In this blog we share our experience collaborating with Indian software developers for over 15 years. And explain why we believe everyone and every organisation can thrive hiring an Indian Software Developer.
10 REASONS WHY EVERYONE AND EVERY ORGANISATION CAN THRIVE HIRING AN INDIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Hiring a software developer or Outstaffing witnessed a spectacular 159% growth over the last 12 years. And is even expected to grow another 25-30% more due to the covid-19 spin-off. Despite this spectacular growth and the fact that cities like Bangalore, Pune, Noida, Delhi-NCR, and the recently developing Hyderabad have become hubs for tech giants like Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, etc. collaborating with an Indian Software Developer may still sounds a little scary to some of us Westerners. Some fear that eventually, they will get less value for what they pay for. Mostly due to 5 assumptions that still exist about collaborating with Indian Software Developer:
- Cultural Differences make it hard to understand each other
- Physical Distance makes it hard to collaborate together
- Different Languages make it hard to communicate
- The Level of Quality an Indian IT professional is able to deliver is less than we are accustomed to
- A Indian/remote IT developer or specialist is Less Productive than we are accustomed to
However, after collaborating with Indian Developers for over 15 years, we learned that these assumptions are in fact misconceptions. And discovered several structural issues that need closest attention enabling every western business to thrive collaborating remotely with Indian Developers.
In this blog, we will review the fourth misconception. Which implies Indian Software Developers deliver less Quality than we Westerners are accustomed to. Here are 10 reasons why Indian Software Developers often even deliver better quality than we are accustomed to:
1. INDIA OFFERS THE BIGGEST TECH FORCE IN THE MOST POPULAR LANGUAGES
Over the last 5 years, India’s tech industry has grown tremendously at the rate of 7.5%. Even though India already offers the biggest talent pool of 800.000+ talents. Filled with skilled software developers in the most popular core technologies such as Python, JavaScript, C/C++, and PHP. This pool is expected to grow at an even much faster rate in the next coming years. Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani even expects India’s 4.5 million technology workforce to double to 9-10 million in next few years.
2. INDIA IS THE SECOND LARGEST ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
When selecting a professional developer for Outstaffing purposes, language compatibility is a significant concern. As the Second-largest English speaking country in the world and putting significant importance on educating people, hiring an Indian software developer not only guarantees state-of-the-art development skills, but also excellent communication in the English language.
3. INDIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS OFFER GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY
The average hourly rate for hiring an Indian software developer is significantly low and cheap compared to other countries. Compared to other Asian countries, India even offers the lowest hourly average rates, with rates ranging from $ 18-25. Whereas China offers an average hourly rate of $ 20-25, the Philippines offer an average rate of $ 22-25. And compared to Eastern Europe where the rates start at around $25-30, the Ukraine offers relatively offers the most expensive developers. With hourly rates varying from $ 35 to 39. Whereas in Latin America the hourly rates starts at around $35-40 an hour. Another advantage hiring developers from India is that they prefer total transparency avoiding any possible hidden charges.
4. INDIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS HAVE A DEDICATED, DISCIPLINED AND SYSTEMATIC WORK ETHIC
Indian Developers are skilled and dedicated professionals who are willing to invest time and effort in your project. Thanks to the rock-solid Indian Education system which is responsible for the core foundation of every student, Indian developers not only are famous for their strong technical knowledge. They also have the reputation of approaching their work with true passion, dedication, and sincerity. As for their work ethics, they like to work hard and smart to handle every project efficiently and to ensure completion within the deadline. On top of that they make sure they innovate in order to add something extra. All in all, an excellent work attitude that put companies hiring them in a most profitable position.
5. AMBITION, CONTINUOUS TRAINING AND ADEQUATE PROCESS MANAGEMENT GUARANTEE HIGH QUALITY DELIVERABLES
One thing that is constant in the software industry is change. New technologies keep hitting the market from time to time. Making it essential to stay updated in order to meet ever-changing market demands. One of the best things about Indian software developers is their ability to quickly adapt to new technologies. As and when they enter the market.
All Indian developers are very well trained and constantly keep on learning to enhance and improve their skills themselves. They have the reputation of getting updated with the latest development skills, programming trends and new demands of expertise that take the industry by storm from time to time. From multicloud to AI and ML technologies to Blockchain to AR/VR development.
