Lengin

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of DBB Software

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide an exciting concept involving highly trained and vetted remote software developers to provide businesses with everything they need in the information technology space.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lengin to accomplish?
Lengin provided us 2 of their senior backend developers for one of our projects for full-time engagement

SOLUTION

How did you find Lengin?

• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Lengin over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Lengin were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Lengin provided two senior Node.js developers for the project, who were tasked with developing a scalable backend system to support the client's growing user base. Their responsibilities included architecting and implementing RESTful APIs, integrating third-party services, and optimizing system performance. Key deliverables included a fully functional backend system, documented API endpoints, and comprehensive testing to ensure reliability and scalability.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project led to tangible outcomes that showcased meaningful progress and success. We witnessed a marked enhancement in system performance, with users reporting smoother interactions and faster response times. Furthermore, our rigorous testing protocols resulted in a noticeable reduction in error rates, ensuring a more seamless user experience. 
Additionally, client feedback indicated a notable increase in satisfaction levels, particularly regarding the system's reliability and overall performance. These outcomes collectively underscored the project's effectiveness in meeting its objectives and delivering value to the client.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We directly managed their developers, and it went smoothly without any issues. What really impressed us was their developers' dedication to providing regular reports, and if any tasks couldn't be completed within deadlines, they promptly communicated that. Overall, our experience working with them as external developers was seamless in terms of operational matters.

What was your primary form of communication with Lengin?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Working with their developers was a smooth and satisfying process. They demonstrated dedication by providing regular reports, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project. Additionally, the code delivered was clean and scalable, reflecting their commitment to high-quality standards and future-proof solutions.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lengin could have done differently?

No, there was nothing they needed to improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of SeoF1RST agency

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The company specializes solely in providing SEO services, optimizing online visibility and enhancing search engine rankings for clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lengin to accomplish?
We required 2 React developers for one of our SEO clients to enhance website performance and implement SEO optimizations in short time constraints.

SOLUTION

How did you find Lengin?

Referral

Why did you select Lengin over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Lengin were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The project has been successfully completed, with the React developer achieving improvements in website performance for SEO and enhancing overall user experience. Key deliverables, such as optimizing the codebase, implementing performance enhancements, and addressing SEO-related issues, have all been accomplished.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

I would like to note that the Lengin developers were proactive and self-organized. Despite a tight deadline, they managed to deliver results even earlier. The project yielded significant measurable outcomes, showcasing tangible progress and success. Page load times were reduced by 25%, resulting in a more responsive and user-friendly website. SEO optimizations led to a 15% increase in organic search traffic, contributing to enhanced online visibility. Additionally, user engagement metrics, such as a 20% decrease in bounce rates and a 30% increase in average session duration, reflected improved overall user experience.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The work was done according to the agreed deadline and the work was done with 100% according to my requirements.

What was your primary form of communication with Lengin?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I was particularly impressed by their developers' organization and proactivity, even in the absence of a tech lead or CTO. It truly reflects a high-performing team.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lengin could have done differently?

Everything worked out well for us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of LPS architects

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We specialize in design, development, 3D visualization, animation, modeling, and texturing as CG artists.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lengin to accomplish?

Develop a new company website

SOLUTION

How did you find Lengin?

Referral

Why did you select Lengin over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Lengin were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We, and our clients, were displeased with our former website due to its dated design and lagging performance. Its low SEO metrics also hindered better results. Rather than overhauling the old site, we opted to build a fresh one. After crafting our UI/UX design, we sought a team to bring that design to life, leading us to partner with Lengin. They initiated the project promptly, operating independently but maintaining consistent communication with our team. The outcome surpassed our expectations. The new website's engagement metrics significantly outperformed the old site's, and we've garnered positive feedback from our clientele.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We've garnered numerous positive responses from our website visitors. Our bounce rate decreased by 24%, the average session duration surged by 70%, and our page speed scores now range from 90 to 98 for both mobile and desktop platforms.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Lengin's project management was exceptional, delivering on time and addressing our needs efficiently. Regular communication ensured clear exchanges. Their commitment to understanding our vision and proactive approach led to a seamless development process, resulting in a successful project outcome.

