How to Hire a Remote Team?

1. How to Hire a Remote Team Hire Professional Software Developers the Right Way

2. Table of content 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 4 Software Development Outsourcing 4 Software Outsourcing Service Providing Company 4 Software Development Outsourcing vs In-House Product Development 4 Freelance Developers Software Development Outsourcing Company vs Freelance Services 4 Cost and time Expertise Quality Security Communication and Culture 7 Chapter 2: Outsourcing Software Remote Service Models Remote Outsourcing Service Models 8 Dedicated Team Model Project-based Model 1 Project-based Model

3. 9 Chapter 3: Selecting the Right Remote Team 10 Expertise and Experience Communication and Management 10 Creativity 11 11 Regulatory and Compliance 11 Value for Money 12 Chapter 4: How to Collaborate with a Remote Team 13 Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements 13 Check Company’s Awareness With Risk Management 14 Set Up Communication Channels 14 Ensure You Are Acquainted with the Pricing 14 Develop Trust With Your Outsourcing Partner 15 Chapter 5: Pricing and Engagement Models 2

4. Chapter 1 Introduction

5. Custom software development is an immensely complex process and there are two ways you can approach it: in-house development and outsourcing. Software Development Outsourcing Software outsourcing is a practice for businesses and organizations to handle some or all of their software development needs to a third-party vendor. This could be an individual freelancer or a software outsourcing company. Software Outsourcing Service Providing Company Software development outsourcing service providers have dedicated and expert teams, working within the supervision of the company. Such service providers offer a variety of service and engagement models, such as dedicated development teams and project-based models. Freelance Developers In-house development is a conventional and extensively used approach. Outsourcing, on the other hand, is relatively new and has seen a significant boom in the last five years. Software Development Outsourcing Company vs Freelance Services Here are a few reasons why software development outsourcing company beats freelance developers: 4

6. Cost and time It is a general perception that hiring a freelance remote team costs lesser than hiring remote services from a company. It is a wrong perception. Due to tough competition in the market, outsourcing companies offer friendly costs to their clients and ensure product delivery on time. Managing a team of freelancers can cause many issues leading to delayed projects and miscommunication. So in comparison, the outsourced product development is cost and time-effective. Expertise Software development outsourcing companies keep up with the latest technology and trends to stay relevant in the market. On the other hand, it is difficult to find an expert and professional freelancers. Quality Outsourcing software development ensures high quality and flexibility to the customer as an experienced outsourcing company makes correct technological decisions giving high- quality products. It has dedicated infrastructure, services, and a qualified team to work with. On the other hand, freelancers cannot assure you of quality. 5

7. Security Data security issues are termed as one of the major drawbacks of outsourcing software to remote teams. A wise decision in this regard is to outsource software product development to a security-aware organization following data security protocols. Freelancers will just focus on the functional requirements of the software and may compromise on software security. Communication and Culture A software outsourcing development company can communicate with you more effectively as compared to a group of freelancers. You can share your business culture, ideas, apprehensions, and business goals with a professional outsourcing company. In comparison, communication with freelancers is not easy. It would be difficult for them to understand your business culture and vision. 6

8. Chapter 2 Outsourcing Software Remote Service Models

9. Remote Outsourcing Service Models Dedicated Team Model In this model, the outsourcing company provides you: • A dedicated team of experts that can help you build your software within your budget. • These experts include software developers, designers,UI/UX experts, QA engineers. • Flexible timings and costs. • Get more control and better collaboration than working with freelancers. Project-based Model In the project-based model: • You hand over the entire project to the outsourcing company. • It’s the company’s headache to manage the outsourced project development cycle. • You just need to set up a budget and time for your project. • Set fixed timelines and budget. Type something 8

10. Chapter 3 Selecting the Right Remote Team

11. To ensure successful a successful outsourced project, you must check the following factors before selecting the company: Expertise and Experience You do not want to give away your software project to a bunch of rookies. Check the portfolio of the software development companies. Evaluate the expertise and experience of the teams you are going to work with. Communication and Management How are the outsourcing company representatives communicating with you? Are they listening to your ideas and apprehensions? Do they seem cooperative and helpful? How do they resonate with your organization’s culture? Furthermore, keenly observe how they manage time to respond to you, how effectively they communicate. These factors are crucial for your project to be a success. Creativity Software development teams should be creative. Evaluate the creativity of the outsourcing software development company. See their portfolio, website, marketing strategies, blogs, and product demonstrations. See how differently they work from the rest. 10

12. Regulatory and Compliance It is crucial to check whether the outsourcing company takes care of regulatory and compliance. Do check if the company understands and implements security standards such as GDPR or HIPPA. Value for Money Take quotations from different software development companies and observe which outsourcing company provides the best value for money. Furthermore, remember that time is also money. So set a feasible budget and time with the third- party product development organization. Customer Reviews The customer’s review tells a lot about the organizations. Check client testimonials and customer reviews on third-party review forums and websites as well. Reach out to other clients of the software outsourcing firms and learn about their experience working with the company. You can also ask the company if they have worked with clients from your country. In such cases, it would be easier for them to work under the same time zone and collaborate with your team easily. 11

13. Chapter 4 How to Collaborate with a Remote Team

14. 1. Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements When you involve an outsider in your business, even if it is a new employee, your confidentiality risks increase. Outsourcing is no exception. Some entrepreneurs or businesses do not want to share confidential data about their technology. That’s why they are afraid of hiring dedicated technical teams. However, the easiest and most common method to mitigate these risks is to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA). Such agreements set out terms and conditions under which proprietary data is to be kept confidential. This data usually includes the development process, source code, and any discussions related to the product. The agreement specifically highlights the consequences of disclosing confidential data to any third party. A signed agreement is necessary to ensure that your data and project information is secure. 2. Check Company’s Awareness With Risk Management While choosing your outsourcing partner, think about the risks and problems that might pop up during the development. And ask the outsourcing vendor if they have the resources and experience to manage these problems. Because it is important to conduct a risk analysis of every project to identify and manage risks. 13

15. 3. Set Up Communication Channels Ask your outsourcing team, the communication channels they use. You can create your communication channels as well. For instance, your Slack channel or maybe weekly phone calls. 4. Ensure You Are Acquainted with the Pricing You do not want your project to stick in the middle because of disagreements over finances between you and the outsourcing partner. Different companies offer different pricing models and you need to identify the models that best suit your needs. You also need to find out the additional expenses that might occur and who will be covering those costs. 5. Develop Trust With Your Outsourcing Partner When you hire professionals to do some work they will need the liberty to do things their way. Micromanaging and over- controlling them can destroy their productivity. So you must trust your team and let them work their way and keep you informed about the development of the project. 14

16. Chapter 5 Pricing and Engagement Models

17. Remember! There is a huge misconception among clients regarding the pricing of software development companies vs freelance writers. The difference in pricing is not always so significant, and even if it is, an app development company would justify additional costs. Hence, it is possible to hire cheap software developers who will fit according to your budget. Full Time Part Time 4 8 8 hours per day 4 hours per day 5 days a week 5 days a week Dedicated Resource Dedicated Resource One week free trial One week free trial Hourly Fix Gigs At least 10 hours per week Key Milestone Dedicated Resource Timeline One week free trial Cost Estimates 16

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