Business process outsourcing can push your software engineering team to new heights
Key takeaways:
- Business process outsourcing affords software engineering teams flexibility in several surprising ways.
- A project as small as a new plugin can be outsourced.
- Business process outsourcing takes care of everything from hiring to project management.
Software and the technology that powers it is indispensable in today’s business world. It’s hard to imagine a business that doesn’t use some software in its daily duties. It plays a part in every business function, from customer experiences to internal process automation and transaction management.
The value of software influences businesses to search for high-tech tools to power the workday and fuels the fire to develop customized apps. Not all companies have the capital or skill to accomplish this, however. So, while business is better than ever for software teams, they still face ever-common business problems – finding the time and capital to get things done.
Enter Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). It sounds like a relatively new concept but businesses have been doing it since we traded with clamshells. BPO is simply hiring a third party to perform a job for your business. It can be someone from across the street or around the globe as long as they have the skills you need.
We take a quick look at how software teams can leverage the advantages of BPO to grow their business.
Flexibility
BPO can make a software company as flexible as an Olympic gymnast. It makes hiring adaptable because one can take on as many people as a task requires on an as-needed basis. It also affords business flexibility when you find yourself with more time to complete overdue tasks. Most importantly to many, it provides a better work-life balance. When you no longer have a thousand tasks waiting to be completed, you can reacquaint yourself with your family and loved ones.
Priorities are completed
The busier you get, the busier you stay. Everyone wants their business to be successful but it can be hard to keep up when everything happens at once. BPO lets you hire a team or just one person to take on additional work so your home team stays focused and productive.
Adherence to regulations
Building an application or creating a software product requires adherence to government regulations. Developers should know these rules. BPO companies have quality control experts to make sure you get superior work from developers that adhere to regulations.
Access to new talent
Most talented software engineers do not all live in the same area. The talent pool in your town may not offer all of the skills and knowledge you need to get the caliber of work you require. Outsourcing work to achieve the level of professionalism and skill your business requires is a great move.
Work is completed faster
BPO for software teams solves staffing issues and it’s a speedier option for developing and releasing products overall. These teams are authorities in designing, testing, developing, and releasing software goods. They have a lot of experience jumping on projects quickly and working at a quick pace. Building this level of skill and expertise within your own organization can take a long time.
Skip the stressful hiring process
Let’s face it, the hiring process is no fun. Recruiting, interviewing, comparing applicants, and the legwork of hiring is tedious, tiresome, and stressful. We haven’t even mentioned the myriad costs of hiring a new full-time employee, such as health insurance, benefits, and recruiting fees, in addition to salary. BPO releases you from this stress, as well as the associated costs, by charging hourly, monthly, or project-based flat rates.
Project size doesn’t matter
With BPO, the size of the project doesn’t matter at all. You may need to outsource a small faction of your project, such as a new interface or plugin, a single-page application, or bring your existing software up to date. Keeping your in-house team working on the core project as the outsourced team develops the independent modules is a great strategy.
On the other hand, you may need a large team of developers, designers, and testers. If you’re a small to medium-sized business, it’s not going to be easy to manage a remote team in addition to an in-house team. Fortunately, BPO companies provide project managers who oversee a job and let you know when your team hits its milestones, has questions, and finishes the job.
What to look for in a BPO company
Choosing the right BPO company can mean the difference between growth and stagnation in your business. Make the most out of the contract by making sure the company you choose meets the following criteria.
- They should have extensive knowledge and experience in the IT industry and be aware of the most common challenges and how to work around them efficiently.
- A global presence by a BPO company is vital for software engineering teams, whether they’re just starting or scaling up. The most successful BPO companies have offices in other countries so their clients can experience the benefits of a global market along with them. This facet also lets clients get work done 24/7 in every time zone.
Whether you need a whole team of skilled talent or just one tester to finish up a module, BPO is a boon to software engineering teams. Outsourcing is adaptable to all types of business needs and is helpful for small, midsize, and large companies. BPO lets you ditch the stressful hiring process and get right to work.
Reach out to an expert for help
DOXA helps small to medium-sized businesses build high-performing, scalable, global teams. We are a global business services firm structurally aligned to deliver better results for small businesses.
Contact us today for a free consultation on your BPO team.
