SaaS Architecture Consulting
Design and scale multi-tenant SaaS platforms with security, compliance, and enterprise-grade features built in from day one.
SaaS Architecture Challenges
Building multi-tenant platforms requires specialized expertise
🔒 Tenant Isolation
One customer's data breach can't compromise others. Isolation is critical but complex.
📈 Scaling Per-Tenant
Enterprise customers need dedicated resources, but small customers can't afford them—how do you scale both?
✅ Compliance Complexity
SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR—enterprise customers demand certifications and audit trails.
Enterprise-Ready SaaS Architecture
Build platforms that scale from startups to enterprises
🏢 Multi-Tenancy Patterns
Choose the right isolation model for your business and customer needs
- Shared database, shared schema
- Shared database, separate schemas
- Separate databases per tenant
- Hybrid approaches for different tiers
🔐 SSO & Identity
Enterprise SSO integration for seamless customer authentication
- SAML 2.0 implementation
- OAuth 2.0 / OIDC support
- Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace
- SCIM provisioning automation
🚀 Customer Onboarding
Automated provisioning from signup to first value in minutes
- Self-service signup flows
- Automated tenant provisioning
- Onboarding task tracking
- Initial data seeding
✅ Compliance & Security
Built-in compliance features for enterprise sales
- SOC 2 Type II preparation
- Audit logging and SIEM integration
- Data residency controls
- Encryption at rest and in transit
📊 Usage Metering & Billing
Track usage and automate billing for fair, transparent pricing
- Usage tracking and aggregation
- Stripe, Chargebee integration
- Quota enforcement
- Usage-based pricing models
⚙️ Tenant Scaling
Auto-scale resources per tenant without manual intervention
- Per-tenant resource allocation
- Kubernetes namespace isolation
- Horizontal pod autoscaling
- Tiered service levels (Starter/Pro/Enterprise)
SaaS Architecture Projects
🏢 Multi-Tenant Migration
Migrate single-tenant architecture to multi-tenant for better economics and scalability
Result: 60% infrastructure cost reduction, faster customer onboarding
🔐 Enterprise SSO Implementation
Add SAML/OIDC support for enterprise customers requiring single sign-on
Result: Unlocked £800K+ in enterprise ARR
✅ SOC 2 Compliance Build
Implement controls, audit logging, and security features required for SOC 2 Type II
Result: Achieved certification, closed enterprise deals
Typical Outcomes
Cost Reduction
Multi-tenancy vs. single-tenant infrastructure
Faster Onboarding
Automated provisioning vs. manual setup
Enterprise Deal Flow
After SSO and compliance features
Ready to Build Your SaaS Platform?
Let's discuss your SaaS architecture and compliance requirements
30-minute call to review your SaaS architecture challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
Which multi-tenancy model should I choose?
Start with shared database/shared schema for cost efficiency and faster iteration. Move to schema-per-tenant or database-per-tenant only when specific customers require it (compliance, data residency). Hybrid approaches work best: shared for most, isolated for enterprise.
How long does SOC 2 certification take?
Implementation: 2-4 months to build required controls (access management, logging, encryption, monitoring). Audit: 3-6 months observation period for Type II. Total: 6-12 months from start to certificate. We accelerate this with pre-built compliance frameworks.
Do I need SSO for enterprise sales?
Yes, absolutely. Enterprise IT requires SAML/OIDC SSO for security and user management. Without it, you can't sell to large companies. Budget 3-4 weeks for SAML implementation. Use Auth0/Okta WorkOS for faster time-to-market.
How do I prevent one tenant from impacting others?
Resource isolation: per-tenant rate limits, database connection pools, CPU/memory quotas. Noisy neighbor detection: monitor resource usage, alert on anomalies. Circuit breakers: fail gracefully without cascading failures. Queue-based architecture: isolate background jobs per tenant.