Choosing the right software development partner can make or break a project. Whether you’re building a custom platform, launching a mobile app, or modernising legacy systems, the development team you work with plays a critical role in how well your solution performs—and how quickly you see results.
At BGTS, we’ve delivered successful software projects for leading enterprises across industries, helping clients move faster, reduce risk, and achieve measurable impact. In this guide, we share key considerations to help you evaluate and select the right development partner.
Why Choosing the Right Software Partner Matters
A skilled development partner does more than write code—they understand your objectives, navigate technical complexities, and build solutions that work in real-world conditions. The wrong partner, however, can result in delayed timelines, overrun budgets, and software that doesn’t serve its intended purpose.
At BGTS, we combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking—ensuring every project is designed around your goals, timelines, and success metrics.
Key Factors to Consider While Choosing a Software Development Company
From domain expertise to post-launch support, the right partner will bring clarity, structure, and long-term value to your project. Below are the key factors that should guide your decision.
6 Key Factors When Choosing a Software Development Company
1. Industry Experience
Relevant domain expertise allows a development partner to anticipate challenges, understand compliance requirements, and align with user expectations. Whether you’re in automotive, finance, logistics, or public services, proven experience in your sector significantly shortens the learning curve.
2. Adoption of New Technologies
A forward-looking software partner should be capable of adopting and implementing emerging technologies—whether it’s AI, automation, microservices, or new development frameworks. Their ability to evaluate, recommend, and integrate new tools is essential to building future-proof systems.
3. Technology Stack and Compatibility
The right tech stack should support your present needs while preparing you for future growth. Your partner should be fluent in modern frameworks, cloud-native architecture, and integration best practices.
4. Post-Development Support
Software is never truly finished. Maintenance, updates, monitoring, and optimisation are crucial for sustained performance. Make sure your partner has a strong support offering with clear SLAs and responsive teams.
5. Project Completion Success Rate
Anyone can start a project—but finishing it on time, within scope, and to quality standards is what truly matters. Look for partners who can demonstrate high completion rates, backed by clear processes and a track record of successful delivery.
6. Customisation Capabilities
No two businesses are alike. Off-the-shelf solutions may offer a quick fix, but they rarely address long-term needs. Your software partner should offer tailor-made solutions designed to support your processes—not force you to adapt to theirs.
8 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Software Development Company
Even if a development company looks good on paper, asking the right questions during the selection process can reveal how they work, how they think, and whether they’re a good fit for your business. Here are essential questions to guide your evaluation:
8 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Software Development Company
- Can you share case studies or examples of similar projects?
Experience in your domain or with similar complexity reduces risk and speeds up delivery. Look for real outcomes, not just tech stacks. - How do you handle project discovery and requirement gathering?
A strong partner will prioritise deep understanding before writing any code. Their approach to discovery will tell you a lot about their commitment to business outcomes—not just technical delivery. - What’s your approach to quality assurance and testing?
Ask about testing processes, automation practices, and how they ensure the software is secure, scalable, and ready for production use. - How do you manage change requests, scope shifts, or evolving priorities?
Change is inevitable. The right partner will have clear processes for adapting without derailing timelines or budgets. - What technologies do you recommend for our use case—and why?
They should be able to explain the rationale behind their choices, balancing performance, cost, maintainability, and integration. - Who will be on the team—and what’s their technical background?
Understanding the qualifications of developers, architects, and project managers can reveal the true capability behind the pitch. - How do you support AI integration or automation initiatives?
If AI is on your roadmap, assess their ability to build intelligent features, integrate with LLMs, or guide you through the adoption of AI tools. - What happens after launch?
Post-launch support is just as critical as the build itself. Clarify their approach to maintenance, updates, and long-term scaling.
What Sets BGTS Apart?
With over 25 years of experience, BGTS is trusted by enterprises across Europe and beyond. Our teams combine technical depth with business understanding, ensuring that every project delivers lasting impact.
- BGTS brings decades of cross-industry experience, helping clients unlock operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation.
- Custom development is at the core of BGTS. We build solutions that reflect your specific workflows, users, and business rules, ensuring long-term scalability and relevance.
- BGTS leverages a wide range of technologies—across web, mobile, and enterprise environments—ensuring compatibility with your existing systems and flexibility for what’s next.
- BGTS actively tracks and applies evolving technologies to help clients stay ahead—without overengineering or introducing unnecessary complexity.
- BGTS provides continuous support and evolution services, allowing your platform to scale and adapt as your needs evolve.
- BGTS has completed over 1,100 projects for enterprise clients, with consistent delivery across industries and project sizes.
Our software engineers, project leads, and client relationship teams all have strong technical backgrounds—allowing us to collaborate closely with stakeholders and deliver solutions that fit real business needs.
Deliver Software That Delivers Results
Choosing the right partner is a strategic decision—one that directly impacts project success, time-to-value, and long-term scalability. By focusing on experience, flexibility, technical alignment, and ongoing support, you can reduce risk and ensure your software delivers measurable outcomes.
With nearly three decades of experience, over 1,100 successful projects delivered, and a strong track record serving large enterprises, BGTS has refined a delivery model that blends strategic insight with technical precision.
Backed by a team of more than 1,200 engineers and domain experts, we bring deep industry knowledge and versatile technical skills to every engagement.
Let’s talk about your next software project—and explore how BGTS can help you deliver it with clarity, speed, and confidence.