Future-Proof Your Software with a Comprehensive Tech Audit
- Max Honcharuk
- Nov 19
- 4 min read
Identify risks, eliminate inefficiencies, and get a clear roadmap to a scalable, secure, and maintainable product.
From MVP Chaos to a Scalable System
We helped a SaaS logistics platform uncover the technical risks that were blocking their growth. Once the issues became visible and structured, the team was able to fix them and prepare the product for real scale.
Client Background
A logistics SaaS platform was ready to grow, but the underlying system wasn’t. Our audit revealed medium and critical issues across the core foundations: security, CI/CD, code quality, architecture, and observability. Mapping these weaknesses gave the client a clear plan to stabilize the product and move toward a scalable architecture.
Our Approach: Tech Audit Framework
We deep-dive into every layer of your system — from architecture to team workflows — to uncover the gaps that hold you back.
Our 6 Pillars
Pillar | We Check For | Common Findings |
|---|---|---|
Architecture |
| Overcomplicated service structure, poor domain alignment |
Security |
| Credentials in code, missing authorization, SQL injection |
Code Quality & Maintainability |
| Tight coupling, no DI, code smells, missing tests |
CI/CD & Cloud |
| Manual deployments, no PR-based review, no containers |
Observability |
| Local logs only, no central monitoring |
Development Process |
| Too many tickets in progress, no commit traceability |
Every audit ends with a scored report and a clear, prioritized roadmap.
What We Found And What Recommended
Category | Issue | Risk / Impact | Recommended Fix |
Security | Lack of authorization in backend services | Unauthorized access to internal functionality, potential data breaches | Enforce authorization on all internal APIs, use role/claims-based access control, add authentication middleware |
Security | Credentials stored in appSettings.json | Leaked secrets, compliance violations | Move secrets to environment variables or managed secret stores |
Security | Plain SQL without sanitization | SQL injection risk | Use parameterized queries or ORM (e.g., EF Core with proper config) |
Security | Publicly exposed APIs without protection | Unauthorized access, data leakage | Secure endpoints with auth, API keys, and rate limiting |
Security | Hardcoded tokens and URLs | Secrets leakage, misconfiguration between environments | Centralize configuration with environment-specific settings |
CI/CD | No code review or PR policy | Instability, regression risk | Enforce branch protection and mandatory review pipelines |
CI/CD | Manual deployments, no containers | High deployment errors, no rollback | Introduce Docker + CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps) |
CI/CD | Commented-out code in production | Confusion, technical debt | Add CI linter rules; reject unclean PRs |
Code Quality | Tight coupling, no DI | Hard to test and refactor | Introduce dependency injection (.NET Core DI container) |
Code Quality | Deep nesting, verbose logging | Error-prone, unreadable | Apply clean code principles, simplify structure |
Code Quality | Redundant logic across workers | Hard maintenance, duplicated bugs | Extract shared libraries/services |
Architecture | Infinite loop in worker (commented delay) | CPU exhaustion, runaway jobs | Replace with scheduled execution (Cron / Hangfire) |
Architecture | Async calls blocked via .Result | Deadlocks in ASP.NET apps | Always use await |
Architecture | Missing error handling | Resource leaks, crashes | Use try/catch + resilience library (Polly) |
Architecture | Manual HttpClient creation | Socket exhaustion, poor performance | Use IHttpClientFactory or AddHttpClient extension |
Architecture | Mixed ORM and raw SQL | Inconsistent data access | Choose one approach or separate layers |
Observability | Logs not sent to ElasticSearch | No production visibility | Implement logging abstraction (Serilog) with env-based config |
Observability | Hardcoded log destinations | Broken logging in prod | Move to env-specific app settings or variables |
Our Strategy
We proposed a phased improvement plan:
Redesign architecture to reduce coupling and simplify data flows.
Introduce containerization and CI/CD pipelines for consistent, reliable releases.
Secure the system through proper authorization, secret management, and parameterized queries.
Centralize observability with ElasticSearch and Serilog.
Modernize frontend to a React SPA for easier scaling and better UX.
The Result
Predictable releases and simplified maintenance
Improved team productivity and code stability
Cloud-ready architecture that scales seamlessly
When Consider Tech Audit
As products scale, the first cracks appear beneath the surface.
Releases take longer. Bugs multiply. Teams lose momentum.
Most product companies face the same hidden blockers:
Architectural bottlenecks are slowing down delivery.
Security gaps that risk data and compliance.
Manual deployments without rollback or monitoring.
Hard-to-maintain code with inconsistent standards.
Limited observability — no clear view of what breaks and why.
These are the silent costs of growth.
A tech audit reveals them before they derail your roadmap.
Deliverables & Action Plan
Our tech audit is not limited to just finding issues. We also elaborate on an actionable plan to fix them and more. Thus, you get a roadmap for transformation.
In this case study, our deliverables included:
Full Audit Report with pillar-based scoring and recommendations
Action Plan prioritized by impact and effort
Architecture diagrams (current vs. proposed)
Security roadmap with quick wins and long-term safeguards
CI/CD & Cloud blueprint for automated, reliable deployments
Code review and maintainability guidelines
Why Choose Us
Every tech audit is conducted by one of our partners with 12+ years of software engineering experience.
Our audits combine engineering depth with a product mindset — so every recommendation is practical, measurable, and aligned with your goals.
What makes us different:
50+ successful architecture and engineering audits
Proven delivery in complex multi-service environments
Deep expertise in .NET, cloud, DevOps, and modern frontends
Transparent collaboration with your team — from discovery to delivery
Trusted by fast-scaling product companies worldwide.
→ Schedule Your Tech Audit Today We’ll analyze your architecture, codebase, and delivery workflows — and send you a tailored improvement roadmap in 2–3 weeks.
FAQ
→ How long does the audit take?
Usually 2–3 weeks, depending on the complexity of your system and team size.
→ What if we’ve already done a security audit? We build on it — expanding the view to include architecture, maintainability, and CI/CD health.
→ Do you help with implementation?
Yes. Our delivery teams can help you refactor, migrate, and modernize after the audit.
→ Will it slow down our development?
No. We run the audit in parallel, with zero disruption to your current workflows.
Your product can’t scale on fragile foundations. A focused tech audit is the fastest path to stronger architecture, cleaner code, and a more predictable delivery process. → Let’s uncover and fix your system’s hidden risks.