Dedicated development team model: definition, benefits, and implementation

High versatility

Dedicated development teams are versatile enough to accommodate projects of virtually any scope. Team members are hand-picked to meet a project’s specific needs. And they have the freedom to upscale or downscale team members in line with changing business requirements. For example, you may need all hands on deck in the lead-up to a product launch, but you can then downscale to a smaller team for ongoing support.

At orient software, our 400+ strong team of talented specialists is hand-picked to meet the unique requirements of each project. This gives you the assurance that you receive the right people for the right job every time.

Shared project control and full transparency

Regarding in-house vs. Outsourcing software development, working in-house comes at the cost of committing to long-term employment contracts and paying additional benefits like holiday and sick pay. Working with a dedicated development team, on the other hand, offers you shared control and full project transparency. Your project manager will involve you in the loop at each stage of the project, letting you provide regular feedback and input to ensure your vision is being met.

By incorporating the agile methodology into our workflow, we embrace continuous integration and feedback. This means we bake continuous feedback and testing into each step of the software development life cycle (sdlc), allowing for early and effective bug detection and remediation.

Flexible engagement duration

In most cases, dedicated development teams are ideal for long-term projects. This is mainly so that they can not only develop and launch a software product but also provide ongoing support. However, unlike an in-house development team, where you are locked into a long-term commitment for at least a year, dedicated development team collaborations can last for several months to a year or more, depending on your needs.

Long-term cost savings

When hiring an in-house team, you have to go through the hassle of uploading job postings, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new recruits. Not only is this process time-consuming, but it is also costly, with an obligation to pay for additional employment benefits.

With a dedicated project team, though, you pay only for the services that you use. And, with the freedom to adjust the headcount as necessary, you don’t have to pay for the same amount of talent even when the workload is lower.

Define your goals and requirements

The first step is to define your business goals and determine what outcomes you want to achieve. When approaching a dedicated team model for the first time, be ready to clarify your project scope. This includes details like your estimated budget and timeline, required number of team members, and required roles.

For smaller projects like developing a mobile application, you may only need a project manager, designer, developer, and qa specialist to complete this task. However, for larger projects like business intelligence implementation, you will need specialist roles like data engineers and business analysts with experience in bi and analytics, data storage and warehousing, and data visualization.

Settle on the right team structure and roles

Ideally, your project manager will be responsible for determining the ideal team size and assigning roles. They will be upfront with you regarding the team size and roles you need to successfully complete your project.

At orient software, our dedicated software development team takes the time to analyze your unique requirements carefully. Then, we carefully hand-pick team members. This typically includes a mix of specialists with deep expertise in specific technologies and generalists who can perform a broad range of tasks. This agile team structure enables us to incorporate continuous integration and feedback into your project, ensuring early bug detection and reduced scope creep for a timely delivery.

Maintain ongoing communication

Regular communication is an important foundation of successful remote team collaboration. Your project manager should have systems in place to ensure consistent communication. This includes using platforms like jira and miro to facilitate progress monitoring, and communication tools like slack to maintain constant communication.

Your project manager should also organize regular video meetings to give you status updates, show product demonstrations, and receive feedback. They then incorporate your feedback into the project to make sure that the final outcome matches your vision.

Keep in mind the time zone and cultural differences when communicating with your dedicated development team. At orient software, we take a proactive approach to managing time zone and cultural variations, implementing advanced tools and strategies to overcome obstacles associated with geographical differences. We establish clear expectations and conduct regular check-ins to keep you in the loop, ensuring a seamless project delivery from beginning to end.