Hiring a Software Development Team on Short Notice

Project Overview

A US-based Big Data analytics startup needed to turn a visionary product idea into a working MVP web app, fast. With an investor demo scheduled in just three weeks, they required a complete product team that could deliver under tight timelines without sacrificing quality.

They turned to Centizen to hire a fully remote offshore team capable of building a high-performance web application, with expertise in data visualization, intuitive UI/UX, and scalable architecture.

Challenges

• Developing a full MVP web application in under 3 weeks.
• No in-house developers are available to execute the project.
• Tight investor deadlines and limited budget.
• Need for cross-functional experts (frontend, backend, QA, design).
• Aligning remote collaboration across time zones.
• Avoiding delays from traditional hiring cycles.

Solutions Delivered

Full Remote Team Assembly in 72 Hours

The client needed a team that could start immediately. Waiting 4–6 weeks for traditional hiring wasn’t an option.

Centizen’s Solution:

We quickly sourced a full remote development team from our Indian talent network. Pre-vetted professionals were onboarded within 3 days, ready to begin work with clear role alignment and Agile processes in place.

Rapid MVP Delivery Aligned to Investor Goals

The client had one shot to showcase a working prototype for fundraising, and only 3 weeks to build it.

Centizen’s Solution:

The remote team followed a sprint-based development cycle with daily standups, cloud collaboration tools, and real-time feedback loops. They delivered a functional MVP on time, complete with user input handling, real-time data summarization, and dashboard-style analytics.

Cost Efficiency Without Compromising Quality

In-house hiring would have exceeded the budget and delayed the build. The client needed senior developers without the high cost.

Centizen’s Solution:

By hiring from India’s tech talent pool, the client reduced development costs by over 45%, without sacrificing quality. The senior developers brought leadership, mentorship, and top-tier engineering practices to the table.

Seamless Remote Workflow & Communication

Startups often fear communication breakdowns with offshore teams. Centizen made this seamless.

Centizen’s Solution:

We set up timezone-overlapping work hours, used Slack and Jira for daily updates, and coordinated reviews through Figma and GitHub. The client was in full control without micromanaging.

Hear from Our Client

“We came to Centizen with just an idea and a deadline. Within 72 hours, we had a team. Three weeks later, we had a product demo that helped us raise funds. I’ve never seen remote hiring work this smoothly.”

– Founder

A Big Data SaaS Startup

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