Dedicated software development teams in Vietnam
Railay helps fast-growing companies solve the problem of accessing software development talent in a quick, flexible and cost-efficient manner while making sure the team remains tightly integrated and everyone is working towards the same strategic objectives. We help our clients address the ‘scale-up’ talent challenges by extending their in-house team in Vietnam, where software developers with highly sought after skills are available at a lower price. That team work within your agile development process to deliver your roadmap. We can also provide part-time specialist skills. We are headquartered in HCMC and part of the EXE Corp.
headquarters
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Kicotrans Building - 46 Bach Dang Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh DistrictSaigon, HI HCMCVietnam
other locations
Focus
Portfolio
Softbank, Toyota, Liberty Mutual, Regal Logistics, Argan Capital, Bank of America, Hitachi, Wisent, Talula, DealMinds, ShopStream, Air Timor
B2B MOBILE APP (ANDROID & iOS)
Challenge
§Create an innovative B2B e-commerce tool§Build an app that despite many features and complex functionality is very easy to use for a 1st time user and even for people not used to working with technology
Use of Technology and Rationale
§CS-Cart: to build a solid & flexible system §Slim Framework: to write simple yet powerful web applications and APIs§React Native: to build native apps on many platforms including Android and iOS
Ecommerce Platform
The Challenge:
§Create an e-commerce platform that would inspire consumers trust and encourage them to buy an expensive item online §Cater to a new generation of clients and enable online shopping without compromising on personalised user experience and delivering all the detailed information that the customers needThe Solution:
§Magento: an open-source PHP based eCommerce platform, Magento 2 is a full-fledged shopping cart solution for medium to large-scale business needs §CS-Cart: platform for building a solid & flexible system §MySQL: programming language used to interface with databases
PEER-2-PEER MOBILE APP (ANDROID & iOS)
The Challenge:
§The founders travelled a lot abroad but were frustrated that they couldn’t buy some of their favourite products in the home market. They wanted to create a new shopping experience, enabling anyone to buy anything, anywhere in the world, even if the product was available only in physical stores abroad.Use of Technology and Rationale
§CS-Cart: to build a solid & flexible system §Salesforce: to maximize conversions across all digital channels, to launch and maintain multiple sites by using a single system to manage all customer engagement channels §Python: general-purpose dynamic programming language that focuses on code readability
Booking System for Air Timor
The Challenge:
§Upgrade AT online booking system, build new website and app so that the platform could handle 10x+ increase in traffic §Ensuring the robustness and infallibility of the platform as it needs to sustain many complex, operational processes and handle hundred thousands of users at the the same time without crushingUse of Technology and Rationale:
§IBE Platform: eCommerce platform built based on LAMP stack for lightweight aviation booking system §Swift: powerful and intuitive programming language for iOS §Java for Android: convenient and relatively easy to use
Livestreaming functionality
Building Live Video Shopping product for ShopStream
Enabling retailers to embedd livestream shopping into their websites and ecommerce platforms
Ecommerce platform for OPPO
The Challenge:
§Build a fully operational e-commerce platform and mobile app within a month; in time for a worldwide launch of a new smartphone §Complex back-end architecture allowing for many automated functions, as well an easy-to-use admin portal §Front-end functionality had to meet the highest standards of user experience that the brands’ fans are used to in other countries.
B2BC MOBILE APP (ANDROID)
The Challenge:
§Traditional ‘in-store’ sampling campaigns are hugely inefficient §The aim was to create an app that allows brands to execute their sampling campaigns digitally, using the power of social media and word-of-mouth, while capturing powerful data §Setting a precise delivery location was a huge issue given India lack of proper address systemUse of Tech and Rationale:
§Laravel: because of speed of API implementation, performance and scalability, great security features (like CSRF protection and login & database securities) and clear documentation §Java Script: to build scalable and lightweight web applications easily, great set of libraries and many rich features
ecommerce platform
Challenge:
§La Vie in Vietnam has been struggling for years to enable customers to place orders in less than 30 seconds §The Company wanted an e-commerce platform enabling consumers to buy water in just a few clicksSolution:
§CS-Cart: platform for building a solid & flexible platform §WordPress: robust tool to create and manage business website and an eCommerce store, SEO-friendly, optimized for speed and allowing simple integrations §WooCommerce: WordPress eCommerce plugin. It makes creating and managing an online store simple, offers reasonable flexibility and several vital features such as inventory and tax management, secure payments and shipping integrationReviews
the project
B2B eCommerce Mobile App. & Web Dev. for Lumber Wholesalers
"While sticking to the set budget, their team is able to deliver quality work."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the owner of a manufacturer and retailer of construction materials. We operate in Poland and Scandinavia with a range of products and clients.
What challenge were you trying to address with Railay?
We were developing a B2B e-commerce platform.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Railay developed our e-commerce platform from scratch for the web and mobile devices. The platform's aim was to give our customers more convenience in buying products and make the process more transparent.
What is the team composition?
