrets Manager, using native secret management in your cloud or orchestrator. Our work lets credentials flow safely through builds and runtime, reducing breach risk and ensuring compliance.

Their engineers perform at very high standards. We've had a strong relationship for almost 7 years."

The best partnerships are the ones you don't have to worry about. We deliver the kind of technical execution and reliability that builds long-term trust. It's why clients consistently praise our work quality and performance.

OUR DOCKER DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Backed by 4000+ devs

Why tech leaders choose our Docker teams:

Our senior Docker engineers strengthen delivery pipelines, reduce release risk, and integrate with in-house workflows. Clients trust our consistency, our alignment with enterprise standards, and our ability to accelerate Docker containerization without extra overhead.

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  • Top 1% Senior Docker Talent

    We staff Docker projects with senior engineers who average 10+ years of experience. Each has proven depth in building production-ready Docker container images, Compose stacks, and CI/CD pipelines that align with modern DevOps practices. We only hire the top 1% of 2.2 million applicants, so you get engineers who can handle complex Docker container development without slowing your teams down.

  • Proven Delivery Across the Container Ecosystem

    We’ve helped teams move everything from legacy monoliths to modern containerized applications, setting them up with images, registries, and pipelines they can trust. By standardizing the foundations—base images, workflows, promotion paths—we remove the friction that slows adoption.

  • Delivery Managers to Keep Projects Moving

    Every engagement includes a non-billable project manager who tracks milestones, aligns priorities, and clears blockers. They understand the dependencies that come with Docker implementation—image standards, registry policies, and pipeline gates—so issues surface early instead of stalling delivery. You see steady progress, clear communication, and projects that stay on schedule.

Docker case studies

Hundreds of Docker projects delivered.

Our track record means you get software that meets the highest technical and business standards.

  • FIN TECH

    Built the Architecture for an AI Trading Application

  • FINANCIAL SERVICES

    Upgraded and Maintained Infrastructure Across 100 AWS Accounts

    Repay
  • SaaS

    Integrated APIs Into a Unified Data Solution for Non-Profits

Looking for a team with this kind of track record?
Tell us more about your Docker needs.

Tools for Docker development

The ecosystem we use for Docker projects:

We work inside a proven Docker ecosystem that accelerates delivery, reduces risk, and plugs cleanly into your CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and production environments.

  • Build & Local Orchestration

    We establish a seamless workflow from local development to production. Teams use Docker Compose for high-fidelity local and CI environments, and we leverage tools like Compose Bridge to translate these specifications into production-grade manifests for cloud platforms.

    • Docker Compose v2
    • Docker BuildKit
    • Docker Buildx
    • Compose Bridge
  • APIs & Automation

    We automate through the Docker engine API and official SDKs for precise control over images, networks, volumes, and runtime. This allows teams to manage containers programmatically and connect automation to their broader development process without brittle scripting around the Docker CLI.

    • Docker Engine API
    • Docker SDK for Go
    • Docker SDK for Python
    • docker-java
    • dockerode
  • Data Stores, Search & Caching

    For containerized applications, we run official images with health checks, volumes, and environment variables codified in Compose/IaC for CI and local parity. In production, we pair those setups with managed services to support enterprise applications and align with business needs.

    • PostgreSQL
    • MySQL
    • Redis
    • MongoDB
    • Elasticsearch
  • Testing & Quality

    We emphasize fidelity by running tests against real or emulated dependencies in Docker containers. Disposable environments support continuous integration pipelines and automated testing, making sure issues surface early and test suites stay portable across various environments.

    • Testcontainers
    • Cypress
    • LocalStack
    • WireMock
  • Security & Supply Chain

    We harden base images at the operating system level, scan every build, and sign what ships. Pipelines generate SBOMs, block CVEs, and lint Dockerfiles. That translates to safe application deployment and consistent performance across all stages.

    • Docker Scout
    • Trivy
    • Syft
    • Grype
    • Cosign
    • Hadolint
  • DevOps & CI/CD

    We build multi-arch Docker container images, push to enterprise registries, and optimize for efficient resource management. Pipelines support continuous deployment with policy gates, provenance, and promotion controls, giving reliable outcomes for Docker container development projects.

    • Docker Buildx
    • Kaniko
    • GitHub Actions
    • GitLab CI/CD
    • Amazon ECR
    • Harbor
    • GitHub Container Registry
  • Observability & Performance

    From the start, we capture metrics, logs, and traces across many containers. Containerized agents report on health, latency, and system resources, with dashboards and alerts that connect to your ops workflows. This maintains availability and protects SLOs in enterprise Docker services.

    • Prometheus
    • Grafana
    • Loki
    • OpenTelemetry Collector
    • Fluent Bit
    • Jaeger
  • Routing & Edge

    We deploy reverse proxies to handle routing, TLS, and zero-downtime deployment processes. Configurations live alongside application code and system libraries, so every change is versioned, tested, and repeatable across production environments.

    • NGINX
    • Traefik
    • Caddy

Client testimonials

Get Docker results you can stand behind.

Our work holds up in reviews, in production, and in front of the board.

Join 500+ companies who count on our Docker developers

Flexible engagement models

Need extra Docker expertise?
Plug us in where you need us most.

We customize every engagement to fit your workflow, priorities, and delivery needs.

  • Need a couple of extra software engineers on your team?

    Staff Augmentation

    Get senior, production-ready developers who integrate directly into your internal team. They work your hours, join your standups, and follow your workflows—just like any full-time engineer.

  • Need a few teams to deliver several projects in simultaneously?

    Dedicated teams

    Spin up focused, delivery-ready pods to handle full builds or workstreams. Together we align on priorities. Then our tech PMs lead the team and drive delivery to maintain velocity and consistency.

