Expert Guide: Hiring & Managing Outsourced Development Teams
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Imagine you are a small business owner or startup founder needing a software product. Now, you have two options: build an in-house software development team to develop your product or hire someone else to build the software for you.
We all know building an in-house development team is not much of an option for a small business or an early-stage startup because it would cost them too much.
Suppose you’re uncomfortable giving the entire project to a company or freelancer or want to manage the team yourself. What other options do you have? The solution lies in on-demand hiring through partnering with an outsourcing provider.
And in this article, we will discuss one of the most popular engagement models in the outsourcing world: the outsourced development team.
What is Outsourcing Software Development Team? and Why It Matters?
Simply put, software development team outsourcing refers to the practice of hiring a team of professionals from outside companies to handle your software development projects or tasks.
It will be like your in-house team minus the logistics and human resource management. Just like staff augmentation, the outsourced development team can be located in the same country or in a different country depending on your business needs.
There is a growing trend toward outsourcing, projected to continue growing through 2030. According to a recent study by UpCity, 83% of small business owners are considering outsourcing soon. The reason behind this trend can be better understood by the chart provided below:
Additionally, by hiring an outsourcing software development team, you can avoid the hassle of hiring, accommodating, and training the new team. Plush, you don’t have to deal with paperwork, human resources, or taxes. All of this will be taken care of by the outsourcing partner. So it will be cost-saving for you.
If you choose right, Your outsourcing partner will have experience and in-depth knowledge in their respective fields. So, your projects are handled by experts who can deliver high-quality solutions which provide both product quality and reduces risk.
Moreover, you can easily scale up or down the development team based on project requirements. The outsourced development team can also bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table to develop unique and cutting-edge software solutions. Simply put, these professionals will handle your project from beginning to end; all you have to do is relax and supervise.