STX Next Client Reviews

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Key clients:

Seerene, Verve, Hogarth WW, Pixomondo, Unity Technologies, Blocktrade, IMD Optimad, Wunderman, Vyze, Coras, Realface, BetBright, KNMP, Paze, Decernis, Lamden, Zappi, Newable, finstreet and more.

Lamden

Seerene

Zappi

Decernis

Signal Kit

Newable Business Finance

Blocktrade

TBSeen

Verve

Unity Technologies

Coras

Realface (Acquired by Apple in 2017)

Pixomondo

finstreet

FusePump

BetBright

The Outplay

T Dispatch

Inteligo (PKO Bank Polski)

Key Ingredient

Key Ingredient Mobile

Polish State Forests (Lasy Państwowe)

Paze.me

cielo24

Vyze

KNMP

Reviews

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Custom Software Development

Jun 04, 2019

the project

Bot Integration for Sports Betting Platform

"STX Next works with our managers in a way that's conducive to getting projects accomplished."

Custom Software Development

$10,000 to $49,999

Jan. 2019 - Ongoing

4.5

Quality:

4.5

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$10,000 to $49,999

Jan. 2019 - Ongoing

Project summary:

STX Next is developing a chat bot integration to connect the backend systems of an online sportsbook, using cell phone authentication to allow platform access without a sign on. They also provide HTML5 designs.

11-50 Employees

San Jose, Costa Rica

Bryan Jones

Director, BetDSI

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the reviewer

Director, BetDSI

Bryan Jones

Business Services

11-50 Employees

San Jose, Costa Rica

Phone Interview

This review was conducted by a Clutch analyst over the phone.

Verified

4.5

Quality:

4.5

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"STX Next works with our managers in a way that's conducive to getting projects accomplished."

Jun 04, 2019

Feedback summary:

While the integration project is still in development, their work has received positive feedback from key internal stakeholders. STX Next's professional collaboration approach makes them a valuable partner. They kept the project moving by providing critical status updates throughout the engagement.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m director of business development at BetDSI. We're an online sportsbook.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with STX Next?

We're trying to create alternative methods of playing options for our members.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

STX Next is connecting all of our software backend systems to a chat platform, which allows users to have a synchronous connection with the site. Users are able to handle business, make wagers, and check their account without actually having to log in. They achieve this through cell phone authentication and a chat platform. They also do some design work for banners and landing pages using HTML5 Creative.

What is the team composition?

There are three people assigned to the betting bot integration, and one for the design elements. I worked closely with Judith (Business Development Representative, STX Next) on setting up the project. Once the project kicked off, I mostly work with Lukas (Marketing Manager, STX Next) and Tomasz (Team Leader, STX Next).

How did you come to work with STX Next?

I found them on Clutch. I looked at several companies and contacted a few. STX Next was responsive while many others were not. Also, they had a background in working with chat platforms.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $25,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The kickoff meeting happened in January 2019 and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Bot integration is due either the end of this month or next month, depending on delivery from our end. The HTML5 designs have helped create a more attractive presence online in terms of client acquisition. Overall, our internal team is quite happy with their work. Everything seems to be working properly, with solid functionality.

How did STX Next perform from a project management standpoint?

They've done a good job in project management. All meetings and collaboration have been professional. STX Next works with our managers in a way that's conducive to getting projects accomplished. We set up a series of meetings and a schedule, and they've met all our requirements. They use Trello to regularly update us with status information. Though it’s somewhat complicated on our end, they work well with our two programming groups.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Overall, their responsiveness is most impressive. It's difficult to fully grade their work at this point as we’ve yet to see a finished product. However, I've worked with several other offshore companies and it hasn't ever turned out well. We’re actually seeing positive results from STX Next, which makes them stand out among other service providers.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There were some issues with our teams getting on the same page at the beginning of the project. We needed information from them in order to create APIs. There was a miscommunication and they were waiting for information from us. Once we worked through who needed to do what, they got the first pieces going. STX Next was ultimately able to deliver what was needed.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Keep the lines of communication open and be very specific. One thing we did that was helpful was to create detailed spec documents. Because of our UI/UX capacity, we were able to send them examples of what we wanted. That definitely helped streamline the process.

4.5

Overall Score It's an ongoing engagement.

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

4.5 Quality

Service & deliverables

The rating is based on not yet having a final product.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Custom Software Development

May 20, 2019

the project

Development & Quality Assurance for Data Platform

"With their development help, we’ve hit all of the milestones we expected to hit."