Having the highest number of companies that are ISO certified, India remains focused on delivering high quality and timely delivery. To ensure high quality deliverables, Indian developers are taught to apply the following 5-steps software development proces everywhere:
- Requirement Analysis
- Design and Wireframing
- Coding & Development
- Prototyping & Testing
- Quality Assurance
6. COLLABORATING WITH INDIAN DEVELOPERS DOES NOT REQUIRE A TIMEZOME ADJUSTMENT
A normal and comfortable work shift in India would be 9 AM to 6 PM. With flexible timings, Indian staff could comfortably come in either 7.00 AM or stay late to 8.30 PM. As for the time difference between India and Western countries, this 13-hour interval offers plenty of time for effective collaboration. Including hours to organize meetings with clients from all around the world, from California to eastern Australia. Or, to work round the clock creating the advantage of being live 24/7. Whereas you send your requests in the evening and you see the results the next morning.
7. INDIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS WORK WITH A GLOBAL MINDSET
Indian Tech Companies follow a Western business model and a Western business culture. The programmers are diligent and eager to solve problems, bring innovation, and personally get involved in facilitating success for the firm. There is no strict adherence to hierarchy and the developers have a certain sense of freedom and independence for their work. The majority of the firms have their offices present in the UK, the USA, and Europe.
Information access has brought about a global mindset among the up-and-coming startup companies and entrepreneurs. There is also a global flow of capital continuing year after year in the name of FDI. This has been one of the major contributing factors to setting a westernized, globalized culture among the minds of Indian entrepreneurs and developers.
8. INDIA OFFERS WORLD-CLASS IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The mobile and Internet networks are well developed in India. The web and mobile app development outsourcing companies in India have state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and use the latest technologies. It helps them deliver high-quality solutions such as software development solutions, web development solutions, mobile app development solutions, etc.
9. STABLE GOVERNMENT AND SUPPORTIVE IT POLICIES
India is a politically and economically stable country, whereas the pro-IT government supports the Indian outsourcing industry. IT is regarded as one of India’s top five priority industries, so the IT policies that the Indian government offers are highly favourable for outsourcing to India. Their policies on the economy, taxation, power, GDP growth, telecom, industrial parks, and special zones have helped improve infrastructure and communication systems. The government also offers various tax-related and other benefits to support the growth of the IT industry. The IT Act acknowledges electronic contracts, and the Indian cyber law controls cybercrime. Therefore Indian companies can deliver smooth services to global customers.
10. INDIA IS WORLD’S 2ND MOST PROMISING SOURCE OF GLOBAL INNOVATION
After a drop in the rankings from a third place in 2018 to a sixth place in 2019, in 2021 India surged back up to tie China for the second position for being the country with the most promising source of Global Innovation. Urbanization, younger demographic trends, and an increase in venture capital in the last two years is further helping Indian innovation ecosystem grow. With the potential innovation headwinds China is now facing, and U.S. policies encouraging more tech professionals to return to or remain in India, the future bodes well for Indian innovation.
MORE INFORMATION ON HIRING AND COLLABORATING WITH AN INDIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPER?
If you are you considering Outstaffing and you like to experience what it is like to (temporarily) hire one or more Indian Software developers. Either to complete your team, reduce your IT costs by 30% or to get 3 times more out of your development budget, WeSquare is your IT partner. With over 15 years of experience working remotely with Indian software developers, the biggest benefit we bring to the table is that we have our own office in Hyderabad. Which means we can recruit (search, screen, select and hire), facilitate, support and supervise the Indian Software Developer(s) you need locally. And to ensure every client succeeds in collaborating with remotely with Indian Software developers, they get the full support from oursenior developers. For free. Success guaranteed!
Contact us to take the next step or to receive more information. Call us at +31 853 012 993 to take the next step, or visit our website either to learn more about what we can do for you.
In this blog we share our experience collaborating with Indian software developers for over 15 years. And explain why we believe everyone and every organisation can thrive hiring an Indian Software Developer.
