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Network of Professional Web Developers

4.9
18 reviews

We provide professional Angular.js, React.js, Node.js, Python, Java developers that will work remotely for your team on a full-time basis.

You will have to talk to our managers (though they are nice people!) only in the initial stages of the project: their role is to help you to find the right person for your project. Happy with a developer? We do not get in the way of your communication with them. Our web development professionals are glad to become a strong part of your business.

We have been working on a number of long-term projects, 10 months in average, passionate about interesting and challenging projects.

We are constantly learning and improving our knowledge, with our very special education system within the team. This way we are able to stay up to date with the most cutting-edge technologies and know how to use them. 
One of our primary goals is to provide the best possible solutions for the projects we are working on, and we have been successfully achieving this goal since 2015.
 
You can be sure that we will complete all the tasks and will provide long-term support if you need it.

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$10,000+
 
$25 - $49 / hr
 
10 - 49
 Founded
2015
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Saint-Petersburg, Russia
headquarters
  • Bolshaya Monetnaya Street, 16, office 530,
    Saint-Petersburg 197101
    Russia
other locations
  • London
    United Kingdom
  • Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
  • Sydney
    Australia
  • New York
    United States
  • Los Angeles
    United States
  • Berlin
    Germany
  • Vienna
    Austria
  • Oslo
    Norway
  • Paris
    France
  • Reykjavik
    Iceland
  • Stockholm
    Sweden
  • Ottawa
    Canada

Portfolio

Key clients: 

Small and medium businesses, startups.

Unimed Living

Target

Our main goal was to develop media and communication platform

Results

We developed front-end with Less, HTML5 and any jQuery library. Also, we used Vagrant to configure environment of a virtual machine.

Technologies

jQuery, Less, Gulp, HTML5, CSS3

GradConnection

Target:

The goal was to develop new version of the GradConnection platform.GradConnection provides easy to use features that will help students and graduates to easily find employment opportunities.

Results:

Our developers finished front-end and back-end tasks reaching the milestone in February 2017. Now the new version of the platform is in production. Our developers used isomorphic React, that renders on the server and Redux as a middleware. Server-side has been developed with Node.js and Django (for the main server-logic).

Technologies:

React, Redux, WebPack, Express, Node.js, HTML5, CSS3

FurtiveLook

Target

The goal was to develop social media platform that helps people once met to find each other.

Results

We made front-end tasks with React/Redux, back-end has been developed with Meteor.

Technologies

React.js, Redux, Meteor, Less, WebPack, HTML5, CSS3

 

 

ConceptSauce

Target

The goal was to develop 3d online shop

Results

We build the front-end part for this Single Page App using Backbone and Typescript. Dust and Stylus were used for templates and styles. We are continuing the development process of this platform in 2017

Technologies

Backbone.js, Marionette, D3.js, C3.js, HTML5, CSS3

TrendAlytics

Target

Our goal was to develop complicated Node.js server and complete some tasks on a front-end using Angular and D3. Client wanted us to extract data from external APIs, make this data searchable and add custom filters.

Results

We have made it possible with AWS - several web workers, synced via SQS and Mongodb+Elasticsearch storage. It allowed us to replace existing API and to use custom filters, satisfying consumer needs.

Technologies

Angular, D3.js, Node.js, Express.js, ElasticSearch, Amazon Web Services

GradReady

Target

Was to develop modern React interfaces for GradReady project . It is a technology company that makes learning more engaging and efficient through Adaptive Learning technologies.

Results

Our team has developed custom interfaces for the GradReady project using React/Redux technologies.

Technologies

React.js, Redux, WebPack, Sass, HTML5, CSS3

PaperJet

Target

Our main goal was to develop the front-end part for online PDF editor. Also, we had worked with back-end feautures.

Results

We'd developed a front-end part for this web application. The main functionality is filling and signing online based documents on Ember (front-end), Express (back-end), Grunt and PDF.js for parsing and rendering PDFs.

Technologies

Ember.js, Express, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3

GradConnection Campus

Target

Was to develop new platform for GradConnection Campus service. It is a service which provides a feed of thousands of jobs for international students who have traditionally been harder to help achieve relevant employment outcomes after their studies.

Results

During the development process, our developers did front-end and back-end tasks. Stack we've used: PostgreSQL as DB, Python (Django + Django Rest Framework) for API. Node JS + React for server isomorphic Front-End, React, Redux.

