The way we work is changing. More and more of us are based away from the office – with benefits for companies, employees, their families and the environment.
Modern workplaces are more about leading teams and focusing on results, than rigid routines and clock-watching. Covid-19 may have been the catalyst, but technology has made it possible. It’s proved that much of our work can be done efficiently from home. Technology talent has never been more important, but finding it can be tough.
RemoteStar is the answer, giving you an edge in the global competition for that talent. We build remote software development teams diverse in thought and location – specifically to your requirements, including your budget.
We can do this quickly because of our special blend of senior expertise across people, leadership, strategy and technology. We’ll consult with you to devise and implement a strategy as your partners, providing impartial advice and support all the way.
That is what makes RemoteStar different from other recruiters and outsourcing services. We act as an extended leadership team for our customers, to make their remote working a true success – not just now, but for the long-term.
We handle all the selection, administration, employment and staff development responsibilities, but the remote team we build is answerable to you. Our developers are well-supported as part of our community and highly motivated – and their very diversity generates the innovation you need.
Every team is bespoke, assembled using our unique vetting process. This is how we put world-class talent at your disposal, which is the right cultural, financial and technical fit for your business. There are no square pegs in round holes with us!
RemoteStar Ltd. offers variable pricing based on project scope, with clients noting both positive and negative experiences. While some projects resulted in successful outcomes, others reported issues with candidate quality and communication, suggesting inconsistent value for cost.
"RemoteStar team moved at a rapid pace to build a pipeline of candidates."
Jul 25, 2021
Co-founder & COO, URfeed Ltd
Abhinav Gaur
Verified
Other industries
London, England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Remotestar is developing a mobile app for iOS and Android users for a video community platform. Technologies being used are AWS, Neo4j, Node.js, REST APIs, S3, MUX, iOS, Android and React, Mixpanel, and more.
The team completed the project within a nine-month period. Remotestar has built a new-gen video app that operates at par with big video platforms.
Customers can expect them to be hands-on and capable of managing a tech team well.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Co-founder & COO for URfeed, a video community platform
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire RemoteStar Ltd., and what were your goals?
We hired Remotestar to help us think through our product roadmap and hire the right people to help build the product. Our goals were to build an iOS MVP app for a video community platform and then replicate the same for Android.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We spoke to multiple vendors and did our research across our networks to scope out the best options. We chose Remotestar on the basis that we had seen the capability of their team through previous interactions and the quality of their thought process as we discussed their approach to the project.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Project scope: Work with URfeed team to give guidance on project roadmap Help to define project requirements & resources required to create a funnel of suitable candidates Conduct interviews & technical assessments Creating candidate scorecards & hold final interviews with URfeed team Hire & onboard selected talent Put in place all HR-related processes including training Given advice on more strategic decisions with Remotestar management team lending a hand if the team faces any nonbusiness as usual difficulties Key Tech: AWS, Neo4j, Node.js, REST APIs, S3, MUX, iOS, Android and React, Mixpanel, Firebase cloud messaging, Twilio
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Full time 1x Senior Android Developer 1x Android Developer 1x iOS Android Developer 1x iOS Developer 1x Full Stack Developer Consultative: Remotestar Head of People & Culture Remotestar Head of Technical Remotestar CEO
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
Within 3 months, MVP developed in iOS 6 months, iOS MVP refined & Android MVP developed App launched in app stores in 9 months We have built a new-gen video app, which operates on par with the big video platforms. The Remotestar team helped us think through our product roadmap, hire the right people wherever we needed them in the world, and have hands-on managed all of the administrative sides of running a tech team. This has let our CPO focus entirely on building out our product.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
The Remotestar management team is always available when needed, and the dev team is on daily calls with the Head of Product. We have help when we need it and the independence to just focus on building with the team. This is a great balance that means we do not slow down with the bureaucracy of working so closely with another organization.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Despite video-focused programmers being in high demand, the RemoteStar team moved at a rapid pace to build a pipeline of candidates before finally recommending their best choice of candidate. The candidates they recommend are based on a holistic review of fit with our company, making sure to give consideration to our company culture.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No, we've had great communications throughout, I look forward to seeing this excellent outfit continue to succeed.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
IT Staff Augmentation for E-Commerce Company
IT Staff Augmentation
$10,000 to $49,999
Oct. 2023 - Ongoing
1.0
Quality
1.0
Schedule
0.5
Cost
1.0
Willing to Refer
1.0
"They over-promise and under-deliver."
Oct 26, 2023
CEO, E-Commerce Company
Anonymous
Verified
eCommerce
London, England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
RemoteStar Ltd provides staff augmentation services for an e-commerce company. They're tasked with providing an e-commerce engineer and a data analyst for the client.
RemoteStar Ltd. has failed to provide resources that align with the client's requirements and expectations. The team's lack of follow-through and poor understanding of the client's needs have kept them from providing qualified talents for the client's projects.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
E-commerce company
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire RemoteStar Ltd. to accomplish?
Hire an ecom
SOLUTION
How did you find RemoteStar Ltd.?
Other
Why did you select RemoteStar Ltd. over others?
Other
How many teammates from RemoteStar Ltd. were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Find us an Ecom BE engineer Find us a data analyst
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Hire us decent staff
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Terrible. Use a front person who’s disengaged and then other people are emailing who have no idea about your needs and aren’t experts. They over-promise and under-deliver. Don’t vet candidates. Don’t have relationships. Left us with one person who didn’t deliver, and left us exposed with one hire that ghosted them so we didn’t have anyone to start in a very important role.
What was your primary form of communication with RemoteStar Ltd.?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
How dreadful they were. The fact they jumped on a candidate interview and started demanding money.
Are there any areas for improvement or something RemoteStar Ltd. could have done differently?
Where do I start? Stop over promising & under delivering Actually have candidates you know and have a relationship with that you vet Start caring about doing a good job for clients & candidates instead of just trying to make money from exploiting workers in developing countries
RATINGS
1.0
Quality
1.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
0.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
1.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
1.0
NPS
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Locations (1)
42-44 Bishopsgate London England, EC2N 4AHLondon, EnglandEC2N 4AH
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