About Devtide

A boutique software architecture consultancy helping engineering teams build systems that scale, without the bloat of a big agency.

Meet Silas Joisten

Devtide was founded by Silas Joisten, a software architect with over 10 years of experience in the PHP and Symfony ecosystem.

Silas is an active open-source contributor and a recognised voice in the Symfony community. He has helped startups, mid-size companies, and enterprises untangle complex systems, modernise legacy codebases, and adopt architectures that let teams ship with confidence.

Based in Limassol, Cyprus, Devtide works with clients across Europe and beyond, remotely by default, on-site when it matters.

10+ Years in the PHP/Symfony Ecosystem
50+ Projects Delivered
OSS Active Open-Source Contributor
CY Based in Limassol, Cyprus
Silas Joisten, Founder of Devtide

Who You'll Work With

A small, senior team. No juniors in disguise, no offshore handoffs. The people you meet in the first call are the people who ship your work.

  • Silas Joisten, Software Architect and Founder
    Silas Joisten
    Software Architect & Founder
  • Simon Moser, Chief Marketing Officer
    Simon Moser
    Chief Marketing Officer
  • Kristian Hempel, Senior Software Engineer
    Kristian Hempel
    Senior Software Engineer
  • Oliver Branderhorst, Infrastructure and Cloud Architect
    Oliver Branderhorst
    Infrastructure & Cloud Architect
  • Michael Hirschler, Principal Engineer and Partner for Legacy Modernisation
    Michael Hirschler
    Principal Engineer & Partner, Legacy Modernisation

A Proven Process, Not Guesswork

Every engagement follows a clear, repeatable methodology, so you always know what to expect.

01

Discovery

We dive deep into your codebase, infrastructure, and team dynamics to understand the full picture.

02

Strategy

A prioritised, actionable roadmap with clear milestones visible to engineers and leadership.

03

Execution

Hands-on implementation alongside your team. We write code, review PRs, and ship together.

04

Transfer

Workshops and pairing that ensure your team owns the new architecture. We leave, you keep moving fast.

What We Stand For

Four principles that shape every engagement. Tap a card to see what it means in practice.

Technologies We Work With

Deep expertise in the tools that power modern PHP applications. Tap a technology to learn more.

Tap a technology

Click any word above to see how we use it in production.

Ready to Fix Your Architecture?

Book a free 30-minute call with Silas. No sales pitch, just a direct conversation about your challenges.

Typically responds within 24 hours.

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