JayDevs

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

An german-based IT company providing custom solutions for banks and finance industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

we needed a skilled Java developer to complement our team for an existing project.

SOLUTION

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

We were cooperating with JayDevs previously: they provided us with dedicated resources for several projects in a row. So they were the first vendor we reached out to.

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

The project was to update a big centralized data storage system. The system stores the data about users that can be accessed and used by several other services. The core technologies used are WebLogic 12, Oracle DB, Java EE, EJB, JSP, and SOAP. The system tech stack also includes custom technologies, so we needed an expert who could quickly dive deep into the technical peculiarities and aspects of realization. During the project, the JayDevs developer assisted us in test framework updates, bug fixing, general technical stack updates of the system, and new features development.

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

There were a few developers, involved in the development process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Together with JayDevs, we implemented specific and vital system updates. From the JayDevs side everything was delivered efficiently, according to deadlines and requirements.

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

The project was managed from our side following the Scrum methodology. We communicated mostly via Skype; for project management and task tracking, we used Jira. The JayDevs specialist demonstrated the highest tech expertise and adaptability. We’ve never had any issues with communication or task delivery.

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

JayDevs are in general reliable and easy to work with. Their responsiveness and professionalism is always off the charts. This project was no exception.

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

There is nothing I can highlight that affected the workflow.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the Founder and CEO at SolveIt – a full-cycle software development company, engaged in the creation of mobile and web solutions for startups and businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire JayDevs?

We were looking for a contractor who could provide a Flutter developer for a long-term project for one of our clients.

SOLUTION

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

Jaydevs got into our shortlist of companies providing staff augmentation services. We chose them because they had the developers we needed, moreover their expertise and prices were a perfect fit for us.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Together with Jaydevs, we are developing a new version of the mobile application for relaxation. The app helps users to relieve stress with music. During our work, we migrated the application from React Native to Flutter, added new functionality, and integrated various systems into the application. Jaydevs specialist has been involved in the development of user authorization, user onboarding, their profiles and also in processing, configuring, and playing audio recordings in the application.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

The whole process took less than a week and we started working with their developer. Process was quick and smooth.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

We managed to improve the user experience, application performance, security standards, and also streamline the work for developers.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

There are about 10 people in total working on the project: employees from the client's side, our team, and one developer from Jaydevs. We work together under the management of the client's product owner. Since we have people from all over the world working on the project, it is important for developers to be able to organize their work and strictly follow the processes set. In this regard, we did not have any problems with the Jaydevs. Well done!

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

They are easy to work with. What matters to us the most is their team synergy, where people have the right to make mistakes, and any issues are resolved in a calm atmosphere. Jaydevs are on the same page with us and we appreciate that.

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

There is nothing significant. Happy with their services.