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nYou’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! Read on to learn more about number8.

Are you Hiring?

We are always on the lookout for talented IT professionals seeking information technology jobs. So if you do not see a current job opening that matches your skills and interests, please feel free to contact us and send us a cover letter and resume. If your skillset and interests match any of your openings, a number8 recruiter will be in touch

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A NUMBER8 CONSULTANT?

We hire versatile software developers with a wide range of technical skills. We also expect number8 consultants to be English fluent, professional and excellent communicators. number8 consultants are currently working with the following technologies: Microsoft .NET and .NET Core, Javascript/TypeScript (including Angular, React, Vue, Node, Ember), Java, Ruby, Python, PHP, C++, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, plus many more. We also have opportunities for Project Management Professionals (PMP) and QA testers. Connect with us today to learn more about number8’s current opportunities.

HOW DO I APPLY TO NUMBER8?

We’d love to hear from you! It’s easy to get started with number8. Click Here to get in contact with a number8 recruiter. You can also connect during business hours via our website’s chatbot, email us at info@number8.com or call directly by dialing 1-502-212-0978.

ARE REMOTE POSITIONS AVAILABLE OR DO ALL NUMBER8 CONSULTANTS WORK IN YOUR OFFICES?

number8 offices are located in San Jose, Costa Rica and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Consultants located in those areas enjoy having a secure office where they can collaborate with other number8s. We also have completely remote consultants located across 13 Latin American countries. Typically, the ability to work remotely will come down to the client’s preferences and security requirements.

DO I HAVE TO PAY A FEE TO NUMBER8 FOR RECRUITING SERVICES?

No, you do not have to pay us for our recruiting services. In fact, ask a number8 recruiter about our referral program, where you could actually get paid for helping us find great teammates!

HOW OFTEN ARE NEW OPPORTUNITIES POSTED TO THE WEBSITE?

New opportunities are added to the website all the time. If you don’t see a position that matches your experience, we still recommend connecting with our recruiting team. Creating an account with number8 ensures you’re alerted about upcoming positions that match your experience. Click Here to register a new account with number8 today!

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR MY NEARSHORE TEAM TO COME TO THE UNITED STATES?

Absolutely! Our clients often bring the one or more of their new team members to the United States for a week or two at the beginning of the software development project. Following the initial project kick-off meeting, many clients like to bring their consultants up for visits periodically. Having the nearshore software development team work alongside their U.S. teammates really enhances the team dynamic. We also encourage you to bring your software development team to our nearshore software development location in Costa Rica!

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECRUIT, HIRE AND ONBOARD A NEARSHORE CONSULTANT?

With our huge talent pool and our team of experienced recruiters, rapidly finding individuals with difficult-to-source skill sets is one of the things we do best. Oftentimes, we can start sending developer profiles on the very same day we’re contacted. Hiring can take between zero and thirty days depending on the individual and the niche we’re trying to fill, but it’s almost always less than two weeks for common skill sets. We make onboarding extremely simple and provide an engagement manager that does the heavy lifting at no additional charge to you. Our goal is to have your consultants working tickets on their first day! Contact us today to begin the search for your number8.

WHAT DO YOU USE FOR TICKETING, SOURCE CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATION?

Good communication, ticketing, and source control are at the heart of what makes our nearshore software development outsourcing services so successful. We are very oriented towards agile programming and scrum, so we are big fans of using Jira to manage work assignments, follow team progress, organize issues and plan projects. We have experience using Trello, Rally, and VersionOne, but these days Jira seems to be everyone’s favorite project management tracking software. For source control, we typically use TFS (Microsoft’s Team Foundation Server) or Git.

WHAT TYPES OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS DOES NUMBER8 HAVE?

The better question is…what type of software developers does your organization need? Our limitless talent pool paired with our team of experienced recruiters means we can find highly-skilled individuals with difficult-to-source skill sets fast. We’ve been in the custom software development business for 22 years, and have worked with software developers with experience in just about any modern tool or technology. At present, many of our software developers are using Microsoft .NET or .NET Core. We also have software development teams working in JavaScript/TypeScript (including Angular, React, Vue, Node and Ember), Java, Ruby, Python, PHP, and many others. Learn more about number8’s services and technologies.

 

WHAT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY DO YOU PREFER ON PROJECTS?

We are very agile-oriented and have been since we opened our first nearshore software development office in San José, Costa Rica, in 2008. In fact, the scrum framework is really what got us into nearshore software development in the first place. We help organizations across the United States adopt these practices, so don’t worry if you’re not quite there yet. Learn more about our focus on the agile methodology for custom software development.

WHAT ARE BEST BOOKS ON AGILE AND SCRUM?

Are you considering adopting the Agile methodology? You aren’t alone. As we approach 2023, countless organizations are continuing to embrace the Agile methodology and Scrum framework to improve the way their teams perform in software development and more. We have compiled a list of our favorite books to help develop your understanding of Agile concepts and set you on the path to satisfied customers and high-performing teams. Whether you are a team member, project facilitator, or scrum master, these Agile books will help you gain an in-depth understanding of Agile project management concepts and other frameworks that complement Agile, such as Scrum.

CAN I EXPECT HIGH EMPLOYEE RETENTION FROM NUMBER8?

Our employee retention is significantly above industry average, over 70% of our consultants have been with number8 for a year or more. We’re able to accomplish this by training our recruiters to only attract highly-skilled software developers who enjoy stretching themselves technically. Given our focus on agile software development and scrum, we realize how important it is to employ software developers that are excellent communicators and enjoy being a part of a team. You can expect a number8 to be excited about using new technologies and working on cutting-edge products. They are great collaborators and are highly motivated to do things right the first time around.

 

We’ve been in the business of technical recruiting for over 19 years. During this time, we’ve refined our process to ensure that we recruit and attract people with the highest level of technical skills. Our recruiters have a deep understanding of technology, software development, and the skills which they are seeking. And they also look for candidates who exhibit excellent business acumen and a strong work ethic.

WHAT IS YOUR SCREENING AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR CANDIDATES?

Our recruitment process starts with a short assessment which includes a collection of multiple choice questions that range from theoretical to programming logic questions. After that is completed, candidates must complete a live assessment where they are required to problem solve in front of some of our most senior engineers. We expect elite problem solving abilities, a robust architecture, highly maintainable code, a mastery of design patterns, consistent naming conventions, time management and professionalism. After both assessments are completed, candidates are required to complete a personality assessment, which helps us to ensure that our clients are recommended consultants who really fit their teams – technically, culturally, and personally. Finally, before our candidates ever speak to a client, they are assessed by number8 senior management to ensure that they have the communication skills necessary to be sucessful remotely. In addition to this process, we conduct background checks on all number8 consultants to ensure we are only working with people who share our values of professionalism and integrity.

Yes, although we prefer long term engagements and business partnerships, we do some kinds of project work. Contact us for more information and details.

Staff augmentation and development outsourcing are both services number8 provides. Staff augmentation is our preferred model, and is normally the way we provide the absolute best service and value to our clients. In a staff augmentation model, we add number8 consultants to a clients’ existing development teams. The more included in every aspect of a client’s process our consultants can be, the more successful the engagement. Under a development outsourcing model, we develop a client’s application in-house, with the role of Product Owner being fulfilled by the client. This model can be ideal for smaller companies or even for new projects at larger companies where an existing team is non-existent.

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