Cloud-Native Application Development and Migration
Build new applications as containerized microservices and serverless functions, and move existing ones to the cloud without breaking them or your budget.
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Also known as Cloud-native development, Microservices development, Containerization
- Cloud-native builds
- Microservices architecture
- Containerization
- Application migration
- DevOps and automation
- Observability and cost
- Cloud-native development
- Microservices development
- Containerization
- Kubernetes
- Serverless development
- Application migration to cloud
What is cloud-native application development?
Cloud-native application development builds software designed to run in the cloud: split into independently deployable services, packaged in containers, orchestrated with Kubernetes or run as serverless functions, and released through automated pipelines. Application migration moves existing software to the cloud by rehosting, re-platforming or refactoring it. TechTiera builds cloud-native applications and migrates application portfolios to AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, with security, observability and cost control built in.
Reviewed 2026-10-27 by TechTiera's Custom Software Development practiceCloud-Native Application Development and Migration at a glance
- Architecture
- Microservices, modular monoliths, event-driven design, APIs
- Runtime
- Docker containers, Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE, OpenShift), serverless (Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, Cloud Run)
- Delivery
- Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Bicep), CI/CD pipelines, GitOps
- Operations
- Observability with OpenTelemetry, autoscaling, resilience testing, FinOps cost tracking
- Migration options
- Rehost, re-platform, refactor, rebuild, replace, retire
What does TechTiera's cloud-native application development service include?
Consulting, design, engineering, testing and support from one accountable team.
Cloud-native builds
New applications designed as services, containers and serverless functions from day one.
Microservices architecture
Service boundaries, APIs and events designed around business capabilities, not technical layers.
Containerization
Existing applications packaged in containers and run on Kubernetes with health checks and autoscaling.
Application migration
Portfolio assessment and migration waves to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, with rollback plans.
DevOps and automation
Pipelines, infrastructure as code and automated testing so releases become routine.
Observability and cost
Logs, metrics, traces and cost dashboards so performance and spend stay visible.
How TechTiera approaches cloud-native application development
Microservices are not always the answer
Microservices let teams release parts of a system independently, but they add network calls, data consistency work and operational effort. For many business applications a well-structured modular monolith, deployed in containers, is faster to build and cheaper to run. TechTiera recommends microservices where independent scaling or release cadence really matters, and designs the monolith so services can be split out later.
The six migration options
| Option | What it means |
|---|---|
| Rehost | Move as is to cloud virtual machines; fastest, least benefit |
| Re-platform | Small changes such as managed databases or containers |
| Refactor | Change the code to use cloud services and scale properly |
| Rebuild | Rewrite on a modern, cloud-native architecture |
| Replace | Retire the custom app and use a SaaS product |
| Retire | Switch off applications nobody needs |
Typical use cases
- Moving on-premises apps to Azure or AWS
- Containerizing legacy .NET or Java apps
- Event-driven order processing
- High-traffic customer platforms
- Reducing cloud spend on existing apps
How is the work delivered?
Agile and Design Thinking combined: short sprints, working software every two weeks and users involved throughout.
- DiscoverRequirements gathering with users and owners.
- MapAnalysis and journey and process mapping.
- AssessTechnology capability assessment and architecture.
- Design and buildDesign Thinking and Agile sprints with demos every two weeks.
- ReleaseAutomated testing, CI/CD and controlled launch.
- Run and improveMonitoring, maintenance and a prioritized backlog.
Why choose TechTiera for cloud-native application development?
Architects and consultants with large-program experience frame the problem before developers write code.
TechTiera delivers custom code, low-code (Mendix, Power Platform, Appian) and packaged platforms, so the recommendation fits your need.
Every build ships with source code in your repository, tests, pipelines and documentation.
In-house SAP, Microsoft, CRM, integration and content management practices, so custom apps fit the systems around them.
Which engagement models are available?
Onsite, offshore or remote delivery for clients in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Defined scope, deliverables and milestones, usually after a discovery phase.
Flexible capacity for evolving requirements, MVPs and proofs of concept.
A named, cross-functional team working as an extension of yours.
Individual developers, architects and testers added to your team.
SLA-based maintenance, support and enhancements on monthly or annual terms.
Cloud-Native Application Development and Migration FAQs
What is a cloud-native application?
A cloud-native application is designed to run in the cloud, usually as containers or serverless functions, scales automatically, and is released through automated pipelines.
Should we use microservices?
Use microservices when parts of the system need to scale or be released independently by separate teams. Otherwise a modular monolith is often simpler and cheaper, and can be split later.
What are the options for migrating applications to the cloud?
Rehost, re-platform, refactor, rebuild, replace with SaaS, or retire. Most portfolios use a mix, chosen application by application.
How do you keep cloud costs under control?
With right-sized resources, autoscaling, reserved capacity where usage is steady, cost tagging and dashboards, and regular FinOps reviews.
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