Hire Dedicated Development Teams
To build successful software, you need to count on the right software development company. From inception to launch, our development team manages the full software development lifecycle.
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Why Choose Scrums.com When Hiring a Dedicated Development Team
Cost-Effective African Talent
Utilizing our top-tier African tech talent guarantees maximum value for your investment.
Leverage Our Experts
Get technical oversight from our internal software professionals to ensure a successful product build.
Scalability
With flexible rates, you can request additional team members to adjust to your budget and project demands.
100% Dedicated Resources
Our development teams are comprised of Africa's top engineers, designers, QA testers and business analysts.
Timezone-Aligned African Talent
Our African development teams overlap business hours with Europe and the US, ensuring seamless communication.
Start 3x Faster
The global average time to hire a development team is 9-weeks. With Scrums.com, you will kick off from 21 days.
Hire Your Dream Software Development Team
Hire a dedicated development team in 3 easy steps.
1. Discover & Align
Connect with us for a detailed discovery call where we discuss your business needs, project goals, team structure, success criteria, timeline, budget, and required skill sets. This helps us understand exactly how we can assist you.
2. Synchronize
Based on the information gathered, we assemble the perfect team tailored to your specific needs. We then work closely with you to onboard the team for your project.
3. Kick-off & Scale
Once onboarded, your dedicated development team gets to work. Our tools allows you to track progress, interact with your workforce and scale your team as needed to ensure your project stays on track and meets your objectives.
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How to Hire a Dedicated Development Team
Hiring the right development team drives innovation, enhances productivity, and ensures timely project completion within budget. With Scrums.com, you access top-tier, dedicated development teams providing expertise and reliability from design to deployment, delivering high-quality, cost-effective software solutions tailored to your needs.
Having a balanced team with these roles and skills ensures that all aspects of software development are covered, from initial planning and design through to deployment and maintenance. Each role brings unique expertise to the table, contributing to the overall success of the project.
The cost of hiring a development team can vary widely based on several factors:
- Team Size
Larger Teams: More members typically mean higher costs. A small project may require a team of 3-5 members, while larger projects may need 10 or more. - Experience Level
Senior Developers: Experienced developers command higher salaries compared to junior developers. A balanced team may include a mix of both. - Project Complexity
Complex Projects: Projects with advanced features, integrations, or high scalability requirements will generally cost more due to the increased effort and expertise needed. - Technology Stack
Advanced Technologies: Using cutting-edge or specialized technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain) can increase costs due to the need for specialized skills. - Location
Geographic Region: Teams based in regions with a higher cost of living may charge more. Offshore development teams can offer cost savings but may require careful management to ensure quality. - Duration
Long-Term Projects: Longer projects typically have different cost structures compared to short-term engagements, often with opportunities for cost savings over time.
Understanding these factors helps in budgeting and planning for your development needs. At Scrums.com, we offer competitive pricing and transparent cost structures to ensure you get the best value for your investment.
The timeline for development projects can vary depending on the project's complexity, the technologies used, and the team's size. Here’s a general overview of how long typical projects can take:
At Scrums.com, we ensure that project timelines are managed effectively to meet your deadlines and business goals. Our experienced project managers coordinate all activities to keep the project on track and deliver on time.
Hiring an African development team offers several unique advantages:
- Cost-Effective Solutions
Competitive Pricing: Development teams in Africa often provide high-quality services at more competitive rates compared to teams in North America or Europe. - Time Zone Compatibility
Convenient Overlap: Many African countries, including South Africa, have time zones that overlap conveniently with both European and North American business hours, facilitating real-time collaboration. - Skilled Talent Pool
Emerging Talent: Africa is home to a growing pool of skilled developers and tech professionals, many of whom are educated in global best practices and advanced technologies. - Language Proficiency
English Fluency: English is widely spoken in many African countries, including South Africa, ensuring clear and effective communication. - Cultural Fit
Adaptability: African teams are known for their adaptability and cultural understanding, making it easier to integrate with global teams and projects. - Innovation and Growth
Tech Hubs: Africa is witnessing the rise of several tech hubs and innovation centers, fostering a culture of innovation and technological advancement.
