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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With 2,500+ consultants across the US, Canada, Latin America, and India, Improving puts experienced technologists in your market, not just on your project. Our teams understand the regulatory landscape, industry norms, and technical expectations of the markets you serve...
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- IT Services
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We solve hard problems. Durable Programming works with clients across various industries including retail, manufacturing, finance, tourism, and technology. Flexible engagement models available...
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- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
NextGen Invent is a leading IT and AI services company specializing in AI, generative AI, computer vision, automation, and data analytics. Serving industries like healthcare, finance, supply chain, and manufacturing, the company has created 500+ AI models, developed over 100 software products, and e...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Syosset, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mindera Software Craft specializes in crafting robust IoT solutions through high-performance, scalable software systems. From product development and performance testing to technology consultancy, we provide end-to-end services tailored to your needs...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- IoT
- DevOps Consulting
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At vCloud Tech, we revolutionize how businesses adopt and innovate with cloud technology. Born in the cloud-first, mobile-first era, we specialize in modernizing applications, digitizing data, and securing modern datacenters. Our top talent and expertise fuel global innovation, creating strong partnerships...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Rolling Hills Estates, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hybrid IT Services, Inc. is a leading technology firm that offers a blend of cloud and on-premise IT solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses. Specializing in creating robust, scalable IT infrastructures, the company ensures enhanced data security, improved operational efficiency, and...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MaxApex provides managed Oracle APEX hosting and cloud infrastructure, helping teams deploy, manage, and scale applications with full control over their environments. Along with hosting, it offers database management, monitoring, and performance optimization across OCI and other cloud platforms. MaxApex is a...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Founded in 2002, Gorilla Logic delivers world-class software development and consulting services for enterprise-scale mobile, Web, and cloud applications. 500+ employees and three locations later, companies rely on our high-performance, distributed Agile teams to enhance their existing resources and...
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- IT Services
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Broomfield, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
ASMGi’s team is comprised of experienced engineers, project managers and entrepreneurs — all with practical business leadership...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build digital tools that empower businesses, apps that leverage new-age technologies and design strategies that help you in your journey. Were flexible - We can help you ideate, build and launch or we can jump right in the middle to assist you...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Critical IT Solutions is a managed service provider helping small to mid-size companies with their technology needs and challenges. We provide them we peace-of-mind in today's cyber world. We offer state of the art tools to keep them safe and growing...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Clarksburg, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Creed Interactive is a web design company that is doing big things with interactive media...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
CloudWave has successfully integrated Salesforce with MuleSoft, Google Cloud, Smartsheet, Oracle Database, Elasticsearch, Eloqua, Slack, Alfresco, DocuSign and more so that our clients can have real-time access to all relevant information across multiple systems. With CloudWave on your side, you can feel...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- Tysons, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Blazeclan Technologies stands as a dynamic force in the realm of cloud consulting and managed services, serving as a catalyst for businesses' digital transformation journeys with cutting-edge cloud solutions. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we propel organizations forward, enabling them to...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
SkilldLabs is a leading nearshore staff augmentation provider for High Tech Companies across North America...
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- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Atrium empowers your business to make smarter decisions by optimizing everyday systems like Salesforce, Tableau, and Snowflake. Our solutions enhance data-driven decision-making processes, ensuring you maximize the potential of these powerful platforms. Partner with Atrium to elevate your system's performance...
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- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Bozeman, Montana
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Entrans Inc. is a global digital-engineering and data-analytics consultancy that builds scalable, AI-powered data platforms, cloud-native architectures, and analytics solutions enabling enterprises to turn complex data into actionable intelligence, faster...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Branchburg, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
KEYSYS is a Birmingham-based AI and software engineering firm that builds production-grade systems for established businesses. Founded in 2007, we design and deliver custom software, AI systems, data platforms, and integrations that operate directly within core business workflows. Our engineers focus on...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Vestavia Hills, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ascendant Systems LLC is a Dallas-based technical delivery firm serving growing organizations, specialist consultancies, and internal teams across the United States. We take on defined data engineering, cloud and DevOps, and business automation problems and deliver them as scoped engagements: an assessment, a...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Wildnet Edge, we combine AI-first thinking with deep product engineering expertise to build future-ready software for startups, mid-size firms, and global enterprises. Backed by Wildnet Technologies 19+ year legacy, our developers specialize in AI-native, scalable, and performance-driven systems...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ETG Digital is a results-driven Salesforce consulting company helping businesses streamline operations, improve customer engagement, and scale efficiently. We specialize in Salesforce implementation, customization, integration, and AI-powered solutions tailored to your business needs. Our expert team ensures...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- McKinney, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Opus Technologies is a trusted engineering partner to payment providers, banks and fintechs navigating change in a real-time, digital-first world. We specialize in consulting, engineering, and AI to help modernize payment systems, enable real-time processing, secure transactions, and facilitate seamless...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Georgia, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Specialising in Health Insurtech and Ecommerce,we work with enterprise organisations operating in complex, regulated digital environments who are struggling to scale secure, accessible platforms at the moment when growth, compliance, and customer expectations collide...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Devsynth builds web apps, mobile apps and AI features for startups, and automates internal workflows for enterprises. 20+ products delivered...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
We offer world class DevOps solutions to our clients...