Technologies

React.js, Redux, WebPack, Express.js, HTML5, CSS3

RHOS

Target

The main goal was to develop Online social network for musicians and artists which will help them to find sponsors and places for their performances

Results

We developed the server and client side. We used such technologies as Express / Node.js / Backbone / Grunt / Less / D3.js

Technologies

Express, Backbone.js, D3.js, HTML5, CSS3

Reviews

4.9
18 reviews
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Web Development for E-Commerce Site

“Soshace’s transparent pricing and excellent customer service set them apart from the competition.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Feb. 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Soshace supported staff augmentation to recruit a development resource. They sat in on interviews and interfaced about each candidate. Post-hiring, they facilitate payment and provide continued support.

The Reviewer
 
51-200 Employees
 
Redondo Beach, California
David Itkin
CEO, Modnique
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Despite niche requirements and a competitive hiring landscape, Soshace rapidly sourced, assessed, and helped onboard the ideal resource. They secured a talented senior developer with comprehensive technical skills. Attentive staff and industry insight add value to their services. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a flash sale site called Modnique. We sell clothing, jewelry, accessories, and handbags online.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Soshace?

Our need was fairly unique and situational. I had known our previous developer personally for about 12 years. He became so overloaded with work that he had to simply leave one day while we were still in the startup phases of product development. 

Since he was the only person familiar with our code, I urgently started reaching out to different companies.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Soshace has worked with me every step of the way. At the start of our project, I created a rough outline that described our needs. Based on our requirements, our account representative found three people who were perfect for the position within a few days. She sat in the interviews for each candidate and touched base afterward to ask how I felt they had gone. 

The first two candidates weren’t interested in working with our code because it is relatively old, but one developer was both willing and had the rare experience with that exact technology. He is a senior professional developer who works remotely for us full time. For his compensation, I pay Soshace directly.

The scope of his capabilities is extremely large. His expertise includes Java, Oracle, Apache, Apache Tomcat, and jQuery. Rather than being limited to a specific project, we can assign him any task that relates to coding. 

The developer has integrated a new payment gateway into our site and has identified and fixed numerous bugs. By tweaking the code independently, he finds new ways to improve features like our search and item filters. 

Right now, he’s designing a mega menu. When users hover their mouse over a category on our site like "men," a dropdown menu displays the different clothing and jewelry options we offer for men.  Clicking through takes users to a pre-filtered page of products. 

Even after Soshace connected us with the right resource, they continued to make sure everything goes smoothly. Our account representative has listened to all the needs I've had so far. She continues to contact me to check in. 

What is the team composition? 

Alina (Head of Sales and Business Development, Soshace) has worked with us from the beginning as our exclusive point of contact. Their staff augmentation services yielded one developer. 

How did you come to work with Soshace?

I was referred to Soshace by a family friend. Since I'm not a developer, I didn't have a formal resume. Instead, I described the basics of what we needed for this project. 

How much have you invested with them?

I've spent about $6,000 on their services. They offered an amazing two-week trial period for a small deposit of only $1,000. Had I been dissatisfied, I wouldn't have been liable for the entire cost, and Soshace would have found an alternative resource. This option would be especially useful for positions like graphic designers. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working with Soshace since February 2019. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

In the current market, it's very difficult to find a developer that fits specific business needs. Even though we needed non-standard resources, Soshace sourced the right type of resource extremely quickly. 

The developer they found works quite efficiently. In the month and a half he’s worked for us, I’ve only seen good things so far. He had a minimal learning curve and has produced very high-quality work.

Soshace made the entire process very clear, simple, and easy. They supported me every step of the way.  Many companies will harass clients to make faster decisions, but I never felt pressed on time at all. I was pleasantly surprised.

How did Soshace perform from a project management standpoint?

Unlike the tendency in the industry to over-promise and under-deliver, Soshace stuck to their promises. We set up very tight deadlines, and they promptly provided a valuable development resource who always delivers either on or before the deadline. 

Our company's CTO communicates with the developer directly. They have daily check-ins via Skype, which they also use for ad hoc discussions and to contact the other developers and designers on the team.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

Soshace’s transparent pricing and excellent customer service set them apart from the competition. Their slogan seems to be "the client is always right." It can be challenging to help someone like me who lacks development knowledge find the perfect programmer. Based on their high-level technical knowledge, they connected us with the right resource.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there are none.  

