Softment

Rescue & Scale

Code Refactoring & Modernization

Clean up technical debt, modernize legacy code, and improve maintainability. We restructure messy codebases, establish best practices, and make your codebase a joy to work with. Modernisation that reduces tech debt without breaking production (APAC overlap (AEST/AEDT-friendly)).

Timeline1-2 weeks
Starting at$900

Benefits

What you get

Legacy code migration (AngularJS to React, Rails to Node.js)

TypeScript migration for better type safety

Breaking monoliths into modular architecture

Setting up automated testing (unit, integration, E2E)

Code organization and architecture improvements

Establishing coding standards and documentation

Features

What we deliver

Legacy Migration

Migrate from outdated frameworks (AngularJS, jQuery, Rails) to modern stacks (React, Next.js, Node.js).

TypeScript Migration

Add type safety to JavaScript codebases. Catch bugs at compile time and improve developer experience.

Architecture Improvements

Break monoliths into microservices or modular architecture. Improve code organization and maintainability.

Test Coverage

Add comprehensive test suites with unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for confidence in changes.

Error Handling

Implement proper error handling, logging, and monitoring for production-ready applications.

Documentation

Code documentation, architecture diagrams, and developer guides for team knowledge sharing.

Process

How we work

1
1-2 weeks

Discovery

Requirements gathering and planning

2
2-3 weeks

Design

UI/UX design and prototyping

3
6-12 weeks

Development

Iterative sprints with demos

4
1-2 weeks

Launch

Deployment and support

Tech Stack

Technologies we use

Core

TypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.js

Tools

JestCypressPlaywrightESLint

Services

PrettierGitHub ActionsDockerPostgreSQL

Use Cases

Who this is for

Startup Technical Debt

Clean up MVP code. Refactor for maintainability, add tests, and make your codebase ready for scaling.

Legacy Modernization

Modernize codebases with outdated frameworks. Reduce maintenance costs and make development faster.

Enterprise Architecture

Large-scale refactoring for enterprise applications. Establish coding standards for large teams.

Migration Projects

Migrate from legacy frameworks to modern stacks. Maintain feature parity while improving performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

We write tests before refactoring, refactor incrementally, and test after each change. We maintain feature parity and use staging environments.

Yes. We refactor incrementally while building new features, improving code structure as we work to reduce risk and allow continuous delivery.

We write tests for critical paths first, use characterization tests to understand existing behavior, then improve code safely and incrementally.

Standards for code style (ESLint, Prettier), architecture patterns, testing practices, documentation, and Git workflows tailored to your team.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (AU)

For Australian teams, we keep privacy and data-handling explicit: access boundaries, safe logging, and clear retention policies.

We can support residency-sensitive designs (where feasible) and document data flows for stakeholder review.

  • Privacy Act-aware delivery posture (generic, no legal claims)
  • Documented data flows and access boundaries
  • Retention/deletion options where required
  • PII-safe logging and least-privilege defaults
  • NDA and DPA templates available on request

Timezone & Collaboration (APAC)

We support APAC collaboration with AEST/AEDT-friendly meeting windows and async progress updates.

We keep momentum with weekly milestones, crisp priorities, and predictable release planning.

  • APAC overlap with AEST/AEDT windows
  • Async-first updates and written decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos and scope control
  • Release planning with staged rollouts
  • Clear escalation path for blockers

Engagement & Procurement (AU)

We can structure engagements with clear scope, milestones, and invoicing that fits common procurement expectations.

If you need a lightweight vendor onboarding pack, we can provide delivery process notes and security posture summaries.

  • AUD-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Milestone-based billing for fixed-scope work
  • Time-and-materials for evolving scope
  • Procurement-friendly documentation on request
  • Optional paid discovery to de-risk delivery

Security & Quality (APAC)

With APAC teams, async clarity matters: written decisions, stable releases, and test coverage that prevents regressions.

We use performance budgets and release checklists so handoffs stay smooth across timezones.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks
  • Release checklist + rollback plan for production launches
  • Security checklist for auth and sensitive data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
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