Custom Software Development

$200,000 to $999,999

Jan. 2019 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$200,000 to $999,999

Jan. 2019 - Ongoing

Project summary:

STX Next offers supplemental development resources for a data company. The developers primarily make API updates using Python. They also dedicate DevOps personnel to monitor an AWS cloud system at all times.

11-50 Employees

Austin, Texas

Director of Operations, Data Firm

Verified

the reviewer

Director of Operations, Data Firm

Information Technology and Services

11-50 Employees

Austin, Texas

Phone Interview

This review was conducted by a Clutch analyst over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"With their development help, we’ve hit all of the milestones we expected to hit."

May 20, 2019

Feedback summary:

STX Next’s development efforts have been so successful that the contract is likely to be extended, and the DevOps resources are incredibly proactive and communicative. The firm features an effective onboarding process and an agreeable project management approach, creating a seamless engagement.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
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BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the director of operations at a data company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with STX Next?

We engaged STX Next to provide supplemental development, QA, and DevOps resources as we continued to build out our internal engineering team.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

About 95% of our platform is in the cloud using AWS technology. We rely on STX Next’s DevOps resources to monitor our cloud around the clock and alert us to any system issues.

Most of our internal code utilizes Python. STX Next offers development resources to modernize our processes, including writing a new version of our API that we use to serve our data to our customers. We are also converting our data pipeline to more modern technologies, and we have used the Python developer to rewrite some of those processes, as well. For a short time, we also worked with a QA technician who ran test scripts for us.

What is the team composition?

In addition to the one QA engineer, we work with one python developer and one senior architect, who helped with the onboarding to get the developer accustomed to our system. STX Next also provides 2–2.5 DevOps resources to look after our operation.

How did you come to work with STX Next?

I had a positive experience working with STX Next at a previous company, and I hoped they could replicate that success here.

How much have you invested with them?

We have spent less than $200,000 to this point.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement began in January 2019 and remains ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We became quite frustrated with a previous DevOps vendor that was not proactive in reaching out to us when we had system alerts. Working with STX Next has been a complete turnaround. We never have to reach out to them for crucial information. They are thoroughly communicative. We expect to have them as part of our team for quite some time.

We’ve completed the work with the QA resource, and we initially planned to end our engagement with the Python resource at the end of May 2019, but it’s been such a successful partnership that we are instead looking to extend the support for several more months to help with some additional projects. With their development help, we’ve hit all of the milestones we expected to hit.

How did STX Next perform from a project management standpoint?

They are quick to respond to all of our messages. They’re reasonable in their approach, and we’ve been completely satisfied. We use Jira to manage their work queue and monitor their tasks. We’ve developed a productive workflow.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The service delivery manager that is our primary point of contact has been wonderful to work with. They’ve been reasonable and flexible to our requests about wanting to extend the contract. They’ve done everything in their power to ensure that the resources initially assigned to us stay with our team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, nothing in particular needs improvement.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

We benefited from having their senior architect help with the onboarding process of their development resource. That senior figure is one of the more experienced people they have and has dealt with multiple engagements. They know how to make the onboarding period easy. I would recommend utilizing that resource if possible.

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

Custom Software Development

Feb 19, 2019

the project

Product Dev for Customer Service Solutions Firm

"They’re very experienced developers with a solid understanding of UI/UX principles."

Custom Software Development

Confidential

Sep. 2018 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

Confidential

Sep. 2018 - Ongoing

Project summary:

STX Next is helping rebuild a SaaS platform in JavaScript and PHP into a microservice architecture in Python and AWS. They remade a form renderer and a dashboard tool. They’re also improving the overall UI/UX.

51-200 Employees

London, United Kingdom

Bryony Harrower

Head of Product Development, Firmstep

Verified

the reviewer

Head of Product Development, Firmstep

Bryony Harrower

Information Technology and Services

51-200 Employees

London, United Kingdom

Phone Interview

This review was conducted by a Clutch analyst over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"They’re very experienced developers with a solid understanding of UI/UX principles."

Feb 19, 2019

Feedback summary:

Several new features have yet to launch, but STX Next has delivered high-quality code on time and at outstanding value. Their presence has helped bolster internal knowledge of Python and agile methodology. Customers can expect a diligent, flexible team that grasps requirements quickly.

the review

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Challenge
Solution
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BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of product development at Firmstep. We offer a SaaS platform to help local governments and public sector organizations provide excellent service to citizens as efficiently as possible.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with STX Next?