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I advise being upfront and transparent about the budget and requirements you feel comfortable with. If you don't have the required technical expertise, have someone like your CTO write these documents. 

Express what you're willing to spend on a developer per month and provide a simple outline of the development work you need. I'm sure they have other account managers, but I highly recommend Alina. She was excellent. 

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They under-promised and over-delivered.
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Their prices are at the market average, but they found a resource within our budget who was willing to work the hours we needed.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    The developer they sourced has promptly fulfilled all our requests at a high level of quality.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Using Upwork to find freelancers involves a fee that doesn't ensure the convenience or overall efficiency Soshace provided.

Development Augmentation for Agriculture SaaS Platform

"It feels natural working with Soshace."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
June 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Soshace provides additional development support for an agriculture appraisal platform. Their team uses the Express Node.js framework, React Native, and PostgreSQL for the SaaS platform.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Lincoln, Nebraska
Project Manager, SaaS Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Soshace’s team are a fantastic resource. They are highly skilled developers and communicators. Their excitement for and dedication to the project is impressive. Customers can expect a collaborative and responsive development team.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a project manager at a company that is developing a SaaS product that will help agriculture appraisers streamline their work.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Soshace?

We were looking for development support for the agricultural platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We had two local developers initially and reached out to Soshace for extra help. The software platform assists property appraisers. It generates reports that detail what agricultural properties, like farmland, orchards, and groves, are worth. The application sorts math calculations and other statistics into the process and uses comparable listings to estimate the value of properties. Users can make adjustments according to differing variables.

Their team embedded tools we built, similar to Google Docs, within the software. The tools allow data to be sent automatically to the report and will enable users to create tools and implement content.

What is the team composition?

We are working with two developers right now and will onboard a third shortly. Our developers have taken consultant roles, while their team has taken the lead.

How did you come to work with Soshace?

We put an ad on Upwork and had two rounds of interviews. The process took about a month. We were happy with what Soshace wanted to accomplish. We weren’t looking for developers who code well; we wanted developers that could take on complex problems and also explain complexities. We chose their team because of their experience and how they did on the test projects we assigned.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested around $50,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Soshace in June 2018, and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The project is ongoing, but Soshace is a supportive resource for our team, leading to a faster development process. Our developers are happy with the code. With startups, sometimes there’s crunch time, and things change constantly, and Soshace takes everything in stride.

How did Soshace perform from a project management standpoint?

We didn’t use their project management services, but they are available to our team. Soshace is responsive and performing well. Their account managers continually seek feedback, and I’m impressed with that. Their team is enjoyable and accommodating.

We meet twice a week to discuss the scope and other tasks. We use Slack for regular communication and have a Trello board for the developers. Our team tries not to interfere and let them manage everything.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The process has been extremely collaborative. Soshace has taken on the project as their own and contributed accordingly. Their thoughts regarding the project make their team part of our own. It feels natural working with Soshace.

We’ve come to expect skilled coding and enthusiasm. We’re onboarding new developers from their team. For someone to come in the middle of a complex project, it’s not easy, but their team has been helpful in explaining the process to new members.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’m pleased with how their developers are doing. Nothing comes to mind.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

For people looking to work with Soshace, it helps to be communicative. Understanding the scope is one thing, but understanding the intent behind it, is another. Soshace explains ideas that can save time. Their team contributes in more ways than code.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Frontend Development for Full-Service Dev Shop

“The engineer assigned to our project is the best one I’ve ever met.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Soshace aggregated legacy code from a software tool, translated it into React, then built out a high-functioning frontend. They developed a messaging system, and they’re currently working on the shopping bag update.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Ukraine/Iceland
Alexander Kozarezov
Project Manager, Dev Shop
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

So far, Soshace has delivered highly satisfying work, setting the foundation for a rewarding final product. They are very efficient in an agile environment. The team comes prepared to daily meetings and communicates consistently. Overall, it’s been a seamless collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the project manager at a web development company. We build mobile apps and other software solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Soshace?

We needed development assistance.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Soshace worked on the frontend for one of our products, aggregating then translating the legacy code into React. They built a high-functioning platform with new features like an integrated messaging system. Currently, they’re working on upgrading the software’s shipping deck and several other functionalities.

What is the team composition?

They assigned one developer to our project.

How did you come to work with Soshace?

