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Outsourcing Software Development to Latin America: All You Need to Know in 2018

Looks like US-based businesses have never had more reasons to consider software development outsourcing in Latin America. Bloomberg reports that in 2018, US software engineers in active job search chose from 4 offers on average. Meanwhile, last year’s employee turnover rate in software was 13.2%, the highest among all industries. Basically, local developers are hard to find and easy to lose in the US.

In the meantime, programmers in Latin America are gearing up to compete with North Americans. The outsourcing industry in LatAm is growing, too, with new talent entering the market. So how does the region compare to other software outsourcing destinations like Eastern Europe or Asia?

Outsourcing software development in Ukraine vs Poland vs Romania in 2018

Eastern Europe has become the primary destination for tech brands seeking to hire nearshore and offshore software development companies. This post will explore the region’s major outsourcing locations: Ukraine, Poland, and Romania. We will compare these countries’ markets and software outsourcing companies to help you decide which one suits you best.

The state of software development outsourcing in Ukraine in 2018

It’s 2018, and it looks like there’s never been a better time for Ukrainian software development companies. In January 2018, Ukraine’s software outsourcing industry reached $3.6 billion, demonstrating a 20% year-over-year growth. Today, the export of software development services constitutes the third most profitable sector in Ukrainian economy.

It’s not just export volumes, though. In 2018, Ukraine has more skilled software engineers and globally-acclaimed development shops than ever. So if you’re planning to hire remote software developers or a development team, this post will detail the state of Ukrainian talent pool in 2018.

Top tech companies in Bay Area to watch in 2018

This year, AgileEngine became one of the top tech companies offering custom software development services in the San Francisco Bay Area. Thanks to the reviews from our awesome clients, we won the #1 spot in the local Leadership Matrix on Clutch.io. So, technically speaking, we rank among the leading tech companies in the region. Neat, huh?

Opening a Software Development Office in Ukraine versus Outstaffing

Planning to open a software development center in Ukraine? If yes, you’re in a good company. Some of the world’s leading tech brands including Samsung, Ubisoft, Oracle, and Wix operate R&D and software development offices in this country.

On the other hand, there are quite of few reasons to play it safe and go for outstaffing instead. The dedicated teams model, in particular, has been gaining traction in the last couple of years. Brands working with remote teams of developers from Ukraine range from Bloomberg to Ernst & Young, to Harley Davidson, to Bosh.

Which of the two options will work better for your company?