U.S.-Based Custom Software Consulting Firm
Keyhole Software is a custom software consulting firm delivering enterprise application development, cloud consulting, and legacy system modernization—entirely with senior, U.S.-based developers.
Who We Are – Senior U.S.-Based Consultants
At Keyhole, our mission is simple: deliver excellent software solutions and empower our clients through shared knowledge. We’re a team of passionate developers and architects with a developer-first culture that attracts top-tier talent.
Our team is exclusively composed of vetted senior software developers and architects based in the United States.
Our consultants average 17+ years of software development experience and remain on the cutting edge of technology.
We focus on clear communication, transparency, and long-term relationships—and we believe successful projects are built on collaboration and trust.
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Recognized for superior expertise by industry leaders and trusted by top organizations.
Core Services
Custom Development | Cloud | Modernization
Custom Software Development
We design and build tailored software solutions that align with your business goals, technical needs, and user expectations.
Cloud Consulting & Modernization
From AWS to Azure and Google Cloud Platform, we help clients migrate, replatform, or build cloud-native applications with scalability, resilience, and performance in mind.
Legacy System Modernization
We help modernize outdated enterprise systems—rewriting, refactoring, or rebuilding software for security, performance, and maintainability.
DevOps & Automation
We streamline CI/CD, automate deployments, and implement scalable infrastructure using containerization and IaC best practices.
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Our Story
Founded in 2008 by Chris DeSalvo and David Pitt, Keyhole Software was created with a simple idea: build a software consulting company that developers would want to work for—and that clients would trust time and time again.
Over the years, we’ve grown into a nationally recognized custom software consultancy with clients across industries like healthcare, insurance, finance, logistics, and retail.
Our developer-first culture, commitment to transparency, and technical excellence have made us a trusted partner for hundreds of successful software projects across the country.
Why Choose Keyhole
100% U.S.-Based, Full-Time Employees
All of our consultants are full-time, W-2 employees based in the U.S. We do not use subcontractors or offshore resources, ensuring quality, accountability, and seamless communication.Deep Technical Expertise
Our consultants are senior-level professionals—with a company average of 17+ years experience—with backgrounds in enterprise-scale architecture, modern frameworks, and delivering clean, maintainable code.Long-Term Client Success
We prioritize continuity and relationship-building. With low turnover and high retention, many of our consultants work with clients for years, gaining deep domain expertise.Knowledge Transfer Focus
We believe in empowering your internal teams by sharing our process, decision-making, and code—not building black-box solutions.
Where We Work
Keyhole Software is headquartered in Kansas City, with teams also located in St. Louis, Denver, Dallas, and working remotely nationwide across the United States.
Our expert consultants support clients across the U.S. with flexible collaboration models—remote, hybrid, or on-site. Whether you're looking for a fully outsourced project team or a few expert developers to extend your internal capabilities, we deliver on your terms.
Custom Software Project Outsourcing
From kickoff to deployment, our U.S.-based teams handle end-to-end software delivery.
- Dedicated project teams with PM + architects + developers
- Ideal for building new platforms, modernizing legacy systems, or launching MVPs
- Proven process with regular demos, standups, and client checkpoints
Staff Augmentation & Fractional Leadership
Need to scale quickly or tap into niche expertise? We embed seamlessly.
- Individual consultants or small pods integrated into your team
- Long- or short-term support across technologies and roles
- Fractional CTO/architect services for strategic direction without the full-time overhead
What Clients Say
There is a reason why more than three out of four projects last year was for a repeat client— Keyhole Software development consulting delivers results.
"Our experience with the Keyhole development team has been excellent.
They integrated seamlessly with our existing team and immediately began to contribute to our projects. They were committed to the work and consistently showed it by finding the best solutions for the business and taking ownership of their contributions."
"Keyhole had a skilled team that listened to our requirements and was able to illustrate our requirements through demonstration.
Keyhole's team helped reduce manual reporting, allowing our in-house resources to focus more on the execution of work rather than reports. If the need arises, I would definitely consider the Keyhole team for other projects."
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