Should I Hire Dedicated Software Developers or Freelancers

1. Dedicated Software Developers or Freelancers Developers or Freelancers Dedicated Software Which is better?

2. How do You Know if Your Business Needs Dedicated Software Developers or Freelancers? Business’s Field of Operation Company Culture and Philosophy Main Priorities Business Plan and Strategy These factors decide if it’s more beneficial for a business to work with freelancers or dedicated software developers from a software outsourcing firm.

3. Your Decision Should Have a Solid Base Always consider the following factors before including software outsourcing or hiring freelancers strategy into your business plan. Business Concerns Pros and Cons of Hiring Dedicated Software Developers Pros and Cons of Hiring Freelance Software Developers Risks of outsourcing or Working Remotely with Freelancers

4. There are 2 Main Software Outsourcing Concerns 1 Working with a software development company is much more expensive than hiring freelancers 2 No complete control over a remote dedicated software developer

5. Software Outsourcing Concern #1 Working with a software development company is much more expensive than hiring freelancers. ANSWER: Working with remote software engineers from an agency is not expensive if you choose the right software outsourcing destination. There are several beneficial software outsourcing destinations in the world. These countries have earned a good reputation for having numerous software outsourcing companies that provide high-quality software solutions at low prices.

6. Ideal Software Outsourcing Destinations Example: Armenia Armenia is an ideal solution for especially the countries that have very high software development service costs, such as the USA, Canada, Northwest Europian countries, Australia, New Zealand, East Asian countries, South African Republic, etc. Armenia is defined as the world’s next tech hub on Forbes. It is famous in the international IT industry as one of the most reliable, safe, and productive software outsourcing destinations. In Armenia, you can work with experienced software developers from reliable software outsourcing and outstaffing firms at the same prices as freelancers. Check out how this is possible in Armenia, in our short article below. https://www.coderiders.am/blog/is-armenia-a-top-software-outsourcing-country

7. Compare Software Development Rates by Countries Average annual software developer salaries in top software outsourcing destinations: Developer Armenia Poland Ukraine Salaries Junior $6000 $15.500 $20.400 Medium $13.200 $28.600 $26.400 Senior $25.000 $40.600 $34.800 Average annual software developer rates worldwide: Developer Switzerland France Netherlands USA Canada Australia UK Germany Sweden Rates Junior $77.800 $63.477 $59.000 $28.600 $43.600 $30.200 $80.000 $36.500 $35.300 Medium $130.400 $76.201 $91.000 $40.200 $57.700 $53.100 $108.400 $48.200 $53.000 Senior $197.470 $105.046 $132.000 $63.600 $76.500 $66.000 $132.500 $68.300 $76.500

8. Software Outsourcing Concern #2 No complete control over a remote dedicated software developer. ANSWER: There are 2 widely used terms in the international software development industry: software outsourcing and software outstaffing. Clients prefer either of them based on how much they want to be included in the software development process. During both of these processes the software outsourcing company is responsible for the quality of their services. You have more control and rights if something goes wrong, while with freelancers your options are more limited.

9. Main Types of Software Outsourcing Software outsourcing or Software outstaffing Multirsourcing offshoring The process of hiring dedicated developers, UI/UX designers, or other professionals from software outsourcing companies. The client becomes the new employer of the software developers, which means they work under the client’s complete control just like in-house employees. The client is in direct contact with the developers and has the right to interview them and assign test tasks just like they would do with freelancers before hiring them. The process of hiring multiple software vendors from the same or different countries. A typical example of multisourcing is one of our current projects at CodeRiders. Our client hired one of CodeRiders' front-end React.js software developers to work on an investment website together with other developers. The process of hiring a third-party software development firm to cover the technical work. Clients may choose to hire other IT professionals from the same company as well, such as project managers and QA specialists, to work together as a team and help the client handle the SDLC. Clients usually have a minimal role in the software development process.

10. When is it Better to Work with Dedicated Developers From Software Outsourcing Firms? If you need professional and reliable software developers, UI/UX designers, and other IT specialists. You are much concerned about the quality of the software outsourcing services. If you do not want to have complete control over the software development process and need third-party help. If you are concerned about intellectual property (IP) rights, security, and need a signed NDA. If you are interested in hiring more software developers, UI/UX designers, and other related IT professionals throughout your software development project. If you need fast custom software implementation and support. Software engineers and designers from software outsourcing firms understand the software outsourcing lifecycle and its stages.

11. When is it Better to Work with Freelance Software Developers and Designers? If you do not have stable financial resources and have a small, short-term project and minor technical requirements, it is better to look for freelance software developers and designers.  If you need software developers and designers ASAP. It takes less time and resources to find freelance software developers and designers. There are so many international freelancing online platforms. If there are no risks of leakage of crucial and private information. 

12. Risks of working with freelance software developers and designers Freelance or remote software developers, UI/UX designers can have self-management and self-discipline issues. There may be risks of inconsistent work and poor quality. You may have IP rights and security concerns as you work with individuals. Freelance employees have low interest and involvement in the company's vision. Freelancers may work on multiple projects. You do not know how often your freelance software developers and designers enroll in professional courses and update their knowledge.

13. Read the whole article with an in-detail representation of this subject on CodeRiders’ blog https://www.coderiders.am/blog/dedicated-software-developers-or-freelancers-which-is-better

14. In this highly competitive international business environment, it is not easy to establish a successful business and build a reputation for your products or services.  Trying out various methods to stay in the loop is crucial.  Software outsourcing is an ideal way to save money, resources, and efforts and invest them somewhere else.  Why not grab the chance and learn how it works and where to start?  CodeRiders  offers its custom approach to every company. Find out what's yours now by visiting our website. www.coderiders.am or say hi to us via  info@coderiders.am