We asked about 20 companies to complete a simple task, and Soshace performed the best.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in 2017, and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’re very satisfied with their work. So far all the code that was delivered with the highest quality level and cooperation is very promising. 

How did Soshace perform from a project management standpoint?

We work in an agile environment, with scheduled daily meetings. For additional communication, we use Slack, Jira, and Asana.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The engineer assigned to our project is the best one I’ve ever met. The work consistently exceeds my expectations. They require minimal supervision, working largely autonomously.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, it’s been a good experience.

Any advice for potential customers?

We’ve worked with several development companies with more resources, and Soshace is outperforming all of them. They’re communicative, hard-working, and committed to delivering what they promise.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Outsource Dev for Augmented Intelligence Assistant Platform

“I communicate minimally and get a good outcome from them.”

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
n/a
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
May 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Soshace provided frontend development to improve user experience. A number of technologies have been used for the application, including HTML, CSS, React, and D3. 

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Berlin, Germany
Subroto Sanyal
Head of Engineering, SalesHero
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Soshace provides a straightforward experience wherein minimal communication results in high-quality outputs and reliable code. They consistently meet or exceed deadlines.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m head of engineering for SalesHero. Our technology automates tasks for sales representatives.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Soshace?

We’re trying to make the life of a sales representative easier. They spend a lot of time on Salesforce and their email—and synchronizing between the two. We automate that synchronization to save them time.

Our platform has a minimal frontend. Most everything—the automation, the artificial intelligence—runs in the background. We needed to develop the frontend for a smooth user experience. We didn’t have any frontend expertise in-house.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Soshace built the frontend of our application with a straightforward UI. The developers use a number of technologies including HTML, CSS, React, D3.

The frontend shows all the activities the sales representative has to do and generates a task list. This list requires a lot of logic embedded in a complex tree structure from which the sales representative will get suggestions of what needs updated based on their accounts. This task list – which they were able to build in 3 days whereas we had estimated 3 weeks – is currently in production.

What is the team composition?

We interact with two frontend engineers and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Soshace?

We posted an ad on Upwork. We found one of the developers through the site and contacted him. At that point, the project manager reached out to us and we started the interview process. I interviewed them as did my boss, our CEO. The devs’ technical knowledge was sound and right for our project. We decided we could work smoothly with them.

How much have you invested with them?

Approximately $60,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

It’s ongoing from May 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The quality of the code we get from them is very good and there are few bugs in it. Once something is declared in production, it’s pretty solid. The code is reliable, high quality and maintainable.

They are consistent in their approach. I don’t have to explain a lot to get a feature done from them. With minimum interaction, we get a good amount of output. We hadn’t previously had a good experience with contract developers. We’re lucky to have very good developers this time.

How did Soshace perform from a project management standpoint?

They meet their timelines. I gave you the example before of how they finished something in 3-4 days that we estimated at 3 weeks.

We interact primarily with the developers. I hardly speak to their manager because it’s not needed. Sometimes he asks me for feedback about how they’re doing or if there’s anything he can help us with.

We follow a scrum approach and have daily standups. Those meetings are the communication platform during which we allow every developer to talk about what they’ve done, what they're doing and what they're blocked on. Our Soshace developers also join those meetings. If they have any doubts or need clarification, they reach out to me via Skype or Slack. We also have a sprint planning engine.

What did you find most impressive about them?

In my previous experience working with developers, I had to explain a lot and I still received bad quality code. With Soshace, that’s not the case. I communicate minimally and get a good outcome from them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Constant communication with the frontend developers is really going to help.

4.5
Overall Score Smooth communication. Good quality.
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They consistently meet or exceed project deadlines.
  • N/A Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I'm not the person to rate this area.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    It's very difficult to find bugs in their code.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Staff Augmentation for Online Marketplace

“We are completely happy with his work.”

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4.0

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
n/a
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
Confidential
 
Mar. 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Soshace provided a developer to increase the number of staff. He works on PHP and JavaScript as a full-stack web developer. The relationship is ongoing.

The Reviewer
 
201-500 Employees
 
Russia
Project Architect, Online Marketplace
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Delivering high-quality work with minimal bugs, the developer is a strong asset. His strong capabilities in web development, expertise, and efficiency make him a desirable candidate for a long-term relationship.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We have an online marketplace. I’m managing a team of software developers that is responsible for building the UI of our web service.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Soshace?

