Cloud Engineering - Shaped Thoughts

Connect your financial systems with
secure, scalable, cloud-powered integrations

We connect financial platforms, modernise existing infrastructure and build cloud-native applications. Our work includes APIs, legacy system integration, cloud migration and DevOps. We help financial services teams build secure and scalable technology.

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core CAPABILITIES

Cloud-Native Application Development — Build cloud-native applications designed around your products, workloads and technical requirements

Systems Integration & APIs — Connect financial platforms, payment services and enterprise applications through secure APIs and reliable data flows

Scalable Cloud Architecture — Design cloud environments to support changing workloads, availability requirements and business growth

Financial Platform Integration — Connect payment gateways, insurance systems and third-party financial services

Cloud Security & Governance — Address infrastructure security, access controls and relevant regulatory requirements

DevOps & Infrastructure Automation — Streamline deployment and infrastructure management through CI/CD and infrastructure as code

Cloud services we offer

Cloud Strategy & Architecture

We assess your current environment and design a cloud foundation around your business and technical needs. From architecture design to transformation, our approach considers your existing systems while preparing your infrastructure for future growth.

Cloud Consulting

Cloud Audit

Cloud Transformation

Cloud Architecture Design

Cloud Development & Migration

Whether you’re building a new cloud-based solution or modernising existing infrastructure, we can support the full journey. This includes cloud migration, engineering and cloud-native development, with the approach shaped around your technical environment and business needs.

Cloud Engineering

Cloud Migration

Cloud Optimisation

Building Cloud-Native Apps

AWS Cloud Services

Cloud Operations & DevOps

We manage and improve cloud environments through automation, deployment practices and infrastructure management. As your environment evolves, DevOps practices help keep releases consistent and infrastructure reliable.

Cloud Management

DevOps

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Configuration as Code (CaC)

Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)

Cloud Security & Cost

We help financial services teams improve cloud security and manage infrastructure costs. At the same time, we consider the controls and requirements that apply to your technology environment.

Cloud Security

Cloud Cost Optimisation

Selected Cloud & Integration Work

Recurring Payments Platform Architecture Design and Implementation →
Cloud engineering and architecture for a recurring payments platform.

Scalable Cloud Architecture Design for Fluctuating Traffic on AWS →
Cloud architecture and AWS engineering for fluctuating workloads.

Payment integration with GoCardless for recurring direct debit payments →
Payment integration for recurring direct debit payments.

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Where Cloud Meets Your Existing Technology

Financial services businesses often rely on many platforms, legacy applications and external providers. As a result, connecting these systems can become complex, especially when data, security, and existing workflows must remain consistent. We help you introduce new capabilities without losing sight of the technology already in place. Where possible, we modernise infrastructure incrementally, so you can introduce changes in manageable stages rather than requiring a complete replacement.

The right approach depends on your existing architecture, business needs and technical constraints. For example, some projects may focus on API integration, while others require changes to cloud infrastructure or legacy applications. In either case, we start with the existing environment and build from there.

Connect Financial Platforms

Connect insurance systems, payment processors and third-party platforms to support reliable data exchange.

Expose Systems Through APIs

Design and implement APIs that enable applications and services to communicate securely and consistently.

Build and Modernise Cloud Infrastructure

Build or modernise cloud environments to support resilience, maintainability and changing workloads.

Modernise Legacy Applications

Extend existing systems with modern services and interfaces without requiring a complete replacement.

FAQ

What cloud services does Shaped Thoughts provide?

We provide cloud consulting, audits, architecture design, cloud engineering, migration, optimisation, security and DevOps. In addition, we build cloud-native applications and help connect cloud environments with existing financial systems and third-party platforms.

Can you migrate an existing financial system to the cloud?

Yes. We first assess your existing infrastructure and identify a migration approach that fits your architecture, business requirements and operational constraints. Depending on the environment, this may involve a full migration or a gradual move to cloud services. In the latter case, existing systems can continue to operate while new cloud-based components are introduced over time.

Can you integrate our existing systems with cloud-based applications?

Yes. We connect financial platforms, insurance systems, payment services and other enterprise applications through APIs and integration architectures. However, the right approach depends on the systems involved, data flows and technical requirements. For example, some projects may focus on API integration, while others require changes to the underlying cloud infrastructure.

Do you build cloud-native applications?

Yes. We design and build cloud-native applications around your product, business and technical requirements. At the same time, we consider factors such as scalability, resilience and maintainability so that the architecture can support the application as it evolves.

What does your DevOps service include?

Our DevOps work can include CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration as Code (CaC), cloud management and optimisation. Through automation and consistent deployment practices, we help teams improve how they deliver and manage software and infrastructure. As your environment evolves, these practices can also support more reliable and repeatable releases.

Can you help improve an existing cloud environment?

Yes. We can assess an existing cloud environment and identify opportunities to improve its architecture, performance, security, infrastructure management and cost efficiency. Depending on your priorities, this may involve changes to the infrastructure, deployment processes or cloud configuration. Where appropriate, we can also introduce improvements incrementally rather than requiring a complete redesign.

Cloud Challenges? Let’s Talk

Whether you’re integrating existing systems, modernising infrastructure or improving cloud operations, we’ll discuss your technical requirements and identify a practical way forward.