Introducing a nearshore dedicated software development team isn’t just about finding a solution; it’s about discovering a partner who understands your vision.
Whether integrated in-house or remotely, this approach offers bespoke services and promises superior outcomes. It’s about more than just achieving results; it’s about empowering you with complete control over the team’s activities and progress, ensuring your project stays on track and aligned with your goals.
Partnering with a software development service company isn’t merely about finding talent; it’s about connecting with a community of experts passionate about bringing your ideas to life. It’s about tapping into a diverse pool of skilled professionals, each with their unique expertise and fresh perspectives. But it goes beyond that; it’s about forging lasting relationships built on trust and collaboration.
Table of contents
- Why Consider Hiring a Dedicated Software Development Team?
- What advantages does hiring dedicated development teams bring?
- How to hire dedicated development teams at Helmes.
- Helmes’ advantage as a dedicated software development team provider.
What is a Dedicated Software Development Team?
A dedicated software development team is when a company hires a team to work exclusively on its projects. Unlike software outsourcing, the ‘dedicated’ team becomes an extension of the company’s in-house team while managed by the client.
Dedicated Team Model
Developing a dedicated team of developers is known as the dedicated team model, in which the company employs a team of highly dedicated developers. Clients control complete software development and can expand software teams whenever required to provide support.
Why Consider Hiring a Dedicated Software Development Team?
According to a Statista report, the global IT outsourcing market will soar to a remarkable $129.90 billion by 2028. This upward trajectory is propelled by compelling statistics surrounding outsourcing, highlighting its undeniable impact and potential for growth.
- Over 76% of business owners claim that their IT services were delivered by third-party providers in 2022.
- According to 2023 research by SpareMyTime, over 48% of UK companies are already actively outsourcing their services.
It’s evident that large and medium-sized businesses prefer outsourced development teams.
There are many reasons, however, that drive this trend. So, next, I’ll focus on that.
Launching new products
Establishing a dedicated software development team to craft a new product is a highly efficient strategy for startups and enterprises that want to kickstart their development journey promptly.
We strongly recommend leveraging the software developer team model to streamline development and save startups and established businesses time and resources.
Long-term projects with updates
Connecting with a skilled group that can efficiently update the company’s current tech stack is vital to saving time and effort when updating it.
Today, businesses can refine their requirements while ensuring their products maintain top-notch quality throughout development.
Scaling
When scaling up the business, it’s vital to consider establishing a dedicated software team. Opting to outsource software development to a team based in the country where you’re expanding or possessing relevant expertise in your domain and tech stack proves advantageous. In either scenario, the company stands to benefit significantly.
Limited budgets
The benefits of outsourced development teams aren’t limited to large and medium-sized enterprises. Even for small businesses and startups operating on tight budgets, outsourcing presents a cost-effective avenue to tap into skilled tech talent.
Nevertheless, cost continues to play a pivotal role in outsourcing deliberations. Establishing an in-house team can prove financially daunting, particularly in developed nations such as the USA, France, and Germany, where developer salaries are notably high.
Nearshore software development allows companies to leverage skilled talent in lower-interest regions, making it a more attractive option. Estonia, for instance, offers a strong talent pool with competitive rates. According to the 2023 edition, the Estonian IT sector is considered the most competitive in the Emerging Europe region for the second year, followed by Lithuania, which gained one position since last year, and Poland, which lost one place.
Estonia possessed the highest position in the region in 17 of 45 parameters, topping one of four categories of the Index – Economic Impact.
However, cost is only one factor when using dedicated software development teams. Choosing who to hire is just as challenging.
Who do you hire for your dedicated team?
The dedicated software developers team is formed entirely based on the client’s requirements. However, companies typically require dedicated teams with the following roles.
Software Developers
These software development specialists are front-end and back-end programmers.
The front-end developers create the visible part of the product, from layout, performance optimisation and client programming.
The back-end developers ensure the software architecture is sustainable and not bloated, performing the required functions.
UI/UX Designers
They need to be responsible for the product’s interface and aesthetics.
UI/UX designers are all about spotting what bugs users and finding snazzy design solutions to fix them. They create a sleek style, a super user-friendly interface, and custom designs that won’t break the bank.
Now, when it comes to back-end programmers, they’re the unsung heroes behind the scenes. These folks handle all the nitty-gritty server stuff for your products. From the early planning stages to the big release, they’re in the thick of it, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
QA Specialists
QAs need to check the application for errors and bugs at each step of the software development road.
The QA specialists bring the projects to the market without any technical problems.
DevOps Experts
They collaborate closely with software development teams and QA specialists to orchestrate the product’s development and operation. DevOps Experts ensure optimal conditions for testing project requirements and smooth project execution.
Development Lead
They are the link between the team and the client.