10 REASONS WHY EVERYONE AND EVERY ORGANISATION CAN THRIVE HIRING AN INDIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Hiring a software developer or Outstaffing witnessed a spectacular 159% growth over the last 12 years. And is even expected to grow another 25-30% more due to the covid-19 spin-off. Despite this spectacular growth and the fact that cities like Bangalore, Pune, Noida, Delhi-NCR, and the recently developing Hyderabad have become hubs for tech giants like Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, etc. collaborating with an Indian Software Developer may still sounds a little scary to some of us Westerners. Some fear that eventually, they will get less value for what they pay for. Mostly due to 5 assumptions that still exist about collaborating with Indian Software Developer:
- Cultural Differences make it hard to understand each other
- Physical Distance makes it hard to collaborate together
- Different Languages make it hard to communicate
- The Level of Quality an Indian IT professional is able to deliver is less than we are accustomed to
- A Indian/remote IT developer or specialist is Less Productive than we are accustomed to
However, after collaborating with Indian Developers for over 15 years, we learned that these assumptions are in fact misconceptions. And discovered several structural issues that need closest attention enabling every western business to thrive collaborating remotely with Indian Developers.
In this blog, we will review the fourth misconception. Which implies Indian Software Developers deliver less Quality than we Westerners are accustomed to. Here are 10 reasons why Indian Software Developers often even deliver better quality than we are accustomed to:
1. INDIA OFFERS THE BIGGEST TECH FORCE IN THE MOST POPULAR LANGUAGES
Over the last 5 years, India’s tech industry has grown tremendously at the rate of 7.5%. Even though India already offers the biggest talent pool of 800.000+ talents. Filled with skilled software developers in the most popular core technologies such as Python, JavaScript, C/C++, and PHP. This pool is expected to grow at an even much faster rate in the next coming years. Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani even expects India’s 4.5 million technology workforce to double to 9-10 million in next few years.
2. INDIA IS THE SECOND LARGEST ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
When selecting a professional developer for Outstaffing purposes, language compatibility is a significant concern. As the Second-largest English speaking country in the world and putting significant importance on educating people, hiring an Indian software developer not only guarantees state-of-the-art development skills, but also excellent communication in the English language.
3. INDIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS OFFER GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY
The average hourly rate for hiring an Indian software developer is significantly low and cheap compared to other countries. Compared to other Asian countries, India even offers the lowest hourly average rates, with rates ranging from $ 18-25. Whereas China offers an average hourly rate of $ 20-25, the Philippines offer an average rate of $ 22-25. And compared to Eastern Europe where the rates start at around $25-30 an hour on average, the Ukraine offers an hourly rate of $ 35-39. Whereas in Latin America the hourly rate for hiring a remote developer starts at around $35-40 an hour. India offers the best hourly rates possible. Another big advantage India has to offer is that it’s developers provide a lot of transparency to its clients avoiding any possible hidden charges.
4. INDIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS HAVE A DEDICATED, DISCIPLINED AND SYSTEMATIC WORK ETHIC
Indian Developers are skilled and dedicated professionals who are willing to invest time and effort in your project. Thanks to the rock-solid Indian Education system which is responsible for the core foundation of every student, Indian developers are famous for having a strong technical knowledge, and approach their work with passion, dedication, and sincerity. Indian developers are hard-working and also work smart to handle all kinds of complex projects efficiently and ensure their completion within the deadline. They make sure that they innovate and give something more in the software development cycle. When this attitude is found in developers, companies hiring them will be in a most profitable position.
5. AMBITION, CONTINUOUS TRAINING AND ADEQUATE PROCESS MANAGEMENT GUARANTEE HIGH QUALITY DELIVERABLES
One thing that is constant in the software industry is change. New technologies keep hitting the market from time to time, making it essential to stay updated in order to meet ever-changing market demands. One of the best things that makes Indian developers the most popular is their ability to quickly adapt to new technologies as and when they enter the market.
All programmers and developers are very well trained and constantly keep on learning to enhance and improve their skills themselves. Indian developers have the reputation of getting updated with the latest development skills, programming trends and new demands of expertise that take the industry by storm from time to time. From multicloud to AI and ML technologies to Blockchain to AR/VR development.
