Software Audit

Comprehensive software audits for code, architecture and quality

A structured assessment of your software’s code, architecture, performance, security, and development processes, aligned with ISO9001, CMMI ML3, and major compliance standards including HIPAA, SOC2, and GDPR.

AWARDS

Are hidden risks or vulnerabilities
slowing down your software?

55%

of security breaches originate from application-layer flaws and outdated code.

76%

of organizations discover critical issues during independent software audits.

60%

of engineering teams struggle with technical debt that impacts reliability and compliance.

Software audit services we offer

CODE QUALITY REVIEW

Code quality & source code analysis

In-depth analysis of coding standards, maintainability, complexity, technical debt, and legacy code risks using static code analysis aligned with ISO 25010 (Software Quality Model) and SEI CERT Coding Standards to detect code smells, anti-patterns, security vulnerabilities, and maintainability issues.

SECURITY AUDIT

Security & vulnerability assessment (SAST)

Identification of security flaws through static application security testing, dependency review, secrets analysis and architecture-level threat evaluation.

ARCHITECTURE & PERFORMANCE

Architecture, performance & scalability audit

Assessment of architectural design, system resilience, performance bottlenecks and scalability patterns for cloud, on-prem and hybrid applications.

SDLC / PROCESS AUDIT

Process, SDLC & QA practice audit

Evaluation of your development workflow, QA maturity, release governance, documentation hygiene and compliance with secure SDLC standards.

COMPLIANCE & RISK

Compliance, risk & software maintenance review

Review of compliance alignment, software maintenance gaps, risk exposure and adherence to regulatory or industry requirements.

LEGACY CODE AUDIT

Legacy system & modernization readiness audit

Analysis of legacy systems to identify risks, outdated patterns, security weaknesses and modernization pathways.

A clear, independent view of
your software’s risks and quality

Security and risk identification

Clear analysis of vulnerabilities, compliance gaps and exposure areas.

Performance and architecture insights

Actionable findings on scalability, design quality and technical risks.

Improved software quality and maintainability

Detailed guidance to address code issues and reduce long-term debt.

Practical, prioritized recommendations

A structured roadmap to remediate risks and strengthen software health.

Success stories in spotlight

42% reduction in production bugs after a full software and architecture audit.

SaaSSoftware Audit

Stability & Codebase Review

“tkxel identified the issues crippling our product and gave us a structured plan that improved stability almost immediately.”

23× faster page-load performance after backend and database audit fixes.

E-CommerceSoftware Audit

Performance Audit

“tkxel uncovered bottlenecks we had overlooked for years and optimized our system without any disruption.”

58% improvement in QA pass rates following a technical debt analysis.

Media & EntertainmentSoftware Audit

Technical Debt Audit

tkxel uncovered bottlenecks we had overlooked for years and optimized our system without any disruption.”

70% fewer user-reported issues after a UX-tech quality audit.

Food & BeveragesSoftware Audit

End-to-End Audit

“tkxel transformed our user experience by fixing hidden issues we didn’t even know existed.”

2× increase in engineering team velocity after workflow, DevOps, and code-level auditing.

LogisticsSoftware Audit

Engineering Process Audit

“tkxel streamlined our development workflow and helped our engineering team move faster with greater confidence.”

Our structured three-step software
audit process

01

01 Analyze & diagnose

What happens:

Code quality review and static code analysis
Architecture and performance assessment
SAST and security vulnerability scan
SDLC / process and documentation review

Timeline: 1–3 weeks

Outcomes: Findings mapped to ISO 25010 and SEI CERT standards, highlighting code smells, anti-patterns, security risks, and maintainability issues.

02 Evaluate & prioritize

What happens:

Technical debt evaluation
Maintainability and risk scoring
Compliance and security posture analysis
Prioritization of risks, defects and improvement areas

Timeline: 1–2 weeks

Outcomes: Clear prioritization, validated impact levels, risk heatmaps

03 Recommend & support

What happens:

Remediation recommendations
Architecture and code improvement guidance
Modernization roadmap for legacy systems
Optional support with fixes and implementation

Timeline: 2–6 weeks

Outcomes: Structured improvement roadmap with achievable next steps

Our structured three-step software
audit process

step 1

Analyze & diagnose

What happens:

Code quality review and static code analysis
Architecture and performance assessment
SAST and security vulnerability scan
SDLC / process and documentation review

Timeline: 1–3 weeks

Outcomes: Findings mapped to ISO 25010 and SEI CERT standards, highlighting code smells, anti-patterns, security risks, and maintainability issues.

step 2

Evaluate & prioritize

What happens:

Technical debt evaluation
Maintainability and risk scoring
Compliance and security posture analysis
Prioritization of risks, defects and improvement areas

Timeline: 1–2 weeks

Outcomes: Clear prioritization, validated impact levels, risk heatmaps

step 3

Recommend & support

What happens:

Remediation recommendations
Architecture and code improvement guidance
Modernization roadmap for legacy systems
Optional support with fixes and implementation

Timeline: 2–6 weeks

Outcomes: Structured improvement roadmap with achievable next steps

Ready for a clear view of your software’s risks?

Get an independent audit of your software's quality, security and architecture

We’ve been recognized by the best, year after year

AMERICA’S FASTEST GROWING COMPANY

TOP 100 INSPIRING WORKPLACES 2025

FORBES COACHES COUNCIL

FINANCIAL TIMES

mogul people leader

ISO 27001 CERTIFIED

ISO 20000 CERTIFIED

ISO 9001 CERTIFIED

CMMI DEV 3 CERTIFIED

What you gain from a software audit

Better security posture

Stronger protection through vulnerability detection and secure SDLC improvements.

