Application-aware infrastructure
Our platform work sits close to PHP and Next.js applications, so deployment choices are made with the codebase in mind.
app-awareLegacy systems slowing down your Dutch business?
Platform modernization, for systems you already run.
We modernize the platform around web applications: Docker images, AWS ECS/ECR, deployment pipelines, monitoring, backups and the cleanup needed to make releases less fragile. The strongest proof is in PHP and Next.js platforms we already know how to run.
Docker for PHP and Next.js servicesAWS ECR/ECS experienceJenkins deployment automation30% service-cost reduction in a documented case study
Why Fuse Web
Practical platform work, not cloud cosplay.
We choose boring, understandable infrastructure when that is enough. The goal is easier releases and fewer surprises.
Bottom line: Docker, AWS ECS/ECR, CI/CD, monitoring and documentation.
Simplify when possible
One documented project moved from a complex Kubernetes setup to a simpler Dockerized AWS environment.
simplerOperations included
Monitoring, backups, rollback paths and documentation matter as much as the initial migration.
operableWhat we deliver
Three platform jobs we know well.
Containerize the services, fix the deployment path, or clean up ongoing operations.
Bottom line: Docker implementation, CI/CD and monitoring/maintenance.
Docker implementation for web platforms
Create and improve Docker images for PHP, Next.js and Node.js services.
- Docker image design for each service
- Local and production consistency
- AWS ECR/ECS deployment support
- Rollback-friendly deployment setup
CI/CD and release automation
Make releases repeatable with pipelines and practical deployment tooling.
- Jenkins or GitHub Actions workflows
- Automated testing hooks
- Versioned deployments
- Documentation for the team
Monitoring, maintenance and platform cleanup
Keep the platform understandable after the migration.
- Monitoring and alerting setup
- Backup and recovery planning
- Cost and resource review
- Infrastructure documentation
Tech stack
Platform tools we can point to.
These are the tools already present in existing service and case-study material.
DockerService images and reproducible environments
AWS ECR / ECSContainer registry and service deployment
EC2Deployment tooling and supporting services
JenkinsDeployment automation
GitHub ActionsAutomated tests and CI where used
PHPApplication platforms we often run
Next.js / Node.jsFrontend and service workloads
MonitoringOperational visibility
BackupsRecovery planning
How we work
A small senior team, clear steps.
We start by understanding the business problem and the existing code or infrastructure before we suggest a solution.
Bottom line: discovery, written plan, senior implementation, clean handover or ongoing care.
01
Understand the problem
We review the goal, the current setup, and the business constraint. If the existing codebase is part of the work, we inspect it before promising a route.
Output: shared understanding
02
Write the plan
You get a practical plan: what we will change, what we will leave alone, where the risks are, and what the first useful milestone looks like.
Format: written plan
03
Build with senior review
Implementation happens in pull requests, with code review and automated checks where the project supports them. We keep the work visible instead of disappearing into a black box.
Cadence: regular demos
04
Operate or hand over
After release, we either continue with maintenance and support, or hand over the code, deployment notes, and the decisions behind the implementation.
Options: support or handover
Pricing
Transparent pricing, scoped to the work.
We work with transparent hourly or project-based pricing, depending on the engagement. The exact setup depends on the scope, risk, and whether you need a project, team augmentation, or ongoing maintenance.
Before development starts, we agree the first milestone and the expected effort. No agency theatre, no vague “we’ll see later” scope.
For larger or unclear work, we start with a discovery or audit so the estimate is based on your actual codebase and constraints.
Who you'll work with
Dutch guidance, senior engineering.
Julian Gardner
Founder · 25+ years building for the web
“Fuse Web exists for companies that need senior engineering without turning the work into agency theatre. We keep the team small, the communication direct, and the technical choices tied to business value.”
25+ yrs web developmentPHP Laravel, Symfony, legacy systemsFrontend React and Next.jsInfra Docker and AWS experience
Frequently asked
Questions about platform modernization.
We keep this to work we can tie back to existing services and case studies.
Do you work with Docker and AWS?
Yes. Existing case-study work includes Docker images for PHP and Next.js/Node.js services, AWS ECR/ECS deployments and Jenkins deployment automation.
Do you require Kubernetes?
No. In one documented case, the right move was simplifying a complex Kubernetes setup into Docker on AWS ECS. We choose the tool that makes the platform easier to operate.
Can you reduce infrastructure costs?
Sometimes. The Docker/AWS case study reports a 30% service-cost reduction through more efficient autoscaling. We only claim savings after looking at the actual setup.
Do you handle monitoring and backups?
Yes. Monitoring, alerting, backup planning and recovery documentation are part of platform modernization work where needed.
Do you only work on cloud migrations?
No. We also improve deployment pipelines, Docker environments, CI/CD, monitoring and the operational setup around existing applications.
Tell us what you're trying to fix or build.
A short call with the founder. No sales deck — just a senior engineer's first take on the problem.