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Python Development & QA Augmentation for Virtualstock Edge Platform

Services Covered:

Staff Augmentation • Custom Software Development • Software QA and Testing • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Logistics & Transportation

Duration

131 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 September 2015

Team Size

21-25 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Virtualstock

United Kingdom

Project Summary

Symphony Solutions provided Python development support and resource augmentation for Virtualstock’s Edge digital supply-chain platform. Over time Symphony’s scope expanded to embedded resources across all scrum teams, ultimately comprising roughly half the development organization. They delivered Agile coaching, high-quality development and QA/testing resources, and level-one service-desk support while enabling effective remote collaboration.

Key Challenges

Need for Python-skilled developers due to scarcity in the U.K.
Requirement for resource augmentation to supplement the existing development team
Need to implement and scale Agile methodologies across the Edge platform

Project Deliverables

Agile implementation and Agile coaching
Embedded scrum teams (4 teams) contributing development and testing
QA testing services (majority of QA resource)
Level one service desk support

Project Solution

Symphony supported the client’s adoption of end-to-end Agile methodologies and embedded personnel across four scrum teams. They supplied development, testing and service-desk staff — acting as the majority of QA testing resource, about a third of the development resource, and providing all level-one support — and coordinated through a project manager while integrating into the client’s team.

Project Outcome

Team grew from 2 to 25 Symphony resources
Symphony delivers high-quality resources that integrate and become productive quickly
Effective remote collaboration with no communication issues
Developed a productive, less location-dependent working model

Platforms

Tech Stack

Python
Bootstrap
Django
PostgreSQL

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The support Symphony provides has been excellent, proven by the extent to which the resources have grown to now comprise half the development team. They provide high-quality services for a reasonable price, offering expert guidance for working in an Agile environment and communicating very well.”
Andrew Mills
CEO
Date: 10/30/2017