endorsedOngoing

Dedicated Frontend Engineering Team for Publishing Platforms

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Staff Augmentation

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

115 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 January 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Paris, France

Project Summary

GP Solutions provides subcontracted frontend engineers who augment the client's existing development team to deliver frontend solutions for publishing and analytics platforms. The engagement centers on full frontend development using ReactJS and Angular (1.6 and 2), with an emphasis on proactive UI/UX and cost-effective resourcing. The client praises the developers' technical skill and the vendor's HR/onboarding practices.

Key Challenges

Outsource frontend development to supplement an existing internal development team
Deliver frontend solutions across multiple frameworks (ReactJS and Angular 1.6/2) with limited or no designer-provided specifications

Project Deliverables

Frontend development using React.js and Angular
Subcontracted frontend engineers (two developers)
UI/UX-focused frontend implementations for analytics/publishing platforms

Project Solution

GP Solutions provided full frontend development across ReactJS and Angular (1.6 and 2), supplying two frontend developers to augment the client's internal team. The developers worked on technical products such as analytics platforms and focused on pragmatic, usable UI/UX where specifications were limited. The vendor supported flexible resourcing, onboarding (trial periods), and used Slack, Skype, and Pivotal Tracker for communication.

Project Outcome

Strong cost-to-quality return with daily rates around €200–€300 producing good value
High-quality, proactive frontend developers with cross-functional knowledge (frontend, backend, network)
Effective HR/onboarding practices including trial periods and responsive communication

Platforms

Tech Stack

React.js
AngularJS
Angular

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The skills contributed by GP guarantee all deployed business solutions have reliable and intuitive UI/UXs. This wouldn't be possible without thoughtful resourcing practices that balance flexibility and competitive pricing in unexpected ways.”
Anonymous
CTO
Date: 04/17/2017