Enterprise Product Engineering & SaaS Platforms
From ambitious MVPs to enterprise-grade, multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
We build secure, scalable, and market-dominating digital products that define industries.
Why Partner with CIS for Product Engineering?
In today's market, your digital product is your business. You need more than a vendor; you need a strategic engineering partner who understands the journey from concept to enterprise-scale. We de-risk your investment and accelerate your growth with a proven, AI-enabled framework.
Full IP & Code Ownership
Your intellectual property is your most valuable asset. We ensure 100% IP and source code ownership is transferred to you, secured by our CMMI 5 and ISO 27001 certified processes.
AI-Accelerated Delivery
Leverage our AI-enabled developers and proprietary toolsets to reduce development cycles by up to 40%. We build faster, smarter, and more efficiently, getting your product to market before the competition.
Enterprise Architecture Mastery
We specialize in the complex art of multi-tenant, microservices, and serverless architectures. Our solutions are built for high availability, infinite scalability, and enterprise-grade security from day one.
Dedicated Expert PODs
You get a handpicked, cross-functional team of product strategists, architects, developers, and QAs. This isn't a body shop; it's an integrated product development ecosystem committed to your success.
Outcome-Oriented Partnership
We measure our success by your business metrics: user adoption, revenue growth, and market position. We act as a true partner, providing strategic guidance beyond just writing code.
20+ Years of Proven Success
Since 2003, we've successfully delivered over 3000 projects, helping startups become unicorns and enterprises dominate new markets. Our experience is your competitive advantage.
Uncompromising Security & Compliance
With SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, we build products that meet the strictest global standards for data privacy and security, including GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, giving you and your customers peace of mind.
End-to-End Lifecycle Management
From initial strategy and UI/UX design to development, deployment, and 24/7 managed services, we provide a seamless, single-vendor experience for the entire product lifecycle.
Transparent & Flexible Pricing
We offer clear, predictable pricing with flexible engagement models (T&M, Fixed-Price, Dedicated PODs) that align with your budget and funding stage, ensuring maximum ROI without hidden costs.
Our Enterprise Product Engineering Services
We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to cover every stage of your product's journey. Whether you're building a new SaaS empire, a disruptive marketplace, or modernizing a legacy enterprise application, our expert teams have you covered.
Multi-Tenant SaaS Platform Development
We architect and build robust, secure, and scalable SaaS applications from the ground up. Our expertise in multi-tenancy ensures data isolation, customizability, and cost-efficiency for your customers.
- Design and implement scalable database schemas for multiple tenants.
- Build configurable workflows and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Integrate subscription management, billing, and payment gateways.
B2B & B2C Marketplace Engineering
Launch a feature-rich online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers seamlessly. We handle the complexities of multi-vendor management, commission structures, and logistics integration.
- Develop complex matching algorithms and search functionalities.
- Implement secure multi-vendor payout and escrow systems.
- Build robust review, rating, and dispute resolution modules.
Enterprise-Grade Product Engineering
For large organizations that demand the highest levels of performance, security, and integration. We build mission-critical applications that become the backbone of your digital operations.
- Ensure deep integration with existing ERP, CRM, and legacy systems.
- Meet stringent compliance requirements like HIPAA, SOC 2, and GDPR.
- Design for high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
AI-Powered Product Development
Embed intelligence into the core of your product. We leverage Generative AI, machine learning, and data science to create smarter, more personalized, and automated user experiences.
- Integrate LLMs for intelligent chatbots, content generation, and data analysis.
- Develop predictive analytics features to forecast trends and user behavior.
- Build recommendation engines that drive engagement and sales.
Product Design & Prototyping (UI/UX)
Create intuitive and engaging user experiences that drive adoption and reduce churn. Our UI/UX experts conduct deep user research to design products that are both beautiful and highly functional.
- Develop interactive prototypes and conduct usability testing with real users.
- Create comprehensive design systems for consistent branding and development.
- Optimize user journeys for conversion and customer satisfaction.