By leveraging these advantages, businesses can benefit from high-quality development services while optimizing costs and ensuring effective collaboration.
Hiring a development team from South Africa involves several key steps and considerations:
- Identify Your Needs
Project Scope: Clearly define the project scope, goals, and required skills.
Team Composition: Determine the roles and expertise needed for your project. - Research Potential Teams
Reputation: Look for development teams with a strong reputation and positive client reviews.
Portfolio: Review their portfolio to assess their experience and capabilities. - Conduct Interviews and Assessments
Technical Interviews: Conduct interviews to evaluate their technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Practical Tests: Assign real-world tasks to gauge their practical expertise. - Evaluate Communication Skills
Language Proficiency: Ensure the team is proficient in English for effective communication.
Communication Tools: Assess their use of communication tools and strategies for remote collaboration. - Check References
Client Feedback: Speak with previous clients to understand their experience and satisfaction with the team. - Define Clear Agreements
Contracts: Clearly outline the project scope, timelines, deliverables, and payment terms in a formal contract.
Expectations: Set clear expectations for communication, reporting, and progress tracking. - Start with a Pilot Project
Initial Engagement: Consider starting with a smaller pilot project to assess the team's performance before committing to a long-term engagement.
At Scrums.com, we make this process seamless by providing you with a dedicated team of skilled professionals ready to meet your development needs. Our experience and expertise ensure a smooth and successful collaboration from start to finish.
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Trusted by 400+ companies, Scrums.com helps businesses scale with our cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective custom software development, expert teams, and reliable developer analytics.
With 13 years of trailblazing delivery and an 8,000-strong talent pool, Scrums.com is the top English-speaking partner for growth-focused companies, agencies, and enterprises. Proudly born out of Africa, Scrums.com is now shaping the future of global AI-powered software development.
Scrums.com is here to ensure the talent you select is happy and performing. We offer quality developers at a cost-effective rate, utilizing African talent to help scale your business.
The Scrums.com policy is for our talent to work on pushing PR's into production on a sprint-by-sprint basis.We help balance time spent with output, all while ensuring quality. We incentivize our team members on performance and expect nothing less.
Your team will ensure at least 4 hours overlap over your working day, these hours, however, on request, can be discussed and tailored to ensure Scrums.com drives value for your business.
We offer upfront payments or 30-day payments with a selected frequency of monthly, quarterly, or yearly, depending on what best suits your business.
As a custom software development company, we offer you access to more than just a development team, you can select a team that encompasses all your SDLC needs.
From designers, business analysts, project managers and scrum coaches. Request it and we can build a team for you from the ground up.
The minimum subscription commitment is dependent on your package. You can either subscribe to a flexible contract that offers a minimum of 6 months or a fixed-term commitment of one year.
The one-year commitment comes at a significant cost reduction, as we at Scrums.com believe in and want to nurture longer-term relationships and have found that custom software development over time is best used to meet your ongoing development needs.
Our dedicated team will deepen its knowledge and understanding of your needs and preferences; the longer you work with Scrums.com the more value you're able to get.
Yes! We provide you with our recommendations, and you choose. In a quick, easy selection process that includes 3 steps, you will receive CVs and test results tailored to your culture requirements; you will meet them, and then they start. All within a maximum of 21 days!
Scrums.com focuses on selecting top-tier quality talent in Africa. The 8000+ talent has been vetted, tested, interviewed, and screened to ensure we adhere to our promise of cost-effective, quality talent.
Yes you will have a dedicated Account Manager and a dedicated HR manager to help navigate any questions, queries or performance issues you might have.
You will raise this with your dedicated Account Manager and we will understand why performance is below par. Should the talent not be well suited, Scrums.com will switch them out for you right away!This is to ensure continuity and drive performance for your business.
We are cloud-agnostic and focus on the following languages: Java, C#, Python, Javascript, Ruby, PHP, Swift, Kotlin, Go, C++, Rust, Scala, TypeScript, React, and Flutter.
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