Our platform was a monolith built in PHP and JavaScript. It became increasingly difficult to maintain as we added more features and products. It also lacked full documentation, meaning that knowledge was lost through regular staff turnover.

We decided to move to a microservice modular architecture platform using Python and AWS services. We brought in STX Next as development partners to assist our internal team and lead the rebuilding process.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our platform offers a form builder and form renderer. Once a user builds out a form, they can customize how it displays through the form renderer. The renderer had become buggy and difficult to maintain. STX Next rebuilt the tool to address its root issues. They also redesigned it to automatically comply with the government design principles established by the Government Digital Service. This update makes it more straightforward for customers to abide by their industry’s design standards.

STX Next also revamped a workflow management tool used by councilors to organize their caseload. They improved its performance to better accommodate the tool’s current level of demand. They also added filtering options, more powerful search functions, and flexibility in the user’s viewing experience.

The team helped us update our self-service portals and widgets as well. They’re also working to improve the platform’s overall user experience, decreasing page load and render times while implementing a more consistent and visually appealing design.

What is the team composition?

Our initial team comprised ten people: a product owner, a manual tester, and eight frontend developers, backend developers, and full-stack developers. We’ve added another two teams over the last few months and started working with a scrum master to help manage each team’s processes.

How did you come to work with STX Next?

Our CTO found their team through online research. STX Next had also worked with a mutual colleague, which further convinced us that they were the right fit for this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2018, and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Given the scale of the rebuilds, several features have yet to be released to customers. However, our pull requests in our code repositories have increased tenfold, which we’re happy to see. Working with STX Next has also taught our internal team about agile processes, Python, and new technologies. They’ve shown us better DevOps practices and how to deploy our code more safely.

How did STX Next perform from a project management standpoint?

We lacked experience working with outsourced teams. STX Next helped guide us through the initial process where we learned our ideal workflows to maximize productivity. They’re excellent at understanding requirements and delegating tasks appropriately. We never feel the need to micromanage their work.

We communicate through Slack and host weekly standups on Google Hangouts. When we need to update requirements, we either use a Google Doc or a phone call. STX Next manages tasks and progress through Jira. They’re highly independent and self-sufficient, and they always keep us up to date on the project’s status.

What did you find most impressive about them?

STX Next has adapted well to our organization, our goals, and our management styles. They’re also deeply engaged with our product and platform. Even without having direct experience working with UK local governments, the team still produced excellent user story maps and user personas for each product. They also often suggested ways to improve the user experience and make the outcome more successful.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Since these were new technology stacks for us, we hadn’t thought about deployment in the earlier stages. This lack of planning caused miscommunication later on about the exact scale of the project’s scope. We eventually resolved the issues though.

Any advice for potential customers?

Trust in their process. Give the team a degree of freedom to expand on the original requirements and make adjustments. If STX Next had stuck to our exact list of specifications, we would have wound up with a lower quality product. They’re very experienced developers with a solid understanding of UI/UX principles.

5.0

Overall Score

4.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

E-commerce Development

Feb 04, 2019

the project

Web Dev for Parcel Carrier & Shipping Platform

"They’ve maintained the same standards we have on our own team."

E-commerce Development

Confidential

Apr. 2018 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

4.0

Schedule:

4.0

Cost:

4.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

Confidential

Apr. 2018 - Ongoing

Project summary:

STX Next provided Python developers to augment an existing development team. Projects included integration of shipping carriers into e-commerce platforms and AWS implementation. The partnership is ongoing.

11-50 Employees

Wexford, Ireland

Junior Godoi

Software Engineering Manager, Scurri

Verified

the reviewer

Software Engineering Manager, Scurri

Junior Godoi

Information Technology and Services

11-50 Employees

Wexford, Ireland

Phone Interview

This review was conducted by a Clutch analyst over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

4.0

Schedule:

4.0

Cost:

4.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"They’ve maintained the same standards we have on our own team."

Feb 04, 2019

Feedback summary:

The team’s developers integrated fully into an existing process, matching its quality and workflow standards. STX Next offers varied consultation services, ensuring skillful assistance for unique challenges. Expect to smooth incorporate team members from this reliable partner.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the software engineering manager for Scurri, an IT company providing carrier integration for e-commerce merchants. We connect and optimize online ordering, shipping, and delivery. It’s a dynamic platform and API designed to be simple, effective, and adaptable.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with STX Next?

