Cloud-Native SaaS Platform Development for an Agribusiness Solution Provider
A US-based agribusiness solutions provider needed to modernize its legacy platform into a cloud-native SaaS product while supporting existing operations. Limited internal cloud skills and aggressive time-to-market goals created significant delivery risk. CES built offshore Agile teams and delivered a microservices-based, serverless architecture with CI/CD and TDD – reducing operational costs and accelerating release cycles.
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The Challenge
the client
AgTech / Enterprise Software
Technology Stack
- Cloud-Native Architecture
- Microservices
- Serverless Components
- CI/CD
- TDD
Solution Area
- SaaS Modernization & Product Engineering
the impact
50%
Lower Operational Costs
Faster Releases
Scalable SaaS Foundation
Higher Customer Satisfaction
The shift was product-platform–led. The result?
Scalable SaaS for rapid growth.
The Need
The legacy application needed to transition into a scalable, cloud-native SaaS platform while continuing to support existing users. The organization required a modernization roadmap, a modular architecture, and the ability to accelerate delivery through offshore teams—without interrupting mission-critical operations.
Challenges
- Cloud Knowledge Gap – Limited internal experience in cloud-native design, microservices, and serverless patterns.
- Legacy Support During Migration – Existing systems required continued maintenance while the SaaS platform was being built.
- Customer Assurance & Speed – The new platform had to reach the market quickly without compromising performance or stability.
CES executed a structured modernization program combining architecture redesign, delivery acceleration, and operational alignment.
- SaaS Modernization Roadmap: Defined modernization priorities, assessed technical debt, established timelines, and set KPIs for delivery, quality, and platform performance.
- Cloud-Native Architecture: Designed a microservices-based, API-driven platform with serverless components to handle variable workloads and reduce infrastructure overhead.
- Offshore Agile Teams with CI/CD & TDD: Built self-managed product teams, implemented CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, and embedded TDD practices to enhance quality and release velocity.
- Knowledge Transition & Risk Control: Facilitated on-site knowledge exchange, strengthened domain understanding, and ensured continuity across distributed teams while balancing delivery speed and architectural stability.
- Faster Time-to-Market with Agile teams, CI/CD, and modular architecture
- 50% Lower Operational Costs through serverless and cloud-native patterns
- High Customer Satisfaction with minimal service disruption
- Modern, Scalable SaaS Platform built for future expansion
- Improved Product Quality driven by TDD and automated pipelines