Their project manager is my main point of contact. They are also developers and subcontractors working on the project.
How did you come to work with Railay?
Railay was referred to us by a business partner who was satisfied with them.
How much have you invested with them?
The cost has been $100,000 so far.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with Railay in September 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The project was successful. Railay has very talented software engineers, and they’ve given us constructive ideas.
Customers find the platform helpful, and we’ve received good results from it.
How did Railay perform from a project management standpoint?
We have calls from time to time, but everything is working well. I don’t get too involved in the process.
While sticking to the set budget, their team is able to deliver quality work.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their helpful team has great attention to detail. They made a great choice of technologies. Everything’s working overall, and we’re happy.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They’ve performed quite well, and I don’t know what could be improved.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I’d tell them that they’ll definitely be satisfied by Railay.
the project
Staff Augmentation for E-Commerce SaaS Provider
"They always try to create a win-win situation, which I really appreciate."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am a co-founder and COO of ShopStream. ShopStream builds innovative tech solutions for live commerce
For what projects/services did your company hire Railay?
With the exception of CTO and Senior project manager, we decided to build our entire team in Vietnam. Railay helped us recruit and manage the right caliber of people
What were your goals for this project?
Hire 3 Senior developers, 2 mid level and 5 juniors
How did you select this vendor?
We met Railay at an industry event
Describe the project in detail.
Railay provides us with extended team services. We now have 10 software developers that work for ShopStream on a daily basis
What was the team composition?
3 Senior developers, 2 mid level and 5 juniors
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The project is still ongoing but we are super happy with Railay
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
It has been a pleasure to work with Railay. They understand the ecommerce space extremely well. They are a well managed, super well organised company so it is easy to work and communicate with them
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Extremely professional, very well managed operations, always responsive, super helpful, willing to go out of their way to make sure the client is happy. They always try to create a win win situation, which I really appreciate
Are there any areas for improvement?
No
the project
UI Design for Digital Marketing Company
"The communication was really smooth."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the director of a digital marketing company.
What challenges were you trying to address with Railay?
We wanted to promote new products for our customers by doing online social campaigns and sending samples to consumers.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They designed the UX/UI of the platform that consumers would use to sign up to receive samples. They also developed a CMS for us to keep track of contact information.
We gave them examples of what we wanted, and they developed the solution based on our preferences. I think they used Java, among other languages.
Right now, they’re supporting us on a retainer basis.
What is the team composition?
We work with a project manager and two developers.
How did you come to work with Railay?
I was doing some projects in Vietnam and my usual vendors were not available, so I reached out to a few companies. I thought Railay was the best fit.
What is the status of this engagement?
They worked on the initial project from December 2019–February 2020, but they’re still supporting us through a retainer.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Everything has been working error-free. Our internal team is happy with how the project went and with the results.
How did Railay perform from a project management standpoint?
There were no issues on their side with meeting deadlines. The delays were a result of our in-house team not clarifying the scope and requirements.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The communication was really smooth. Sometimes, it’s difficult to communicate with offshore vendors, but having an account manager was great.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, there’s nothing I can think of off the top of my head.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I would say just give them a try and see how it goes.
the project
Remote Team for Financial Services Company
"They have a really nice team, easy and pleasant to work with."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am a partner at Argan Capital
For what projects/services did your company hire Railay?
After Covid19, we decided to cut costs at our portfolio companies by outsourcing non-core IT functions to Vietnam. Railay assisted us with building local team. Every now and then we also need custom software development services, which Railay also provides
What were your goals for this project?
Our goal was to find amazing talent in Vietnam to support teams in Europe
How did you select Railay?
Railay was recommended to us by our partner in HK
Describe the project in detail.
We had to build a 15-people team in Vietnam
What was the team composition?
2 juniors, 3 mid level and 10 senior engineers
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We have worked with Railay for almost a year now and are very happy with the service we get. I particularly appreciate the transparency, flexibility and great customer service
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow is managed very well. Engineers work directly for us, using the same admin and workflow management tools as we do. PM is always reachable when we need help and the hiring manager is simply awesome.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Really nice team, easy and pleasant to work with. Honesty, transparency, win-win mentality, very westernised
the project
Bespoke Development Support for Digital Marketing Company
"They did what they said they would and there was clear communication."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the founder of the company. We market complex B2B solutions globally for our clients.
For what projects/services did your company hire Railay?
We hired them for Bespoke development support.
What were your goals for this project?
The idea is to differentiate my business with new service.
How did you select this vendor?
I knew them from a recommendation.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
They worked with us to specify and build a cloud-based solution.
What was the team composition?
The team was composed of developers knowledgeable about Java, AWS, and UI.
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
The project was successful and I would use their services again and have them recommended to others looking for good quality and price performance.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
They are agile developers and so we got regular updates, and review calls.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
They did what they said they would and there was clear communication.
Are there any areas for improvement?
None.
Internal and external feedback on the platform has been positive. Customers find the platform convenient and helpful. The team at Railay is attentive, experienced, and timely.