We needed help scaling our team when we received big projects with fast deadlines. Specifically, we needed Python developers, and they’re difficult to find due to demand. We work with high-profile customers and we needed developers who would integrate seamlessly into our own team with no decline in quality.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They came on board a few years into the existence of our platform. They’re embedded completely in our process to the point that there’s no difference between one of our in-house developers and one of theirs. We’ve given them specifications for all the work that needs to be done. They've helped us integrate new shipping carriers into e-commerce platforms.

What is the team composition?

We’re working with three full-stack Python developers from STX Next. They assist with coding, databasing, and infrastructure elements. We also discuss details with their project manager every two weeks.

How did you come to work with STX Next?

Our engineering manager found them originally, and we contacted them again for our current engagement.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost is over $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in April 2018 and the collaboration is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Adding their developers did not slow down our process at all, nor diminish its quality. They’ve maintained the same standards we have on our own team. We’re completely satisfied with the quality and reliability of what they’ve delivered.

How did STX Next perform from a project management standpoint?

We’ve never had any issues with their project manager, who responds immediately whenever we have questions or suggestions. Their developers take part in our planning and retro meetings. We have our own Kanban development process and we communicate through Slack.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They offer a broad range of consultation services. We can always count on getting specialists for single tasks—AWS implementation, for example—who bring a unique understanding of the work needed. It’s like paying for three developers while also having access to skilled consultants who can help whenever needed.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would help our business if they could offer service at any time of the day.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Always work to understand the developers personally during the onboarding process and integrate them fully into the team. Don’t treat them as a third-party service.

5.0

Overall Score they’re always willing to get feedback and improve.

4.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

4.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

4.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Custom Software Development

Jan 29, 2019

the project

Dev Support for Multi-Channel Retail Platform

“Not only are they familiar with general tech stacks, but they’re also willing to learn new platforms to help us grow.”

Custom Software Development

Confidential

Apr. 2018 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.5

Cost:

4.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

Confidential

Apr. 2018 - Ongoing

Project summary:

STX Next provides outsourced development to support an existing multi-channel marketplace. They address bugs, make improvements, and help develop new features.

11-50 Employees

London, England

Product Manager, Multi-Channel Retail Platform

Verified

the reviewer

Product Manager, Multi-Channel Retail Platform

Retail

11-50 Employees

London, England

Phone Interview

This review was conducted by a Clutch analyst over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.5

Cost:

4.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“Not only are they familiar with general tech stacks, but they’re also willing to learn new platforms to help us grow.”

Jan 29, 2019

Feedback summary:

The platform and business have grown substantially over the course of the engagement thanks to STX Next’s team. Dependable and supportive, they’re quick to address technical challenges and have even worked off hours to keep the platform live. Customers can expect proactive communication.

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Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a multi-channel marketplace platform that works with independent brands to sell a variety of products, including homeware, fashion, and jewelry. As the product manager, I oversee STX Next’s developers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with STX Next?

We decided to outsource all of our development to STX Next so that we wouldn't have to hire and coordinate between different vendors. Their team works with our CTO to improve and maintain our platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

STX Next handles all of our development support to enhance our marketplace solution. It’s a custom built platform that allows independent brands to sell products through our site. Brands can upload portfolio items through a design dashboard, manage their profile, and update their listings.

So far, STX Next has resolved bugs and assisted with new developments. While the team is proficient in Python and JavaScript, they’ve also learned to work with Cubic to help build features. They now continue to maintain our site.

What is the team composition?

They’ve assigned an overall account manager who serves as the point of contact between us and our developers. Initially, we worked with a single developer but have since expanded their team to two.

How did you come to work with STX Next?

Our CTO had research and contacted several options, including STX Next. We set up a call with them and were impressed with their work.

What is the status of this engagement?

They’ve worked with us since April 2018, and I don’t foresee us ending the engagement anytime soon.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since joining the project, they’ve helped us maintain and grow our platform. Whenever we’ve had a technical emergency or unforeseen downtime, they’ve always been available to keep the site live, even if it meant acting out of hours.

Furthermore, STX Next is willing to scale to our project’s needs, providing qualified, professional resources. At one point, one of our developers needed to switch to a different project, so they replaced him with and helped bring the new member up to speed to ensure a smooth transition.

