If you thought filming telenovelas is the fastest-growing market in Latin America, close but think again. As of 2018, Argentinian tech startups have earned $3.67 million, followed by the Peruvian companies with $2.79 million. Brazilian and Colombian startups have earned $2.28 million and $1.19 million respectively. These figures prove that the software development industry in Latin America has considerable potential. And it’s not just local tech companies that underlie this great potential. Latin America’s geographic proximity to the US has made the region a strategic destination for software outsourcing. This is especially true for the companies on the Pacific Coast... read more →
What countries are the first to come to your mind when you’re thinking of outsourcing? In the 90s, India ruled supreme in both software development and IT outsourcing. Today, tech brands like Samsung, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and Oracle view Eastern Europe as the go-to destination with a top-notch talent pool. So here’s a question: which country should you choose among all European outsourcing hotspots? Ukraine, Poland, and Romania are mainstream options for software development; Bulgaria is gaining prominence too. Belarus is yet another destination that has appeared on the radar of tech brands in recent years. Knowing that our biggest development... read more →
What do Oracle, HP, IBM have in common? Aside from being tech giants worth billions of dollars, they all consider Ukraine and Bulgaria to be excellent providers of top software development services. Both countries are attractive destinations among European countries, and not only due to their numerous software development professionals and competitive rates. Let’s give them a closer look. Tech Education in Ukraine and Bulgaria Ukraine Software developer salaries are far higher than average in Ukraine, which makes the profession one of the most lucrative and sought-after among the younger generation. This leads to competition where developers with higher level... read more →
Having trouble finding Node.js developers locally? In our experience, shopping for local talent is the first option that 90% of startups and product teams choose. Sadly, doing so is the single biggest reason why companies spend months searching for a decent Node.js expert whom they can afford. So what can you do about it? How to find a Node developer in weeks, not months? Well, hiring remote talent will definitely help. Being a nearshore development company that specializes in Node.js, we’d love to suggest going straight away to us... But let’s make this post more valuable than that. If you’re... read more →
When hiring Node developers, far too many product companies target a narrow skill set that directly corresponds to their project. But is this a wise approach? Well, it sure makes things easier for your candidates... The dev crew at DedicatedTeams has several Node.js professionals onboard. They’ve gone through dozens of Node.js interviews — both as candidates and as interviewers — and they have a ton of experience to share. For this post, I’ve asked our Node guys to provide me with a comprehensive list of skills they look at when interviewing Node.js developers for hire. For the sake of clarity,... read more →