We are always looking for new candidates. We have a big team of software engineers, and we are constantly hiring. We exhausted all our usual hiring channels, and we are looking for some alternatives. We approached Soshace and another agency to hire additional permanent workforce members.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re willing to offer us a developer that can work with our team and be a part of our team. The developer was originally a member of Soshace, but now he is working with us. We have an agreement that if he works for us for a prolonged period of time and everything goes well, we will take this developer from Soshace and he will become a part of our team.

He is proficient with both PHP and JavaScript and all the things you need to know to perform efficiently as a full-stack web developer. This includes JavaScript frameworks, deployment, Jenkins, and whatever else. He has many years of experience, and he’s very efficient in the tasks that we want him to do.

He has done some new features from scratch from backend to frontend to user interaction. He’s compliant with our company practices and requirements that he needs to finish his features.

What is the team dynamic?

I have worked only with the developer that we are using from Soshace. We are considering that maybe we will hire more developers from Soshace for other teams.

Infrequently, I interact with a person named Ivan Rastvorov who is project manager for our communication with the developer.

How did you come to work with Soshace?

They applied to our job listing on Upwork. They responded as an agency offering one of their developers to take up the task.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in March 2017. The developer is still part of our team. We hope he will work with us for years to come.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We are completely happy with his work. In comparison to most of the developers I have come across, his quality is good. His work is not completely bug-free, but bugs have never made it to production; they were all resolved before that.

How did Soshace perform from a project management standpoint?

They are completely absent in this interaction because they gave us a developer and we integrated that developer into our team. He works remotely, and we communicate through Upwork.

What did you find most impressive about them?

His dedication and his talents in delivering everything on time are impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I think he could benefit greatly if he voiced his opinions more. Sometimes he doesn’t speak up about problems or opportunities for improvements that he sees. If he would be more vocal, it would be better.

4.0
Overall Score He’s very good, but he could be more vocal.
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    There were some hiccups in the process, but the developer was consistent in keeping contact.
  • N/A Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    He is a very good developer. I have very little concern about the quality of his work.
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer
    It’s hard to find a good developer. Soshace has some good developers.

Software Dev Assistance for Digital Oilfield Software Platform

"The code is reliable and functional. All of the requirements in the defined scope were fulfilled."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
4.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
June 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Soshace provided human resources to help develop software more quickly. They assisted with frontend and backend development, ADI, database, and with the interface for an app.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Norway
CTO, Software Platform
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The developer produces beyond expectations, providing a broad range of skills and talent. Highly engaged and driven, he helps make the team more prolific. Fulfilling all requirements detailed in the scope and working toward further professional development, Soshace delivers an excellent partnership.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a software company creating software for offshore oil and gas well planning. It’s software dominated by a graphical workflow, digitizing a manual process. I’m the CTO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Soshace?

We needed more resources in order to develop faster. We needed more manpower.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

It’s not one complex problem or something that we’re not able to do ourselves. They’re helping us with frontend and backend development using React, React-D3, Node.js, and Mongoose. They provided us with additional manpower for ADI and the database.

They are also helping us with the interface for our geological app. We’re trying to illustrate using charts that geological data and different types of data will pass, etc. It’s touching on all aspects of the frontend and parts of the backend. At least half of the app is in a separate module. The server is the API, whatever is interacting with the database and whatever is exposing endpoints for the frontend. It’s API default, creating, rating, updating, deleting, and logic.

What is the team dynamic?

I interact with 1 great developer who works remotely in Russia.

How did you come to work with Soshace?

We posted on LinkedIn that we needed a developer. Initially, our thought was to hire locally. They approached us, and we decided to work with them. We worked with them through Upwork.

How much have you invested with them?

We have invested $10,000–$49,999.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2017, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The developer we’re working with is very good. He’s producing more than he’s paid to do. He’s made us more productive. The code is reliable and functional. All of the requirements in the defined scope were fulfilled.

How did Soshace perform from a project management standpoint?

I work closely with the consultant. We have meetings every day and talk frequently. We’ve had a good collaboration. They send me an email once in a while with administrative questions, but 99.9% of my communication with the company is through the daily workflow with the consultant. We communicate through Slack and Jira.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The developer is doing more than he’s paid to do. He’s very interested in what he’s doing and is motivated. He’s keeping himself updated on new technologies and trends, which is very important for us being in this industry.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. The developer has been 100%.