How did STX Next perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re professional and communicative. We use Slack to keep in touch throughout the week and Trello to track tasks.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Not only are they familiar with general tech stacks, but they’re also willing to learn new platforms to help us grow. We use Cubic to generate the experiences on our website, which neither of their developers had worked with before. But they were able to pick it up to support us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, their work has been great, and they have high standards. Sometimes there can be a bit of a language barrier since they’re based in Poland, and we’re in England. But this hasn’t affected the work.

5.0

Overall Score

4.5 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

4.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Web Development

Jan 04, 2019

the project

Web Support for Financial Analysis Platform

"I had a pleasant experience overall working with them."

Web Development

$10,000 to $49,999

May 2018 - Sep. 2018

4.0

Quality:

4.0

Schedule:

3.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

4.0

$10,000 to $49,999

May 2018 - Sep. 2018

Project summary:

STX Next provided a supplemental engineer to offer web interface support for a financial company. They developed several features to sort multidimensional data using React.js, Redux, Python, and Django.

1-10 Employees

Boston, Massachusetts

Software Engineer, Financial Analysis Platform

Verified

the reviewer

Software Engineer, Financial Analysis Platform

Financial Services

1-10 Employees

Boston, Massachusetts

Phone Interview

This review was conducted by a Clutch analyst over the phone.

Verified

4.0

Quality:

4.0

Schedule:

3.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

4.0

the review

"I had a pleasant experience overall working with them."

Jan 04, 2019

Feedback summary:

Although poor communication led to a shortened engagement, the engineer provided quality work during ramp time. The management team, however, was thoroughly engaged and mindful of the project’s success, creating an amicable working relationship.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the former lead developer of a financial technology company. Specifically, we offered a software product that helped quantitative analysts with their investing. It spans the range from very heavy statistical computations to data management to data visualization.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with STX Next?

Given that the company included just the founder and me, we needed outside assistance to scale appropriately. STX Next was brought on to provide web interface support.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We were in need of a supplemental engineer as this wasn’t a well-defined project with a start and an end. We worked with a single engineer based in Poland that would accomplish our assigned tasks. We’d communicate daily and provide specific pieces of work concerning our web interface, including building new features and fixing bugs.

Our interface included elements with React.js, Redux and ES2015 JavaScript, along with Python and Django in the backend.

Among the projects he completed was adding a date filtering functionality to our generic table views of multidimensional data. He also added a means to manage a multidimensional dataset further—they can’t be displayed very easily, so users need to filter it down to 2D data. The engineer worked with the UI that allowed the user to decide how to go from nD to 2D.

What is the team composition?

We worked with just the one engineer, but we were in occasional contact with his manager, as well.

How did you come to work with STX Next?

The founder of the company created a list of potential companies that were all based outside of the United States. I am unsure of how he found them all, however.

How much have you invested with them?

I’d estimate that we spent around $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement spanned May 2018–September 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We ultimately found it difficult to communicate with a remote engineer, which led to a shortened contract. In those four months, a lot of the work was completed in ramp time, so he did not seriously start contributing to our business. He completed some minor features. If he had stayed on longer, there might be more of an impact I could point to, but given the duration, it would be difficult to do so now.

That said, the engineer was very smart, and I learned a lot from him. We had trouble communicating across time zones, but the work he produced was quality. He’s smart and a sound engineer.

How did STX Next perform from a project management standpoint?

Our side served as the project manager in this case, so there was not much that needed to be managed or tracked from their team. The engineer received our directions and completed the work. We used Trello to keep track of tasks, and we communicated using Slack and Google Hangouts.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The company as a whole is easy to work with. They were responsive to our messages, and they checked in with us constantly. I had a pleasant experience overall working with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’ll reiterate the need for the engineer’s communication skills to improve, but I can’t suggest anything specific for the company.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

As a general piece of advice for hiring overseas, one must be willing to deal with the time zone differences.

4.0

Overall Score

3.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

I think some things took longer because of our communication troubles.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

It was a reasonable cost for the engineer’s skill level.

4.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

They produce good quality work.

4.0 NPS

Willing to refer

They’re worth working with, but you must be aware of the challenges of a remote worker.

Web Development

Dec 11, 2018

the project

Backend & Frontend Dev Support for Property Platform

“We changed our expectations quite a bit, and they expertly accommodated our requests.”

Web Development

$10,000 to $49,999

July 2017 - Ongoing

4.5

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

3.0

Cost:

3.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$10,000 to $49,999

July 2017 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Using a variety of technology, STX Next built functions that support contract generation, centralized documentation, value estimation, and payment collection processes for a property management platform.

