Making the decision to outsource is a little like trying to find a babysitter for one’s newborn – overwhelming and stress-inducing. Countless questions race through one’s mind.
- Is this person trustworthy?
- Can this person possibly care even a tenth as much as I do?
- What happens if things go wrong?
- How do I find the person who is the perfect combination of affordable, reliable, and seamlessly fits into the role?
As challenging as it may seem, the benefits of finding that perfect person or team far outweigh the cons.
Adherence to Best Practices
Much like a trained nanny will have experience and skills unknown to a new parent, Swan has a large skill set, extensive best practices and procedures, and a solid team dynamic. This allows Swan to start providing the additional help a company needs without the time required for an extensive setup.
Flexibility to Scale
Hiring in-house can be time-consuming, expensive, and leave a company with a developer it may not need long-term. Outsourcing allows a company to scale its team up or down to accommodate the need for greater speed, unfamiliar technologies, or additional help – much like a nanny works when needed.
Greater Skill Sets
While a company might have great developers in-house, there are often times when a new technology or language is outside of the in-house team’s skillset. An outsourced person or team can be plugged into the gap in a company’s knowledge – much like a nanny might be hired to provide additional tutoring.
Of course, one of the most compelling benefits is cost efficiency. Hiring an in-house development team is expensive and time-consuming – and time is money. Outsourcing allows a company to receive high-quality results at a fraction of the cost while also maintaining a strong focus on innovation and quality.
Hiring an In-House Developer
Outsourcing with Swan allows you to start much sooner — often within two weeks or less!
How Swan Works
Swan leverages an advanced Agile Scrum delivery model – incorporating continuous integration and delivery and full end-to-end quality assurance integration.
Swan works to provide the exact outsourcing help a company needs. We can function as an extension of your existing team or operate as a fully autonomous team within your business framework.
In either case, our clients take on the role of product owner and create their own user stories. Swan turns these user stories into fully functional, high-quality applications.
How Swan Bridges the Offshore Gap
Swan took inspiration from the bird that provided our name and uses The Wedge Approach to ensure a project’s success.
A flock of swans will fly in a wedge formation to allow one another to succeed in reaching a goal. Our “wedge” are those essential, high-level roles that are critical to a project’s success but may not be required full-time. This support team ensures that a solid foundation is laid for the project and remains involved throughout. The wedge team participates in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives that allow the entire team to continue to soar forward.
The Wedge team includes roles such as Architect, Engagement Manager, Scrum Master, and QA Manager. Although there might be time zone differences, the Wedge team ensures that communication and productivity remain seamless and mitigates any potential disruptions.
About Our Rates
At Swan, our teams are carefully put together in order to deliver the highest quality results. We select the right mix of senior and mid-level developers to collaborate effectively. Even though these blended teams are top notch, our rates are still significantly lower than what you would pay for even a junior in-house developer in many regions.
Plus, we include our Wedge Team free of charge so essential roles like Project Manager, Architect, and QA Engineers are included in our standard offering at no extra cost.
By choosing Swan’s hybrid model, you can save up to 67% compared to the cost of an in-house developer – without compromising on quality.
Rates for Software Development in the United States vs. Eastern Europe (Rate per Hour)
You might be wondering how we are able to offer such competitive rates without sacrificing quality. Our rates are possible due to the abundance of skilled technology professionals in the Eastern European region, which are bolstered by strong educational systems that continually produce new talent.
Swan has delivered high-quality results to hundreds of clients since 2005. While many companies offer outsourced development, outsourcing with Swan means gaining a dedicated partner that genuinely cares about your project and works to help your company succeed.
Keep the Focus on Value
Outsourcing software development can lead to significant cost savings. However, it’s important not to compromise on quality in pursuit of the lowest cost. Poor-quality work can lead to delays and costly fixes down the line.
Instead, prioritize value by choosing a provider with strong expertise, proven technology experience, and a good cultural fit with your organization.