Legacy System Modernization
Transform your outdated monolithic applications into modern, agile, and cloud-native systems. We help you break free from technical debt, reduce maintenance costs, and unlock new capabilities.
- Re-architect monoliths into scalable microservices architectures.
- Migrate on-premise applications to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Upgrade legacy codebases and databases with minimal business disruption.
API & Microservices Architecture
Build a flexible and scalable foundation for your digital ecosystem. We design and develop robust APIs and microservices that enable seamless integration and rapid feature development.
- Develop secure, well-documented RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Implement API gateways for traffic management, security, and analytics.
- Containerize services using Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.
Cloud-Native Development
Harness the full power of the cloud. We build applications that are born in the cloud, leveraging serverless computing, managed services, and auto-scaling to optimize performance and cost.
- Utilize services like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Run.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Build resilient, self-healing systems that scale on demand.
Data Engineering & Analytics Platforms
Turn your data into a strategic asset. We build scalable data pipelines, data warehouses, and analytics platforms that provide actionable insights and power data-driven decisions.
- Implement ETL/ELT processes for data ingestion from multiple sources.
- Build data lakes and warehouses using technologies like Snowflake and BigQuery.
- Create interactive dashboards and visualizations with Power BI and Tableau.
DevSecOps & CI/CD Automation
Integrate security into every stage of the development lifecycle and automate your release pipeline. Our DevSecOps approach ensures you can deploy new features quickly, reliably, and securely.
- Build automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Implement automated security scanning (SAST, DAST) and compliance checks.
- Establish comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting for your applications.
IoT & Connected Device Platforms
Build the backend infrastructure to manage and analyze data from millions of IoT devices. We create scalable platforms for smart homes, industrial IoT (IIoT), and connected vehicles.
- Implement secure device provisioning, authentication, and management.
- Process and analyze real-time streaming data from sensors.
- Develop remote control and over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities.
Blockchain & Web3 Product Development
Launch innovative decentralized applications (dApps), NFT marketplaces, and tokenized platforms. Our blockchain experts can help you navigate the complexities of Web3 technology.
- Develop and audit smart contracts on Ethereum, Solana, and other chains.
- Integrate decentralized identity and wallet solutions.
- Build scalable backend systems for indexing and querying blockchain data.
FinTech & Payment System Integration
Develop secure and compliant financial technology products. We have deep expertise in building lending platforms, digital wallets, and integrating with complex payment processing systems.
- Integrate with payment gateways like Stripe, Braintree, and Adyen.
- Ensure PCI DSS compliance for handling sensitive financial data.
- Build fraud detection and risk management systems.
HealthTech & Digital Health Platforms
Create HIPAA-compliant digital health solutions, including telemedicine platforms, EMR/EHR integrations, and remote patient monitoring systems. We understand the unique security and regulatory challenges of the healthcare industry.
- Ensure robust data encryption and access controls for PHI.
- Integrate with healthcare standards like HL7 and FHIR.
- Develop patient portals and mobile apps for better engagement.
Dedicated QA & Performance Engineering
Ensure your product is flawless, reliable, and can handle enterprise-scale load. Our dedicated QA teams provide comprehensive manual, automated, and performance testing services.
- Develop extensive test automation suites for regression testing.
- Conduct load and stress testing to identify performance bottlenecks.
- Perform security testing, including penetration testing and vulnerability scans.
Proven Success in Product Engineering
We don't just talk about building great products; we have a long history of delivering them. Explore how we've helped market leaders and ambitious startups achieve their vision.
Building a Scalable, Multi-Tenant Investment Management SaaS
Industry: Financial Technology (FinTech)
Client Overview: A well-funded startup aiming to disrupt the wealth management industry with an AI-powered platform for financial advisors. They needed a secure, multi-tenant architecture that could handle complex financial calculations, integrate with multiple data providers, and meet stringent regulatory requirements.
"CIS didn't just build our platform; they were our strategic engineering partners. Their architectural expertise was critical in creating a foundation that could scale with our rapid growth. They are a world-class team."