What was your primary form of communication with Lengin?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I've collaborated with several firms over the years, but Lengin's dedication to truly understanding our vision and then executing it flawlessly was something else. Their team demonstrated exceptional technical prowess and offered innovative solutions. More than anything, their commitment to client satisfaction was palpable at every stage.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lengin could have done differently?

We were thoroughly satisfied with their performance.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of iDev agency

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A software group of Ukrainian and Slovakian companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lengin to accomplish?

• Providing dedicated developers
• Front end development
• Back end development
• Consulting

SOLUTION

How did you find Lengin?

Referral

Why did you select Lengin over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Lengin were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Lengin was engaged in a project involving a comprehensive platform migration. The initial tech stack was Angular paired with Laravel. The scope of work involved migrating to Node.js and React. The tasks undertaken included a thorough review of our client's application to understand its functionality and architecture. Following this, a strategic plan was laid out for the migration. 

The backend was reengineered using Node.js to ensure non-blocking, event-driven performance, ideal for handling concurrent client requests efficiently. Simultaneously, the frontend was rebuilt using React. The focus was on creating a fast, responsive, and user-friendly interface, leveraging React's component-based architecture. This approach made the application highly scalable, maintainable, and offered improved performance. 

Key deliverables encompassed a fully functioning web application in Node.js and React, mirroring the original application's functionality while introducing enhancements in performance and scalability. Rigorous testing was conducted to ensure the new Node.js + React application mirrored the functionality of the original Angular + Laravel app and to confirm system stability post-migration. Post-delivery support and maintenance were also provided as part of the project scope.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Upon project completion, performance metrics showed a 35% improvement in page load speeds due to the shift to Node.js and React. System stability increased by 25% under high loads. The maintainability index also rose significantly due to React's modular architecture, leading to faster feature rollouts and efficient bug fixes. Overall, the migration bolstered the application's performance, scalability, and maintainability, evidencing the project's success.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Lengin's project management approach was characterized by its systematic and well-organized nature. They displayed a high level of competency in managing the comprehensive platform migration project. The project was executed with a clear understanding of the tasks and objectives, and they followed a structured timeline to ensure successful delivery. 

In terms of delivering items on time, Lengin demonstrated punctuality and adherence to deadlines throughout the project. Their project management practices ensured that key milestones were achieved according to the established schedule. This reliability in meeting deadlines contributed to the overall project's success and instilled confidence in their ability to manage complex tasks efficiently.

What was your primary form of communication with Lengin?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Lengin's systematic approach to the complex migration process was impressive. Their deep expertise in both the original and new tech stacks ensured a seamless transition. Their commitment to delivering high-quality results, paired with effective communication and a client-centric approach, made them a unique and valued partner.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lengin could have done differently?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Team Lead at SmartTek Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide custom software development services & solutions, IT consulting, and staff augmentation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lengin to accomplish?

• Web development consultation
• Prototype UX/UI design
• Full-stack development

SOLUTION

How did you find Lengin?

Referral

Why did you select Lengin over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Lengin were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

First, we discussed our business goals and project requirements. Subsequently, through consistent communication and regular feedback, they created a design prototype for the future app, which we approved. Valeria effectively managed the development process, bridging the gap between the engineers and our team, ensuring we were well-informed about the progress.

The deliverables included a fully deployed and functional web app in a production environment. Additionally, Lengin provided complimentary post-launch support and maintenance for several months.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

All of the new features planned for the web app were successfully implemented on time, showcasing the team's ability to deliver on the project requirements. The overall performance of the web app saw improvements, such as enhanced speed, responsiveness, and efficiency, resulting in a smoother user experience. The introduction of the new user-friendly design had a positive impact on key marketing metrics, such as increased user engagement and increased user satisfaction.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The communication process set up by Lengin’s team was fast and convenient. Their project management was exceptional, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering items on time. They consistently met our deadlines, showcasing their professionalism and efficiency. They actively listened to our requirements, and promptly addressed any concerns.

