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Outsourcing

Outsourcing software is a remote service provided by software development firms. Everything from full software or mobile app development to design development, testing, and project launch and support can be included in the service. To put it simply, software outsourcing services entail hiring a developer or a development team who are not employees of your company to assist in the creation of a digital product for your company.

What is offshore software outsourcing?

Offshore software outsourcing is a process that entails hiring an external development team and transferring some scope of tasks to the company of this team, which is located in a different country. When international teams are involved in the outsourcing process, the term offshore outsourcing is used.

What is the difference between offshore and nearshore outsourcing?

The distinction between these two terms is based on the geographical distance between the hiring company (vendor) and the hired outsource company/team (supplier). Onshore software outsourcing is a type of outsourcing in which you order the services of a company that is located in the same country as you.

What are the advantages of entrusting your project to our team?

  1. More time to devote to the expansion of your business.
  2. Because we will carry out our services in the most efficient way for your company and without involving you too much in the process, outsourcing your projects to us will give you more time to focus on growing your business.

  3. Outstanding Professional Development Team.
  4. Our developers' team will provide you with highly experienced IT professionals. We will only hire engineers who meet your project's requirements.

  5. The product-oriented approach is used in software development.
  6. While providing software development services, we concentrate our efforts on your business goals and how our digital solutions will help you achieve them.

  7. A Low-Cost Solution.
  8. When you outsource your project to Softermii, you only pay for the software development services we provide; no recruiting or additional team support costs are required.

  9. You Have Complete Control Over Your IT Costs
  10. Because you will have complete control over your IT costs, outsourcing your IT projects will also lower your operating costs. To assist you in allocating your budget appropriately, we will set a fixed price for our service.

What kinds of projects can I delegate?

In theory, virtually any type of project can be outsourced, but in practice, most businesses prefer to manage their databases and networks in-house. However, any project that is not part of a company's core business functions is a candidate for outsourcing to a vendor, either overseas or within the country of operations. It is not uncommon for companies in the website design and/or software design industries to have long-term business relationships with outsource vendors and to send almost all of their projects to them.

Is outsourcing appropriate for my business?

  1. Outsourcing can improve virtually any company's performance and profitability, but some businesses are better prepared to benefit from offshore outsourcing than others. Consider the following statements. If any or all of them apply to your company, you should seriously consider outsourcing some of your work.
  2. You frequently wonder if you are making the best use of your available resources.
  3. You want to find ways for your IT staff to improve your company's efficiency.
  4. You wonder if your company's IT department could handle things more quickly and effectively.
  5. You are curious about offshore outsourcing and want to learn more.
  6. You are concerned about your employees' reactions to outsourcing and want to learn more about their options.

How can I establish solid outsourcing relationships?

According to numerous studies, more than 90% of Fortune 500 companies outsource at least some of their IT needs. Most of these businesses have ongoing budget lines for these outsourced functions year after year because they know that outsourcing saves money.

How fast can you find developers?

We source developers after learning about each customer's needs and identifying the best candidate for the job. On rare occasions, everything falls into place naturally, and we can identify an ideal team of candidates in a matter of days. It usually takes two to four weeks to find the right people, introduce them to our client, get the client's approval, and finalize the paperwork.

How do you set up communication for remote work?

All employees have the tools they need to communicate effectively. Everyone has a notebook and we use Hangouts, Google Calendar, and Drive to share documents. We also use Slack and use Excel to track our hours and tasks. With all of the technological tools available today, it is simple to work remotely.

Can Sophistec remove an engineer without our permission?

Once an engineer is assigned to a project, we will not remove them without the client's consent unless one of two conditions is met: An invoice goes unpaid by the client despite notice and The engineer expresses a desire to be removed from the project.

Can Sophistec fire an engineer without our consent?

We will not remove an engineer from a project without the client's permission unless one of two conditions is met: Despite notice, the client fails to pay an invoice, and the engineer expresses a desire to be removed from the project.

What about a trial period?

Although we take great care in selecting engineers who will fit your company's culture, it is possible that there will be a mismatch. As a result, we standardly agree on a three-month trial period with our engineers. There is a "no notice period" in effect during this time. This means that the job can be terminated at any time. During this time, we maintain close contact with the hiring manager. In our experience, three months is sufficient time to evaluate a new employee on the most important aspects, such as technical knowledge and the ability to contribute to the team.

Services

We propose the next set of software and design development services separately or within the full project development life cycle: Web Development, Mobile App Development, API Development, IT Security Services, Product and Project Management, System Maintenance, QA Testing, Branding and UI/UX Design, DevOps, and Game Development. You can find out more by clicking on the following link: Check Here

What technologies do you use in software development?

Our team consists of only highly experienced professionals with diverse software development experience:

  1. Web Development:

  2. Ruby on Rails, PHP, Node.JS, C#, JavaScript, AngularJS, React JS, Vue JS, Boostrap, HTML5, CSS3, Web API Services.

  3. Mobile Application Development:

  4. Swift, Kotlin, Java, React Native

As a result, if you want to incorporate some new technologies into your project and make it look current, hiring our experts in that field is the best option.

