Start with the identity requirements, not the implementation convenience. If the application needs SSO, SCIM, tenant-aware administration, and auditable offboarding, the stack must support those controls natively or with limited customization. If not, the team will rebuild lifecycle governance in application code and create long-term maintenance risk.
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