Frequently Asked Questions

Founded in 2005, O&B is a premier technology consulting and software development firm based in the Philippines. We specialize in building large-scale, mission-critical systems, providing custom software development, IT consulting, technical audits, and corporate IT training for businesses worldwide.

Core services include:

• Custom software development
• Platform engineering
• Data Science, machine learning, data engineering, and business analytics
• PostgreSQL managed services
• Agentic AI development, Sovereign AI
• Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP
• On-prem and cloud development and deployments
• IT consulting & digital transformation
• DevOps & cloud solutions
• IT staff augmentation
• Technical training (Java, Agile, etc.)

We are widely recognized as foremost experts in Java (especially the Spring Boot and Hibernate frameworks). Additionally, our deep technical expertise spans across .NET software development, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, and AI-Driven Software Testing

Yes, absolutely. While our engineering headquarters is in Makati City, Philippines, we have a strong global footprint with offices in Singapore and North America (Chicago, IL). We have decades of experience serving as an offshore product development partner for multi-billion-dollar enterprises globally.

O&B pioneered Agile Software Development in the Philippines. We rigorously apply Agile and Extreme Programming (XP) practices—such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Clean Code, Continuous Integration, and Refactoring. This ensures that we deliver high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software while easily adapting to changing business requirements.

Yes, we offer Staff Augmentation services. You can seamlessly integrate our highly skilled software engineers, testers, and architects into your in-house team. Because our developers are steeped in Agile best practices, they not only contribute code but also help elevate your internal team's engineering maturity.

We also support employer of record (EOR) for clients that prefer to have employees exclusively work for them.

Yes, through the O&B Academy, we offer comprehensive, world-class training programs. We provide specialized courses and bootcamps on Java, Spring Framework, Agile/Scrum methodologies, Agentic AI, AI development, data engineering, and Enterprise Architecture to help organizations upskill their tech workforce.

Over the last 20 years, we have successfully deployed high-performance solutions across heavily regulated and fast-paced industries. Our primary sectors include Banking & Fintech, Telecommunications, Logistics, Insurance, Healthcare, and Retail.

We have one of the most rigorous technical recruitment processes in the industry, accepting only about 3% of applicants. Candidates undergo severe programming tests and interviews to validate their coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and work ethic. Once hired, developers receive continuous one-on-one mentorship and regular upskilling.

Yes, project rescue and legacy modernization are among our core strengths. Whether through our specialized Java Guardian service, containerization strategies, or full cloud migrations (AWS/Azure), we help businesses safely rewrite, optimize, and scale aging applications into modern architectures without disrupting ongoing business operations.

Our main headquarters is located at the 3F CJV Building, 108 Aguirre St., Legazpi Village, Makati City, Philippines. We also have international offices at 21 Tan Quee Lan Street in Singapore, and 1449 S Michigan Ave in Chicago, Illinois. You can easily reach us via the Contact Us  on our website, and our team will respond within one business day to discuss your project needs.

They typically work with:

• Financial services
• Healthcare
• Enterprise organizations
• Startups and tech companies

They build mission-critical systems used by large-scale businesses worldwide.

Clients choose firms like Orange & Bronze for:

• Cost efficiency vs Western markets
• Highly skilled English-speaking engineers
• Strong cultural compatibility
• Proven global delivery experience

(Aligned with O&B’s positioning as a global engineering partner.)