What was your primary form of communication with Lengin?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us the most about this company was their exceptional development expertise and the level of personalization during our collaboration. Their team demonstrated a deep understanding of our business needs and translated them into well-executed tech solutions. Their technical proficiency and attention to detail resulted in a high-quality deliverable that exceeded our expectations.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lengin could have done differently?

We are completely satisfied with the process and the results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Netrocket

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SEO Services to Boost Business Organic Google Traffic

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lengin to accomplish?

• We were looking for a professional and highly qualified team to develop the front- and back-end of an application we had already designed to our technical specification. We needed a high-quality product in an extremely short timeframe.

SOLUTION

How did you find Lengin?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Lengin over others?

High ratings, Great culture fit, Good value for cost

What was the size of Lengin’s team?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

This would have to be one of the smoothest projects I have been involved in. Lengin has an exceptionally disciplined and highly skilled team. They executed our project in a very short timeframe and delivered an outstanding product on time and on budget.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• We provided a comprehensive technical specification and corresponding design to Lengin. They took the lead from there and broke the project into sprints to deliver the front/backends, essentially transforming our spec and design into a high-quality website.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Right from the start, Lengin leveraged excellent project management tools and demonstrated a clear and concise communication style, ensuring that everyone knew what had to be done and when. At no point did this partnership ever feel like us vs. them; it felt like the client/vendor were a unified team with a unified goal - in my experience, this is rare when working with vendors on fixed-priced projects.

What was your primary form of communication with Lengin?

Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

It's hard to narrow this down, as the entire project experience was a joy, but we were impressed with Lengin's discipline and commitment to producing a clean, lightweight, and high-quality product. Further, their coding style, framework, and methodology demonstrate a seasoned understanding of front-end technologies. Beyond that, it was incredible to witness a team working so effortlessly and efficiently together. They were highly committed to QA. Everybody hates testing, but these guys did a really thorough job, and obviously took enormous pride in and ownership of the stuff they built.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lengin could have done differently?

It's hard to improve on excellence, and Lengin is a high-class organization.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Robusta.dev is a fast-growing company. We tell companies what is wrong with their Kubernetes cloud and how to fix it. We have both a commercial platform and a rapidly growing open source. We’re very involved in the Kubernetes community.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Lengin, and what were your goals?

We were looking for someone to work on a SaaS platform for Kubernetes cluster owners.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We were searching and interviewing between a few candidates and Lengin looked like the most motivated, seriously prepared and responsible candidate.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Lengin is working on a SaaS platform for owners of Kubernetes clusters that helps to receive notifications about malfunctions in Slack and investigate their causes. They use Vue 2 + @vue/composition-api + TypeScript + Supabase. In general, Lengin performs all tasks related to the front end on projects, including improving the architecture, developing new features, fixing errors and bugs, and rewriting outdated pieces of code.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Two developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We are working already for long periods of time and see that the quality of Lengin performance is high and we are going to continue our collaboration because it makes our project better and better.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We didn’t need a Project Manager (we know Lengin has), we are working directly with developers and they perform professionally, autonomously, and in high quality without needing additional management by their team Project Manager.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their motivation for work and possibility to work in any conditions, even during very difficult periods for their country.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of the OnHires. It's a global IT recruitment agency with professional recruiters and sourcers. We can fill any vacancy, even the rarest one.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Lengin, and what were your goals?

We hired Lengin to develop the backend and front-end for our web application, which is supposed to present our services. Our goal was to build and improve our platform's workflow and user interface, as well as identifying and fixing the system's vulnerabilities, and the issues not identified/fixed by the previous vendors. Since the website is the entry point to our business, it's crucial for it to be scalable. We needed an experienced, energetic, proactive team for software development, technical support, and maintenance.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We found them through the internet. During the final round of our compliance, we chose Lengin from several award-winning agencies. We decided to work with them because we were on the same page and got along well. After a few meetings, we trusted their expertise in digital innovation.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Our pivotal requirement was improving the platform’s user interface and updating the system’s workflow. They were tasked with designing and developing both the UI/UX and backend of the platform. Additionally, their team helped us rewrite and update our existing framework. They also replaced our platform’s outdated interface with a much more modern design.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We started with one developer. When we reached the development stage, we added two more developers and one project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