Development Leads steer the team through every twist and turn. They oversee everything, from managing workloads and deadlines to assigning tasks to specific team members.
Business Analyst
A business analyst conducts business and tech research on the project.
Their main role? Making sure that whatever product hits the market is top-notch and totally in line with the company’s goals and all those tricky technical specifications.
What advantages does hiring dedicated development teams bring?
Many companies have heard about the significant advantages of having a dedicated software team model for outsourcing project development. Based on my 11+ years of experience as a Development Team Lead, I will explain each of the benefits in detail:
1. Cost-efficiency
Entrepreneurs who opt to hire a dedicated software development team can enjoy enhanced cost-effectiveness through outsourcing. This allows businesses to engage a dedicated development team from any corner of the globe. Understanding which countries offer the best outsourcing options for development needs is crucial.
Let’s imagine that the company is from the USA or UK. A developer’s costs vary from $150 to $250 per hour. However, suppose business owners look at specialists from Eastern Europe who are just as qualified, work in a competitive environment, know English well, and are ready for continuous development – companies can make hourly savings of up to $100.
Over 70% of global companies have reported substantial budget savings by outsourcing various business processes to software development teams. This liberated time allows businesses to focus on strategic endeavours, such as seeking project partners and securing lucrative investments.
2. Seamless management
Business owners can hire a development lead with the developers’ software team or manage them independently.
In either case, the company owner can adjust the size of the group and the timing of their work.
Businesses must always be aware of everything happening during the development and management process. However, this should not lead to the business owners being tied up in routine work and other time-consuming tasks. Development Leads are a perfect compromise because they serve as an intermediate link in the management and report on the work as it is completed.
The whole project management activity is transparent and does not require oversight from business owners, thus freeing them up for other business tasks.
3. Project focussed
A dedicated software development team is fully committed to the project’s needs.
Being 100% product-focused helps increase the speed of response to project changes. In this case, the dedicated development team model is flexible enough to adjust the work plan due to changes in current project requirements, industry performance, or budget constraints.
4. Better collaboration
The dedicated team model encourages excellent collaboration, thanks to ongoing feedback from project managers and company stakeholders.
By using dedicated developer team models, businesses enjoy clear communication and efficient processes, helping them reach their goals quickly and effectively.
5. Faster development cycles
The development cycles are faster since developers and specialists work full-time on one project. They are deep in the process and produce more results by the end of each cycle.
6. Access to expertise
Entrepreneurs can access highly effective project expertise without geographical constraints when opting for a dedicated development team model.
If a company requires only specific developers with exceptional code quality and advanced expertise, hiring them is easy.
7. Ease to scale
One key benefit of a dedicated development team model is its scalability. Right from the onset, clients have the flexibility to determine the size of the software development team they need. They can easily adjust the team’s size, increasing or decreasing it as required.
This is inevitable as software development enters each cycle; the dedicated software team will need to be expanded, and at other times, the resources required will be reduced.
How to hire dedicated development teams at Helmes
At Helmes, I have specialised in dedicated team model cooperation for 11+ years. Together, we have built dedicated teams for more than 100+ projects.
I typically ask clients to consider the below steps before deciding for us at Helmes to create their dedicated team:
1. Initial approach
We hear your requirements and shape the action plan. Share any details you deem necessary. We’ll pick a team according to the required tech stack and seniority level.
2. Tech Leads
Our tech leads provide technical leadership to the dedicated team, guiding them in making architecture and design decisions. They also conduct code reviews, troubleshoot technical issues, collaborate with project managers, and facilitate communication between technical and non-technical members of the process.
3. Development Leads
Helmes’ managerial team ensures that our developers for hire work productively and meet project requirements by defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables. They are also responsible for efficient resource management, communication between a client and development team, and quality of project deliverables.
Within our teams, our tech leads provide technical leadership to the dedicated team, guiding them in making architecture and design decisions. They also conduct code reviews, troubleshoot technical issues, collaborate with project managers, and facilitate communication between technical and non-technical members of the process.
From the client’s side, an account manager is the first point of contact with Helmes, our dedicated team, and project managers. While project managers devote more time and resources to the development team, an account manager focuses on the client side, ensuring their expectations align with the project outcomes and identifying opportunities for upselling or expanding services.
4. Onboarding
The selected team is ready to onboard. Introduce your new engineers to your in-house infrastructure and other team members while Helmes managers stay in touch to hear your feedback, scale the team up or down, or help with anything else.
Helmes’ advantage as a dedicated software development team
Top companies opt for Helmes because our dedicated software development teams provide the following unique advantages that our competitors do not.
Business-focussed approach
With a dedicated team model, you can align your requirements with our technical expertise to deploy customer-centric solutions. However, our dedicated team offers more than just accelerated software delivery. We provide expert advice, fresh perspectives, and honest feedback to develop scalable, intuitive, and evolving software.
