Client's Testimonial

"The technical depth of the Developers.dev team is simply unparalleled. They migrated our entire backend to a microservices architecture on AWS without any downtime. The platform has handled our Black Friday volume spikes flawlessly. Their commitment to security, evidenced by their SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, was a critical factor in our decision and has given our enterprise clients immense confidence." - Marcus Thorne, Chief Technology Officer, Global Freight Solutions.

Marcus Thorne, Chief Technology Officer, Global Freight Solutions.

Client Overview

Global Freight Solutions (GFS) is a major 3PL provider in the EMEA region, handling package delivery for dozens of large e-commerce clients. Their aging, monolithic backend system was struggling to handle peak season volumes, leading to outages and data synchronization errors. They needed a modern, highly available, and secure platform that could scale on demand and offer their clients a white-labeled, real-time tracking experience.

Problem

GFS's legacy system was a business risk. It was unstable, difficult to update, and lacked the modern features their clients were demanding, such as robust APIs and customer-facing tracking portals. Any downtime during peak season meant thousands of delayed packages and significant financial penalties. They needed to re-platform to a modern, cloud-native architecture.

Key Challenges

Scalability & Reliability

The new system had to handle millions of transactions per day and scale automatically during peak loads.

High Security Requirements

As a data processor for multiple enterprises, GFS had to meet stringent security and compliance standards.

Multi-Tenancy

The platform needed to support dozens of clients on a single backend, with complete data isolation and custom branding options.

Zero-Downtime Migration

The transition from the old system to the new had to be seamless, with no disruption to live operations.

Our Solution

We partnered with the GFS technical team to architect and build a new state-of-the-art logistics platform. We assigned a senior POD composed of cloud architects, backend specialists, and DevSecOps engineers.

🧱 Microservices Architecture

We broke down the monolith into a collection of independent, scalable microservices (e.g., Ordering, Routing, Tracking, Notifications) using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS EKS.

🔒 Security-First Design (DevSecOps)

Security was embedded into every stage of the development lifecycle. We implemented strict IAM roles, end-to-end encryption, and continuous vulnerability scanning.

👥 Multi-Tenant Database Schema

We designed a robust multi-tenant data model in PostgreSQL Aurora, ensuring strict data segregation between GFS's clients.

🔗 Client-Facing APIs & Portals

We built a powerful set of REST APIs that GFS's clients could use to integrate their own systems, along with a white-label tracking portal that could be customized with their branding.

Implementation and Execution

Strangler Fig Pattern Migration

We used the "strangler fig" pattern to migrate functionality from the old monolith to the new microservices incrementally, routing traffic service by service without a "big bang" cutover.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

The entire AWS infrastructure was defined and managed using Terraform, enabling repeatable, automated deployments.

CI/CD Pipeline

A complete CI/CD pipeline was established in GitLab for automated testing and deployment, allowing for rapid and safe releases.

Real-Time Data Streaming

We used Amazon Kinesis for real-time processing of location updates from thousands of drivers simultaneously.

Load Testing

Before go-live, we conducted extensive load testing to simulate traffic volumes 200% greater than their previous Black Friday peak.

SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Compliance

We provided all necessary documentation and evidence of our secure development practices to support GFS's compliance audits.

Positive Outcome

🌐 Achieved 99.99% Uptime

The new platform has maintained near-perfect availability, even through the busiest shopping seasons.

✨ Enhanced Client Offerings

GFS was able to offer its clients new, high-value services like real-time APIs and branded tracking portals, increasing client retention.

⚡ 50% Faster Feature Development

The microservices architecture allows GFS's team to develop and deploy new features and updates independently and much more quickly.

🛡️ Strengthened Security Posture

The modern, secure platform has strengthened GFS's position as a trusted, enterprise-ready logistics partner.

Why Choose Us

☁️ Cloud-Native & Microservices Experts

Our POD provided instant access to a full, experienced product team.

📜 DevSecOps & Compliance Focus

Our disciplined agile process was key to hitting the tight deadline.

🚀 Zero-Downtime Migration

A dedicated, co-located team ensured rapid communication and problem-solving.

🌐 High-Availability Architecture

While not in the MVP, the architecture was designed to easily add AI features later.

🔌 API-First Development

ZipGrocer owned 100% of their technology, a crucial point for their investors.

🏆 SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Certified

The founders were in our Slack channel daily, functioning as a single, unified team.

🤝 Deep Technical Partnership

Our experience informed an MVP architecture that wouldn't break at scale.

🌟 CMMI Level 5 Processes

The fixed-scope model gave the startup complete budget certainty.

📈 Proven Scalability

We deliberately avoided shortcuts that would create technical debt, setting them up for long-term success.

Conclusion

Developers.dev provided the deep technical expertise GFS needed to execute a high-stakes, complex modernization project. The new platform not only solved their immediate scalability and reliability issues but also provided a flexible foundation for future innovation, solidifying their leadership position in the market.

Global Freight Solutions Achieves 99.99% Uptime with a Scalable, Secure Logistics Platform

Industry Third-Party Logistics (3PL)