You can learn more about each of the services we offer by clicking on the following link: Check Here

What technologies do we use in software development?

Our team consists of only highly experienced professionals with diverse software development experience:

  1. Enterprise Resource Planning

  2. Brand / Corporate

  3. ECommerce

  4. Product / Catalog

  5. Reservation

  6. Event

  7. Custom Development

As a result, if you want to incorporate some new technologies into your project and make it look current, hiring our experts in that field is the best option. You can learn more about each of the services we offer by clicking on the following link:

How do I collaborate with you to develop a product?

If you have a suggestion, please contact us via our online form, e-mail, or phone. We'll get together and talk about it. Just make sure to prepare as much information about your idea as possible; this will help to smooth the meeting and benefit future collaboration. If you don't know how to get started, read our blog post on how to write a project brief.

Should I develop a mobile app or a web app?

Both have advantages and disadvantages. Mobile apps are unquestionably more expensive, but they offer far more data collection and monetisation capabilities than web applications. Progressive Web Apps are a good middle ground between a mobile app and a web app. But keep in mind that you may require both a mobile and a web app at some point, and we will be here to help you.

How does Sophistec ensure that it provides competent engineers?

Because quality comes before quantity, we will only make an offer if we fully support the candidate. Our procedure is thorough, and we pay special attention to attitude because it predicts success more than skills alone. We guide our engineers with the intensity appropriate for their maturity, in collaboration with the customer. We have local HR personnel who stay in touch and serve as a signaling function for this. If the collaboration does not go as planned, we will take proactive measures and work with the customer to find a solution.

Is there a pilot project as part of our software development services?

If you are interested in our software and design development and testing, we can provide a pilot project. We have reached an agreement on special terms for your pilot project plan. This could be a good opportunity to get to know us better and assess our technical abilities, as well as our project management and communication abilities.

Can you also provide quality control as a stand-alone service?

Sophistec provides software specialists in both remote teams and through relocation. If you are looking for a service provider who can play an independent role in ensuring the quality of your software, we have several options. As part of your Development Process, we can provide Quality Assurance specialists and testers.

Can you make arrangements for the upkeep of an existing application?

Yes. Our engineers and specialists can assist you in maintaining existing applications or developing new ones. Many of our clients come to us after struggling to keep existing applications running. We can assist you for whatever reason you require additional assistance with currently deployed applications. We begin by learning about your maintenance philosophy and your goals. Then we present you with a variety of proposals from which you can select the approach that works best for your company. In many cases, you'll need to keep your applications running while transitioning to a new maintenance routine, and we want the transition to be as seamless as possible.

Do you provide system documentation?

We provide the client with system documentation. The code will include comments to aid comprehension. Our documentation is thorough and self-explanatory.

Do you offer user end-documentation?

If the clause is included in the work contract and quoted by Sophistec, we will provide end-user documentation.

Project Development Process

To meet the highest KPIs for your project, we run all of our development and software testing processes in accordance with highly effective methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and others. We document and measure all of the operations required to handle the development of your digital product using the following key parameters:

What information do I need to know before contacting you?

The most important thing to know is what you want to achieve. What is the purpose of this software? For what purpose? What should it accomplish? When ordering a software application, it is critical to have a clear vision in mind. You don't want to spend months developing it with us without knowing what you require.

Why should I work with you rather than my own software development team?

Hiring your own software developers can be a wise decision; however, the recruitment process is time-consuming, and the costs of maintaining an in-house programming team are prohibitively expensive. You will most likely need to hire your own software engineers at some point, but hiring us can help you save a lot of money and time (which is basically the same in a business project).

How long does it take to start working on my product?

To begin, we review and analyze the client's project requirements before informing you of the estimation results. Once you're happy with the price and timeline, you'll need to create a project report and a proposal. This will be prepared by our business analyst and sent to you for review. Once everything was finalized, we would move the project to the next stage, development.

How can I be certain that an engineer is not also employed by another company?

Engineers who are hired solely by one client are not permitted to work on the projects of another client. Not even for an hour when another client is absent due to illness or vacation. All engineers are aware of this ground rule, which Sophistec strictly enforces. Any deviations must be agreed upon by both clients.

Will a project manager be assigned to me as a contact person? Will this contact person be available throughout the time the software is being developed?

Yes. Throughout our collaboration, each of our customers is assigned a liaison who serves as their guide and information source.

Can you work with an external QA-Service?

There are several methods for involving outside testers in the development process. This can be accomplished by incorporating them into the software acceptance process, by incorporating them into the development team from the start, or by a combination of the two. We can determine the best way to ensure quality assurance in your specific situation based on your wishes. We have worked with external QA specialists before and are happy to collaborate with your service provider.