India has some of the best Institutions in the world for learning Computer Science and Technology. One of them being the chain of IITs across the country that provide some of the most quality education in engineering. Even students from around the world try to apply and get admission in IITs for studying IT and its related programs.
Having the highest number of companies that are ISO certified, India reamins focused on delivering high quality and timely delivery. In order to ensure high quality deliverables, Indian Software Developers are taught and automatically apply the same default 5-steps software development proces:
- Requirement Analysis
- Design and Wireframing
- Coding & Development
- Prototyping & Testing
- Quality Assurance
The development process goes through testing and bug fixes even before the project is delivered to the client, thus the good quality of deliverables is always maintained.
6. COLLABORATING WITH INDIAN DEVELOPERS DOES NOT REQUIRE A TIMEZOME ADJUSTMENT
A normal and comfortable work shift in India would be 9 AM to 6 PM. With flexible timings, Indian staff could comfortably come in either 7.00 AM or stay late to 8.30 PM. As for the time difference between India and other countries, this 13-hour time interval period offers plenty of comfortable hours to organize meetings with clients from all around the world, from California via Europe to eastern Australia.
And if you have an in-house development team as well as has hired a custom software development team in India, this time interval also enables you to work round the clock creating the advantage of being live 24/7. Whereas you send requests in the evening and you can see the results when you come back into the office the next morning
7. INDIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS WORK WITH A GLOBAL MINDSET
Indian Tech Companies follow a Western business model and a Western business culture. The programmers are diligent and eager to solve problems, bring innovation, and personally get involved in facilitating success for the firm. There is no strict adherence to hierarchy and the developers have a certain sense of freedom and independence for their work. The majority of the firms have their offices present in the UK, the USA, and Europe.
Information access has brought about a global mindset among the up-and-coming startup companies and entrepreneurs. There is also a global flow of capital continuing year after year in the name of FDI. This has been one of the major contributing factors to setting a westernized, globalized culture among the minds of Indian entrepreneurs and developers.
8. INDIA OFFERS WORLD-CLASS IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The mobile and Internet networks are well developed in India. The web and mobile app development outsourcing companies in India have state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and use the latest technologies. It helps them deliver high-quality solutions such as software development solutions, web development solutions, mobile app development solutions, etc.
9. STABLE GOVERNMENT AND SUPPORTIVE IT POLICIES
India is a politically and economically stable country, whereas the pro-IT government supports the Indian outsourcing industry. IT is regarded as one of India’s top five priority industries, so the IT policies that the Indian government offers are highly favourable for outsourcing to India. Their policies on the economy, taxation, power, GDP growth, telecom, industrial parks, and special zones have helped improve infrastructure and communication systems. The government also offers various tax-related and other benefits to support the growth of the IT industry. The IT Act acknowledges electronic contracts, and the Indian cyber law controls cybercrime. Therefore Indian companies can deliver smooth services to global customers.
10. INDIA IS WORLD’S 2ND MOST PROMISING SOURCE OF GLOBAL INNOVATION
After a drop in the rankings from a third place in 2018 to a sixth place in 2019, in 2021 India surged back up to tie China for the second position for being the country with the most promising source of Global Innovation. Urbanization, younger demographic trends, and an increase in venture capital in the last two years is further helping Indian innovation ecosystem grow. With the potential innovation headwinds China is now facing, and U.S. policies encouraging more tech professionals to return to or remain in India, the future bodes well for Indian innovation.
MORE INFORMATION ON HIRING AND COLLABORATING WITH AN INDIAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPER?
If you are you considering Outstaffing and you like to experience what it is like to (temporarily) hire one or more Indian Software developers. Either to complete your team, reduce your IT costs by 30% or to get 3 times more out of your development budget, WeSquare is your IT partner. With over 15 years of experience working remotely with Indian software developers, the biggest benefit we bring to the table is that we have our own office in Hyderabad. Which means we can recruit (search, screen, select and hire), facilitate, support and supervise the Indian Software Developer(s) you need locally. And to ensure every client succeeds in collaborating with remotely with Indian Software developers, they get the full support from oursenior developers. For free. Success guaranteed!
Contact us to take the next step or to receive more information. Call us at +31 853 012 993 to take the next step, or visit our website either to learn more about what we can do for you.