How to Hire Offshore Software Developers [Complete Guide]

There is no secret that the offshore outsourcing trend is booming. One report by Research and Markets shows that the global IT outsourcing market will reach $410.2 billion in 2027. Every business type is now taking an interest in outsourcing software development projects. Adopting the strategy to outsource projects brings a lot of benefits, such as the affordable cost of hiring developers and access to a wider pool of talent, particularly to those who have startups and small and mid-size businesses. Many giant market leaders, such as WhatsApp, Slack, and Google, have already adopted this strategy to outsource their software development offshore. While outsourcing is not an easy task if you don’t know how to hire offshore software developers. This decision can actually make or break the success of your project. As a leading offshore software development company, we know the challenges and issues faced when you are unable to hire proper offshore developers for your project. This is why we have written a complete guide on how to hire offshore software developers. So, let’s get started.

5 Steps on How to Hire Offshore Software Developers

1. 1. Clearly Define Goals and Objectives

1. 1. • What type of software you are looking to build?
      • Which features and functionalities do you want to integrate to address your business challenges?
      • Which skills are you looking for in a software developer?
      • What is your estimated software development budget?
      • What is the expected time to complete software development?
      • Which software development methodologies to use?

1. 1. Reach Out to Preferred Software Developers

1. 1. Conduct Technical & Non-technical Tests

1. 1. Take Final Interview With Developers

1. 1. • Are you able to work under extreme pressure?
      • Do you sign a non-disclosure agreement?
      • How do you ensure to understand clients’ requirements?
      • Do you have any specific approach to building a software solution?
      • How will you post me on the progress of the project?
      • Can you show me your top 3 projects, along with client reviews?

1. 1. Complete Work Conditions and Legal Agreements

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When to Hire Offshore Developers?

1. 1. Tight Budget

1. 1. Targeted Time-to-market

1. 1. Need for Specific Skillset

1. 1. Need Resources for Short-term Projects

1. 1. Business Scaling

Why Hire Offshore Development Team?

1. 1. Lower Costs

1. 1. Large Talent Pools

1. 1. High Scalability

1. 1. Reduced Operational Costs

1. 1. Concentrate on Core Activities

Things to Consider Before Hiring Offshore Developers

1. 1. Make a Budget Plan

1. 1. Specify Business Requirements

1. 1. Finalize the Offshore Location

1. 1. Evaluation of Project’s Skill Set

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