Our directory of top DevOps solutions in the USA has been evaluated by 12 executive experts using our five-point criteria and supported by over 1,200 verified client reviews — providing a credible, curated selection to streamline your search.
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Lightpoint Global is a bespoke software development company specializing in Web Development, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, IT Consulting, QA/AQA, Cloud infrastructure, UI/UX, and more. We have a proven track record in Martech, Publishing, Fintech, Healthcare, and more...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ksolves India Limited is an AI-first Software Development company delivering end-to-end digital transformation services across cutting-edge technologies such as AI, Big Data, Salesforce®, Odoo, and more...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Complex business solutions are our area of expertise, and we can develop, create, and construct them for you. We have a deep interest in both the rapidly developing technological environment and the digital world in general. All of our work reflects this zeal to some degree or another. Valtira is a...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We're a software development agency that builds products that scale. Our engineering-first culture and product-minded approach have powered success stories like Calendlythe scheduling platform that revolutionized meetings for millions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
AccuWeb Cloud provides comprehensive cloud hosting solutions with a wide range of features, all offered at competitive and affordable prices. Our commitment to delivering reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure ensures that businesses of all sizes can access top-tier hosting services without compromising...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Old Tappan, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Coder Makers , with more than 15 years of experience, offers complete information systems solutions for companies. We excel at understanding and addressing business needs with services that cover all aspects of necessary software...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Dev Centre House Ireland is a leading software development company in Ireland, delivering bespoke AI, web, mobile, and blockchain solutions across tech. Our local team and 100+ engineers help Norwegian enterprises build scalable, cutting-edge digital products...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Tarmac Team of experts puts customer experience at the center of everything they do. They combine highly skilled engineers and proven methods to deliver exceptional results for their clients...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Beehive is a new production model for software development (the world's first we should add) that fuses AI precision with human ingenuity. A model of collective intelligence that breaks projects into microtasks, routing them to global experts, and delivering production-ready, high quality, code faster than...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Argusoft is a trusted software solutions design consultancy that provides end-to-end, enterprise-class turnkey solutions. Our team of Argonauts are trained to think design at every step, architecting, designing, and coding with the business goals and objectives of our clients in mind...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Newark, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Fifteen years in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, working with businesses where downtime is expensive and compliance isn't optional. That background shapes how we think about every engagement.EFROS provides managed IT operations, cybersecurity, 24/7 SOC monitoring, system integration, incident...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Adventure Wing is your one-stop destination for innovative website design, website development, hosting, and high availability hosting services. Our dedicated team collaborates closely with you to craft a visually stunning and user-friendly website that truly embodies your businesses unique identity. Fueled...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wizr AI is an enterprise AI services and AI-powered engineering company helping organizations automate business processes, accelerate software and product development, modernize legacy systems, and govern AI. Wizr delivers AI agents, agentic workflows, and enterprise AI solutions help businesses...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Digital Strategy
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
NYC MBE-certified IT firm: cloud architecture, application security, custom software, and websites for SLED and commercial buyers...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Medro Inc is a technology consulting and software development company helping businesses accelerate growth through AI, Cloud computing, cybersecurity, managed IT services, and enterprise software solutions. Operating across the United States and India Through Medro Hi-Tech Symbol Private Limited, we partner...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CogniAI helps commercial organizations and Government modernize operations through Agentic AI, intelligent automation, data engineering, geospatial intelligence, and enterprise AI platforms. Our expertise spans AI workflow orchestration, digital twins, data modernization, and secure AI solutions that improve...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Leesburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
R2 Consulting (R2) accelerates innovation as a product partner, designing and delivering cutting-edge mobile, web, smart IoT, and AI/ML applications that solve complex business and technical challenges...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- IoT
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Turn to The KR Group, a leading IT company in Grand Rapids providing managed IT services and IT support, to develop a plan to strategically guide your IT environment as your goals change...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide technology-driven software and application development solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cybersoft is uniquely skilled to offer ubiquitous software solutions that are relevant and in demand for todays rapidly changing business dynamics. We bring the best of quality and cost effective software development using latest SCRUM based agile development that works in sync with the customer expectations...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
CoVentech is more than a software development agency. It is a partner in innovation and success stories. With over 15 years of experience, CoVentech excels in software development, QA automation, and DevOps practices, driven by a shared passion for reshaping the industry...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nerdbug is a world-class offshore software development company that caters to businesses across various industries and growth stages, with precision and a passion for excellence. Contact us for cost-effective and timely delivery of AI & Ml software solutions, Web & Mobile app development, Custom enterprise...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
A trusted partner in software engineering and staff augmentation, delivering scalable products with a focus on quality over quantity. We provide comprehensive IT solutions tailored to your business needs...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Bronx, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Divogue is an AI engineer staff augmentation company that places pre-vetted, AI-fluent engineers from LATAM and APAC with US tech teams in under 14 days. Every engineer is screened for fluency in modern AI tools like Cursor, Claude, and Copilot, works in full overlap with US business hours, and costs roughly...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wyoming, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Teyrex builds web apps, AI integrations, and workflow automations for startups. We rescue vibe-coded apps, ship custom AI pipelines, and turn fragile MVPs into scalable products - 8 senior engineers, 8+ yrs each...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Whirlwind Technologies modernizes data infrastructure for organizations where accuracy and continuity are non-negotiable. Fifteen years across cloud data warehouses, engineering pipelines, and ML for fraud and anomaly detection. Assessment-first, no lock-in...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Oxon Hill, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Applied Labs is a leading provider of digital product development, ecommerce development and data & generative AI-based solutions...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- IT Compliance Solution
