Offshore developers bring many benefits to your organisation, but there are also a few challenges you may need to face when hiring them.
Benefits
You achieve cost-effectiveness, as developers working in top offshore locations are as specialised (or more) than local professionals, and their hourly rate is significantly lower.
You gain added value, given that offshore developers participate in proposing innovative solutions and sharing new points of view to improve processes.
You get dedicated engineers who work just for your business and don’t juggle between several projects simultaneously.
You work with integrated and culturally aligned engineers who work as your in-house team and know your values, goals and mission.
Challenges
You may struggle with geographical distance, although some companies consider it a major advantage because they can enjoy 24/7 round-the-clock operations with highly specialised talent.
You may encounter cultural issues, but only if your offshore partner doesn’t prioritise open communication and organise regular in-person meetings like team workations.
To maximise the aforementioned benefits and challenges, you must rely on a unique (and proven) offshore model…
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