Software & Architecture Products

Technical analysis, architecture planning and implementation support for B2B software, web applications, platforms and internal tools. We work with existing systems as often as we build new ones. We don't arrive with a preferred stack — we understand the problem first.

Software Audit

We analyse your existing solution from a technical and structural perspective — system structure, code quality, dependencies, deployment risks, maintainability and scalability. Output is management-readable: risk traffic lights, prioritised actions and a clear rebuild-vs-continue recommendation.

Setup Fee [Light]

Light: €1,800

Timeline [LIGHT]

Light: 3–5 days

Setup Fee [Extended]

€3,500

Timeline [Extended]

5–10 days

Suitable For

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    SMEs with custom software that has grown over time
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    Teams with performance, stability or maintenance problems
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    Companies preparing a relaunch or major further development
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    Teams that don't know whether to rebuild or continue

Scope of Work

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    Kickoff — goals, context, current pain points
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    Review of existing solution — codebase, architecture, operations
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    System structure and code quality assessment (high-level)
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    Dependencies and integrations review
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    Deployment and operational risks
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    Maintainability and scalability analysis
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    Identification of technical risks and bottlenecks
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    Prioritised recommendations — quick wins / mid-term / strategic
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    Final review meeting with management and team

Deliverables

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    Audit document (PDF/Markdown)
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    Risk overview (traffic-light logic)
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    Prioritised action list
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    Recommendation: continue building / refactor / partial rebuild / full rebuild

Deep code refactoring · Penetration testing · Full security certification · Implementation (separate package)

Architecture Blueprint

Design of a robust technical architecture for new digital products or larger relaunch / modernisation projects.

Setup Fee

€2,500 – €6,000

Timeline

4-8 working days

Suitable For

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    Startups before MVP/MVE development
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    Teams preparing a platform relaunch
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    SMEs launching a new digital product
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    Companies without a clear technical target architecture

Scope of Work

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    Scope clarification (MVP/MVE)
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    Roles and permissions structure (high-level)
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    System context (which systems need to work together?)
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    Architecture recommendation (high-level)
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    Risk and dependency analysis
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    Target state and business context
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    Functional modules (core vs later)
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    Build-vs-buy recommendations
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    Operational and scalability considerations
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    Implementation roadmap (phases)

Deliverables

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    Architecture Blueprint document
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    Scope definition (what is in / what is out)
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    Prioritised phased plan
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    Decision basis for budgeting and implementation

Not included: Full technical specification at implementation level · UI/UX concept · Development

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you're dealing with. We'll tell you honestly which product fits.

Refactoring Sprint

We improve a clearly defined part of your existing system to increase stability, maintainability and delivery capability. Sprint kickoff, technical analysis, implementation, interim check-ins, documentation and a before/after review.

Setup Fee

€3,000

Timeline [sprint-based]

2–6 weeks

Suitable For

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    Teams with technical debt slowing down delivery
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    Systems where every change creates new problems
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    Products with unpredictable or stressful releases
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    Codebases where the risk of change is too high

Scope of Work

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    Sprint kickoff — goal definition, scope, risks
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    Technical analysis of the target area
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    Refactoring implementation within the defined scope
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    Interim check-ins
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    Documentation of changes
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    Final review with before/after assessment

Deliverables

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    A more stable and maintainable target area
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    Documented changes with clear rationale
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    Before/after assessment
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    Recommended next refactoring steps

Full codebase overhaul · Major new features · Ongoing maintenance (available as separate retainer)

Dev Continuity Support

We step in when an internal team member is unavailable and keep delivery running. We onboard into your system, take over defined tasks and hand back cleanly when the team is back to full capacity.

Setup Fee

Monthly retainer

Timeline

1–6 months

Suitable For

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    Parental leave coverage
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    Resignation / team changes
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    Teams without enough redundancy
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    Illness coverage
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    Capacity bottlenecks

Scope of Work

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    Technical onboarding into the existing system
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    Bug fixes
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    Small features
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    Releases and deployments
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    Technical support questions
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    Coordination with management and team
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    Documentation of relevant changes
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    Structured handback and handover

Deliverables

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    Operations stay stable during the transition period
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    Releases and bug fixes continue without interruption
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    Documented handover when the internal team member returns

Full re-architecture · Unplanned development of large modules · 24/7 on-call availability (unless separately agreed)

Temporary Team Extension

We extend your existing team on a temporary basis to increase delivery capacity and reduce backlog in a controlled way. Defined scope, clean handover — not "we do everything".

Setup Fee

Monthly framework

Timeline

3–6 months

Suitable For

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    SMEs with internal development teams
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    Teams with too much backlog
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    Agencies with peak workload periods
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    Companies with tight delivery timelines

Scope of Work

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    Onboarding into team, codebase, and goals
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    Coordination with product owner / lead
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    Clear service boundaries
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    Defined support in sprints / delivery cycles
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    Documentation of relevant work

Deliverables

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    Defined delivery output within an agreed timeframe
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    Internal team relieved of backlog pressure
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    Clean handover with documented work — no black-box contributions

Full takeover of overall technical responsibility · Unlimited availability · Disguised staff leasing

POC / MVE / MVP Development

We build structured product stages — from technical feasibility proof to first market-ready version. Each stage has a defined scope, a clear deliverable and a go/no-go decision point before the next phase begins.

Setup Fee

Phase-based
fixed pricing

Timelin

POC: 1–3 weeks

MVE: 4–10 weeks

MVP: varies

Suitable For

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    Startups
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    Companies building internal digital products
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    SMEs with new product ideas
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    Teams that want to validate quickly

Scope of Work

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    Scope workshop
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    Design / UX alignment (if included)
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    Testing / acceptance
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    Architecture alignment
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    Implementation of the defined stage
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    Documentation / handover

Deliverables

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    POC — technical feasibility proof, identified risks, decision basis for next stage
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    MVE — first usable version with real core value, ready for user testing
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    MVP — market-ready version with a clear further development roadmap
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    Scope workshop, architecture alignment, testing, documentation and handover

Unlimited iterations · Scope extensions without re-scoping · Long-term maintenance (available as separate retainer)

Looking for ongoing technical leadership?

Our CTO-as-a-Service package offers strategic guidance, architecture reviews and decision support on a monthly retainer — without a full-time hire.

Got a technical problem that needs solving?

We'll tell you honestly whether we can help — and which package makes sense.