5.0
Overall Score We were assigned a consultant and our communication is through him, which is fine. I don’t want to spend time dealing with administrative details.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    We don’t have any rigid deadlines other than continuous development. It’s met our needs.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    The developer is very good.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    The developer that we have is very motivated. We’re really happy.
  • 4.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    The developer we’re working with is unique. It’s very dependent on who you get as a developer. We were lucky. He’s young, motivated, and engaged.

Software Dev for Technical Support Company

"If they say they’re going to do something, they do it."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
July 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Soshace provided ReactJS Core development expertise to add more features and extend functionalities to an existing dashboard product. The team also improved the product’s security authentication.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
San Jose, California
Krishna Raja
Founder & CEO, SupportLogic
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Soshace was professional and reliable, operating as an extended employee rather than a contractor. The team successfully translated complex ideas and accurately improvised as needed when specifications were incomplete. They also communicated well and regularly despite a language barrier.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Support Logic. We’re a small startup company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Soshace?

We needed somebody proficient in ReactJS Core development. With the budget we had, it was difficult to find a partner in the U.S.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We had an existing dashboard product and we wanted to add more features to it. Soshace understood the existing source code and the extended functionalities and features that we wanted. We had to build a middle layer for our product. Soshace build and extend the function into the middle of that layer. They also tightened up security authentication of our product.

We don’t really have a fast approach for our product development. We do a Kanban style of developing. We would write stories for them and then we have a task load and prioritize the stories in order. They pick them up and start executing from all the story list. The features were given on a day to day basis.

What is the team dynamic?

We hired one developer to start with and then we hired one more developer for three months. At this point, we are back to one.

How did you come to work with Soshace?

I put a job posting on Upwork and I got responses from multiple companies. I selected Soshace because the sample work they listed out looked good. The skill set I was looking for was a good match. I interviewed them and gave them markups of what I already had. I showed them the demo of my product and asked them about more technical questions and how they can implement it. I got satisfactory answers and went with them.

One of the key elements we were looking for is being able to communicate complex ideas to our vendors. We want to make sure they understand them, implement them correctly, and then use their judgment when the specs are not complete. We’re looking for somebody who can work the task like an extended employee and not as a contractor who is looking for a tight spec, and also can improvise when the specs are incomplete. That was a very good match with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We have invested $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in July 2017 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

I’ve worked with contractors in the past and professionalism was lacking especially in the Russian region. They were very reliable for us. If they say they’re going to do something, they do it. If I missed anything, they almost always did it.

How did Soshace perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management was done by us. We had a task board where we would write things and they would follow them. Even though there’s a language barrier, it was easy to communicate with them about the technical specs. If I had detailed marks in the specs, he would understand it and we would regularly communicate. If something was missing, he would ask the right questions. Sometimes he would make the improvisation by himself and let us know that we didn’t provide him with the details and would show us what he came up with. Most of the time, he got it right. We were very happy with them because it made us feel like he’s an extended employee and not a contractor.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re extremely professional. If I set a meeting, they are very punctual. Communication was extremely clear.

Are there any areas they could improve?

My impression of this company is mostly based on one employee of their organization. I don’t know how the overall team performs. I hired one other person from them temporarily and he was good but not as good as our main person.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They’ve been really good.
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Collaboratation Platform Dev

"The app is beautiful and has very fast functionalities, which were the most important things for us."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Feb. 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Soshace is developing a website and app to help YouTubers co-promote each other on social media. Core functionalities include user profiles, posting collaboration proposals, a notifications dashboard, and chat.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Malmö, Sweden
Ali Alfredji
COO, My Social
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Soshace’s deliverables are fast, functional, and high-quality. The team collaborated very well, optimizing meetings to glean the most information about what was asked of them. Someone on the team is always available. They have a deep bed of expertise and make valuable suggestions for the product.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We provide a collaboration platform for YouTube creators. Our product connects them with each other and integrates with their channels, allowing small YouTubers to grow together. They promote each other on their own channels or Instagram to get bigger on social media. I am the COO of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Soshace?

We needed to build our product.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Soshace developed our platform from scratch using ReactJS. We are using one full-time developer from their team.

The main functionality is posting collaboration proposals which include descriptions of what the user wants to do. Others can offer to participate, and the starter will receive a notification allowing them to accept or not. Clicking on Participate will take users to a chat in order to contact their new collaborator. Users have their own profiles, and there is a notifications dashboard for participation and chat requests.

