Domains and service contracts
We identify hidden boundaries, manual agreements, weak API contracts and areas where changes break nearby services.
- domain model
- service contracts
- API contracts
Architecture audit for legacy systems and modernization roadmap
We review domains, service contracts, integrations, ownership, technical debt, SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO and production readiness. The team receives a risk map, business solution, target model and change roadmap.
- architecture audit
- legacy
- service contracts
- ownership
- risk map
- production readiness
Which search requests this service matches
We map similar search wording into engineering scope, artifacts, roadmap and a clear next step.
What we inspect in architecture
We focus on places where the system loses control: legacy, service boundaries, ownership, integrations and readiness for production changes.
Legacy, risk map and cost of inaction
We split technical debt into real risks: SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO, releases, security, support cost and growth blockers.
- legacy
- SLA/SLO
- RPO/RTO
Target architecture and roadmap
We form the target model, acceptance criteria, ownership and modernization roadmap that can be moved into backlog.
- target model
- acceptance criteria
- roadmap
Architecture audit artifacts
The result must be useful for CEO, CTO, engineering team and vendors.
Risk map
Architecture risk map with impact on SLA, releases, security, change cost and growth.
Target model
Target model for domains, integrations, ownership and service contracts without excess detail.
Modernization roadmap
Change plan with quick wins, dependencies, release gates, acceptance criteria and production readiness.
How architecture audit works
We move from business risk to technical decision, not the other way around.
- 1. DiscoveryWe collect goals, constraints, diagrams, teams, integrations and architecture debt symptoms.
- 2. Architecture reviewWe review domains, service contracts, data, API, deployment, monitoring and ownership.
- 3. Roadmap defenseWe defend the roadmap with impact, cost of inaction, acceptance criteria and delivery order.
Request route, budget and SLA for Architecture audit
Before kickoff, SO-TECH documents the business goal, scope, constraints, SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO, risk map, budget logic and the next safe step.
Team and communication: Architecture audit
The legal and communication center is in Moscow; interviews, reviews, artifact demos and support can run remotely with clear communication slots and owners.
- Moscow
- remote
- owner
How we estimate budget, SLA/SLO and risk map
The estimate depends on system count, diagnostic depth, access to logs and metrics, downtime risk, required artifacts, deadline and decision-defense format.
- budget
- SLA/SLO
- risk map
What to send for a fast start
Describe the goal, current system, critical services, integrations, symptoms, timeline, budget constraints, available diagrams and desired artifact: risk map, roadmap, executive brief or delivery control.
- scope
- timeline
- artifact
When target architecture requires IaaS
If the roadmap depends on fast launch, seasonal peaks, test environments, web/API workload, scaling, backup and monitoring, we turn the architecture decision into cloud server IaaS with SLA/SLO and TCO.
- IaaS sizing
- scaling
- SLA/SLO
When target architecture requires PaaS
If the domain model and release process require managed runtime, CI/CD, observability, scaling and less manual OS operation, we turn target architecture into a PaaS platform.
- managed runtime
- CI/CD
- observability
When target architecture requires colocation
If the target model keeps owned hardware, hardware lifecycle, access rules, network and remote hands in scope, we turn the architecture decision into rack space and an operations runbook.
- owned hardware
- rack space
- remote hands
Architecture audit FAQ
Short answers about scope, outcome and delivery.
How is architecture audit different from technical IT audit?
Technical audit is broader; architecture audit goes deeper into domains, service contracts, ownership, legacy and target architecture.
Can SO-TECH support delivery after the audit?
Yes. The roadmap can move into delivery control with release gates, runbook, ownership and production readiness.
Is full production access required?
No. We can start with interviews, diagrams, read-only data, logs, metrics and documentation.
How much does Architecture audit cost and what affects the budget?
The cost of Architecture audit depends on scope, number of systems, access model, diagnostic depth, SLA/SLO, downtime risk, urgency and required artifacts. We first document the goal, constraints and expected output, then propose the work format instead of a generic made-up price.
What is included in Architecture audit at the start?
At the start we collect the business goal, constraints, symptoms, available diagrams, configs, logs, metrics, dependencies and success criteria. Then we prepare a risk map, roadmap, next steps and artifacts that can support budget approval or delivery.
When should you choose Architecture audit versus another consulting service?
If the task clearly belongs to this contour, start with Architecture audit. If the question is broader, compare technical audit, CTO session, architecture audit, Bitrix audit, infrastructure audit and delivery control by risk, timeline, budget and expected outcome.
Let us review architecture without theater
Describe the system, legacy pain, integrations and change goal. We will suggest architecture audit scope.
Send a request or contact us about the project: SO-TECH will clarify scope, risks, budget, owners and suggest the next safe step without audit theater.
Discuss audit