1-10 Employees

Barcelona, Spain

CEO, Property Platform

Verified

the reviewer

CEO, Property Platform

Real Estate

1-10 Employees

Barcelona, Spain

Phone Interview

This review was conducted by a Clutch analyst over the phone.

Verified

4.5

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

3.0

Cost:

3.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“We changed our expectations quite a bit, and they expertly accommodated our requests.”

Dec 11, 2018

Feedback summary:

Outside parties have praised STX Next’s work on the platform’s backend system. Despite some management and scheduling challenges, their team was dynamic and flexible. Their staff is responsive to scope changes, adjusting their workflow to accommodate any request.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a platform that helps landlords efficiently manage their renters. We automate all of the manual steps in the process, from generating contracts to collecting rent.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with STX Next?

We were just starting out. I’d developed a proof of concept with some freelancers and had a few people using the platform. I needed to find a vendor that could help me improve the system’s structure and launch the business.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

STX Next worked on the MVP of our property management platform. They used Django Python for the backend development and React for the frontend. The entire system runs on AWS with a PostgreSQL database.

The team was responsible for four main features. They programmed the platform to generate contracts based on data provided by the landlords. They created a centralized documentation component to manage informational files for each property. They built an estimation function that could calculate the return on a property based on its rent prices and current value. Finally, they integrated the platform with different payment methods to collect money from tenants. The system is connected to one of the main payment and collection services in Europe and supports both credit and debit cards. The STX Next team also linked the platform to a service that lets landlords view all the transactions associated with a specific account. They continue to support our development needs while we gather some initial metrics to share with investors.

What is the team composition?

Unlike many other agencies, STX Next provides full-time resources that don’t work on a project-by-project basis. For the bulk of the work, I contracted a project manager, a frontend developer, and a backend developer. They also provided designers on an hourly basis. Currently, we’re only working with one full-stack developer who’s been with us since the beginning.

How did you come to work with STX Next?

I was located in Asia at the time, and I was looking to work with a European vendor to avoid major time zone discrepancies. I shared my ideas with a few agencies. STX Net had a strong reputation in Poland, and they offered a competitive price. I also found them to be the most professional.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent between €45,000–€50,000 (approximately $51,000–$56,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with STX Next in July 2017, and the relationship is ongoing for the time being. I’m happy with their work, but I’ll be hiring my own in-house team soon to improve our internal operations with more in-person collaboration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’ve presented the platform to outside parties, and they’ve praised its backend systems. STX Next was flexible in their workflow, allowing us to add more features throughout the development process. We changed our expectations quite a bit, and they expertly accommodated our requests. It was a dynamic collaboration.

How did STX Next perform from a project management standpoint?

We use Jira to track the project, and we handle day-to-day communication through Slack. They aren’t bad, but they do need to optimize their management processes. Sometimes, they offer up suggestions that could benefit the platform but would hurt our overall business. At times, I’ve felt that they were more focused on their company than mine.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m impressed by how quickly they’re able to allocate resources to our project. When we work on specific features, they promptly provide specialists to help us out for a few hours.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They’re a bit expensive.

Any advice for potential customers?

Clients should hire STX Next to help them through the last stage of scoping out a project.

4.5

Overall Score

3.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

There were some delays, especially in the beginning.

3.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Web Development

Dec 04, 2018

the project

Web Design & Dev for Financial Trading Facility

“Not only are they transparent and flexible, but they’ve been immensely helpful when we needed to scale up.”

Web Development

$200,000 to $999,999

Nov. 2017 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

4.5

Willing to refer:

5.0

$200,000 to $999,999

Nov. 2017 - Ongoing

Project summary:

STX Next worked in close tandem with an internal team to build a crypto exchange platform. They developed the backend in Python with a PostgreSQL database and used AngularJS on the frontend.

11-50 Employees

Slovenia

CEO, Blocktrade AG

Verified

the reviewer

CEO, Blocktrade AG

Blockchain

11-50 Employees

Slovenia

Phone Interview

This review was conducted by a Clutch analyst over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

4.5

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“Not only are they transparent and flexible, but they’ve been immensely helpful when we needed to scale up.”

Dec 04, 2018

Feedback summary:

Despite the growing scope, STX Next helped develop and launch the project while remaining within budget. The team has integrated well with in-house resources, providing critical project management and feedback as needed. They now continue to refine the site and add new frontend features.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Blocktrade AG, a crypto-asset exchange platform focused on being fully regulatory-compliant.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with STX Next?

