Frequently Asked Questions

What type of work do you take on?

We specialise in complex technical challenges that benefit from deep experience. This typically includes enterprise Java systems, geospatial applications, big data pipelines, knowledge graphs, and cloud infrastructure. We’re most valuable when the problem is genuinely hard—not just time-consuming.

Where are you based?

JRF Solutions is based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. We work with clients across the UK and internationally, and we’re comfortable working remotely or on-site depending on project needs. For clients in the South West, regular on-site presence is straightforward.

What are your engagement models?

We offer flexible arrangements depending on your needs:

• Embedded consultant — Full-time integration with your team for extended projects
• Technical leadership — Part-time architectural oversight and guidance
• Fixed-scope projects — Defined deliverables with clear milestones
• Advisory retainer — Regular check-ins and on-demand consultation

What are your rates?

Rates depend on the nature of the engagement, required skills, and duration. We’re happy to discuss your specific requirements—please get in touch for a quote. We can work on day rates or fixed-price arrangements depending on what suits your project.

Do you work with agencies and other consultancies?

Yes, we regularly work as a subcontractor for agencies and larger consultancies who need specialist technical skills for their client projects. We’re comfortable working under your brand and processes.

What’s your availability?

Availability varies—sometimes we’re fully committed to existing clients, other times we have capacity for new work. The best approach is to get in touch early, even if your project isn’t starting immediately. We can often plan around upcoming availability.

Can you help with legacy systems?

Absolutely. Many of our engagements involve modernising or maintaining systems that were built years or decades ago. We’ve worked with codebases of all ages and understand the pragmatic reality of keeping production systems running while improving them incrementally.

Do you provide ongoing support?

We can provide ongoing support and maintenance arrangements for systems we’ve built or worked on. This typically takes the form of a retained hours arrangement with agreed response times.

What industries do you work in?

We’ve delivered solutions across multiple sectors including logistics and shipping, property and real estate, maritime and hydrographic, defence and intelligence, and government. Our technical skills transfer across industries—the specific domain knowledge we pick up quickly.

How do we get started?

Simply get in touch via our contact page or email us directly at info@jrfsolutions.co.uk. We’ll arrange an initial conversation to understand your requirements and see if we’re a good fit.