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Software Architecture

Systems that grow with your requirements.

You don't notice good architecture – but you feel bad architecture with every new feature. I design systems that work today and are still a pleasure to evolve two years from now.

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Scope

What’s included.

Whether it is a new product, a grown legacy system or an upcoming technology change: I bring clarity to structure, interfaces and risks and document decisions so your team can follow and own them.

  • System & solution architecture

    Modules and services, data flows and responsibilities – matched to team size and budget.

  • API design

    Clean, versionable REST interfaces with clear contracts for internal and external consumers.

  • Technology decisions

    Well-founded choice of frameworks, databases and platforms – based on reasons, not trends.

  • Architecture reviews

    Analysis of existing systems with concrete, prioritised recommendations instead of abstract criticism.

  • Quality & maintainability

    Test strategy, coding standards and CI/CD so quality does not depend on luck.

  • Documentation

    Architecture decision records and diagrams your team actually reads and uses.

Typical situations

When I can help.

  • A new product should stand on a solid foundation from day one.
  • The existing system gets slower and more fragile with every feature.
  • A technology change or migration is coming up and the risk needs to stay manageable.
  • You need an independent second opinion on an existing architecture.

How I work

  1. 1

    Understand

    First, I clarify goals, starting point and constraints.

  2. 2

    Concept

    This leads to a clear plan covering approach, effort and timeline.

  3. 3

    Delivery

    Iterative, transparent and with regular check-ins.

  4. 4

    Handover & operation

    Documentation, knowledge transfer to the team and stable operation.

FAQ

Good to know.

Does a small company even need software architecture?

Yes – just at the right size. A few deliberate decisions about structure, data and interfaces save a lot of time and money later. I scale the effort to your project.

How does an architecture review work?

After a kick-off I analyse code, infrastructure and documentation and talk to the team. You receive a report with prioritised recommendations and a presentation of the results.

Do you also implement the architecture?

Happily. I don’t just work on paper – I build alongside you, on my own or together with your team.

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Questions about this topic?

Feel free to write to me if you would like to learn more about my work in this area.

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