Offshore Development Services

Looking to find an offshore software development partner and augment your team with top talent?

Offshore software development: closing the talent gap

Talent is the new oil, and the global shortage of tech experts is soaring. The US market has over 200,000 open jobs and the EU has over 75,000 unfilled positions. Companies are struggling to find, hire, and retain top specialists.

However, with a world-wide switch to remote, the walls between onshore and offshore have tumbled down. That is why more and more businesses around the world, from startups to Fortune 500 leaders, opt for offshore outsourcing. For instance, companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Boeing, Samsung, Fluke, Lebara, Travelport, and many others have offshored their software development to Eastern Europe.

Companies that benefited from offshore software development

Offshore software development vs other service models: Which one to choose?

In-house team

An in-house development team gives you more control over the development process, but comes with HR and operational overhead. It takes more time to hire and is difficult to ramp up/down.

Onshore software development

In case of onshore development, your tech partner operates in the same country as you do. It allows you to find tech experts needed, without hiring and managing them in-house.

Nearshore IT outsourcing

Nearshore outsourcing occurs when you outsource development to a company in a nearby country. It helps you to reach a larger pool of experts than you can do onshore.

Offshore software development

Offshore development services refer to partnership with a team from an overseas country. They allow you to tap into the global tech talent pool and scale up/down your team easily.

How you can benefit from offshore software development Benefits of offshore software development

Offshore development services can help you find the right specialists,
augment your expertise easily, and mitigate risks.

Access top tech talent

With years of experience and dozens of completed projects, top offshore IT companies will help you apply best technology and industry practices.

Grow your team faster

Established vendors usually have a large recruitment team (30+ people) and an enormous base of tech experts to find the right specialists for your project.

Scale easily

When you need to scale your team up or down, your offshore software development partner takes care of all HR activities and helps you avoid overhead and mitigate risks.

Enjoy flexibility

Depending on the selected cooperation model, you can choose the level of responsibility and control you want have over the project in offshore outsourcing.

Most common cooperation models in offshore software development Cooperation models

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Problem to solve
Input from the client
Communication structure
VALUE DELIVERED BY N-iX
Choose your model

Extended Team
Scale your core engineering team with flexibility in mind.
A team profile - a team and skillset definition, a project backlog, and established processes.
You communicate with developers and an N-iX manager on a daily basis.
additional team capacity with top talent flexible scaling a strong employer brand team retention and HR management.
Quickly expand my team

Managed Team
Delegate part of your product development to a separate, self-sufficient engineering team integrated with your delivery organization.
A product vision - a roadmap, engineering requirements, project documentation.
You communicate with developers and the N-iX project manager, who is responsible for the team management and executes day-to-day technical guidance of the team. Additionally, you discuss the team state and its achievements during quarterly business reviews.
team and development day-to-day process management project environment and processes frameworks are set up transparent and established team management practices quick on-demand access to N-iX company-wide tech expertise.
Set up a dedicated team

Custom Solution Development
Solve your business issue with an end-to-end tech solution.
The definition of done - the time and scope of the solution, acceptance criteria, the solution vision.
Apart from regular communication with developers and the N-iX project manager, you discuss roadmap progress updates, the project budget, its major milestones, and releases during quarterly business reviews.
design of the solution roadmap with its further implementation. end-to-end solution delivery: from the vision to a full-fledged product solution accelerators that reduce the project launch time, minimize development costs, and mitigate delivery risks.
Build a custom solution

Need to validate the solution vision or fill a gap in technology expertise?

Our team of top-notch experts will help you conduct a Discovery Phase, choose the most suitable architecture design, the tech stack and prepare a detailed implementation roadmap along with all the deliverables needed for a successful kick-off of the project.

Offshore software development: Best practices Best practices

Choose the most suitable engagement model

There are three basic models. Fixed price is excellent if you have a small, well-defined project that requires no flexibility. Time and material best suits small and midsize projects that don’t have clearly defined requirements and cannot be estimated in advance. Dedicated team is the best option for large, long-term projects with evolving requirements.

Select vendors with an established employer brand

When looking for a potential tech partner in an offshore location, find out whether a company cares about its employees, provides opportunities for professional growth, and supports the local IT community. A company with a strong IT market presence and established employer brand is more likely to attract top tech talent for your project promptly.

Prioritise the security aspect

With the amount of users’ and financial data companies collect, process, and store, the first thing you should think about is security. While choosing a tech partner for offshore software development, look for a company that is compliant with international security standards, including ISO 27001:2013, PCI DSS, ISO 9001:2015, GDPR, and HIPAA.

Sign a win-win contract

Thoroughly discuss with your offshore software development partner such vital aspects as intellectual property rights confidentiality, notice periods, non-solicitation terms, data protection, regulation compliance, liability, and more. Consult with your legal team and negotiate every single aspect to avoid any contract loopholes, before you sign the contract.

Arrange effective communication

Effective communication is an integral part of offshore development services. To avoid misunderstandings and set the ground for an effective working environment, define the rules of communication with your team.The unification of coding practices, establishing channels of communication, promoting knowledge transfer are a great way to achieve this goal.

