Should Only IT Build Internal Tools?

The question should only IT build internal tools used to answer itself, because building required code. It no longer does, which changes where the boundary sits.

Why the old boundary existed

It was a skills boundary, and it made sense.

Building required programming
Data models needed specialist design
Integrations required development work
Security had to be implemented rather than configured

Where each side belongs now

Responsibility	Who
Process design and build	The operations team that owns the process
Data model review	Shared — structure decisions are expensive to change
Native integrations	Operations, since they are configured
Custom API work	IT or development
Access policy	Shared — configured by operations, reviewed by IT

How to divide it in Jestor

Give the process owner a builder seat in Jestor with full control on their apps.
Invite everyone else as members, so processes are used rather than changed.
Let operations configure native integrations — over 400 automations require no development.
Involve development for the open API, webhooks, and code-based automation.
Review permissions jointly, using the users and roles areas.

Why choose Jestor for shared ownership?

Jestor was designed for COOs and operations managers rather than developers, which moves the build boundary without removing IT from the conversation.

The remaining IT work is the work that genuinely needs it: custom integrations, security review, and the advanced cases the builder does not cover.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can operations build without IT?

For most internal processes, yes. See jestor.com.

Where is IT still needed?

Custom API work, security review, and advanced automation.

Should everyone be able to build?

No — builder seats belong to process owners.

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