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Software architecture consulting services typically take place in the pre-development stage. They equip businesses with a comprehensive and precise technical roadmap for their upcoming project, significantly influencing other vital areas of subsequent development, like design and technology selection.
About Software Architecture Consulting
Custom software architecture services help make vital decisions that define a project’s success. By engaging experienced software architects, you receive strategic insights and an architecture that aligns with your project’s goals and requirements. This significantly affects the system’s scalability and performance.
When you build architecture from scratch, you need to make all the crucial decisions before the development phase kicks in. This can happen either before development starts or through evaluating and tweaking the existing architecture during the build process. Early-stage adjustments to architectural decisions are smoother and less complex. Changes at a later stage frequently result in higher costs and probable project delays.
Performance optimization is often the responsibility of software architects. Consulting services assist in identifying bottlenecks and designing effective algorithms. This allows you to select the technology stack that best optimizes performance and scalability. These services may also include evaluating the current architecture and identifying areas for improvement.
This service is ideal for those planning to develop a product from scratch, looking to enhance existing solutions, or needing to revamp an architecture that no longer meets your project’s requirements.
The Benefits of Software Architecture Consulting
Leverage the expertise and experience of software architecture professionals to align diverse aspects of your solution with your objectives and needs.
Cost savings
Identify areas for the optimization of resources for software development
‘No rework’ guarantee
Receive a well-thought-out architecture and avoid rework in the future
Security
Define and mitigate against potential system vulnerabilities to common threats
Scalability
Prepare for future growth without compromising system performance
Fast development process
Receive expert guidance from experienced architects throughout development
Easy migration
Streamline migration processes with a well-planned strategy from architects
Independent assessment
Receive an assessment of your project’s health and status from independent experts
Strategic planning
Receive a comprehensive approach to your solution and the needs it has to meet
Qualified team
A group of specialists reduces the risks associated with relying solely on the limited experience of an individual
Enhanced performance
Ensure your system works efficiently even in challenging situations
Integration organization
Design and plan integrations carefully in order to ensure maximum performance
Work Process
Software architecture consulting services consist of several stages, each of which involves a certain team of specialists.
1
Requirement analysis
This stage involves gathering and assessing both functional and non-functional requirements, and developing user stories and use cases.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Software Architect
- Business Analyst
2
Assessing current state
If existing, the current architecture is analyzed for effectiveness, with a focus on identifying any bottlenecks.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Software Architect
- Business Analyst
- Tech Lead
- Security Engineer
3
Architecture design
This phase is dedicated to designing the system architecture, including components, interfaces, and data flows. It also involves selecting appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies, as well as planning the infrastructure and deployment architecture.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Software Architect
- Business Analyst
- DevOps Engineer
4
Creating documentation and giving recommendations
The team prepares a detailed software architecture report, complete with recommendations. This also includes creating visual aids or presentations.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Software Architect
- Business Analyst
- Technical Writer
5
Quality assurance
Testing the architecture of the solution using various methods, including load testing.
Team:
- Project Manager
- QA Engineer
- AQA Engineer
6
Implementation and support
During this final stage, the development team provides architectural guidance and addresses any architectural challenges that arise.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Software Architect
Our Clients
We develop large projects for clients across 27 countries, a significant number of which are featured on the Fortune 500 list.
When do you need Software Architecture Services?
Software architecture services include creating architecture from scratch, analyses of current architecture, and re-architecturing the solution. They help ensure that your architecture suits your project’s objectives and helps improve performance.
Consider when:
New project launch
You want to build a new project from scratch and seek professional advice
Project scaling
You want to improve, redesign, or scale your existing software
Troubleshooting
You’d like to modify your existing architecture as the project has issues
Technology choice
You want to select a suitable tech stack that will work well with your architecture
Future-proof solutions
You need to ensure your project can grow and evolve with no bottlenecks
High-performance system
Your software performance has issues that need to be resolved
Great changes
You plan to make big changes in your project and change your architecture
Security aspect
Your current architecture has potential security issues
Resource optimization
Your current server or cloud expenses are too high
Validation errors
Your front-end doesn’t pass the W3C validation
Google PageSpeed issues
Your current project uses out-of-date technologies that need to be modernized
Build solutions for tomorrow’s challenges
Work with our team of software architecture experts to design secure and scalable solutions that meet industry requirements.
