- Based in Moldova
- Working across Europe
- English and Romanian
Dataforge builds software that runs itself, and stays to keep it running.
Dataforge is an engineering team from Moldova. We help growing businesses automate repetitive work, launch websites and build software — and unlike a typical agency, we keep owning what we ship after launch.
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AlwaysListen before we build
discovery()
Write it down as a spec
spec.write()
Build with AI, review by humans
agents.build()
Own it after launch
observe()
Who we are
An engineering team that takes responsibility.
Too many software projects end at launch: the code ships, the vendor leaves and the business is left with something nobody fully understands. We work differently. We write down what we build, we use AI to move faster without cutting corners, and we stay accountable for the result long after it goes live.
What we believe
Principles
- Software should explain itself
- Clear scope beats long estimates
- AI speeds us up; engineers decide
- Launch is the start, not the end
What you get
In practice
- One team that knows your system
- Specs and documentation you keep
- Fixed prices where scope is clear
- Monitoring and steady improvements
Our values
Four things we don't compromise on
Ownership
When we build something, it's ours to keep healthy. We watch it, fix it and improve it, instead of handing it over and disappearing.
Clarity
Plain language, written specs and honest estimates. You always know what we're doing, why and what it costs.
Craft
AI writes a lot of code these days. Engineers still review every change, because quality is a decision, not a tool.
Candour
If something isn't worth automating, or a deadline isn't realistic, we say so early — even when it's not what you want to hear.
How we work
Modern tools, old-fashioned responsibility
Spec first
We write it down
Every project starts with a specification you approve, so expectations are shared before any code exists.
AI-assisted
We build faster
AI coding agents take on repetitive implementation work, while our engineers focus on architecture and review.
Observable
We keep watching
Logs, metrics and alerts come built in, so we notice problems before your customers do.
Remote
We work where you are
From Moldova, with working hours that overlap almost fully with Central Europe, in English or Romanian.
Flexible
We fit your setup
A full project, developers in your team or support for a live app — the same people and standards either way.
Long-term
We stay
We plan for life after launch from day one, because software that matters keeps changing.
Where we are
Based in Chișinău, working with clients across Europe
Our office is in central Chișinău, Republic of Moldova. Call, write or visit us, and you'll talk to the people who do the work.
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About Dataforge
Where is Dataforge based?
In Moldova. We work remotely with clients in Moldova, Romania and the rest of Europe, with working hours that overlap almost fully with Central European time.
What kind of companies do you work with?
Growing businesses that want to automate repetitive work, launch or rebuild a website, extend their development team or give an existing app a reliable owner.
What makes you different from a typical agency?
We stay accountable after launch. We write specs before building, use AI with human review, and keep monitoring and improving what we ship.
Which languages do you work in?
English and Romanian, in meetings, documentation and day-to-day communication.
Ways to work with us
Need something different? Compare our engagement models
Outsourcing, outstaffing, support and recruitment solve different problems. Pick the one that fits, or combine them.
Outsourcing
We deliver the whole project
We write the spec with you, build with AI coding agents under engineer review and hand over tested, documented software at a fixed price per milestone.
Best forNew products and well-defined features
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Developers who join your team
Dedicated developers from Moldova who work only on your product and report to you, while we handle recruiting, contracts and payroll.
Best forLong-term products and growing teams
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We take ownership of your app
Debugging, observability, updates and steady improvements for web apps already in production — including ones built by others.
Best forLive apps that need a reliable owner
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We find the people you hire
Hourly recruiting, retained search paid in installments, or a full RPO team that runs your hiring, for engineers and business roles alike.
Best forCompanies hiring one key role or many roles at once
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Let's talk about what you're building
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll get to know your business and tell you honestly where we can help.