Improved software quality

Clear fixes for defects, poor design and quality gaps.

Lower long-term maintenance cost

Reduced technical debt and improved maintainability.

Stronger compliance alignment

Clear visibility into regulatory or process compliance gaps.

Confidence in software reliability

Validated architecture, stable performance and predictable behaviour.

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Technologies we use for software audits

Static security analysis
Code quality & linting
DevSecOps
Monitoring & architecture

SonarQube

Snyk

⁠Checkmarx

⁠OWASP ZAP

⁠SAST tools

⁠Static code analysis frameworks

ESLint

⁠Pylint

⁠PMD

GitHub Advanced Security

CloudWatch

New Relic

⁠Datadog

Architecture review frameworks

Let’s assess your software health

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Nick Drogo

Global Director IT, Knowles

“They helped us build a docketing app with an intuitive user interface, allowing our attorneys to track over 10,000 U.S. and international patent systems.”

Robert K Burger

COO, Sterne Kessler

“Tkxel has proven beyond par that they excel not just in building and integrating with our team but building at a level that is at par with any US development team. Working with Tkxel is one of the best decisions we have made.”

Umair Bashir

CTO, Replenium

“tkxel shared our vision right from the get go, and helped us achieve the unthinkable through perseverance and a thorough attention to detail. Their team was highly professional and possessed a firm grasp on technicalities, a combination that is hard to find in the industry.”

Pam Chitwood

Product Manager, ABB

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Nick Drogo

Global Director IT, Knowles

“They helped us build a docketing app with an intuitive user interface, allowing our attorneys to track over 10,000 U.S. and international patent systems.”

Robert K Burger

COO, Sterne Kessler

Umair Bashir

CTO, Replenium

Pam Chitwood

Product Manager, ABB

Frequently asked questions

What is a software audit?

A formal review of code, architecture, security, quality and processes to identify risks and improvement areas.

What parts of my software can you audit?

We audit code, architecture, security, performance, SDLC processes, documentation and compliance alignment.

How long does a software audit usually take?

Most audits take 4–8 weeks depending on system size, complexity and scope.

Do you audit security vulnerabilities?

Yes. We use SAST, dependency analysis and architecture-level security evaluations.

Will you review our architecture and design?

Yes. We assess design quality, performance, scalability and alignment with best practices.

Can you assess technical debt and maintainability?

Yes. We identify structural issues, legacy code risks and long-term maintenance concerns.

Do you audit our development and QA processes (SDLC)?

Yes. We review SDLC workflows, QA maturity, release governance and documentation.

How do you report findings and recommendations?

Through a structured report including prioritized issues, risk scoring and clear remediation steps.

What happens after the audit — do you help with remediation?

Yes. We offer optional support for fixes, modernization and improvements.

How much does a software audit cost?

Cost varies by scope, but we offer fixed-fee and milestone-based audit packages.

Comprehensive software audits for code, architecture and quality

AWARDS

Are hidden risks or vulnerabilities slowing down your software?

55%

of security breaches originate from application-layer flaws and outdated code.

76%

of organizations discover critical issues during independent software audits.

60%

of engineering teams struggle with technical debt that impacts reliability and compliance.

Software audit services we offer

CODE QUALITY REVIEW

Code quality & source code analysis

SECURITY AUDIT

Security & vulnerability assessment (SAST)

ARCHITECTURE & PERFORMANCE

Architecture, performance & scalability audit

SDLC / PROCESS AUDIT

Process, SDLC & QA practice audit

COMPLIANCE & RISK

Compliance, risk & software maintenance review

LEGACY CODE AUDIT

Legacy system & modernization readiness audit

Security and risk identification

Performance and architecture insights

Improved software quality and maintainability

Practical, prioritized recommendations

Success stories in spotlight

42% reduction in production bugs after a full software and architecture audit.

Stability & Codebase Review

23× faster page-load performance after backend and database audit fixes.

Performance Audit

58% improvement in QA pass rates following a technical debt analysis.

Technical Debt Audit

70% fewer user-reported issues after a UX-tech quality audit.

End-to-End Audit

2× increase in engineering team velocity after workflow, DevOps, and code-level auditing.

Engineering Process Audit

Our structured three-step software audit process

01

Our structured three-step software audit process

Analyze & diagnose

Evaluate & prioritize

Recommend & support

Ready for a clear view of your software’s risks?

We’ve been recognized by the best, year after year

AMERICA’S FASTEST GROWING COMPANY

TOP 100 INSPIRING WORKPLACES 2025

FORBES COACHES COUNCIL

FINANCIAL TIMES

mogul people leader

ISO 27001 CERTIFIED

ISO 20000 CERTIFIED

ISO 9001 CERTIFIED

CMMI DEV 3 CERTIFIED

What you gain from a software audit

Better security posture

Improved software quality

Lower long-term maintenance cost

Stronger compliance alignment

Confidence in software reliability

Get in touch

Technologies we use for software audits

Let’s assess your software health

Nick Drogo

Robert K Burger

Umair Bashir

Pam Chitwood

Nick Drogo

Robert K Burger

Umair Bashir

Pam Chitwood

Frequently asked questions

Latest insights & resources

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Saudi Arabia

Portugal

Pakistan

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Are hidden risks or vulnerabilities
slowing down your software?

Our structured three-step software
audit process

Our structured three-step software
audit process