Outsource or hire local specialists? Most business owners try to answer this question before starting a new project. Ukraine is a top spot of outsource development so let’s see how outsourcing may change the way you handle the business and what are those benefits everybody is talking about.
Education:
16500 graduates with strong physics and mathematical background annually entering IT field.
Almost in every town you’ll find a University with applied math, computer engineering and statistics faculty.
More than, recruiters already hunting potential candidates from high school, organizing various courses. That is why students already know how to work in a team, fundamentals of programming and even aware of the position and company they want to work in the future.
A lot of local companies offer professional, competition based internship programs where after 2 months of theory and practice beginners are formed in groups and work on a certain project.
For example, they have to build a website or mobile application in 1 month. Juniors show how they can work as a team, split tasks and gain a result.
Team that showed skills and desire get the job in the company. In fact, more than 51% of IT specialists started from these courses.
Communication:
Clear communication is a key to success in every project which is why you have to speak at least one foreign language!
The most popular languages among Ukrainian devs are English, German and French. As a matter of fact, English is a mandatory requirement for all local companies that hire engineers or managers. Moreover, even if you’re a qualified specialist with years of experience but don’t know English, most companies won’t even invite you for the interview.
Ukrainian companies work for the reputation and language knowledge is a key skill required for effective communication and long-term partnership.
Business Trips:
How do you feel when you have a team business trip to the USA for 7 days? What if you’re a startup with a limited budget?
Such a trip leads to high expenses for plane, hotel, visa, planning, etc. Definitely more than 1000$-3000$ per person.
Now imagine that you outsource development to Ukraine and all you need is 300$-400$ for 10 days and all it takes 2 hours by plane or 3-10 hours driving (depends on where you live) which is why devs visit clients and clients are welcome in Ukraine as well.
In other words, such cooperation simplifies management process and helps to get the work done on time.
Profit:
In order to hire a good dev in Europe or the USA, you’ll have to pay 50-100$/hour.
Yet, If you outsource to Ukraine you can easily hire the same engineer for 30-40$ which will save you a lot of money for your business and project improvements.
Plus, if you’re from Europe you’ll be almost in the same time zone with your employees and daily meetings are indeed comfortable for both.
Portfolio:
Our devs already proved their expertise and implemented various solutions that raised millions in revenue.
Grammarly- startup corrects the grammar of English-language texts. The company raised 102$ million and currently has the main office in San Francisco.
Quick FACT: WhatsApp, Viewdle Petcube and other many popular products were developed together with Ukraine outsource company!
In addition, AVG, the X-factor and even Tesla outsource development to Ukraine which is an impressive track record to compare with 5 years ago.
Conclusion:
Only completed work may prove your words! All things considered, Ukrainian outsourcing teams already have a reasonable portfolio which together with pleasant communication, wide range of skills and effective management will lead you to successful product)