This project boosted the speed and performance of our website additional platform (job portal) significantly. We improved user retention, decreased our bounce rate, and increased the time visitors spend on the site. They helped us improve the operational performance of the platform and built a user-friendly and responsive interface. This was instrumental as it allowed us to showcase to our client that we were employing the latest designs, libraries, and etc.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We communicated through Slack and Jira and followed the Scrum methodology, focusing on the product backlog and sprints, because we used to work this way already. They employed task tracking and reporting software.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The team was extremely smart, intelligent, dedicated, and professional. On the release date, they worked crazy overtime, delivering everything on time and fully functioning, because we decided to add a few more features.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Nothing

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am chief operating officer from digital marketing agency Wedex.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Lengin, and what were your goals?

We hired Lengin because we needed help with web development for us and our partner cooperation.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We were searching for someone to be specialized in React. My partner worked with Lengin a few years ago and proposed to discuss our needs exactly with them. I could tell that I would enjoy working with this team from a personal perspective over the coming months. Based on their tech capabilities, well conceived and professionally divided project plan, and personable team, engaging Lengin was an easy decision, and I'm very happy with how our relationship has progressed.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Lengin has helped us to build a website, and they’ve been instrumental in laying the groundwork for our brand new web application. We’ve also decided to launch a CMS, into which they’ve coded various documents. For the frontend this web-app uses a third-party system. Using it, users fill in their information, which then passes through the custom code developed by Lengin to generate the legal documents.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Two React.js developers Project-manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Lengin took us from a start-from-scratch to product launch. There always was rigorous testing to test the efficacy of the product that Lengin built, and I’m very happy with the results. Overall, we feel very good and satisfied about their work.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Lengin project management was highly professional; we’re very satisfied with them in that regard. This team was very communicative, always in-time updates. Whenever we’ve faced any difficulties, we quickly discuss what needs to be done and how to resolve everything. We used Jira for the core of project management, and we used other collaboration tools. We communicated through Slack and Teamwork, and we had short 10-minute Zoom or Google Meet meetings twice a week.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Apart from their technical skill and proficiency, which I really appreciate, the Lengin team was very honest, even if there could be some problems. Having a business partner that we can trust and get to know has been critically important for us, especially since we’re working with a remote, hired team. I trust them, and I’m very confident and relaxed about their work, so I would highly recommend them.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Absolutely no. Faced some unexpected issues that have taken the timelines back a little bit, but I don’t attribute those to Lengin. Those issues are part of the nature of these engagements, and Lengin has been very proactive in their resolution, so I’m satisfied with how they handle those situations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the co-founder and CEO, our company aims the starting relation partnerships with IT teams and individual developers high level for staffing our clients projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Lengin, and what were your goals?

Needed a frontend development for our platform.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We met on IT conference. I liked the professionalism of their CEO when we talked for the first time.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We needed to develop a professional and absolutely new service for searching employees. As we are an outstaff company we need such an environment which would help us look for the best candidates as quickly as possible.

We already had our website, but for the years of working we made a scope of creative, interesting and important things which needed to be developed and help us to create a really cool service. Lengin collaborated with our internal team as well as our outsourced backend developers. The frontend language was JavaScript, and as I know they used Vue.js as well.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We started with two developers (front-end and backend). At some point, we also had a technical manager for the whole team and a project-manager for the all time and all meetings.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The end product works really well. They were very adaptive and always willing to make changes, develop new ideas and improvements, which were taking place every week based on our feedback. They responded well to the frequent changes in scope.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Me and my partner led the project from our side and we had weekly calls with Lengin to review progress. From Lengin side was always available project manager to answer any my questions any time and the developers. Our communications were going through Slack. Communicated well with us throughout scope changes and never complained. Everything was very smooth.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their great communication, quick answers, and good testing process were impressive. as a result of which a record low number of bugs

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Can’t think about something exact.