Prepare an effective knowledge transfer plan

The knowledge that is not shared or documented is lost. Successful knowledge transfer includes: sharing knowledge before the beginning of the project in order to explain the context, business logic, and expectations; documenting the accumulated knowledge during the project; and knowledge transfer for when the project is over.

How to find the best partner for offshore development services Finding a reliable partner

Choose the best outsourcing destination

Significant tech talent pool;
Favorable business environment;
Decent number of trusted vendors.

Research the potential tech partners

Explore international listings (IAOP, GSA UK, etc.);
Check out dedicated directories (e.g. Clutch);
Look for recommendations from industry leaders.

Narrow down the list based on

Industry and tech expertise;
Size and ability to scale;
Pricing and cooperation models.

Browse companies’ websites

Portfolio and technical expertise;
Awards and industry recognition;
News, careers, etc.

Send out RFI or contact vendors

How quickly do they respond?
Are they interested in cooperation?
How engaged are they in the process?

Why choose Eastern Europe for outsourcing offshore development services?

1+M developers, with the largest share of JavaScript, Java, PHP, C#, C++, and Python developers

More than 4,500 companies that provide offshore development services

Excellent technical education and moderate to strong knowledge of English across the region

Why choose Latin America for outsourcing offshore development services?

Close to 2M tech professionals and cost-effective rates

Over 2,300 vendors that provide software development services

Time zone proximity to the North American market and complimentary time zones for European or the UK clients

Why choose N-iX for offshore software development services?

2,200+ professionals;

Compliant with PCI DSS, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and GDPR standards;

Certified AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, a Microsoft Solutions Partner, a Google Cloud Platform Partner, an Opentext Services silver partner, and an SAP partner;

Custom software development, cloud, data and analytics, ML & AI, embedded software, and consulting for manufacturing, fintech, telecom, healthcare, retail, logistics and supply chain, and others;

270,000 professionals in its CV database;

60+ experienced recruiters.

Success stories Case studies

Cloud Solutions

Modernization for a global stock image and media platform

USA

Data Warehouse Consulting Services

Automation, cloud migration, and cost optimization for a global tech company

USA

Mobile app development

Neobank transformation with compliance and security in mind

United Kingdom

High Load Systems

Improving the performance of a large audio streaming platform

USA

Embedded Software Development

Enhancing embedded solutions for vehicle parking and safe storage

Australia

Data Analytics Strategy

Driving growth in e-commerce with a comprehensive data analytics solution

Germany

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Client reviews

Global Fortune 100 engineering and technology company

They supported us throughout the whole lifecycle of the product migration, handling the technical project management as well as operational support tasks.

Why did we select N-iX over others? Great culture fit, good value for cost, and company values aligned.

Kevin Coorevits

Manager Technical Teams

I think we work extremely well together with the N-iX. Reliable. In one word.

Lars Hoogweg

Head of Architecture and Exploration

They do take time to understand your business. It's not just - here’s some developers and QA’s - it’s what is it you’re trying to achieve and how can we align with that.

The professionalism from N-iX is unparalleled. They can always get the job done.

Steven Chilver

Product Manager

FAQ

What is offshore software development?

Offshore software development involves partnering with a team in a different country, often far from your location, to handle software development tasks. Offshore outsourcing typically offers cost advantages and access to a broader talent pool.

What are the main benefits of offshore software development services for my business?

Offshore software development offers benefits, including access to a larger pool of skilled tech professionals, flexibility to scale the team up or down as needed, and the ability to leverage the latest technologies and best practices from experienced vendors. This model can help businesses address talent shortages and accelerate project timelines.

What are the common challenges associated with offshore software development, and how can they be mitigated?

Common challenges include communication barriers, time zone differences, cultural differences, and concerns about data security. These can be mitigated by:

Establishing clear communication protocols and regular meetings.
Overlapping work hours to ensure real-time collaboration.
Promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity training.
Ensuring robust data security measures and compliance with international standards.

How can I ensure the security and confidentiality of my data when working with an offshore development team?

To ensure data security and confidentiality:

Choose a partner compliant with international security standards like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, or the ones you need.
Sign comprehensive contracts that include clauses on data protection, confidentiality, and intellectual property rights.
Implement strong access controls, encryption, and regular security audits.
Maintain transparency and communication about security practices and incident response plans.

What steps should I take to prepare for effective communication and collaboration with an offshore team?

Effective communication and collaboration can be achieved by:

Defining clear communication channels and protocols from the start.
Scheduling regular video calls and meetings to maintain alignment.
Using collaborative tools like project management software, instant messaging, and document sharing platforms.
Establishing a unified coding standard and documentation practices to ensure consistency.

How do I find and choose the right offshore software development company for my project requirements?

To find the right offshore partner:

Research potential partners’ expertise, industry experience, and past projects.
Check for certifications and compliance with relevant standards.
Seek recommendations from industry leaders and explore reviews on directories like Clutch.
Assess the partner’s ability to scale, their recruitment process, and the size of their talent pool.
Evaluate their communication practices, cultural fit, and engagement in the local IT community.

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