What do you get with a product launch?

We provide a post-launch analysis after we launch your digital product to ensure high performance, security, the absence of bugs, and no difficulties in user interaction with your solution. We set aside up to 40 hours of development and QA team time per month for product support. A full-time junior QA reports the bugs and escalates them for immediate removal during these early stages. In addition, we use user feedback and analytics to improve the product for the next iteration.

What happens after the initial contact?

A typical way to begin working with Sophistec can be described in a few steps:

  1. Investigation call.
  2. Defining requirements.
  3. Project kick-off.
  4. Contract signing.
  5. Development phase.
  6. Summary.
  7. Possibility of a long term agreement.

How much influence do you have over project development?

You would retain complete control over all stages of your project's development life cycle. Regular calls and meetings can be used to monitor the process, as well as track the status and exercise of each task. We would keep you updated on the project roadmap through a series of meetings scheduled throughout the development cycle. We divide our work into sprints for ease of tracking and to allow you to change the scope at any time.

What if I bring you a product that I'd like to improve?

We will gladly assist you in this regard. Begin with a UX Audit (if applicable), and work your way up to improving your system architecture and adding new features.

Is it possible to upgrade the software in the future as new technology becomes available?

Without a doubt! We are always eager to improve, upgrade, and expand our work.

Is there any product support?

We reserve up to 40 hours per month for your product support during the early stages of software development. Even after you've launched your product, our QA engineer performs manual and automated testing on it and reports any issues that our developers can fix right away. The client is transferred to the service desk after three months of project development. You have access to key management personnel here to escalate any issues you may encounter with your product. Depending on the priority of the issue, your request may be resolved within 24 hours if it is of high priority.

Do you only accept cash or are you willing to take equity in my startup?

Despite the fact that we value collaboration with startups, our company policy allows us to accept only cash compensation.

Privacy, Guarantees, and Confidentiality

All our employees are full-time employees and are bound by company confidentiality and Non-Disclosure clauses. Additionally, for sensitive projects, we can sign project's contract.

How do we address Intellectual Property issues?

We created our own Service Agreement, which we signed with all of our development teams. The agreements ensure confidentiality and the complete transfer of intellectual property ownership from the developer to the company. When you decide to outsource your project to us, we enter into a software outsourcing agreement that transfers all intellectual property rights to your company.

Who owns the code written by Sophistec developers?

When you hire someone via Sophistec, the developers and engineers we recruit work for you, as an integral part of your team, and any code or other intellectual property they produce is yours. Our standard agreement puts this in writing and includes a binding non-disclosure agreement.

Will my competitors be able to use my new software?

We never make unauthorized use of our clients' software code. Each member of our IT teams has signed a comprehensive non-disclosure agreement, and your company's information is legally protected. Our software developers are professionals who value their professional integrity and understand the importance of keeping your company's trade secrets confidential.

How do you ensure product quality?

We evaluate the results every two weeks, test our work (both development and acceptance tests), present it to you, and apply your feedback so you know you are getting what you pay for.

What can you do if you are dissatisfied with your job?

If you are dissatisfied with our work, we will schedule a series of meetings to discuss all of the issues and possible solutions in the shortest amount of time. You can track and comment on each task, review coding progress, and communicate with your Project Manager to ensure that product development is proceeding as planned. We will keep reworking and testing your project until you are completely satisfied.

Recruiting Services and Fees

Once you outsource your software development services to us, you are free of charge for recruiting or HR services while setting up your team not depending on the number of specialists you need to involve in your project. You pay only for services in regards to software development of your projects, that is a fixed monthly fee of your developer's or development team's salary.

What does it cost to hire a team through Sophistec?

Our pricing structure is straightforward: each month, you will receive an invoice for the employee's salary as well as any additional services (3rd party API). Each engineer's salary is determined by their education, years and types of experience, and areas of specialization. We place a premium on team-based experience. A salary that is too low may cause an engineer to leave abruptly for a higher-paying job; a salary that is too high may have an impact on project costs.

Can you provide a set price for each project?

While our pricing model requires a monthly salary for your Team4Code hires, we are always happy to discuss your project and budgetary needs. With a little creativity and faith, we should be able to devise a solution that benefits all parties involved. Outsourcing services such as programming and engineering can feel like a leap into the unknown, especially for businesses that have never done so before. All businesses face risks, but the most successful ones work hard to mitigate those risks. We completely understand — after all, we must address the same concerns for our company. That is why we thoroughly discuss your project before identifying candidates from whom you can choose.

If I decide to cancel your project, are you obligated to pay any cancellation fees?

No, you will not be charged for any cancellation request if you require us to stop working on the job. You simply need to notify us one month before the job. As a result, we are able to complete all current work on your project. If you need to complete your project development quickly, you must pay for an additional two working weeks. This is done to ensure that all of our developers' team remuneration and bonuses for working on your project are fully covered.