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Operating since 2021

Software and DevOps studio
based in Sydney

We help Australian organisations build web platforms and ship them with confidence, from first prototype to automated cloud pipelines, delivered against milestones you can plan around.

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4
service lines
6
stage delivery pipeline
15
core technologies

  • Milestones agreed up front

    Scope, priorities and dates are set together before the build starts.

  • Progress you can see

    Working software shown often, so there are no surprises at the deadline.

  • Automated quality gates

    Tests, scans and reviews run on every change before it ships.

  • Support after launch

    Monitoring, incident response and continuous improvement.

Services

End-to-end delivery, under one roof

Product engineering, content platforms, DevOps and cloud. One team covering the whole lifecycle, so nothing falls between vendors.

Web development

Modern web apps that are easy to use, look great and work smoothly, built with React, TypeScript and Node.

  • Product & marketing sites
  • Web applications & APIs
  • Performance and accessibility

Custom content management

Well-designed CMS platforms that transform how your organisation manages, creates and distributes digital content.

  • Editorial workflows
  • Headless architectures
  • Migrations from legacy systems

DevOps & platform engineering

Ship faster with fewer incidents. We design pipelines, environments and observability that teams trust.

  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Docker & Kubernetes
  • Infrastructure as code (Terraform)
  • Monitoring, alerting & on-call readiness

Cloud advisory & architecture

Architecture reviews, cloud migration and cost optimisation, with clear recommendations and a roadmap you can act on.

  • AWS / Azure / GCP
  • Security & compliance review
  • Cost optimisation

Delivery

A delivery process built to hit dates

Every engagement runs on the same four-phase process. Milestones are agreed at the start, progress is visible throughout, and risks are raised early instead of at the deadline.

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  1. 01

    Shape

    Plan locked in

    Goals, scope and a delivery plan with clear milestones.

  2. 02

    Build

    Demo every cycle

    Short cycles, reviewed changes and regular demos.

  3. 03

    Deploy

    One-click release

    Automated, repeatable releases to production.

  4. 04

    Run

    Always observed

    Monitored, supported and continuously improved.

Why Ampersand Lab

What value we bring to the table

We focus on outcomes you can measure, not on billable noise.

  1. 01

    Senior expertise on every project

    Experienced engineers lead and do the work, with clear ownership from kickoff to handover.

  2. 02

    Built to last

    We build software that is reliable, maintainable and ready to grow with your business, whatever the size of the project.

  3. 03

    Speed without shortcuts

    Automation, solid pipelines and AI-assisted development get you to production faster, with quality kept intact.

  4. 04

    Clear, honest communication

    Transparent scoping, regular updates and no surprises, from first conversation to go-live and beyond.

AI-accelerated delivery

How we use AI to move faster

AI is part of our everyday toolkit. We use it to shorten the path from idea to production, while experienced engineers stay accountable for every decision and every line that ships.

Faster prototyping

AI-assisted development lets us turn ideas into working prototypes in days, so you can test assumptions early.

Accelerated delivery

Code generation, test scaffolding and refactoring support help us ship features and automate pipelines sooner.

Sharper analysis

We use AI to explore options, review designs and surface risks before they become costly.

Humans in the loop

Every change is reviewed, tested and owned by an experienced engineer. AI speeds us up; it never replaces judgement.

Stack

Tools we use

From the interface down to monitoring, we work across the whole stack.

ampersand-lab / stack.yaml
# From the interface down to monitoring
stack:
# What people see
interface
: [
React, Vue.js, TypeScript
]
# Logic and data
services
: [
Node.js, Go, Laravel, PostgreSQL
]
# Build and release
delivery
: [
Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions
]
# Where it runs
cloud
: [
AWS, Azure, GCP
]
# How it behaves
observability
: [
Prometheus & Grafana
]
# 15 core technologies, one delivery team

Blog

Latest writing

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FAQ

Common questions

What size projects do you take on?

From short consulting engagements and audits to multi-month product builds. Experienced engineers lead every engagement, and the team is shaped to the scope and timeline of your project.

Can you work with our existing team and stack?

Yes. We regularly embed alongside in-house engineers and adapt to your tooling, cloud provider and conventions.

Do you provide ongoing support after launch?

Yes. We offer monitoring, incident response readiness and continuous improvement retainers after go-live.

How much does a project cost?

It depends on scope. We offer fixed-price, time-and-materials and retainer models, and we agree the approach with you after a short discovery call so there are no surprises.

How do you use AI in your work?

We use AI to speed up prototyping, code, testing and analysis. Experienced engineers review and own everything that ships, so you get the speed without giving up quality.

Where are you based, and who do you work with?

We are based in Sydney and have been operating since 2021. We work with organisations across Australia and remotely with teams elsewhere.

How do we get started?

Send us a message. We’ll set up a short discovery call to understand your goals and suggest the right engagement.

Ready to plan your next project?

Tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will come back with a clear plan, milestones and a team to deliver it.

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