Thursday, July 22, 2021

Checklist on how to hire developers for a start-up


The trend of hiring remote work is catching on. Remote work isn’t confined to one sector. There are thousands of IT firms that are opting to hire offshore dedicated developers. According to statistics, the IT sector has a 69% potential for remote work! But why is that happening? There are multiple reasons for the growing need to hire remote software developers -

     For once, it is cost-effective. Rather than having a full-time developer, IT firms are outsourcing talent at much lesser costs.

     Secondly, it provides a larger pool of talent. You can have your pick from around the globe. Geography isn't an issue anymore.

     Most importantly, it saves time. There is no need to train the developers anymore because they already possess the skill. Moreover, they work on a strict timeline, meaning they deliver faster.

These are the major reasons why IT firms prefer to hire offshore dedicated developers. But even while hiring remote developers, there are few things to keep in mind -

Ensure Proper communication/ No Language barriers

The first is the communication gap. Since there is no face-to-face interaction, it becomes difficult to know what remote developers are thinking or how they might interpret a given situation. Make sure the developers understand your language and can communicate fluently. It is best to use a project management tool to keep track of the project and communicate efficiently. Muoro ensures the communication streamlines where engineers are assimilated with the working culture of the client through various collaboration tools.

Manage Time Zone Differences

Another aspect that should be considered while hiring remotely is time zone differences and timeliness of work delivery. Sometimes the difference in working hours can cause a delay in work delivery. This can be a disadvantage for the client, and make sure to plan ahead so remote developers are working during your office hours or vice versa. We solve this problem very efficiently by providing minimum 4 hours of overlap time.

Hire the right talent

When looking for talent, it is essential to find the best match fit for the role. The problem arises whether the developer hired will be able to solve the problems and tasks at hand. In order to this, you must be aware of the tech stack and engineer profile you are looking to hire. Muoro does this for you seamlessly by assessing your requirement and providing you with the desired profile who will be able to fulfil your project needs. We do this by matching your use case with similar projects data that we have accomplished in the past and shortlist the best talent that possesses the necessary skills and will be able to deliver results. Muoro takes care of all the hard work to give you the right talent you need.

Crosscheck References

Before you hire talent or service, make sure you check their track record. In this age of social media, it is easy to research about a business. If it is an outsourcing company, check their website, LinkedIn profile, client feedback, and reviews. Having more information about the company will make the decision easier. Ensure you make the right choice by doing thorough background research.

Enquire about Workflow

Ask for the outsourcing company's workflow before you hire them.  This will tell you about the company's process: how they work, their operating hours, and what requirements are needed. Ensure that their workflow aligns with your goals. Enquire about how flexible they are, i.e., if they can increase the number of resources while the project is going on. If their workflow does not suit your needs, then you can go with another company.

Muoro ticks off all the boxes in the checklist. It is a staff augmentation company that directly provides Engineer as a service (EAAS). All the engineers at Muoro are pre-vetted, trained in 25 parameters, and are equipped to adapt in any work environment. We have a large talent pool of 200+ developers from around the world.  You can be rest assured that Muoro will select the right talent for your team. We have over 50+ clients across the globe who have been deeply satisfied with our services. Muoro is always ready to align its workflow with that of the client. We are flexible to adapt and scale up or scale down our software engineers.

If you want to hire an offshore development team, then Muoro is your best bet. Do drop an email at connect@muoro.io with your inquiries. We would be happy to assist you in building your best team.