- Alex Royce, CTO, InnovateFin
Key Challenges:
- Designing a secure multi-tenant data model to isolate sensitive client financial data.
- Integrating with over a dozen third-party APIs for real-time market data and portfolio information.
- Building a complex calculation engine for portfolio analysis and risk assessment.
- Ensuring SOC 2 and GDPR compliance from the initial design phase.
Our Solution:
We assembled a dedicated FinTech POD that worked as an extension of the client's team. Our solution involved:
- Architecting a cloud-native platform on AWS using a microservices approach with Kubernetes for orchestration.
- Developing a robust API gateway to manage and secure all third-party data integrations.
- Building a proprietary AI engine for predictive analytics and portfolio recommendations.
- Implementing a comprehensive DevSecOps pipeline with automated compliance checks and continuous monitoring.
Developing an Industrial IoT Platform for Predictive Maintenance
Industry: Manufacturing & Energy
Client Overview: A Fortune 500 industrial equipment manufacturer wanted to transition to a service-based model by offering predictive maintenance. They needed a scalable IoT platform to ingest and analyze sensor data from thousands of machines globally to predict failures before they occurred.
"The platform CIS built has transformed our business. We've reduced customer downtime significantly and created a powerful new revenue stream. Their ability to handle massive-scale data was impressive."
- Amelia Norton, VP of Digital Transformation, Global Manufacturing Inc.
Key Challenges:
- Handling high-velocity, high-volume data streams from a diverse range of industrial sensors.
- Building machine learning models to accurately predict equipment failures.
- Ensuring near real-time alerting and integration with field service management systems.
- Providing a secure and reliable platform with 99.99% uptime.
Our Solution:
Our team of IoT and data science experts delivered an end-to-end solution on Microsoft Azure:
- Utilized Azure IoT Hub for secure device connectivity and data ingestion at scale.
- Built data processing pipelines using Azure Stream Analytics and Databricks.
- Developed and deployed custom ML models using Azure Machine Learning for failure prediction.
- Created a multi-faceted dashboard for engineers and a mobile app for field technicians, providing actionable insights and alerts.
Creating a B2B Marketplace to Digitize the Freight Industry
Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
Client Overview: A logistics company saw an opportunity to modernize the fragmented freight booking process. They envisioned a B2B marketplace to connect shippers with carriers in real-time, providing transparent pricing, tracking, and automated documentation.
"Launching a marketplace is incredibly complex, but CIS made it manageable. They understood the nuances of our industry and built a platform that our users love for its simplicity and power."
- Carter Fleming, Founder & CEO, ShipRight Logistics
Key Challenges:
- Developing a complex, real-time bidding and matching engine for freight loads.
- Integrating with GPS tracking providers and transportation management systems (TMS).
- Building a secure, multi-party payment and invoicing system with automated commission calculation.
- Designing separate, intuitive interfaces for both shippers and carriers.
Our Solution:
We engineered a comprehensive marketplace platform that digitized the entire freight lifecycle:
- Built a geo-spatial search and matching algorithm to connect shippers with the most efficient carriers.
- Developed a mobile-first application for drivers with real-time tracking, document scanning, and proof-of-delivery features.
- Integrated with Stripe Connect to handle complex payouts to thousands of carriers.
- Created a powerful admin dashboard for managing users, disputes, and platform analytics.
Our Technology Stack & Tools
We are polyglot engineers who select the best tool for the job. Our expertise spans the entire technology landscape required to build modern, enterprise-grade digital products.
Flexible Engagement Models
We tailor our engagement to fit your specific needs, budget, and project stage. Whether you need a full-service team or want to augment your existing staff, we have a model that works for you.
Dedicated Product PODs
Your own cross-functional team of strategists, designers, developers, and QAs, fully dedicated to your product. This model offers maximum flexibility, transparency, and control.
- Ideal for long-term projects and building complex products.
- Acts as a seamless extension of your in-house team.
- Agile methodology with regular sprints and reviews.
Fixed-Price, Fixed-Scope
Perfect for projects with well-defined requirements and a clear scope, such as building an MVP or adding a specific feature set. We deliver on-time and on-budget, guaranteed.
