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Architecture Review – Faster to Predictable Delivery

Faster to predictable delivery: When changes are expensive or releases stall, we create structure and reduce risks.

An architecture review uncovers structural weaknesses before they become expensive problems. Whether it's grown monoliths, unclear service boundaries, or fragile deployment pipelines – we analyze your software architecture systematically and deliver concrete action recommendations.

What We Review

Module & Domain Design

Ownership, contracts, bounded contexts, and dependencies between modules

Interfaces & Events

Data flows, API design, error paths, and resilience patterns

CI/CD & Release Process

Test strategy, DevEx, build times, and deployment frequency

Observability & Operations

SLOs, runbooks, incident processes, logging, and alerting

Typical Findings from Our Reviews

Circular dependencies between services
Missing contract tests at service boundaries
Shared databases without clear ownership
Build times >30 minutes due to lack of parallelization
Insufficient error handling for external calls
Missing SLOs and unclear responsibilities
Outdated dependencies with known CVEs
No feature flagging for low-risk releases

Architecture Review Process

1

Kick-off

Define scope, set up access, identify stakeholders

2

Analysis

Code review, documentation analysis, developer interviews

3

Assessment

Document findings, evaluate risks, identify quick wins

4

Roadmap

Presentation, prioritized actions, effort estimates

Why an Architecture Review Accelerates Your Development Speed

Technical debt is the most common reason why software projects become progressively slower: every new feature takes longer, releases become riskier, and unexpected side effects pile up. A professional architecture review makes these hidden costs visible and delivers concrete approaches to sustainably increase development velocity. This isn't about academic elegance, but about pragmatic improvements that directly translate into shorter release cycles and more stable operations.

Our experience from over 200 projects shows: even small structural improvements – such as resolving circular dependencies, introducing contract tests, or optimizing the CI/CD pipeline – can increase delivery speed by 30 to 50 percent. An architecture review is therefore one of the most profitable investments in your software development, as it creates the foundation for faster innovation while simultaneously improving stability and reducing operational costs.

Your Result

You receive a prioritized architecture roadmap with quick wins and medium-term structural measures. Each recommendation includes an effort estimate, expected impact, and concrete implementation guidance. The goal: deliver faster, operate more stable, fewer surprises.

Typical duration: 2-4 weeks
Deliverable: Review report + presentation

Related Services

Software Development & Integration

After the review, we're happy to support you with implementing the identified measures – from refactoring guidance to complete system integration.

Frequently Asked Questions About Architecture Reviews

How long does an architecture review take?
A typical architecture review takes 2-4 weeks, depending on system complexity. After a kick-off session, we analyze code, documentation, and conduct interviews with your team. The result is a prioritized action plan with quick wins and strategic recommendations.
What does an architecture review cost?
Costs depend on the scope. A focused review of a single service is EUR 5,000-10,000, a comprehensive review of a microservices landscape EUR 15,000-30,000. We clarify scope and budget during the initial consultation.
What documents do you need in advance?
Ideally: access to the code repository, existing architecture documentation (if available), deployment diagrams, and access to monitoring/logging. If documentation is missing, we create it as part of the review.
Can you also review legacy systems?
Yes, architecture reviews are especially valuable for legacy systems. We identify technical debt, evaluate modernization options, and create a roadmap for step-by-step migration – without jeopardizing ongoing operations.
What sets your review apart from other providers?
We don't deliver PowerPoint presentations, but concrete, actionable recommendations. Our team has experience from over 200 projects and can discuss findings directly with your developers. Optionally, we also implement prioritized measures right away.

Next Step

Want to apply this approach to your project?

We'll explain how our methodology can be adapted to your specific situation.

30 min strategy call – 100% free & non-binding

Architecture Review | Structure & Operations