Embedded Full-Stack Engineering
Senior full-stack engineers embedded directly in your team, working in your codebase, your sprint cadence and your tooling from week one.
Forward Deployed Engineering
Forward Deployed Engineering: Senior Engineers Embedded in Your Team
Corlence is a global integration and AI consultancy, headquartered in Melbourne with senior engineers delivering on-site or remotely anywhere in the world. Our forward-deployed engineers embed directly in your team to accelerate delivery, ship production AI systems, and build durable technical capability. We work across full-stack development, AI and agentic engineering, cloud architecture and platform engineering, and we prioritise knowledge transfer so capability stays with your team after the engagement ends.
Why teams bring us in
You need to scale engineering capacity fast. Hiring takes months and you need senior engineers shipping code this quarter, not next year.
You are building an AI feature and do not have the in-house depth. You want engineers who have shipped production LLM agents and RAG systems, not just experimented with them.
Your delivery has stalled. Technical debt, unclear architecture or an overloaded team are slowing every release, and you want senior engineers embedded to unblock it.
You are launching a new product or MVP on a deadline. You want a focused team that can go from concept to a working product fast.
You want technical leadership without a full-time hire. You need an architect or tech lead to guide direction and mentor your team, on a flexible engagement.
You want capability to stay after we leave. You are looking for a partner who transfers knowledge and builds your team up, not one who creates long-term dependency.
Our forward deployed engineering services
AI & Agentic Engineering
LLM agents, RAG pipelines and production AI systems built by engineers who ship AI features, not just prototype them.
Cloud & Platform Architecture
Cloud-native architecture, infrastructure as code and platform engineering across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, designed for your scale and team.
System Design & Performance Engineering
Architecture reviews, bottleneck diagnosis and performance engineering for systems under real production load.
Technical Leadership & Architectural Guidance
Embedded tech leads and architects who own technical direction, run design reviews and keep delivery unblocked.
Rapid Prototyping & MVP Delivery
Focused teams that take a product from concept to a working, demoable MVP in weeks, not quarters.
DevOps, CI/CD & Observability
Deployment pipelines, infrastructure automation and observability set up properly, so releases are safe and issues surface before customers do.
Legacy System Modernisation
Refactor and modernise ageing codebases and monoliths into maintainable, well-tested systems without stopping feature delivery.
Knowledge Transfer & Team Enablement
Pair programming, documentation and structured handover so capability stays with your team after the engagement ends.
Technologies we work with
Languages & Frameworks
- TypeScript
- Python
- React / Next.js
- Node.js
AI & Machine Learning
- OpenAI
- Claude
- LangChain
- Vector Databases
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
Delivery & Observability
- CI/CD
- Docker
- Prometheus & Grafana
- GitHub Actions
Engagement models
| Model | Typical scope | Indicative timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Audit | Architecture, performance and delivery review with a written report and prioritised action plan | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Embedded Team | Full-stack, AI or platform engineers embedded directly in your team for ongoing delivery | Ongoing, from 4 weeks |
| MVP Sprint | Focused team taking a product from concept to a working, demoable MVP | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Technical Leadership | Embedded tech lead or architect providing direction, reviews and mentorship | Monthly retainer |
| Team Enablement | Lab-based training and mentorship for your engineering team | 3 to 5 days |
Specialist expertise
Why Corlence
Senior engineers only. We staff forward-deployed engagements with senior engineers, not graduates learning on your codebase.
AI-forward. We have shipped production LLM agents, RAG pipelines and AI-native systems, not just prototypes.
Independent advisory. We deliver outcomes, not headcount. If a different engagement structure fits your problem better, we will tell you.
Deep integration and platform practice. Beyond general engineering, we run dedicated WSO2, MuleSoft and API management consulting practices for teams that need that specialism.
Global delivery. Melbourne head office with senior engineers delivering on-site or remotely anywhere in the world, at sensible rates.
End-to-end ownership. The same engineers who design the architecture also build it and hand it over, so context never gets lost in a handover.
Frequently asked questions
How is forward deployed engineering different from staff augmentation?
Forward deployed engineers are senior by default and embed with a mandate to lead technical direction, not just add hands. Traditional staff augmentation typically backfills a specific role; we bring engineers who can own architecture decisions and mentor your team.
How quickly can you embed engineers in our team?
For most engagements, we can have senior engineers working in your codebase within one to two weeks of scoping.
Can you provide a full team or just individual engineers?
Both. We can embed a single senior engineer or tech lead, or assemble a small team of full-stack, AI and platform engineers depending on your scope.
Do you work in our existing tools and processes?
Yes. Our engineers adopt your stack, your sprint cadence and your tooling rather than asking you to adapt to ours.
How do you ensure knowledge transfer?
Pair programming, documentation and a structured handover plan are built into every engagement from day one, not added at the end.
Can you help us build AI features into an existing product?
Yes. We regularly embed engineers to add LLM agents, RAG pipelines or AI-assisted workflows into existing production systems.
Do you do health checks or architecture reviews before an engagement?
Yes. A typical technical audit runs one to two weeks and produces a written report covering architecture, performance and delivery risk, with a prioritised action plan.
Do you support government and regulated industry engagements?
Yes. We are familiar with data residency, sovereign hosting considerations and the operational requirements of regulated environments in banking, telecommunications and government across the regions we work in, including Australia, APAC, EMEA and North America.
How quickly can you start?
For audits and short engagements, usually within a week. For embedded team engagements we typically scope and mobilise within two to three weeks.
Ready to accelerate your engineering?
Let's discuss how forward-deployed engineering can help you ship faster, build better and grow your team's capability.
Corlence Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia. ABN 40 692 651 228.