Sonward Engineering helps small businesses automate manual processes, improve existing software, connect systems, and build practical custom solutions.
Software architecture, automation, integrations, websites, cloud systems, and custom development.
“This spreadsheet basically runs our business.”
“We enter the same information into multiple systems.”
“Our website needs changes but nobody owns it.”
“Customers keep emailing us for status updates.”
“Two systems we use don't communicate.”
“We have an internal process that should be automated.”
“We need a small custom application but not a full software team.”
“We know AI could help somewhere, but we don't know where.”
These are exactly the kinds of problems Sonward Engineering helps solve.
What We Do
Practical technical help across the areas small businesses need most.
Automate repetitive administrative and operational workflows so your team can focus on work that matters.
Connect APIs, CRMs, ecommerce systems, databases, and third-party tools so data moves where it needs to go.
WordPress, WooCommerce, custom websites, fixes, integrations, and improvements to your existing online presence.
Small internal applications, dashboards, portals, and business tools built specifically for how your business works.
AWS, Cloudflare, deployment pipelines, serverless applications, and technical troubleshooting for cloud systems.
Software selection, architecture planning, vendor evaluation, and project guidance without the overhead of a full team.
Monthly Retainer
Your business may not need a full-time software engineer. Sonward Engineering gives you ongoing access to one when you need it.
Up to 2 hours/month
Up to 5 hours/month
Up to 10 hours/month
Additional work: $125/hour
Large development projects, full website builds, major integrations, and new applications are quoted separately.
Experience
Categories of projects Sonward Engineering has delivered.
Retail / Ecommerce
Challenge
A marketplace operator needed custom vendor workflows, improved checkout logic, and tighter integration between their WooCommerce storefront and backend operational tools.
Approach
Built custom WooCommerce extensions, vendor management workflows, checkout improvements, and integrated the storefront with third-party fulfillment and reporting systems.
Professional Services
Challenge
Manual data entry, disconnected reporting, and repetitive administrative tasks were slowing the sales and operations teams.
Approach
Implemented custom Salesforce workflows, automated reporting logic, and connected Salesforce with external data sources to eliminate manual entry and improve data accuracy.
Technology / Operations
Challenge
Teams needed reliable, scalable backend automation and API infrastructure without the overhead of managing traditional servers.
Approach
Architected and deployed Lambda-based serverless applications, automated deployment pipelines, and cloud integrations that reduced operational overhead and improved reliability.
Operations / Administration
Challenge
Critical business processes were running through email chains, spreadsheets, and manual form submissions, creating delays and error-prone handoffs.
Approach
Replaced manual workflows with streamlined automated systems, reducing processing time and giving teams clear visibility into status, approvals, and outcomes.
Getting Started
A straightforward process with no long-term commitment required.
We discuss your current systems, pain points, manual processes, and technical backlog.
Sonward Engineering identifies quick wins, larger projects, and opportunities for automation.
Implement the highest-value improvements and provide ongoing support when needed.
About
Sonward Engineering provides experienced software engineering and architecture support for businesses that need practical technical help without hiring a full internal development team.
Most small businesses hit a point where software becomes a bottleneck — manual processes pile up, systems don't connect, websites fall behind, or a tool they need doesn't quite exist yet. Hiring a full-time developer isn't always practical or necessary.
Sonward Engineering brings full-stack development, software architecture, cloud infrastructure, integrations, and business automation experience to the table — scoped to what you actually need.
Get In Touch
Tell us about your business and what you're trying to solve. We'll follow up within one business day.
Let's take a look at it and determine whether there's a simple solution.
Schedule a Technology Review