We specialize in enterprise custom software development for established organizations with dedicated IT departments and existing software environments. Our ideal clients include financial institutions, healthcare providers, insurance companies, manufacturers, logistics organizations, and Fortune 500 enterprises.

We work best with companies that have processes and supporting roles in place (such as Quality Assurance, Business Analysts, and Project Managers) and need experienced senior developers who can immediately contribute without extra oversight.

Custom software development costs vary based on project scope, technical complexity, timeline, and engagement model. At Keyhole, our work is delivered by senior-level consultants, which allows teams to move faster, reduce rework, and minimize the need for heavy oversight compared to junior or offshore models.

We take a transparent, collaborative approach to pricing during discovery and typically structure engagements using time-and-materials or dedicated team models. This flexibility allows solutions to evolve as requirements become clearer while maintaining alignment with your budget and business goals.

The best way to understand cost is to talk through your specific needs—we’re happy to provide guidance and realistic expectations early in the process.

 No. A common misconception is that Keyhole operates like a traditional contract staffing or contract-to-hire firm. We are not a recruiting agency or staffing vendor. Keyhole Software provides full-time, senior-level consultants who remain employed by Keyhole throughout the engagement and average 5+ years of tenure with our company. We actively invest in growing our consultants’ skills through continuous learning and apply that knowledge across a range of client projects and industries.

Because we understand how each consultant’s skills perform in different environments, we place them intentionally to meet specific client needs—giving organizations access to experienced engineers and specialized expertise without the overhead of full-time hiring, and optimizing outcomes through proven, well-matched delivery teams.

We're 100% U.S.-based and work remotely, on-site, or hybrid based on client preference. Our consultants are distributed nationwide and experienced with remote collaboration tools and agile workflows. Many clients prefer remote engagements for flexibility and cost efficiency, while others request on-site presence for certain project phases or ongoing work. We adapt to your organizational needs.

Absolutely. Our senior consultants regularly embed within client teams and follow your existing tools, workflows, and cadence. Whether you use Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Slack, or other collaboration platforms, our consultants adapt to your environment. We participate in stand-ups, sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural discussions just like your internal team members, but with the added benefit of 17+ years of outside experience and best practices.

Keyhole specializes in custom software development across a broad range of technologies and industries. We take a technology-agnostic approach, meaning we are not tied to a single platform, framework, or vendor. Our senior software consultants have deep expertise across Java, .NET, JavaScript (React), Python, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure, as well as modern and legacy enterprise technologies.

This flexibility allows us to design and build software solutions that fit your existing systems, security requirements, and long-term roadmap—rather than forcing a predefined technology stack. We deliver custom software solutions across industries such as financial services, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, logistics, and technology/SaaS, applying cross-industry experience while adapting to each client’s unique technical and regulatory environment.

Keyhole stands apart from other custom software development companies in several meaningful ways:

>First, our consultants average 17+ years of professional experience and are not junior developers. Clients work directly with seasoned engineers who can navigate complexity, make sound technical decisions, and deliver results with minimal ramp-up.

Second, all Keyhole consultants are 100% U.S.-based, full-time employees. We do not rely on offshore contractors or temporary staffing models, which allows for stronger communication, accountability, and continuity.

Third, our consultants average 5+ years of tenure with Keyhole, giving us deep insight into how they perform across industries and environments and allowing us to staff engagements intentionally rather than by resume alone.

Finally, the majority of our work comes from repeat clients, reflecting the long-term trust we build and the outcomes we deliver. We combine senior-level expertise with a collaborative, down-to-earth approach—delivering competence without ego and partnerships built to last.

Engagement length varies widely based on project scope and client needs. Some advisory or assessment projects last a few weeks, while enterprise custom software development and modernization initiatives may span months or years. Many of our client relationships span 5-10+ years with continuous or short term periodic engagements as new needs arise. We've worked with some clients continuously since 2010, with our consultants transitioning between different projects within the same organization.

No. Another common industry misconception is that consulting firms outsource development overseas. All Keyhole consultants are 100% U.S.-based employees with strong communication skills, ensuring direct communication, quality control, and consistency across every engagement. You'll never be handed off to an offshore team or discover that your project is being built overseas.