How did you come to work with Soshace?

We posted on Upwork, looking for a developer who could build our web platform. Soshace had the highest recommendations and the best reviews out of all the proposals we received. They also seemed to have the most experience with ReactJS development out of the five other companies we reviewed. We talked to them and started working together.

How much have you invested with Soshace?

The cost of Soshace’s work has been above $50,000 and less than $200,000. We have an hourly agreement.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Soshace February 13th, 2017. It’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

The app is beautiful and has very fast functionalities, which were the most important things for us. We didn’t identify too many bugs with the first version, and not too many fixes overall.

Users have given us feedback about the personal information we provide to others on the platform. Everyone liked it in general. There were no other tools of this kind for YouTubers to collaborate on. They needed to go to forums or to Facebook groups for this purpose, but we offer a place where they can come together as a community, build a network and become larger on YouTube and other social media.

How did Soshace perform from a project management standpoint?

We had an initial discussion over the platform’s functionality and presented a Word document to Soshace. We also communicated on Trello, where we uploaded all the tasks. We added each other on Skype, had a meeting discussing how those functionalities would be developed, and addressing any questions their team had. We continued to talk on Skype, and, if we needed to set up a meeting around new functionalities, Soshace was there for us. Our group chat includes their project manger and the developers themselves. If the developers aren’t answering, the project manager always will. They were flexible and responsive in their communication.

What did you find most impressive about Soshace?

The product that Soshace has built stands out. We built other platforms using different teams, and it didn’t go that well. Soshace’s team can add features or make recommendations to us about items we hadn’t thought about. This is something we like.

The main structure of the app was built very well. I’m not a coder myself, but our main internal developer confirmed that Soshace’s code was good-quality.

Are there any areas Soshace could improve?

Not that I can think of.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Soshace?

I would recommend Soshace to anyone looking to develop on ReactJS. They create good apps and answer questions fast.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They said that the first version of the project would be finished in two months, and it was.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I don’t know what Soshace’s value is, but our developer told us that the first version of our platform would cost $100,000, and that’s what we paid.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Soshace writes good code, and they’ve helped us with everything we needed.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Soshace has done a great job, both in terms of development and support.

Web Application Development for Home Improvement Startup

"I really believe that they are highly trained, very skilled, very professional, and committed to being a high-quality team."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Nov. 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Soshace launched a new web application for a home improvement startup. They were responsible for web development on multiple technologies.

The Reviewer
 
2-10 employees
 
Los Angeles Area
Founder, Home Improvement Startup
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Soshace produced a robust and interactive web application. They are highly skilled and proactive with suggestions to improve the client's product.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder and CEO of a startup company focused on home improvements.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Soshace?

I collaborated with Soshace to launch a solid web application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Soshace worked on doing responsive web development. I developed the requirements, developed the design, and collaborated with their two developers—one on front-end and one on backend. We used a full stack with them using and Meteor.

How did you come to work with Soshace?

I had multiple interviews with different agencies over Google Hangouts. Through discussions and seeing their previous work, that is where I got the confidence to work with Soshace.

How much have you invested with Soshace?

We have spent over $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together November 1, and this is an ongoing project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Their quality is very good, meaning I rarely find any bugs in the code. When they deliver, they talk the talk and walk the walk. There were certain things they identified as not ideal and proposed better solutions to implement. I appreciate their recommendations and how they collaborate with us.  

The other thing is that even though they are on the other side of the country, they accommodate our meeting schedule which makes it a lot easier for my team to engage with them.

How did Soshace perform from a project management standpoint?

I really believe that they are highly trained, very skilled, very professional, and committed to being a high-quality team. The people I worked with are quite good in communicating, so there is no barrier. Their developers work well together and are straightforward.

What did you find most impressive about Soshace?

I am impressed with how they take constructive feedback. They are not defensive about it. They are very collaborative and eager to do the right thing. They focus on quality, which I appreciate, versus some of the development teams who focus just getting something out the door, deliver suboptimal results, discover many bugs in the code, and then end up frustrated. They also care about time, which is very much aligned with my objective.

Are there any areas Soshace could improve?

I cannot think of any.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Soshace?

You need to have clearly defined ideas or requirements. They do have a lot of good suggestions, and a different perspective of bringing better results to a project so collaborate with them and seek out their recommendations.