We were trying to get to market as soon as possible but had a hard time finding an experienced team to onboard quickly and develop our exchange platform. As a result, we established an internal team to handle the initial site development before partnering with STX Next for front- and backend support.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We collaborated with STX Next to develop our trading facility website. The platform itself isn’t a blockchain, but, rather, it’s a centralized exchange within internal matching systems. The site is Swiss guarded with the highest security features and fully complies with market regulations.

Both teams were responsible for the front- and backend along with all APIs and necessary parts. They built our site using Python on the backend with a PostgreSQL database. On the frontend, they used AngularJS and the different libraries that go with it. Everything was held in Docker, so it was easy to deploy.

STX Next was also instrumental in helping us secure an agency to handle the mobile development side of the project. They took part in the discussion and served as a liaison between us and the other developers. Even though another company handled the mobile development, from our perspective, it was as if STX Next had done all the work.

Currently, we’re working to optimize site performance, extending our APIs and adding new features. This involves improving the charting library, adding better wallets, listing new crypto assets, adjusting and refining database performance, and upgrading the app.

What is the team composition?

The team changed based on our demand. We initially started with three backend developers, two frontend developers, a QA tester, and a project manager. At our peak, they assigned four backend developers and 4–5 frontend developers. We’re now working with three backend developers and one QA tester.

How did you come to work with STX Next?

We reviewed the available development resources in the market and shortlisted a few candidates to meet in person. Out of all of them, STX Next was the most competent and flexible option, and they had the required expertise.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around €400,000 (approximately $453,000 USD) so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in November 2017, and the collaboration is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It’s hard to attribute all the results to one party or the other because it’s been a mutual collaboration. However, we see them as part of our team. Together, we’ve launched the beta site and went live with a full version.

We’re now focusing on optimizing our productivity, and STX Next has continued to give us feedback. With their support, we’ve been able to improve our delivery and development speed and are satisfied with STX Next’s work.

How did STX Next perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve done a great job at project management. In the beginning, we didn’t have a dedicated project manager on our side, so they assigned a resource who synchronized everyone across both offices. We now communicate daily through Slack, and they use Jira and Confluence for tracking and documentation.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’ve done a great job overall. Not only are they transparent and flexible, but they’ve been immensely helpful when we needed to scale up. When the time came to scale down, it was no problem, either.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, nothing comes to mind.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

It’s crucial to treat STX Next as part of your team rather than just an outsourced vendor. Clear communication is also important because it simplifies processes. Finally, an internal project manager or product owner helps align everyone to achieve your goals.

5.0

Overall Score They’re transparent and flexible, and we will continue working together in the future.

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

We started out with a schedule in mind but expanded the scope a lot. They were willing to deliver on this and actually stuck to the timeline.

4.5 Cost

Value / within estimates

We developed a sophisticated crypto exchange on a budget, and they were still able to deliver the product at a competitive level.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

The quality was good, and they had a solid QA process. They resolved all bugs before going into production.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

It’s an easy choice to refer them to someone else.

Market Research

Oct 09, 2018

the project

Online Platform for Security Consulting Firm

"STX Next took the time to really understand what we wanted to achieve and how we envisioned the product."

Market Research

Less than $10,000

Aug. 2018 - Sep. 2018

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.0

Cost:

4.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

Less than $10,000

Aug. 2018 - Sep. 2018

Project summary:

STX Next designed a platform to supplement security and crisis management services. The team led a three-day discovery workshop first and then created story maps of the final product. The project is ongoing.

11-50 Employees

London, United Kingdom

CFO, Security Firm

Verified

the reviewer

CFO, Security Firm

Security and Investigations

11-50 Employees

London, United Kingdom

Phone Interview

This review was conducted by a Clutch analyst over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.0

Cost:

4.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"STX Next took the time to really understand what we wanted to achieve and how we envisioned the product."

Oct 09, 2018

Feedback summary:

The designs met all requirements and have attracted new clients and prospective investors. STX NEXT is moving into the development stage. The team is highly collaborative, providing creative solutions and responding quickly to inquiries. They’ve delivered high-quality products at exceptional value.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CFO at a security, crisis investigation, and intelligence consulting firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with STX Next?