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Hidden Mountain Data (HMD) specializes in providing tailored software, data, cloud, AI, and blockchain solutions, including web apps, mobile apps, data warehouses, and CI/CD pipelines. With a focus on transparency, our developers are readily accessible to clients, ensuring clear communication and...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- IoT
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- Location
- Meridian, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aunimeda Software is a premier IT agency specializing in high-performance Next.js development, international SEO, and strategic branding. Established in 2010, we bridge the gap between US business standards and elite Central Asian engineering. With a 24/7 "Follow-the-Sun" development cycle across our hubs in...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Congruent Software, headquartered in Bellevue, WA, delivers software development and IT consulting to global enterprises. With 30+ years and 3,000+ projects, the Microsoft and Salesforce partner specializes in AI, cloud, custom apps, data analytics, Dynamics 365, Salesforce and SharePoint...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
First choice for complex bespoke development needs. From custom integrations and full website or mobile app builds, to creating unique snippets and fixing code. We are a one-stop-shop for all things custom web and mobile development. We do what other companies tell you is impossible...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Halsey, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Zallpy stands as one of the fastest growing Software Outsourcing and Staff Augmentation nearshore companies, strategically positioned nearshore to provide cutting-edge, scalable IT squads to Startups and Fortune 500 corporations across North America and Europe...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We craft digital success stories with advanced software solutions, empowering businesses for tomorrow...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Comptivia Technologies is a global IT Services and Consulting company headquarters in New Jersey USA. We work with leading companies to deliver services and technologies at scale, accelerate digital operations, develop innovative applications, and drive efficiencies throughout their organization...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Montville, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
As a trusted bespoke software development outsourcing company, we help business organizations tackle challenges of outdated software, inefficient processes, and poor digital presence...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Luqon IT Solutions is a 360-degree eCommerce and digital product development company, headquartered in Houston, Texas, with strong operational hubs in Sweden and Pakistan. Were expanding into KSA and the UK to serve a broader global client base with scalable, high-performing digital solutions...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BirrTech is the partner of choice for many of the worlds leading enterprises, SMEs and technology challengers. We help businesses elevate their value through custom software development, product design, QA and consultancy services...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
NextCTL is an AI-native agency founded in 2022. We design AI agents, voice and chat assistants, workflow automation and custom software, and the same team runs SEO, paid media, lead generation and CRM automation. Registered in Delaware, delivered from Dhaka, serving North America and Europe...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Conklin Group is a senior-level Microsoft and AI development team based in Prosper, TX, serving Dallas-Fort Worth and B2B clients nationwide since 2002. We build custom .NET/Azure systems and integrate Anthropic Claude into production applications no junior bench, no account managers relaying messages...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- ERP Consulting
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Prosper, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
We're a leading IT custom software firm with 30 years of experience in LATAM. Our elite 10% developer team delivers top-notch quality, speed, and affordability, as proven by clients like Motorola, Intel, IBM, and Oracle. We offer Software Dedicated Teams and Staff Augmentation to boost your project...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Testing
- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Your Startups Engineering Team On Demand. 2BTech builds MVPs, AI tools, & mobile-ready platformsfast.Trusted by 200+ companies across 5 continents. From Laravel to LangChain, Flutter to React Native, we engineer it all...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $33/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
IBC Mobile, as a leading software development company, has been transforming businesses with innovation-led services. Our mission is to not only develop software but to build dynamic digital experiences that engage, inspire, and empower users. Our software solutions are designed to redefine industry standards...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Coatesville, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Veteran-owned Microsoft partner for data, AI, analytics, cloud modernization, managed services and secure government solutions...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gig Harbor, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boston-based technology consultancy specializing in custom software, e-commerce, DevOps, and IT infrastructure for growing businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Duxbury, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is a US based technology company delivering custom software, enterprise web development, AI agents and business automation, data-driven platforms, and managed hosting solutions. With 30+ years of experience and our own data center infrastructure, AIT provides a...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
EmbarkingOnVoyage Digital Solutions is your premier partner in data and product engineering, empowering technology companies, large enterprises, and SMBs to transform industries such as travel, healthcare, banking, finance, and more through innovative solutions. We specialize in revolutionizing technology and...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Darnestown, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are a dynamic, global technology solutions and services provider, who is ready to offer you an unbeatable blend of strategic consulting, combined with end to end IT and engineering solutions. We provide value to our customers by innovation, accomplishment, trust and long-term relationships through our...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Codism is a USA-based software design and development company offering a range of services to enhance businesses' digital presence...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Burlington, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
We are a software consulting firm that specializes in software development, DevOps, cloud services and other IT needs. Our team blends expertise to provide high-quality solutions for a variety of projects. Whether you need custom software development or help with your cloud infrastructure, CodeFutures can...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Broomfield, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an intellectual property-led healthcare solutions provider focused on project management, enterprise data, and emerging technologies...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
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Frequently Asked Questions About DevOps Consulting
What services do these companies typically provide?