  • Want to offload everything to us, from start to finish?

    Software outsourcing

    Hand off the full project lifecycle, from planning to deployment. You define the outcomes. We take full ownership of the execution and keep you looped in every step of the way.

Kick off Docker projects in 2-4 weeks.

We have reps across the US.

Speak with a client engagement specialist near you.

  1. Discuss solutions and decide team structure.

    Tell us more about your needs. We'll discuss the best-fit solutions and team structure based on your success metrics, timeline, budget, and required skill sets.

  2. Onboard your team and get to work.

    With project specifications finalized, we select your team. We're able to onboard developers and assemble dedicated teams in 2-4 weeks after signature.

  3. We track performance on an ongoing basis.

    We continually monitor our teams' work to make sure they're meeting your quantity and quality of work standards at all times.

Our Awards

Global companies have trusted us to build and scale Docker solutions for over a decade.

  • Forcepoint
  • Abbott
  • AbbVie
  • Abra
  • Acklands-Grainger
  • Acumen
  • Arlo
  • Associated Press
  • Autodesk
  • Avigilon
  • Azlo
  • BBVA
  • Blackboard
  • Burger King
  • Care.com
  • Chime
  • ConsumerAffairs
  • GlobalStart
  • CropTrak
  • eBay
  • Ernst & Young
  • Fresenius
  • Gennev
  • Google
  • Great Wolf Lodge
  • Groupon
  • Hewllet-Packard
  • HomeAdvisor
  • IBM
  • Instructure
  • IPG Mediabrands
  • IQVIA
  • iSeatz
  • iWave
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Kapsch
  • Keller Williams
  • Kinesso
  • Limeade
  • Netgear
  • Newsela
  • NextRoll
  • Panasonic
  • Patra Company
  • Pinterest
  • R/GA
  • Regeneron
  • Repay
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Salesforce
  • Sana Sano Consulting
  • SAP
  • SiriusXM
  • Swordpoint
  • Thomson Reuters
  • Ticket Galaxy
  • Trone Brand Energy
  • Turner
  • Udemy
  • Univision
  • Urban Outfitters
  • Verisk
  • ViacomCBS
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo
  • Whirlpool
  • Xtensifi

Excellence.
Our minimum bar for client delivery.

Over 130 awards, accolades, and achievements showcase our quality and commitment to client success.

Our trophy cabinet
  • 1,250+projects
    delivered
    projects executed successfully
  • 130+industry
    sectors
    industry sectors industry sectors
  • America's Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 by Financial Times
    America's Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 by Financial Times
  • Top 100 U.S. IT Innovators 2025 by CIO100 Awards
    Top 100 U.S. IT Innovators 2025 by CIO100 Awards
  • Nearshore North America Top Software Developers 2025 by Clutch
    Nearshore North America Top Software Developers 2025 by Clutch
  • Top 100 Global Outsourcing Providers 2024 by IAOP Global Outsourcing 100
    Top 100 Global Outsourcing Providers 2024 by IAOP Global Outsourcing 100

Accelerate Docker development and delivery with our top-rated nearshore teams.

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Docker FAQ

What tech leaders ask about Docker before pulling us in:

  • How quickly can we get started with Docker?

    Most Docker projects kick off in 2–4 weeks. With seasoned engineers, the ramp-up is short, and meaningful contributions start almost immediately. That’s why 500+ CTOs have chosen our Docker development services.

  • How do you keep delivery on track and visible?

    We provide non-billable delivery managers who continuously monitor progress on the development workflow and resolve blockers before they impact timelines. This keeps work aligned with business objectives and roadmap priorities.

  • How senior are your Docker developers?

    Our engineers are vetted seniors with 8–10+ years of experience across Docker containers, Docker compose, BuildKit/Buildx, Kubernetes, and enterprise registries. In fact, we only hire the top 1% of over 2.2 million candidates who apply yearly. Every developer on our team has passed a rigorous multi-month hiring process that features hands-on technical evaluations and interviews. 

  • Will time zones be a barrier?

    Never. Our nearshore teams work in U.S.-aligned hours and communicate fluently in English. Our engineers don’t sit outside your process. They work in the same code repos, pipelines, and chat channels as your own team for seamless collaboration.

  • Can you support our compliance standards?

    Yes, we already work under standards like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and we’ve delivered projects in highly regulated spaces like healthcare and finance where HIPAA or PCI compliance is a must. Whatever compliance requirements you have, we can meet them.

  • Can you containerize and modernize existing systems without disrupting our operations?

    Yes. We containerize in stages with multi-stage builds, externalize state with volumes and managed services, and roll out behind flags. We use blue-green or canary releases with clear rollback steps to maintain a consistent environment across production environments.

  • How do you integrate with our team and ways of working?

    Our engineers fit directly into your development process, just like your internal teams. We use your tools, sprint cadence, and code review practices from day one. We pair up with your leads, SRE, and security to align standards and handoffs. 

  • How do you support reliability after launch?

    We offer SLA-backed support for image rebuilds, CVE remediation, base-image refreshes, and pipeline upkeep. Runbooks, alerts, and dashboards live in your environment so your team has full visibility. This keeps deployment consistent and provides ongoing support when needed.

  • What happens if priorities shift mid-engagement?

    We adjust the team mix and scope through account and delivery managers. Our bench depth (4,000+ engineers) shortens lead time for any skill you need. With our model, we can spin up multiple pods, even large-scale teams, in as few as 2-4 weeks whenever priorities shift. 

  • How do you handle IP ownership?

    You own 100% of the work we deliver. That includes Dockerfiles, configuration files, Compose setups, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and all supporting assets.

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