We’re looking to turn our consulting firm into a quasi-consulting tech firm that offers an online platform. The software would allow clients to view their data through a meaningful dashboard and for our firm to better serve their needs.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

STX Next helped us build the platform we envisioned. First, they hosted a three-day discovery workshop to chip away at what this project would achieve, how we would do it, and what the end product would look like. Before, we had a vague list of desired functionalities. The STX Next team helped us come up with a complete and streamlined vision of the platform. We envisioned four modules that make up the system: intelligence, to educate clients; threat assessment, to evaluate the probability of potential threats to their companies; crisis management, to create procedures in case something goes wrong; and investigations, to implement after something has gone wrong. The team then took that vision and brought it to life.

What is the team composition?

We first communicated with a business development representative and her superior, who together worked to take our proposal to the next steps. Our development team—consisting of a project leader, a development expert, and a UI/UX expert—picked up the project from there and has handled it from start to finish.

How did you come to work with STX Next?

My colleague found STX Next and was ultimately responsible for hiring them.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between £5,000–£10,000 ($6,600–$13,200 USD) but we’re planning to spend between £100,000–£400,000 ($132,000–$528,000 USD) for the full scope of the project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2018, and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

STX Next has delivered us a story map of what the platform will look like and a roadmap of how they will develop it. These two products allow us to show our clients what we’ve been building and how it can serve them. We are also using these maps to show shareholders and potential investors how we’re creating additional value for them.

How did STX Next perform from a project management standpoint?

Their business development representative has been responsive to our questions and proactive to make sure we’re happy and have everything we need. The development team itself has an innovative approach to collaboration that we plan on replicating with our own projects with clients.

What did you find most impressive about them?

STX Next took the time to really understand what we wanted to achieve and how we envisioned the product. During the discovery workshop, they asked us many questions and then followed up our answers with insights and further questions. This approach set them apart from other developers we talked to during the shopping period for this project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

In some ways, they were more expensive than we expected, but they also clearly explained why. They deliver exceptional products at great value compared to other, potentially less expensive firms.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Have them host a discovery workshop. We found it invaluable to figuring out exactly what we were hoping to accomplish with this project. We went from having a vague vision that we couldn’t quite put on paper to a clear understanding of what we wanted to achieve, how to achieve, and what the end product will look like.

5.0

Overall Score

4.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

We’ve only had one deadline from them. It was pushed back a bit, but not particularly late.

4.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Web Development

Sep 28, 2018

the project

Web & Native App Dev for Education Staffing Firm

“They're very friendly, honest, and approachable.”

Web Development

Confidential

Apr. 2018 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

4.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

Confidential

Apr. 2018 - Ongoing

Project summary:

STX Next designed and built a web-based platform and mobile app, using Django and React Native, incorporating custom features as requested.

1-10 Employees

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Andrew Larholt

Founder & CEO, Zappi Ltd

Verified

the reviewer

Founder & CEO, Zappi Ltd

Andrew Larholt

Staffing and Recruiting

1-10 Employees

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Phone Interview

This review was conducted by a Clutch analyst over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

4.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“They're very friendly, honest, and approachable.”

Sep 28, 2018

Feedback summary:

STX Next's whole approach to product development, including an on-site discovery workshop, is extremely valuable. In addition to delivering a robust, well-performing web and mobile app, their team is highly organized, proactive, professional, and trustworthy overall.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the co-founder and CEO of Zappi Ltd, a recruitment platform that allows teachers and schools to connect directly.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with STX Next?

We engaged STX Next to build our web-based platform and mobile app, including the frontend and backend.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

STX Next designed and developed both our web-based platform and mobile app, incorporating custom functionality and features as requested. After meeting with their team for a three-day discovery workshop in Poland, they then went into design and development, using Django and Reactive Native to build the platforms.

What is the team composition?

We work with a scrum master, tester, 2–3 designers, and 4–5 developers.

How did you come to work with STX Next?

We found them on Clutch after spending a lot of time researching vendors for the project. After narrowing our choices down to a few options, we decided to work with STX Next based on their experience, methodology, and pricing.

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working with them since April 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our entire business revolves around the platform STX Next built, so their work has been invaluable. Although we just launched, we've already received a lot of positive feedback from users and our team is very happy with it overall.

How did STX Next perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management is one of STX Next's greatest strengths. They're very organized and responsive, utilizing the latest tools to stay on top of tasks, including Jira, Slack, and Zeplin.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're very friendly, honest, and approachable.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's room for improving their frontend capabilities and React Native knowledge, but they're in the process of expanding those expertise.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I highly recommend taking advantage of their discovery workshop; it was very beneficial in our process.

5.0

Overall Score

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

4.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

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