Increased productivity, better product quality and cost savings are just a few of the benefits of outsourcing software development. However, IT development cannot be effectively outsourced without careful preparation, and developing a solid outsourcing strategy is the first step in hiring an outsourcing partner that meets your needs. But how to build one?
Define your goals
Every project has multiple stakeholders, and you can't expect everyone to be involved in every detail of the project. When we say project stakeholders: company management, end users, customers, etc.
Outsourced projects can be diverse in nature, so sometimes stakeholders or even individuals outside the organizations can be expected to use or directly influence the final product.
You'll probably also want to pitch your ideas to other members of your team, and maybe even other people you know in the industry, so you know your project has clear goals.
Prepare working documents
There is no point in contacting a software development outsourcing company if you have not prepared a plan. They want to know your budget and needs, and good documentation is the best way to do that.
Define your tech stack
Since software development outsourcing is often done externally, it is important that your client-specific software development partner has a technical profile that meets your needs. For this purpose, we recommend creating a list of resources for your project. Security and privacy considerations should not be overlooked either, as data loss is not unusual.
Hire an experienced engineering manager
Building a design team starts with an effective leader who brings the technical skills and selects the technology skills needed to get the job done. A strong leader knows how to advise customers, manage external teams and protect you from poor team coordination and quality assurance problems.
At SoftKraft, we are a true software partner and have dedicated development paths to ensure a talent pipeline to Engineering Leader status. Our engineering leaders not only manage the technology and the team, but also work for the client's long-term success at all levels.
Manage project scope, budget and schedule for each iteration
Scope, budget and schedule are at the core of outsourced software development. We strongly recommend getting started with agile software development - see our article Agile outsourcing: 12 principles to ensure project success
An agile approach makes budget management a shared responsibility. The product owner manages the order backlog, the sponsor approves the budget and the team delivers the backlog and uses or manages the sprint budget within the agreed framework.
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