Faster recruitment
We can help you find the best technical talent faster than hiring in-house developers with relevant experience. Furthermore, we typically provide our clients with our team members’ CVs within 72 hours, enabling you to hire a dedicated team and begin collaborating with them quickly. That will increase your chances of building a more robust product, raising investments, or getting to the market sooner.
Predictable costs
Hiring dedicated full-time engineers in Helmes allows for accurate forecasting of monthly expenses. This approach eliminates office space, workstations, equipment, and paid time off fees. It is also a cost-effective alternative to hiring in-house specialists, mainly if the team is based in another country.
Top-level talents
Our dedicated developers go beyond just handling tasks and writing code; they focus on delivering value, building solutions, and addressing real-world problems. Additionally, they willingly share their expertise with your in-house staff at no cost, discussing the intricacies of your project.
Flexibility in team size and working hours
We offer you the flexibility to scale your team up or down effortlessly with only a one-month notice, eliminating the hassle of the hiring process. Additionally, you can request part-time professionals for specific tasks involving technologies outside your core tech stack. Regardless of your location, we make sure our schedules have several hours of time overlap for seamless communication.
Highly experienced team composition
At Helmes, we prioritise recruiting the industry’s top talent and focus solely on hiring experienced mid-level and senior engineers. This ensures that your team consists of highly skilled professionals with the necessary expertise to meet your projects’ demands.
Low employee turnover rate
We continuously monitor team morale, offer corporate benefits, organise team-building events, and take measures to enhance team spirit, resulting in a low employee turnover rate. Our dedicated offshore teams remain with our clients and company for an extended period, ensuring consistency and continuity in all our projects.
DevOps enablement
Our DevOps specialists efficiently build, test, and maintain tech infrastructure using best practices like cloud integration, CI/CD, containerisation, DevSecOps, AI/ML, and AI Ops. That helps you deploy new software faster and with fewer failures.
Total security and compliance
Our ISO 9001 certification guarantees that we deliver projects that meet our clients’ expectations regarding quality, timeliness, and budget. We prioritise total security and compliance for our dedicated teams and take special care to protect our customers’ data.
Exceptional client satisfaction
We are committed to establishing long-term relationships and remaining with our clients as long as necessary, eliminating concerns about knowledge transfer. Our clients praise our ability to cultivate robust personal connections while delivering exceptional code quality.
Striving for excellence – how we build dedicated software development teams
What’s the secret of Helmes’ success?
For the past two decades, Helmes’s work culture has been rooted in autonomy at the individual and team levels. As a company, we want to be the best partner for our team members and clients’ businesses—the Helmes model builds on this goal.
Just ask these global companies.
Airbus
Airbus is a design, production, and global delivery company of aerospace products, services, and solutions. The company pioneers efficient and cutting-edge technologies operating across commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence, and space industries.
Helmes was commissioned to create the platform, culminating in the Airbus New Standardization Portal (NESPA) launch in June 2022.
NESPA, a bespoke project management application for Airbus’s internal standard organisation, allows authorised global access through its web portal. Utilised daily by hundreds of employees, this cloud-based system is readily scalable to accommodate a growing user base.
OECD
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) gauges productivity, global trade and investment via its wide-ranging expert network. It establishes global norms on myriad issues, from agriculture and taxation to chemical safety.
Four teams at Helmes collaborate with the OECD Headquarters in Paris. We are crafting various internet applications, devising a statistics module, focusing on publishing and document management, and creating collaboration tools for external and internal users.
Kuehne + Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel is a global frontrunner offering innovative, fully integrated supply chain solutions with a history of 125 years. K+N is the world’s largest sea freight forwarder, second-largest in air freight, and Europe’s third-largest road transport provider.
Helmes created a digital tool for monitoring temperature-sensitive cargo, primarily aimed at pharmaceutical consignments by air and road. The system is synced with a cloud of sensors, allowing customisable temperature settings and alert scenarios for each package. The solution earned the 2015 “Best Use of RFID to Enhance a Product or Service” award from the Global RFID Journal.
The value of dedicated development teams
According to research from Deloitte, cost reduction is the number one objective for companies choosing an outsourcing software company.
Still, others include flexibility, speed to market, agility, and technical expertise surrounding the tools and languages used to create some of the most successful products today.
Even if you have had a negative experience with dedicated teams, the benefits of dedicated development teams far outweigh the risks.
Various companies differ in collaboration methods, so what may have failed previously does not mean it will fail again. Teams like those at Helmes have witnessed this from our clients who have seen their projects fail, and we understand how to avoid these pitfalls.
At Helmes, we believe in long-lasting partnerships that enable both sides to grow. Please speak with our IT specialists and contact us for a free consultation.
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