Our Software Development Standards
In our work, we follow international approaches and standards such as:
| Management: | PMP |
| Design: | ISO 9241-210 |
| Programming: | Coding conventions, MDN Web Docs, Naming convention |
| Python: | PEP 8 |
| JS/TS: | ECMA, JavaScript Standard Style, Google TypeScript Style Guide, ESLint |
| PHP: | PSR |
| С#: | ReSharper |
| HTML/CSS: | W3C |
| Security: | GDPR |
| Testing: | ISTQB |
Related Case Studies
Projects we are proud of
Why Choose SECL Group for Software Architecture Consulting?
Our software architecture consultants have experience designing and implementing architecture for various solutions. We offer a comprehensive architectural approach tailored to your needs.
Microservices
We have vast experience of building projects based on microservices architecture
System migration
We have migrated solutions from monolithic architecture to microservices
Complex projects
We have developed various large-scale projects
High load projects
We have developed the architectures for projects with 10+ million users per month
Architecture improvement
We find areas of improvement in 90% of the projects we review
Ready solutions
We can offer ready-made solutions for certain project parts (not core ones)
Multi-layered architecture
We have extensive experience in designing multi-layered architectures
Several options
We justify all of our architectural decisions and suggest multiple options
Third-party integrations
We design solutions that seamlessly integrate with third-party services
Latest technologies
We use cutting-edge technologies
JS, PHP & Python projects
We have developed architectures for projects using JS, PHP, and Python
Serverless architecture
We have built projects with serverless architectures
Cloud platforms
We have designed projects on cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure)
Resource optimization
We know how to optimize cloud costs at the architectural level
Documentation
We create detailed documentation for your architecture
Unconventional architecture
We have built solutions with unconventional architecture, such as mapping solutions
Security
We have built secure architectural solutions, such as for a bank scoring system
Experienced architects
We have software architecture specialists with 20+ years of experience
Updating architecture
We have experience updating the architecture of legacy systems
Enterprise clients
Our team has built architecture for Kia, Danone, Tennet, and others
Our Awards
Authoritative Design Award
Behance Interaction Award
Technologies
We choose the technology stack for every project individually. Here are those we specialize in.
Programming languages:
Web / Frameworks:
Databases / Data storage:
DevOps containers:
DevOps automation:
DevOps CI/CD:
DevOps monitoring:
Testing:
Clouds:
Industries
Core domains we specialize in
Additional domains we have experience in
FINANCE
REAL ESTATE
TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
AGRICULTURE
MEDIA & PUBLISHING
And experience in over 20 other industries!
Results
Well-thought-out architecture that aligns with the project’s goals
A stable and scalable product due to robust and efficient architecture
Identified and addressed potential risks in the early project stages
Enhanced overall software quality with careful architecture selection
A scalable and adaptable system to evolving requirements
Clear technical aspect that helps the development team work fast and efficiently
The project easily undergoes great changes
Saved expenses on server or cloud storage
A relevant technology stack for your project
An architecture that meets your security standards
FAQ
Here are some answers to the most popular questions regarding software architecture consulting. If your questions remain unanswered, please contact us and discuss them.
Why is software architecture consulting important for a successful project?
A well-thought-out software architecture provides a solid basis for a project. It encompasses the essential aspects, such as security, maintainability, and performance. Software architecture consulting helps avoid costly rework and technical debt down the line.
How can I get started with software architecture for my project?
First, schedule a consultation with software architecture experts to discuss your project’s needs and goals. They can analyze your current situation, identify challenges, and recommend a tailored approach to your software architecture.
What are the key factors for choosing a software architecture consulting company?
When selecting a provider for software architecture consulting services, consider their experience in similar projects and expertise in relevant technologies. Additionally, pay attention to the track record of successful projects, and their approach to collaboration and communication.
SECL Group
USA
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Sweden
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