Platform Engineering · Custom Software

Custom software development for applications that fit your business

We develop business applications, customer portals and digital products with the workflows, permissions and integrations your team actually needs. We build new capabilities and improve existing systems, from architecture to tested releases.

When off-the-shelf software cannot support the workflow

An internal process depends on spreadsheets and repeated data entry. A partner portal needs pricing or access rules that standard products cannot express. A new digital service must use data and functions distributed across existing systems. These are software engineering problems, not reasons to replace everything.

We develop custom software when specific business logic, user experience or integration requirements justify it. Where an established product meets those requirements, we integrate it rather than recreate its capabilities.

What we develop

Business applications

Role-based applications with validation, domain rules, approval flows and traceable changes.

Customer and partner portals

Self-service experiences connected to ERP, CRM and operational data, with clear authorization and error handling.

New digital products

Focused initial releases with maintainable architecture, reliable APIs and room for new functions.

APIs and system integration

Interfaces that connect business applications, data sources and external services while handling failures and ownership.

Existing software improvements

Targeted extensions, component replacement and modernization where existing systems restrict change.

Architecture follows the actual requirements

We identify the users, business rules, data sources, interfaces, permissions and the smallest useful result before choosing the architecture. A modular monolith, distributed services or extensions to an existing platform can each be appropriate.

We develop application logic, interfaces and automated tests together. Deployment, observability, access control, integration errors and handover are engineering concerns from the outset. A technology stack is not a substitute for an operating model.

From first requirement to a working application

01 · Define the workflow

We identify who needs the function, the data it uses and a result that can be checked.

02 · Decide the system boundaries

We assess build-versus-buy options, integrations, security and ownership.

03 · Deliver usable increments

We develop and test real functions with the teams who will use them.

04 · Introduce and improve

We document interfaces, assess runtime behavior and evolve the system as requirements change.

Custom development versus standard software

Custom development makes sense when your processes, integration needs or product features cannot be addressed economically with existing products. Standard software is often the better option for established, replaceable functions. We assess licensing, implementation, data ownership, change cost and operating risk together.

Our work on ABB's website used a new Next.js frontend while retaining its editorial platform. For WOLFF & MÜLLER Quarzsande, the key decision was how to separate commerce components and their responsibilities. These are examples of engineering trade-offs—not claims that every project requires bespoke software.

Selected projects

Frequently asked questions

When does custom software make sense?

When specific workflows, integrations or product features cannot be implemented economically or reliably with standard software. We assess both options against the requirements.

How do you start a software project?

We begin with the workflow, users, data and technical constraints. We then define the first usable scope and the architecture that supports it.

Can existing systems be integrated?

Yes. We connect ERP, CRM, CMS and other systems through suitable APIs and data flows. Effort and risk depend on the interfaces, data quality and access rights.

How do you ensure software quality?

We use clear acceptance criteria, tests, code reviews, controlled releases and checks for failure scenarios. We align the scope and responsibilities with the project.

Do you only develop new systems?

No. We develop new applications and extend or modernize existing software. The business objective determines which approach makes sense.

Discuss the software your team needs

Tell us which workflow, users and systems are involved. We will assess the most useful first development step and the architectural decisions it requires.

Schedule an Initial Technical Consultation

Aleksandar Basara

Managing Director

aleks@valanor.co

+49 (0) 711 16 44 6 83

Lindenspürstrasse 22, 70176 Stuttgart

Aleksandar Basara - Managing Director and CTO at VALANOR