Softment

Rescue & Scale

Performance Optimization Services

We diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks across frontend, backend, and infrastructure. You get measurable improvements in load times, response times, and user experience with a clear optimisation roadmap. Delivery aligned to United Kingdom teams (GBP).

Timeline1-4 weeks
Starting at$800

Benefits

What you get

Evidence-based performance profiling and diagnostics

Core Web Vitals and frontend rendering improvements

API/database query and caching optimization

Infrastructure bottleneck removal and tuning

Performance budgets and monitoring setup

Actionable report with prioritized fixes

Features

What we deliver

Frontend Performance Audits

Analyse rendering, bundle size, hydration, and client-side bottlenecks to improve UX and conversion.

Backend Throughput Tuning

Profile APIs, database access, and queue workers to reduce latency and increase request stability.

Caching Strategy Design

Implement effective cache layers for pages, APIs, and data access with invalidation safety.

Database and Query Optimisation

Refine schema usage, indexes, and query patterns to improve response times under load.

Load and Reliability Testing

Simulate realistic workloads and identify system limits before they impact production users.

Monitoring and Regression Protection

Set performance baselines and alerting so regressions are caught during future releases.

Process

How we work

1
1-2 days

Performance Baseline

Measure current system behavior and define priority bottlenecks.

2
1-2 days

Optimization Plan

Prioritize high-impact fixes across frontend, backend, and infra.

3
1-3 weeks

Fix Implementation

Apply and validate optimizations in controlled iterations.

4
1-2 days

Monitoring and Handoff

Set guardrails, alerts, and documentation for ongoing performance health.

Tech Stack

Technologies we use

Core

LighthouseWeb VitalsChrome ProfilerNext.js

Tools

Node.jsPostgreSQLRedisk6 / Artillery

Services

Datadog / New RelicSentryCDN CachingCloud Monitoring

Use Cases

Who this is for

Slow Product Pages and Dashboards

Fix client and server bottlenecks causing poor user experience and lower conversion.

API Latency Under Growth

Stabilize response times and throughput as traffic and data volume increase.

Post-Launch Performance Rescue

Address regressions introduced after major feature releases and restore reliability.

Pre-Scale Hardening

Tune systems before marketing launches, major campaigns, or enterprise onboarding.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

We target measurable improvements based on your current state and constraints, then validate gains with repeatable benchmarks.

Yes. We optimize frontend, backend, database, and infrastructure paths as part of a full-system approach.

Yes. We address LCP, CLS, and INP bottlenecks with practical engineering fixes.

We work with staged rollouts and regression checks to keep feature behavior stable during optimization.

Yes. You receive a clear summary of findings, implemented fixes, and next priorities.

Yes. We can continue with periodic reviews and optimization cycles as your product scales.

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
Ready to start?

Want help with performance optimization?

Get a clear plan for United Kingdom teams—scope, timeline, and next steps. GBP-based engagements.

Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.