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- IoT
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Opcito Technologies delivers cutting-edge cloud and development operations (DevOps) solutions, empowering businesses to scale and optimize their information technology (IT) infrastructure. With expertise in cloud-native engineering, application modernization, and Kubernetes, Opcito Technologies helps...
Top Services:
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Location
- Milpitas, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Creative Chaos embeds AI Orchestrators & Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) into your operations to find where youre losing money to manual work and build systems that recover it...
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- AI Development
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
RolesPilot is a tech talent sourcing platform that helps companies hire vetted developers, engineers, designers, and tech teams worldwide. With multi-stage vetting, flexible hiring models, and full recruitment support, it simplifies scaling teams while keeping final hiring decisions in your hands...
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- Staff Augmentation
- IoT
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Coral Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
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...
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- 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
A fast-growing team of passionate techies making a big mark in the digital services realm. Driven by unmatched talent and determination, we aim to push boundaries, redefine norms, and pave the way for innovative excellence...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Faster Delivery: Accelerate software releases and time-to-market.Better Quality: Automate testing and improve software reliability.Lower Costs: Reduce manual processes and improve resource utilization.Scalability: Build systems that can adapt to changing business needs.Improved Collaboration: Connect...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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- 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...
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- 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
Go Nimbly, headquartered in San Francisco, is a renowned industry leader in revenue operations and a trusted business stack consultancy. Our primary focus is to assist SaaS and other forward-thinking, high-growth companies in optimizing their strategic growth by providing them with the necessary strategies...
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- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Range of offerings includes Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Digital Transformation, Core Development, Zoho, NetSuite, and EDI integrations, all of which can help businesses start and establish their presence globally...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
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- 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...
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- 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
Craft exceptional digital solutions with a team of design, development, and strategy specialists. Everything you need is in one place...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Cyber Nest is a U.S.-based technology company specializing in Custom Software Development. We create tailored software solutions that help businesses overcome unique challenges, optimize operations, and engage customers more effectively. With expertise in the latest technologies and a collaborative approach...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At NextGen Software, we pride ourselves on harnessing the power of the latest software technologies to craft innovative solutions tailored to your unique needs. In today's fast-paced digital landscape, staying at the forefront of technology is essential. Here are some of the key technologies we employ to...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Visionet is a leading IT services firm delivering digital experiences, enterprise modernization, Data & AI applications, and managed IT services. We leverage digital, data, and cloud technologies to meet clients needs efficiently. Serving diverse sectors, we simplify complexities and foster innovation. With a...
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- IT Services
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Cranbury, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
WorkSmart IT Services is a client-first IT ally for growing businesses. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with offices in Charlotte and Atlanta, we help organizations make sharper decisions, reduce risk, improve resilience, and turn technology into measurable business momentum...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A product-focused software development partner helping businesses build reliable, scalable digital solutions with top engineering talent and a transparent delivery approach...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- IoT
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
IR Solutions is a global IT services and software development company founded in 2019 with headquarters in Austin, Texas. Specialize in custom software development, mobile and web apps, blockchain, AI/ML, IoT, DevOps, and staff augmentation, helping businesses scale with innovative, future-ready digital...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Merehead is a blockchain development company that focuses on building real, scalable crypto products not just MVPs. We work with startups and businesses that need reliable infrastructure: exchanges, DeFi platforms, payment systems, and tokenization solutions. Our team handles everything from architecture and...
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- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Celine Media Group is a boutique digital marketing and creative agency that helps businesses grow through strategy-led marketing, video storytelling, AI-powered solutions, and digital transformation services. The agency combines branding, search optimization, web development, content creation, automation, and...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
- Email Marketing
- Reputation Management
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intuceo is a PhD-led Enterprise AI and Analytics consulting company that helps organizations unlock business value from data through Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Digital Engineering. We design scalable AI solutions, modern data platforms, and advanced analytics that...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Code/+/Trust is a proven leader of multiple start-up software teams. Our full-stack software developers become your in-house CTO and design each project in a phased approach with specific timelines...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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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%


















































