architecture work packages

Listed below are several examples of architecture work packages that can be delivered on a fixed-cost basis. This is not an exhaustive list, but it illustrates the range of possibilities.
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Application & Solution Architecture
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Work package
Effort
Microservices Design
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Design microservices-based applications that promote scalability, resilience, and independent deployment. Includes service decomposition, API design, and inter-service communication strategies.
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40-80 Hours
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Event-Driven Solution Design
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Design event-driven solutions using pub/sub and event sourcing patterns. Ensure decoupled, reactive systems that scale and respond efficiently to real-time business events.
40-80 Hours
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REST API Design

Design RESTful APIs with a focus on scalability, security, and versioning. Includes OpenAPI specification, access controls, lifecycle management, and developer onboarding.
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40-60 Hours
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Asynchronous Messaging Architecture

Design decoupled messaging architectures using queues and topics to enable reliable, scalable communication between services. Focus on message durability, delivery guarantees, and fault tolerance.
40-60 Hours
Event Streaming Architecture

Architect real-time event streaming solutions using Apache Kafka or similar platforms. Includes topic design, producer/consumer patterns, schema management, and integration with downstream systems.
80-120 Hours
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Error Handling Design

Architect robust error handling mechanisms that improve system resilience and user experience. Includes retry strategies, circuit breakers, dead-letter queues, and comprehensive exception logging.

40-60 Hours
System Performance Optimization

Assess and improve system performance through architecture tuning, caching strategies, resource optimization, and latency reduction techniques. Tailor recommendations to the workload and technology stack.
40-80 Hours
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Integration Architecture
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Work package
Effort
System Integration Architecture
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Create robust architectures that enable seamless data and process integration between diverse systems. Focus areas include interface contracts, transformation logic, and secure data exchange.
80-120 Hours
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SaaS Integration Architecture

Design scalable, secure architectures to integrate SaaS platforms with enterprise systems. This includes API orchestration, identity federation, and data synchronization strategies.
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40-80 Hours
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Microsoft Entra ID Integration Design

Design integration with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), enabling secure authentication, authorization, and B2B/B2C access across platforms.
40-80 Hours
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Cloud & Platform Architecture
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Work package
Effort
Cloud Migration Architecture

Design end-to-end cloud migration plans that minimize disruption and ensure performance continuity. This includes target state design, workload analysis, and migration sequencing tailored to business priorities.
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80-120 Hours
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Cloud Platform Architecture

Define and implement scalable cloud platform foundations, covering network design, identity, resource hierarchy, automation, and security. Tailored for Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments..
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80-120 Hours
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Cloud Cost Optimization

Analyze cloud usage and design cost-aware architectures that reduce waste and improve efficiency. Leverage right-sizing, auto-scaling, reserved instances, and monitoring insights.
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40-80 Hours
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Autoscaling Strategy

Design autoscaling architectures that dynamically adjust resources based on demand. Configure policies for CPU/memory thresholds, schedule-based scaling, and predictive scaling models.
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40-60 Hours
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Containerization Architecture

Design container orchestration platforms using Kubernetes or cloud-native services. Includes workload separation, namespace strategy, ingress controls, and integration with CI/CD and observability tools.
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40-60 Hours
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Design

Design IaC-based provisioning architectures using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation. Ensure repeatable, auditable, and modular infrastructure deployments.
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40-60 Hours
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Backup and Restore Architecture

Design reliable backup and restore strategies for critical data and system states. Ensure recovery consistency, automation, versioning, and compliance with retention and recovery objectives.
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40-60 Hours
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Disaster Recovery Design

Develop disaster recovery (DR) strategies and architectures for critical systems. Includes recovery tier classification, backup plans, automation scripts, and DR drills.
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40-80 Hours
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DevOps and CI/CD Architecture

Design DevOps frameworks and CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated application delivery. Includes pipeline orchestration, environment provisioning, and quality gates integration.
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40-80 Hours
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Zero Downtime Deployment Architecture

Architect deployment strategies that minimize or eliminate downtime. Use techniques like blue/green, canary releases, and feature toggles integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
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40-80 Hours
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High Availability Design

Design systems for maximum uptime and resilience by leveraging redundancy, load balancing, and failover strategies. Aligns with RTO/RPO targets and SLA requirements.
40-80 Hours
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Scalability Design

Design systems that scale efficiently in response to increased load using horizontal scaling, partitioning, and caching strategies. Focus on sustainable growth without compromising performance.
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40-80 Hours
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Security Architecture
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Work package
Effort
PKI and Certificate Management Architecture

