S3Corp. Tech Blog

Many companies decide to outsource their software development to an outside company. While the decision to outsource may be an easy one, choosing the right software development service partner can be a challenge. It is certainly doable, however. Here, we’ll talk about three factors you should take into consideration when searching for the software development company that will work best for you.

For a start, let’s investigate the main reasons why outsourcing software development could be a good fit for your company:

Search for the right software development team using local and online resources

Finding the right developers is an ambiguous process because there are so many reputable — and not so reputable — options. Depending on your needs, there are several different routes you could use to find your match.

Try consulting your extended network of contacts — both virtual on LinkedIn and in person — for potential candidates.

You could also reach out to professors at local universities who might know of young and hungry developers who have graduated in recent years. Another option is searching for a development firm through a staffing agency. If you want a long-term partner, an agency can screen and interview software development partners to weed out the companies that aren’t good fits.

Choose a team with the documented experience that fits your product

The most important thing to do when searching for a software development company  is to make sure it has experience relevant to your project. To check, peruse the website portfolio of companies you see as potential matches. At the same time, check to see that the project you have in mind fits the company’s scope. Some companies only have the capacity to work on small projects, while others will only take on massive, long-term work.

Once you’ve narrowed down the companies with whom you might want to work, ask for references and work samples.

These materials can let you know if the development firm is consistently timely with their work, if they have the range to complete your project, and if they have the kind of client management practices that fit your business.

Get a better idea about timeline and cost during the interview process

The most important step in this process is the ultimate selection of the software development partner. Asking potential software development companies the right questions is crucial at this stage:

Ask your potential software development partners questions about their use of Agile and Scrum; you want to make sure you still have control and input into the development process.

Ask questions that focus on timeline and price, including time-to-market and team price per hour.

Knowing these specifics can help you balance price and time-to-market before making your final decision.