- Predictable costs and timelines.
- Ideal for MVPs, prototypes, and specific modules.
- Detailed project plan with clear milestones and deliverables.
Staff Augmentation
Augment your existing team with our top-tier, AI-enabled engineering talent. We provide individual experts or small teams to fill skill gaps and accelerate your development velocity.
- Quickly scale your team up or down as needed.
- Access specialized skills you don't have in-house.
- Full integration with your existing processes and tools.
What Our Clients Say
Our 95%+ client retention rate is a testament to the partnerships we build. Here's what leaders at fast-growing SaaS companies and innovative enterprises have to say about working with CIS.
"The multi-tenant SaaS platform CIS built for us is the core of our business. Their architectural foresight saved us from countless scalability issues down the road. They are true experts in enterprise-grade engineering."
"We needed to modernize a 10-year-old legacy application. CIS executed a flawless migration to a microservices architecture on AWS with zero downtime. The project was a massive success and has unlocked incredible agility for our team."
"As a non-technical founder, I needed a partner I could trust completely. The CIS team guided me through the entire process, from refining the idea to launching our MVP. Their communication and project management are top-notch."
"The AI features they integrated into our platform have been a game-changer, providing our customers with insights they can't get anywhere else. This has become our single biggest competitive differentiator."
"We operate in the highly regulated HealthTech space. CIS's deep understanding of HIPAA compliance and data security was non-negotiable for us. They built a platform that is both innovative and incredibly secure."
"The speed and quality of the marketplace platform they delivered exceeded all our expectations. We went from concept to revenue-generating in under six months. I couldn't recommend them more highly."
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We have answers. Here are some of the most common questions we receive from prospective clients about our product engineering services.
How do you ensure the security of my product and intellectual property?
Security is our top priority. We are CMMI Level 5, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 certified. All contracts include strict NDAs and a full IP transfer clause, legally guaranteeing you 100% ownership. We implement security best practices at every stage, from secure coding standards to regular penetration testing.
What does your typical product development process look like?
We follow an Agile methodology. The process typically starts with a Discovery phase to define the product strategy and roadmap. This is followed by UI/UX design and prototyping. Development is done in two-week sprints, with regular demos and feedback sessions. A dedicated QA team is involved from day one to ensure quality throughout.
How do you handle communication and project management with remote teams?
We've been mastering global delivery since 2003. You'll have a dedicated Project Manager as your single point of contact. We use tools like Jira, Slack, and Microsoft Teams for real-time collaboration and ensure significant overlap with your working hours. You'll receive daily stand-up reports and participate in weekly or bi-weekly steering committee meetings.
Can you take over an existing project or work with our in-house team?
Absolutely. We are highly experienced in both taking over existing codebases for modernization or further development, and in augmenting in-house teams. Our engineers are skilled at quickly getting up to speed on existing projects and integrating seamlessly with your current workflows and tools.
What is the typical size and composition of a Product POD?
A typical "Growth POD" consists of 1 Project Manager/Scrum Master, 1 Tech Lead/Architect, 3-5 Developers (with a mix of frontend/backend skills), and 1-2 QA Engineers. However, we customize the team composition based on your project's specific needs, whether you need more UI/UX, DevOps, or data science expertise.
What happens after the product is launched? Do you offer support and maintenance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive post-launch support and maintenance plans. This can range from on-demand bug fixes to proactive monitoring, performance optimization, and ongoing feature development. We offer flexible support retainers, including 24x7 PagerDuty support for mission-critical applications, to ensure your product runs smoothly and continues to evolve.
Ready to Build Your Next-Generation Digital Product?
Let's talk about your vision. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our enterprise architects. We'll help you validate your concept, define a technical roadmap, and provide a detailed estimate to bring your idea to life.
What to Expect:
- A deep dive into your product vision and business goals.
- Expert advice on technology stack and architectural approach.
- A preliminary roadmap and effort estimation.
- A clear, transparent proposal with no hidden costs.