Software development partner in Ukraine
1. Introduction
The IT field is probably evolving much faster and more dynamically than any other industry. New technology requires new expertise, but what if you don't want to make changes to your already existing dedicated team, but need a new bright mind to bring a new project to life?
The best solution to this theorem will be different models of remote cooperation, such as hiring a freelancer, creating your software development center, cooperating with project outsourcing vendors, and cooperating with a software development partner in Ukraine (or tech partner). The pros and cons of each option of cooperation, we discussed in a separate article devoted to hiring remote teams in Ukraine. And since the last option - cooperation with a software development partner in Ukraine - has the highest positive and the lowest negative qualities, this will be the focus of our article.
2. How to understand that “it’s time”?
Perhaps the most common mistake that many IT leaders make: they don't understand when it is time to introduce a "development partner" to their team. We have analyzed this situation and highlighted some of the main reasons "when it is time" to look for partners who can help you solve problems on a turnkey basis:
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You have your own, internal team, but it cannot cope with the existing amount of work. Yes, it happens, because working 18 hours a day is not only unhealthy but also useless because the growing stream of tasks can ultimately bring you and your team down. In that case, it is better to pay for another person's time and assign him or her part of the tasks, rather than trying to do everything yourself. And do it before you're completely exhausted. Your overwork can also suffer from the quality of your work, otherwise you will learn about it from customer complaints. So is it worth risking a case in which a lot has already been invested?
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The project is flexible and the composition of the team has to change constantly. No one can afford to hire and fire employees every two weeks. And the company's reputation can suffer from such interactions with employees.
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You don’t have a clear technical vision of the end result. If you know what you need, but don't know how to achieve it, you need a partner or even a team of several developers and technicians. They can help you develop a clear mission statement and may even suggest better ways of solving your problems, all under your guidance.
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You need to get a project up and running quickly, and there's no time to find each individual employee. It’s quite time-consuming to search for all the IT specialists separately, check their level of competence and qualifications, and then try to establish their interaction. You will waste a lot of time and effort, and the result will be questionable. Thanks to cooperation with a software development partner in Ukraine you will have a strong connection with your partners, who will have the necessary skills and knowledge in a certain field, and you are not wasting your time on a long search. So you almost immediately get coordinated developers who are ready to start working on your project.
3. Let’s talk about myths
Many IT companies and their leaders often think about remote hiring, but get caught up in rumors and innuendo. So we decided to dispel some myths that get in the way when choosing your remote team.
Myth 1: Freelancers on forums - the best and most economical choice for project development.
If you dip into reality, finding freelancers on forums may indeed be cheaper, but the quality of work and accountability for the result may be low. In addition, such freelancers don’t have the necessary expertise and experience to solve all the problems. Cooperation with software development partners in Ukraine will solve all the problems on a turnkey basis and have the necessary credibility.
Myth 2: Working with IT developers in Ukraine is expensive and time-consuming.
The cost of working with IT developers in Ukraine can be lower than in other countries, but the quality remains high. Salary "forks" in Eastern Europe are 10-30% higher than in Ukraine. If our middle-senior programmer can ask for a salary of $6000, in a neighboring country, Poland, the same specialist will want $8000 and above, not to mention the rates in Western Europe and the United States.
Myth 3: The language barrier is an obstacle to cooperation with IT developers in Ukraine.
It’s false. The majority of IT developers in Ukraine speak English at a sufficient and high enough level to communicate with customers from other countries. In addition, this is confirmed by the recent law, according to which English is recognized as the language of international communication in Ukraine, and the courses in English training and improvement will become more accessible for all citizens.
Myth 4: Cooperating with IT developers in Ukraine can be risky.
Cooperation with IT developers in Ukraine can be safe if you choose a reliable and experienced partner. It is important to make a careful selection and choose a partner that has a good reputation, experience, and positive feedback from customers. In this case, in the next section we provide you with information about a really reliable partner - Go Interactive.
4. “Tech partner” - why this format?
At the core of Go Interactive's success is a commitment to developing innovative services for clients. With a flexible methodology that has been tested and thoroughly researched to provide cutting-edge technology at a scale that constantly monitors new trends in IT, you can rest assured of the success of your project.
Go Interactive only hires qualified and experienced software developers in Ukraine, focusing entirely on the requirements of the client. In addition, you as a client can participate in the process of selection and interview to avoid the moment when you realize that “this is not what I need”. This way you can be sure that your project is in the hands of capable and experienced specialists, who are ready to study all your requirements and be in touch with you all the time so that you get reliable results in the end. Our expert teams are constantly bringing new ideas to the process, moving us forward and bringing tangible results with every step.
It’s important to find not just a team for a while, but a full-fledged partner, because nowadays the job of a developer is not just to “write codes for programs”. It’s a full-fledged member of the team, who must have certain credibility. That's why offshore team members are often considered permanent employees who follow the unique standards and philosophy of your company, which helps reduce the adaptation and onboarding process because to pick a specialist for an already ready team is like finding that missing puzzle, and it must perfectly highlight the picture. In addition, it’s the offshore model that allows you to scale a remote team in Ukraine.
Conclusion
For more than a decade, Ukraine has been at the forefront of the IT market in Eastern Europe. It's no secret that in February 2022 the situation took a sharp turn, but was a full-scale war really a hindrance to IT services exports for the country? The short answer is “no”, it’s not. The Ukrainian IT sector has shown impressive resilience when it seemed like there was no chance. Moreover, during the year of war, the export of IT services has grown by 20% compared to the previous year. This just goes to show that most companies had a contingency plan, and made all decisions and circumstances with a cold mind.
An example of this was the company Go Interactive, which managed to maintain and even improve its performance. Moreover, working with Ukrainian partners became an ethical choice for many well-known IT companies around the world, thereby strengthening Ukraine's IT industry and further increasing its growth potential. Perhaps the main reason for such indicators of Go Interactive was the chosen model, which is used in cooperation with international companies and IT leaders - a software development partner.
You as a customer can’t just “get a temporary employee” but a full-fledged partner, who won’t collaborate with several companies at the same time, but will be fully dedicated to the development of your product. Since the developer becomes a full-fledged part of your team, you can easily fix something, just like it works with local employees.
By entrusting your project to the experienced team at Go Interactive, rest assured that you will be doubly rewarded, as you won’t only find your business thriving, but also partners with whom you can collaborate on an ongoing basis.
We hope this article was useful and interesting for you, our dear reader, and we’ll be glad to see the feedback.
If you have any questions or have an idea about hiring a team of professional developers in Ukraine, we would be glad to fuel your business idea with our services: contact.us@gointeractive.co
