Are you a tech startup that wants to build its own software development team? Are you working under tight budget constraints? The costs related to a startup can vary based on what type of business model you choose to employ — but for many startup companies, budget is a critical element of the equation.
U.S.-based tech companies that hope to build a remote dev team on a startup budget may find that a partner like Truss can provide the solution to your complicated issue. With Truss on your side, you can find, recruit, hire, and manage remote employees with the help of our global hiring platform and Employer of Record (EOR) services.
Contact Team Truss to learn more about how we can help you build a dev team for your tech startup on a budget!
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Step-By-Step Guide to Building a Remote Dev Team on a Budget
Building a tech company from the ground up is a complicated proposition — and doing it on a budget adds an extra challenge that you need to account for. The average annual salary of a software developer in the United States is an estimated $111,845 and that is not realistic for most tech companies that are just getting off the ground — which is why hiring remote software developers in emerging markets around the world is a valid option for tech startups.
Where do you start? How do you build a dev team from scratch? Where do you find the talent you need to build a quality product without breaking the bank? The answer is overseas and Truss is here to help you get started.
1. Define the Needs of Your Dev Team
What skills does your software development team require? What are the specifications of your project? Are you building a team to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)? These are the first questions you need to answer when you build your remote dev team. This will help you decide what skillsets you need and what roles you need to hire that may include — product managers, UI/UX designers, QA testers, full-stack developers, and more.
2. Decide on a Hiring Model
If you are hiring a remote dev team, you need to decide how you want to hire them — will you use offshore hiring, freelance developers, or maybe a hybrid hiring model? Tech companies building a long-term team will find that offshore hiring is the best option, providing you with access to deeper talent pools in emerging markets where employment costs are lower.
3. Set a Hiring Budget
How much are you willing to spend on a dev team for your startup? This may be the number one question you need to answer as a startup. Do the research on the roles and positions you need to fill and the average salary you can expect to pay — both in the United States and in offshore hiring markets to find the most affordable solution.
4. Find, Recruit, and Vet Candidates
You have established the roles and skillsets you need on your dev team, you have set your project goals, and you have established a budget for your team. The next step is to find talented developers that meet your skill and budget criteria. This can mean posting positions on job sites, spending money on marketing and recruiting, and taking the time to vet potential candidates.
This part of the process may be the most important and may also be the most complicated — but this is where Truss can help the most. With a global hiring platform and years of experience around the world, Truss will search for qualified candidates based on your role, skill, and budget criteria, will handle recruiting in offshore locations, and will vet potential candidates that meet your criteria.
5. Establish an Onboarding Process
When you have found the right fit for your remote dev team, the next step is onboarding. It is important to have an established onboarding process that helps new hires hit the ground running when they join the team. This can involve providing them with the tools they need to do their job and connecting them with the rest of the team via clear communication channels.
6.Create Clear Goals for Your Remote Dev Team
The next step when you hire a remote dev team is to establish clear goals. Goal-setting frameworks like Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and available platforms like Monday, allow you to set goals and milestones for your team, making it easier to manage remote teams and achieve your overall goals.
7. Build a Strong Remote Work Culture
U.S.-based tech companies that hire remote software developers need to establish a strong remote work culture that is built on autonomy and communication. Remote employees need to have the tools to facilitate communication with the rest of the team and need to have the autonomy to be able to accomplish tasks and achieve goals, focusing on outcomes rather than time. Regular remote team meetings and making employee well-being a priority can help establish a positive remote work culture as well.
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Build a Remote Dev Team with Truss
Are you building a remote dev team on a startup budget?
Truss may be the solution to this challenge. We provide tech companies with a global hiring solution that will facilitate multiple aspects of the hiring process. We will help growing tech companies find, recruit, hire, onboard, and manage remote employees in emerging markets, like Central Asia and Eastern Europe where there is an impressive amount of tech talent and lower employment costs. This hiring approach allows you to find developers with the skills and talent you need without going over your budget constraints.
When you have found the right fit for your team that meets your hiring criteria, Truss will help onboard and manage your remote dev team and payroll. In addition to these aspects of the hiring process — Truss has the ability to function as your Employer of Record (EOR) in Central Asia, ensuring that you remain compliant with local labor laws.
Contact Truss today to find out how we can help you build a remote dev team in Central Asia!
