Top 5 Indicators It is Time to Outsource Software Developmennt
According to Fortunly, globally, businesses spent $75.2 billion on outsourcing security last year.
According to the same source, 78% of businesses worldwide feel positive about their software development outsourcing partners.
Here are the top 5 signs that it is time to outsource software development and search for an appropriate software development outsourcing company.
1. You have a tight budget
We have talked about the cost-efficiency of IT outsourcing a lot, and how it t can even help to cope with crisis at work. Working with a software vendor is a great way to save money and invest it more wisely. However, before searching for software developers, you should clarify the following questions:
? Do I need a software vendor or freelance software engineers?
If you have a project that requires multiple software developers, it is best to search for software development outsourcing companies. An experienced software vendor has worked with various companies hundreds of times and knows exactly what to do. The idea of software outsourcing is to free up your time, money, and efforts and invest them in more important places.
A well-established software development team is exactly what you need. Such a team has experience working together and knows how to cooperate both within a team and with its client. On the other hand, a freelancer will constantly look for “directions” just like a regular in-house employee.
? How do I find a good software development company? What is the recruitment process for software outsourcing?
We have several well-known IT outsourcing hubs that offer high-quality software solutions at affordable prices. Armenia is one of them. The IT industry is among the most-developed branches of the economy here. It is safe, easy, and affordable to work with dedicated software developers from Armenia. To learn why companies prefer to hire Armenian software outsourcing firms, you can check out CodeRiders’ latest article.
? How do I make sure my software vendor will provide high-quality software development services?
· Search for software development outsourcing companies on trustworthy and reputable tech directories such as Clutch.co, TopDevelopers, TechBehemoths, etc. They do not charge money to make lists. These are decent sources of finding authentic reviews about your software vendor candidate.
· Check your software vendor candidate’s portfolio.
· Pay close attention to their communication skills.
· Assign short test tasks.
2. You need fast custom software implementation and support
Finding good software developers or forming an IT department is not easy. It does not matter if you already have an IT team or just thinking of forming one. Currently, the world suffers from an extreme shortage of software developer talent. So, hiring experienced software developers takes time and resources. Sometimes companies even hire recruitment agencies to look for talents.
On the contrary, the recruitment process of outsourcing software is faster and easier. In such situations, you can work with a software outsourcing firm and kill 2 birds with one stone. It is your software vendor’s responsibility to provide experienced software developers and IT services.
To contribute to the fast software development and implementation process with your software outsourcing company, you should keep good, transparent, and fast communication, answer their questions, be open to discussions, and be clear in your requirements.
For example, at CodeRiders, if the client does not have a complete scope of work (SOW) document, we initiate discussions to understand their needs and prepare technical documentation with time and budget estimates accordingly. We also have a ready-made sample and guide to writing an easy and clear SOW document. It is free of charge. You can download it below.
An example from CodeRiders
One web developer, one mobile app developer, and a project manager from CodeRiders worked on building and implementing school management software and a mobile application for Butterfly Milk, a Hong Kong-based English school for children.
The purpose of the project was to develop an education management system that would connect teachers, students, and their parents as well as digitalize the whole school administration process.
It was a 12-month successful full software outsourcing process between CodeRiders and Butterfly Milk, pending further cooperation.
3. Your team has limited technical experience
Having insufficient tech resources is another sign that it is time for IT outsourcing. If you are a business with a technical department but do not have enough resources to build or manage specific tasks, adding up tech resources is a great solution. In the modern software outsourcing industry, this process is called software outstaffing or software augmentation.
A typical software outstaffing mechanism looks as follows:
Step 1: A customer reaches out to a software vendor with a request. If the customer has a well-written description specifying the required tech stack and qualifications, the software vendor provides the list of the professionals available for a new project.
Step 2: The customer reviews the software vendor’s proposal and starts the cooperation if everything is agreed upon. The two parties may sign an NDA or contract.
Step 3: If the software outsourcing firm does not have currently available resources, they may start a recruiting process for you. After a while, they will have a pool of talents, and you can choose which specialists are the best fit for your project. These professionals are legally employed by your software vendor, like in-house employees, and your software vendor is responsible for the quality of their services.
An example from CodeRiders
One web developer, one mobile app developer, and a project manager from CodeRiders worked on building and implementing school management software and a mobile application for Butterfly Milk, a Hong Kong-based English school for children.
The purpose of the project was to develop an education management system that would connect teachers, students, and their parents as well as digitalize the whole school administration process.
It was a 12-month successful full software outsourcing process between CodeRiders and Butterfly Milk, pending further cooperation.
4. You want access to a bigger tech talent pool with more options
As mentioned earlier, currently, the IT industry faces a severe talent shortage. In some countries, this issue is pictured by literally not having enough resources, while in other countries, there is a problem with the work quality. After all, 54% of companies worldwide still face tech talent shortages, which automatically encourages international businesses to look for fresh talents from software development outsourcing companies outside their countries.
5. You need flexible working models
There are several software outsourcing benefits concerning flexible working models, for example:
Time zone
If you have an in-house software development team, your employees have clearly defined working hours. On the other hand, an offshore software development team can make it possible without charging additional expenses. Armenia is a tech hub operating under GMT+4 time zone.
Software development engagement models
Software outsourcing is a brutal game changer for international organizations and it is not a coincidence that an increasing number of businesses look for software development outsourcing companies outside their location.
At CodeRiders, we welcome requests from both companies that are precise in their tech requirements and those that need more support and understanding. Either way, do not hesitate to click on the “contact us” button and leave your question to our business development team.