Softment

AI Development

AI Workflow Orchestration

We orchestrate multi-step AI workflows that combine retrieval, tools, approvals, and deterministic logic. This keeps agent behavior predictable and helps teams scale AI features without turning everything into prompt spaghetti. Delivery aligned to United Kingdom teams (GBP).

TimelineTypical: 3–6 weeks (scope-dependent)
Starting at$1.8k
Security-first AI integrations • Evals + logging + guardrails included

Overview

What this service is

Workflow orchestration is the glue between AI reasoning and real systems: routing, tool execution, approvals, caching, and error handling.

We design workflows so critical steps are deterministic (and auditable) while AI is used where it adds value.

Delivery includes eval tests and monitoring so your workflow stays reliable as models and tools evolve.

Standard

AI delivery standard

Quality and safety practices we ship with AI builds so the system stays measurable, maintainable, and production-ready.

Logging + tracing

Conversation and tool traces with request IDs, error visibility, and debug-friendly runbooks.

Guardrails + safety

Tool allowlists, PII-safe patterns, refusal behavior, and escalation routes for edge cases.

Evals + regression tests

Golden queries, scorecards, and regression checks so quality improves over time instead of drifting.

Cost + latency controls

Caching, prompt discipline, retrieval tuning, and routing so your app stays fast and predictable at scale.

Documentation + handoff

Architecture notes, environment setup, and next-step roadmap so your team can iterate safely after launch.

Security-first integration

Secrets isolation, role-based access, audit-friendly actions, and minimal data retention by design.

Benefits

What you get

Reduce brittleness with structured workflows

Keep costs predictable with caching and routing

Add approvals for risky actions

Improve reliability with retries and fallbacks

Make outcomes measurable with eval tests

Ship faster by separating concerns cleanly

Features

What we deliver

Routing and intent detection

Route requests to the right workflow (RAG, tool actions, escalation) to avoid unpredictable behavior.

Tool execution layer

Allowlisted tools with validation, retries, and safe error handling for production workflows.

Approvals and checkpoints

Human-in-the-loop checkpoints for sensitive actions with structured summaries and diffs.

Caching and cost controls

Cache stable outputs, route to cost-effective models, and monitor token spend over time.

Failure handling

Fallback strategies, timeouts, and safe “stop” behavior when external systems fail.

Evals + observability

Traces, test datasets, and dashboards for workflow success rates, tool errors, and latency.

Process

How we work

1
2–4 days

Discovery

Workflow mapping and risk boundaries.

2
4–8 days

Design

Routing, tools, caching, and approval plan.

3
2–4 weeks

Build

Implement orchestration and integrations.

4
3–7 days

Evals

Regression tests and monitoring.

5
2–4 days

Launch

Rollout and handoff.

Tech Stack

Technologies we use

Core

Tool calling / actionsWorkflow routingRAG (optional)Queues + retries

Tools

Redis (caching)PostgreSQLNode.js / Pythonn8n (optional)

Services

Sentry / tracingFeature flags (optional)

Use Cases

Who this is for

Admin copilot workflows

Explain data, propose actions, and execute safe admin steps with approvals and logs.

Support automation

Summarize, classify, route, and create structured tickets with deterministic fallbacks.

Lead qualification pipelines

Score and route leads, enrich context, and trigger follow-ups with CRM updates.

Document processing workflows

Extract fields, validate, send to review, and update systems reliably.

Multi-tool agent workflows

Combine retrieval, tool calls, and approvals for complex internal tasks safely.

AI Case Examples

Micro case studies (anonymous)

A few safe examples of outcomes we build for real operations—no client names, just results.

Secure Mobile Solution in Australian Defence Ecosystem

Problem: Secure data workflows were required in a regulated environment with strict access controls.

Solution: Hardened architecture with strict auth, encrypted storage, and audit-friendly engineering patterns.

Outcome: Deployed securely within a regulated ecosystem with clear handoff and operational guidance.

AI Knowledge Base Across 2,000+ Pages

Problem: Teams needed fast answers across long PDFs, but search was slow and results were inconsistent.

Solution: RAG with hybrid retrieval and reranking, plus grounded answers and safer fallback behavior.

Outcome: Reliable answers with <10s response times and measurable improvements on real queries.

Ops Automation with AI + n8n

Problem: Manual approvals and CRM syncing created delays and data inconsistencies across tools.

Solution: Event-driven automation with validation gates and AI-assisted classification where it improved routing.

Outcome: Reduced manual workload significantly with more reliable workflows and operator visibility.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Pure prompting becomes brittle quickly. Orchestration keeps critical steps deterministic and auditable, while AI is used where it actually adds value.

Yes. Approvals are a common pattern for production AI workflows, especially for refunds, deletions, or high-impact updates.

We use caching, model routing, prompt optimization, and monitoring—then validate changes with eval tests before rollout.

Yes. Structured workflows with retries, timeouts, and fallbacks dramatically improve reliability vs ad-hoc prompting.

Yes. We can integrate orchestration with n8n workflows or build a custom orchestration layer depending on requirements.

Start with one high-impact workflow (e.g., lead routing or ticket triage) and expand after you see measurable wins.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (UK/EU)

For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
  • NDA available for early-stage discussions

Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)

We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.

We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.

  • UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
  • Async-first delivery with documented scope
  • Weekly milestones and structured demos
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (UK)

We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.

If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.

  • GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing when appropriate
  • Transparent change control and sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request

Security & Quality (UK/EU)

We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.

Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
  • Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
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