Architect Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems to support digital trust, secure communications, and certificate lifecycle management. Includes integration with HSMs, certificate authorities, and policy enforcement.
80-120 Hours
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Data Encryption Architecture

Design encryption strategies for data at rest, in transit, and in use. Focus on key management, algorithm selection, and compliance with standards such as GDPR and PCI DSS.
40-80 Hours
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Security Risk Assessment

Evaluate security risks across architecture layers using threat modelling and control gap analysis. Deliver actionable recommendations and design mitigations aligned to industry standards like ISO 27001 and NIST.
40-80 Hours
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Secrets Management Architecture
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Develop architectures for secure storage and management of secrets, tokens, and credentials. Integrate tools like Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or HashiCorp Vault into CI/CD and runtime environments.
40-80 Hours
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SIEM Architecture (Security Information and Event Management)

Design SIEM solutions to aggregate, analyze, and alert on security-related data from across the enterprise. Integrate with threat intelligence, log sources, and compliance frameworks.
80-120 Hours
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture

Develop secure and scalable IAM architectures to manage user identities and access controls. Designs include authentication mechanisms, role design, policy frameworks, and integration with cloud-native identity providers.
40-80 Hours
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Architecture
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Design fine-grained RBAC frameworks that enforce least-privilege access. Includes role modelling, policy management, and integration with IAM platforms and applications
40-80 Hours
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Design

Implement SSO solutions to streamline authentication across enterprise and third-party systems. Includes federation protocols (SAML, OIDC), identity provider configuration, and access policy design.
40-80 Hours
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Data & Analytics Architecture
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Work package
Effort
Data Analytics Architecture

Design analytics platforms that support batch and real-time insights. Includes data pipelines, storage layers, analytical models, and dashboarding infrastructure.
80-120 Hours
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Data Engineering Design

Architect data pipelines and transformation workflows using modern data engineering stacks. Includes ingestion, quality checks, lineage tracking, and optimization for performance and scale.
40-80 Hours
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MIS and Enterprise Reporting Architecture

Design reporting systems that consolidate data from diverse sources into meaningful, actionable insights. Includes data warehousing, semantic modelling, and self-service BI enablement.
80-120 Hours
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Log Aggregation and Visualization Architecture

Design centralized logging architectures that collect, index, and visualize logs across distributed systems. Implement tools like ELK, OpenSearch, or cloud-native solutions for faster troubleshooting and compliance.
40-80 Hours
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Observability Architecture
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Design observability solutions to provide end-to-end visibility across systems using metrics, logs, traces, and alerts. Ensure integration with monitoring platforms for real-time diagnostics and performance insights.
40-80 Hours
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AI & Machine Learning
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Work package
Effort
AI and Machine Learning Integration

Design architectures that embed AI/ML capabilities into business systems. This includes model deployment, data flow design, and integration with cloud-based ML platforms for scalability and compliance.
80-120 Hours
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Vendor/Product Evaluation and Selection
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Work package
Effort
Product Evaluation and Architecture Fit Assessment

Conduct architectural reviews of commercial or open-source products to assess integration feasibility, scalability, and alignment with enterprise principles and constraints.
40-80 Hours
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Vendor Evaluation and Selection

Develop structured evaluation frameworks for assessing and selecting technology vendors. Includes scoring criteria, risk analysis, capability fit, and architecture alignment.
40-80 Hours
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Architecture Governance
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Work package
Effort
Architecture Modelling

Create formal architecture models using frameworks like TOGAF, ArchiMate, or C4. Deliver high-quality diagrams and artefacts for stakeholder communication and governance.
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40-80 Hours
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Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) Definition
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Define and manage NFRs such as availability, scalability, performance, and security across project lifecycles. Ensure these are traceable, testable, and embedded in architecture decisions.
40-80 Hours
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Architecture Tooling Strategy

Evaluate and implement architecture tools for modelling, repository management, and collaboration. Ensure tool selection supports traceability, version control, and alignment to architecture methods (e.g., TOGAF).
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40-80 Hours
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Architecture Patterns Library Development

Create a reusable library of architecture patterns to standardize solutions across the enterprise. Patterns include documentation, reference implementations, and guidance for application.
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80-120 Hours
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Architecture Governance Framework
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Establish architecture governance models that define standards, review processes, and decision-making bodies. Enable consistent design practices and alignment to enterprise goals. Develop frameworks for managing architectural work across multiple domains. Includes portfolio tracking, design backlog management, compliance reporting, and roadmap alignment.
80-120 Hours
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