Offshore Software Development

Advance your business goals with the best offshore software solutions

Building great software involves finding the right balance between many resources, such as time and cost. But it should never mean lowering the quality of the final product. With the right partner developing a custom product, your company will get exactly what it needs.

Unlimited Talent. Access an international talent pool and work with world-class developers to obtain innovative software solutions
Fast results. Get timely results to validate your idea, collaborate effectively, and get your software product when you need it
Project scalability. With agile project management, you can expect the development process to be swift and avoid any backlogs
Competitive rates. When you hire offshore you don’t need to compromise quality over budget by having access to the full market

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Director of Innovation at Keller Williams

Choose the best technologies and solutions. Adjust the tools and approaches to your requirements, focusing on specific business needs.
Develop your app from start to finish. Build a product from concept to completion. Create an app that scales and pivots quickly, meeting the demands of an exacting user base at the same time.
Optimize, integrate, or audit your app. Update your app to the best available technology. Increase your web app’s performance so that it brings business benefits.
Provide secure and stable app maintenance. Take care of the security, flexibility and stability of your app. Choose battle-tested solutions to avoid problems and malfunctions in the future.

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Choose the solutions. Whether you need a custom application or a website, the right development team will guide you through the process.
Coordinate app development. Always stay informed with spotless project management and consistent feedback loops.
Innovate quickly. Get quick recommendations for cutting-edge software solutions by leveraging a bigger talent pool.
Constant improvements. Keep your product’s usability and design up to date with on-demand expert help that can be actioned quickly.

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Take advantage of our specialised talent pool and get a tailor-made app

We work transparently, efficiently and with the newest technologies. Our experts will guide you through the process so that you know exactly what to expect.

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Track your project. Manage and follow the development process closely
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How an offshore software development company can help you advance your business

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As you move toward creating your company’s next cutting-edge software product, you may be unsure if your in-house team is right for the job. A better option might be to team up with an offshore development company. This way you will quickly access the global talent pool and gain a partner to guide you through the development process. This can be a move that will empower your whole enterprise.

Choosing an offshore software development company

Offshore software development means that you’re delegating the creation of your digital product and to a company located abroad. It helps companies advance their goals through developing great proprietary software while staying focused on their core business.

The features of a good offshore software development company

There are many offshore companies out there and their offers vary widely. You need to look for a full digital partner who has results working with extreme time differences, a remote-first culture, and who has proven to deliver regardless of the project’s particular features and size.

Flawless communication and first-class project management

The company might be located in a different timezone than you; maybe the offshore developers will have a cultural background that you’re not accustomed to. However, if they have an expert team with offshore software development experience, such issues should not lead to any problems. They will play the role of consultants who understand your requirements and adapt to your needs.

Learn about the company’s project management standards: if they have solid AGILE and SCRUM processes in place, you will be guaranteed to have your developing product repeatedly inspected, modified, improved and eventually delivered for the best business value in the shortest time.

Flexibility

Whether you are creating a new project from scratch and require a full development team, or have an existing product that just needs a few updates, the best potential offshore partner should have the flexibility to be able to work on projects of all sizes.

Robust and versatile team

When you’re offshoring software development, you want to be sure that the right mix of experts is working on your product. Check if the potential offshore partner will provide engineers working in the software languages you need, UI and UX designers who will make your software shine, and project managers keeping you in the loop. It’s also good to know upfront whether the offshore software company has the capacity to modify the team if the project requires it.

Original and high quality code

You want to get a custom product that will work well at launch while being easily adaptable for future upgrades. A good offshore partner will ensure just that, plus guarantee the security of the application and your copyright to it as the owner with copyright agreements and NDAs, should you require them.

Proven track record

The company should have a proven portfolio of delivering project goals and meeting client business value outcomes.

The best practices in offshore software development

Your ideal offshore partner should have:

Experience working with both startups and enterprises.
Flexible models of cooperation
Senior talent in multiple stacks so you can get experts on the go
Daily standups
Dedicated slack channels
Dedicated team as well as on the fly experts
Ability to work with clients in any time zone
Ability to prepare advanced reports
Experience working with AGILE and SCRUM

How to achieve successful agile offshore software development

Agile principles are helpful in every aspect of the software development process, but especially in working with an offshore company. Following them will require more engagement from you throughout the process but will allow you to quickly react to any developments. This way at the end you’ll be getting exactly what you need and there will be no need for costly, complicated adjustments.

It’s also crucial to agree with your offshore development services provider over the deliverables upfront.