DevOps (Development and Operations) consulting helps organizations improve software delivery and product reliability through a mix of strategy, engineering, and operational support. Common services include:
- DevOps assessment and strategy: Evaluating current delivery performance, infrastructure, and operating model, and developing a roadmap, governance, and target-state architecture to meet business goals.
- Technical and platform engineering: Selecting, configuring, and integrating the DevOps toolchain, including the cloud platform, CI/CD, container platforms, and infrastructure automation tools.
- CI/CD implementation and optimization: Designing and enhancing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines to increase delivery speed and reduce deployment risk.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Managing infrastructure via version-controlled code for consistent, repeatable, and scalable deployments.
- Managed DevOps and SRE support: Providing ongoing monitoring and observability, incident response support, and reliability improvements after go-live.
How much do DevOps services cost in the USA?
They typically charge depending on service scope, architecture and infrastructure complexity, number of environments, level of customization, and compliance requirements.
Skill level is another key cost factor, with consultants in the U.S. typically falling into the following rate bands:
- Junior DevOps consultants bill around $120-$150 per hour. They typically have 1-3 years of experience and a foundational knowledge of DevOps tools and methodologies.
- Intermediate-level consultants cost around $150-$250 per hour. These DevOps consultants have 3-7 years of experience working with various software and strategies and have a few projects in their portfolio.
- Senior consultants have an hourly rate of $250 to over $350. With over 7 years of experience, these consultants have a solid reputation in the industry and have worked with large and complex business environments. They can also offer specialized expertise for a specific sector or tech stack.
How long do DevOps solutions typically take?
DevOps solutions can take anywhere between 4 weeks and over 18 months. Timelines depend on business size, infrastructure maturity, security and regulatory requirements, and the scope of deliverables.
Below is an approximate timeline based on project complexity:
- DevOps pilots (4-6 weeks): Focuses on one application or product team and delivers a minimum viable product (MVP), including a CI/CD pipeline, repeatable environments using IaCs, and basic alerts and monitoring.
- Mid-sized rollouts (3-6 months): These projects expand to multiple environments (development, stage, and production) and services, including cloud security foundations. It may also include containers/Kubernetes.
- Enterprise transformation (6-18+ months): These projects implement standardization across teams and systems, including toolchain customization, advanced automation, production-grade observability, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices. It may also have ongoing optimization services.
What processes do these consulting companies follow?
They follow a custom implementation plan based on a business’s specific needs and goals. It typically involves the following steps:
- Assessment and strategy: Auditing infrastructure, operating workflows, and delivery practices, then creating a prioritized roadmap and implementation plan.
- Toolchain selection and integration: Choosing and integrating tools for cloud, CI/CD, monitoring/observability, security, and IaC that align with the target architecture.
- IaC adoption and environment automation: Treating infrastructure like software by defining environments in version-controlled code to automate provisioning and reduce configuration drift.
- CI/CD pipeline implementation: Setting up or refining CI/CD pipelines, including release strategies (e.g., canary release or blue-green deployments) and automated build/test/deploy gates.
- Containerization and orchestration: Standardizing application packaging and deployments to reduce environment inconsistency.
- Security and compliance implementation: Applying security practices across the CI/CD pipeline and toolchains and producing compliance documentation when required.
- Observability and reliability practices: Implementing monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting, and incident-response workflows to enhance system reliability and recovery.
- Knowledge transfer and team enablement: Training users on the DevOps tools, processes, and culture to sustain adoption.
- Continuous optimization: Conducting ongoing audits and enhancements to improve system speed, security, reliability, and resilience.
Which industries typically use these services?
While there’s no data on industries that primarily work with DevOps solutions, GitLab’s DevSecOps survey provides some insight. These are the top sectors where DevSecOps professionals work:
- Software/SaaS/Computer Hardware: 21.6%
- Finance: 10%
- Telecommunications: 9.7%
- Automotive: 9.5%
- Government: 7.9%
- Aerospace & defense: 5%
- Manufacturing: 4.6%
- Retail: 4.6%
- Insurance: 4.5%
- Healthcare: 4.3%


















































