When selecting a development partner for a custom enterprise application, technical capability should go beyond knowing a particular technology stack.
Some areas I’d evaluate before signing an agreement are:
Architecture: Can the team identify weaknesses in the proposed architecture and suggest alternatives?
Integration: Do they have experience connecting applications with existing ERP, CRM, APIs, databases, or legacy systems?
Security & compliance: Can they demonstrate experience with the specific regulatory requirements relevant to the project?
Delivery model: Is a dedicated team, fixed-scope engagement, staff augmentation, or managed model appropriate?
Post-launch ownership: Who handles production issues and architectural decisions after deployment?
Another useful approach is to ask vendors about a previous project where their original technical approach had to change. The answer can reveal much more about their engineering process than a list of technologies.
This article covers a practical evaluation framework for custom enterprise software agencies:
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