The benefits of working with an offshore software development company

In today's interconnected market there’s no reason to limit your software development solely to one region or territory. Offshore development model became an industry standard for a reason: it allows you to seed from the global talent pool, use their international expertise, while getting the product faster and for a lower rate.

Offshoring can help you in a few different scenarios. Whether you’re looking for building a custom application from scratch, or need to move forward a project that’s already in development, a great offshore partner will provide you the talent that you’re missing to get the job done.

Let our tech experts do the heavy-lifting for you

Netguru offers full digital consultancy so that you know your project is in good hands: from initial consulting, through to design, software development, and the maintenance of the website and apps. You will get an innovative product with exceptional design, usability, and the highest-level of security so your business can reach new heights.

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FairMoney, a top fintech company in Nigeria, partnered with us to scale their mobile banking platform amidst a surge of 1 million new users in just six months. Our team of developers, project managers, and quality assurance specialists in Poland optimized key app components, including lending, banking, and KYC systems. This offshoring collaboration enabled FairMoney to enhance security, ensure compliance, and improve app stability, supporting their expansion across African markets.

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Having a tech-driven business model and a digital mindset allowed us to survive 2020 relatively unharmed. We were already a remote-first organization before the pandemic, working with Netguru based in Poland and us in Berlin, so going 100% online was not a difficult transition.

Hima Mandali
CTO at Solarisbank
My experience of working with Netguru was absolutely excellent. Different software teams go through ups and downs, and good software teams are resilent. What makes Netguru team succeed is being able to ride ups and downs as a team

Gerardo Bonilla
Product Manager of Moonfare
What impressed us most was how quickly the Netguru team grasped what it was that we wanted to do and were able to make valuable suggestions. The result of the workshop was that we came away with a shared image of what was to be built rather than a large volume of detailed specification

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What is offshore software development?

Offshore software development is the practice of outsourcing software development to a company or team located in a country different from where the client or customer is based. There are many reasons why companies choose to offshore software development, including access to a larger pool of talent, lower labor costs, and proximity to other business operations. Offshore software development can be a great option for companies that want to get their product to market quickly and efficiently. When done correctly, it can also help improve the quality of the final product.

Benefits of offshore software development with Netguru

1. Time savings: Another big benefit of offshore software development is the time savings. When you work with us, you can eliminate the need to hire and manage a development team in-house. This saves you time and money, since you don’t have to worry about training or managing developers. 2. Improved quality: One of the biggest concerns people have about offshore software development is the quality of the work. However, when you work with Netguru, you can be assured that the quality of our work is top-notch. We only work with the best developers, and we use the latest technologies and processes to ensure that your project is done right the first time. 3. Faster turnaround times: Another benefit of working with us is our fast turnaround times. We can typically turn around projects faster than most in-house teams, which means you can get your product to market faster. 4. Increased flexibility: Finally, one of the biggest benefits of offshore software development is the increased flexibility it offers. With Netguru, you have the freedom to scale your project up or down as needed, which gives you more control over your project’s budget and timeline.

What is the difference between offshoring and nearshoring?

The only difference is distance. Offshoring can happen anywhere around the world, while nearshoring happens when the client company contracts the development partner in a neighbouring country. So, to use the USA as an example, employing a company in Mexico will be nearshoring, while doing so in Europe will be offshoring.

What is the difference between outsourcing and offshore outsourcing?

Outsourcing happens outside the company but still within the same country. Offshore outsourcing refers to delegating part of the services to a company located in a different country.

How do you manage an offshore development team?

You should manage an offshore team in the same way you would an in-house team. Set clear priorities, communicate clearly, use project management and communication tools to facilitate the workflow, follow through and keep them accountable for the results, but don’t micromanage.

How does offshoring reduce costs?

Offshoring allows you to minimize labour costs and all connected expenses, like hiring and training of new employees. Especially if you need a development service for a specific task, these additional costs are unnecessary and not cost-effective.

Is offshore development a good choice?

There are a few things to consider before choosing offshore development, such as time zone differences, cultural differences, and language barriers. But with proper planning and communication, these challenges can be overcome. When done right, offshore development can provide significant benefits for your company. If you're considering offshore development, contact Netguru today. We have experience working with clients all over the world and can help you create a successful offshore development strategy.

How do I get started with offshore software development?

Once you define your goals for the product, pick the right team, agree on the terms of communication and the workflow. One of the advantages of offshoring is that you’ll be able to start working immediately: you don’t have to wait until you put together a complete development team because your partner will have the best people and time-tested procedures already in place.

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