5.0
Overall Score They are great.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    I have worked with development teams from other countries, and Soshace is stellar in comparison. I anticipated spending a day looking at bugs, documenting the bugs, and issuing tickets.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I stand behind them and would definitely refer them to everyone I work with.

Software Development for Booking Management Startup

"We reach a new milestone every week, and I know that Soshace is working more hours than what is on our schedule."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Sep. 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Soshace built a custom booking system for the entertainment industry to manage events and bookings and supplier relations.

The Reviewer
 
2-10 employees
 
Dublin, Ireland Area
Managing Director, Booking Management Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Soshace developed a highly effective custom system with strong search abilities. Soshace works more hours than are on the contract and always hit deadlines and responds to client questions 24 hours a day.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a management company for bands. I am the owner of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Soshace?

We've recently branched out to licensing our in-house booking software. In doing so, we've redeveloped the software, also integrating an online search engine into it. This is where Soshace came in.

Our primary market is entertainment. We predominantly service the corporate events, festivals, and weddings industry. The platform itself is generic, but our main initial target will be wedding suppliers. We are looking to offer the booking software for free; it being connected to the search engine, we're going to charge a small price for the connection being made between suppliers and new customers. Every time they appear on results and make a connection with a new customer, a minuscule fee comes off of their balance. We're essentially trying to change the way in which service providers and customers connect, similarly to platforms like Airbnb.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

A different external company handled our design. We've used a prototyping software in order to develop an initial version. We approached Soshace with a functioning prototype and asked them to develop the front-end of the product. We have our own backend person for controlling the database structure.

A member of Soshace, in particular, became quite involved in the development of our product, essentially taking ownership of it. He was dealing directly with our backend specialist in Spain, and made some significant suggestions, changing some of the processes within the booking management system. They were massive improvements which the company we hired specifically for UI didn't spot. Soshace's resource was an incredible part of our project.

How did you come to work with Soshace?

We shortlisted a few companies from Upwork, giving each one a test. We had built out our prototype using Material Design, and I wanted to make sure that I found someone with experience and understanding of how it works. A year ago, when we were looking for a partner, this wasn't especially easy to find, given that Google's Material Design had only been out for 9-10 months. We could tell that Soshace had an understanding of the suite when we started communicating with them. Soshace came out on top during the testing phase. Because the developer who took part in the test became unavailable, we gave Soshace a second test, and the new person also performed well. We were actually impressed with the company in general. Soshace seemed to have a solid network of people who communicated well, even amongst themselves.

How much have you invested with Soshace?

We have a cap of $100,000, but the total cost is looking to be closer to $80,000. Because Soshace is based in Moscow, their rates are significantly better than European ones.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have been working with Soshace for approximately 3 months. I estimate that we have another 3 months of work to go.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

I've had many disappointing experiences in the past, using different companies and developers. This has made finding a good company like Soshace so much more satisfying. We've only shown the product to a minor investor, who was impressed.

How did Soshace perform from a project management standpoint?

We estimate that the project will take around 6 months to complete, but we're actually about 80% done so far. The platform is simply so big that the testing will take much longer than anticipated. We use Teamwork.com as a project management tool.

I'm based in Ireland, while Soshace is in Moscow. No matter what the time of day is, if I send a message, I will get a response straight away. This tells me that Soshace goes above-and-beyond.

What did you find most impressive about Soshace?

We reach a new milestone every week, and I know that Soshace is working more hours than what is on our schedule. The UK companies I've worked with are completely on the clock. If something isn't finished by the end of the allotted hours, then it's tough luck.

Are there any areas Soshace could improve?

I can't really say anything negative about Soshace.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Soshace?

I advise clients to book Soshace. I've gone through 5 different front-end developers over the past 2 years. They all had good skills, but still, they let me down at some stage of the process. In 3 months, Soshace has done what others took 6 months to a year to do, at significantly less cost.

5.0
Overall Score I can't say enough good things about Soshace. I'm not trying to sell them, but I have to give credit where credit is due.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    I know that Soshace worked extra hours in order to meet very hard deadlines.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Cost has been the best thing about the whole collaboration.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Soshace always seemed to deliver better results than the prototypes we give them, which means that they're putting their own thoughts and knowledge into the work.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I wouldn't want Soshace to work for anyone else, though.