In this article, we’ll share our top tips for working with external development teams.
TEAM EXTENSION
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Why DECODE for team extension…
Game changers, not code churners
Our developers are some of the most experienced in the world, having worked with tech giants such as Microsoft. For you, that means they’ll not only create excellent code, but they can share knowledge and improve your processes at the same time if needed.
Adaptable to your workflow
We worked with a large variety of clients. SMEs, enterprises, you name it. If your engineering team is a well-oiled machine, we’ll become a cog in it, without disrupting your processes.
Easy to work with
Whether it’s your other vendors or your internal team, we’ll collaborate seamlessly, as we have for the past 12 years with hundreds of different teams.
Not a dev shop
We don’t have millions of developers in our network. And frankly, we don’t want to. To offer clients the best possible engineering service, we have to stand behind the quality of each of our engineers. That means we don’t accept just about anyone. Only the best.
Extreme transparency
You’ll have complete communication access to every team member working on your project. You’ll also know exactly who’s doing what, when, why, and at what cost.
Experiences working with DECODE
Tools & Tech stack
We’re engineers so it’s not surprising we know how to get the most out of digital tools. Here’s a snapshot of what we use and why:
Mobile
iOS native:
Swift, Objective C
Android native:
Kotlin, Java
Cross-platform:
Kotlin Multiplatform, React Native, Flutter
Web
Web Backend:
Node.js, Java Spring & Quarkus, Python, Ruby on Rails
Web Frontend:
React, Angular, Vue
Desktop:
Electron
Analytics
Google analytics
Mixpanel
AppCenter
Firebase
Shake
Productivity
Slack
Google Workspace
Jira
Confluence
Microsoft Teams
UI/UX Design
Figma
Useberry
Principle
Hotjar
DevOps
BitBucket Pipeline
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI/CD
Jenkins
Fabric/Firebase
Azure DevOps
Source Control
GitHub
BitBucket
GitLab
Azure DevOps
Testing
Shake
Selenium
Appium
XCTest
Mocha
Jest
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2012
the distant year when we started our story
80+
expert employees under one roof
one roof
4.5
years is our average client collaboration span
How we screen developers
The designated software team lead and an HR representative both meticulously overview each candidate and grade them through our ranking system. Only candidates in the top 20% of rankings can proceed to the next stages of selection.
The selected candidates attend an interview led by our recruiter and a tech interviewer, usually a senior developer. Half of the interview is reserved for technical questions, where the interviewer gauges the candidate’s level of knowledge.
To make sure the candidate has the necessary skills to perform the job, we give them a complex tech task. We adapt the task to the level of seniority which means we’ll set up high-level problems when selecting for a senior position.
If the candidate solves the task with flying colors, we’ll have a second interview. Here, our recruiter and our CTO will usually attend the interview and the focus is on the candidate’s cultural fit. By selecting candidates with not just great skill, but a great mentality and work ethic, we ensure your project is in good hands.
The evaluation doesn’t stop at hiring. Over a 6-month period, we’ll closely evaluate the developer’s work and guide them through our processes. They’ll have a buddy assigned throughout the trial period to make sure they’re onboarded properly.
Collaboration models
Team extension
When you need to fill skill gaps in your team.
Dedicated team
When you need a complete team to take over part of a project (for example mobile development).
Custom solution
When you need a multidisciplinary team to create your product from start to finish.
Still unsure about something?
Don’t worry, whatever it is, we’ve got you covered in our FAQ.
We can typically onboard within 1–2 weeks, depending on the specific roles and skills you need. This includes aligning with your workflows, tools, and onboarding processes to ensure a smooth start.
Our teams are based in Croatia (GMT+1) and are experienced in working with clients globally. We adjust our working hours to overlap with your core business hours for effective communication.
Yes. Our engineers are proficient in a wide range of modern technologies and tools. They’ll adapt to your existing stack, whether it’s cloud platforms like AWS, CI/CD pipelines, or custom frameworks.
We comply with stringent security standards, including NDAs, secure development environments, and access controls. All data and code are handled with complete confidentiality. We’re also ISO/IEC 27001 certified.
We ensure thorough documentation and regular syncs during the onboarding phase. Our teams prioritize knowledge-sharing to make the integration seamless and sustainable.
Next steps
We only take on projects we have the capacity to deliver to exceptional standards – and we never abandon you part-way through.
Over a relaxed call or two, we’d like to hear as much as possible about your project
(fully NDA’d of course).
We’ll talk about:
- Your expectations
- Services you need
- Your vision
There are a few steps in this phase:
- We’ll hand-pick a team based on your desired seniority level and other requirements.
- We’ll send you their CVs so you’ll know every engineer working for you.
- If necessary, we can set up interviews between you and every engineer.
Only when you’re 100% on board with our choice, we’ll go to the next phase.
If everything sounds good to you, we’re ready to get started.
This could be the start of a great partnership
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