Why Choose Consulting?
The situation is familiar to many: the software development team needs to be expanded. There are two options to choose from: either hiring more in-house employees or obtaining software development services from a consulting company. Which one should you pick?
Why should you pay more to get a consultant?
Even though consultants cost more, many of our clients find working with consultants to be easier. Consultants are seasoned professionals and exceptionally skilled software developers. The pressure to deliver results also motivates good work, as the consultant isn’t in an employment relationship with the client but rather in a client relationship. Based on our experience, the cost difference is justified, especially when considering the outcomes of the work.
Will I become dependent on consultants?
Dependency is always a consideration. Key roles, such as a CTO or lead architect, should be kept in-house. Regardless of your team’s structure, it’s generally not advisable to develop software in a way that only one person understands how the code works. Is this happening in your case? In our experience, it’s worth bringing in the next team member to solve this problem.
On the other hand, an employee leaving can be an even greater risk than a consultant’s departure. When a consultant leaves, the transition is always managed in such a way that the outgoing consultant trains their successor on the project. This happens much less frequently when an employee resigns.