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Building High-Performing Tech Teams: Index.dev's Winning Formula

February 15, 2024

Building High-Performing Tech Teams: Index.dev's Winning Formula
Radu PoclitariRadu Poclitari, Copywriter

Eager to uncover our unique approach to hiring, vetting, matching, and managing tech talent? Explore our five driving forces for building high-performing tech teams, reshaping the future of work with exclusive insights from our executives.

Looking to expand your tech team? We've successfully placed 300+ remote developers globally. 95% passed the trial and stayed over 13 months. Get matched with a vetted remote engineering talent in under 48 hours, ready to start at rates from $1600 per week. Sign up or book a tech consultant now →
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Secret formula for seamless TechTalent–TechCo matching

Our secret formula? We're all about seamless matches.Sergiu Matei, CEO & Co-founder

Over 74% of tech companies admit they've hired the wrong person for a job. That's not just lost money, but wasted time, reduced productivity, and a hit to the bottom line.

That's where Index.dev comes in, paving an opportunity to embrace a better way of working. We're not your typical job board, dev shop, or software agency, or freelance hub. We're a remote-work platform that connects high-performing developers with leading US & UK projects. 

Unlike freelancers or agencies with their bidding wars and high turnover, we excel in talent management and integration. Our engineers aren't just on the sidelines – they're part of your team. Full-time, fully remote, and fully committed.

We operate on a pay-as-you-go model without any minimum commitment, ensuring that clients only pay for the hours worked. We handle the nitty-gritty – timesheets, legal matters, payments – so you can focus on your core business. Our platform takes care of all the complexities of managing remote contractors, simplifying the entire process. Unlike traditional experiences of managing remote engineers, Index.dev ensures easy team management, eliminating late-night calls, communication issues, and disconnection with local teams.

And if things ever hit a snag, we've got your back with a seamless replacement process.

Our mission unites us globally. We champion a world where extraordinary developers find great job opportunities with leading projects.Sergiu Matei, CEO & Co-founder

Also read: 15 less-known benefits of hiring contractors globally with Index.dev 

Vetting funnel at Index.dev

Secret formula for vetting outstanding tech talent 

Your geographical location shouldn't determine your career path. We're dedicated to unlocking the potential of talented individuals, irrespective of their birthplace. Our mission is to discover these hidden talents worldwide and provide them with the greatest gift they seek — opportunity. Eugene Garla, VP of Talent

At Index.dev, we pride ourselves on curating high-performing tech talent poised to perform from day one. Through evaluating over 200,000 developers, we've pinpointed key traits common among tech talents with outstanding retention rates. We specialize in matching tech talents who excel in work ethic, meet US remote performance standards, and are aligned with their specific industry. Our stringent vetting process ensures we handpick only the finest candidates, maintaining the acceptance rate below 5%.

Our promise? Three well-matched candidates for client interviews within 48 hours, handpicked with a 99% accuracy rate. Once all terms are agreed upon, our software engineers engage in a two-stage job interview with the client, with only the best candidate making the final cut.

Here's a detailed breakdown of our meticulous vetting stages:

Step 1: Extensive Talent Sourcing

We go above and beyond in sourcing talent, exploring engineers across diverse tech domains through 500+ channels, including global job boards, specialized local boards, forums like Quora and Reddit, tech events, and conferences worldwide.

Step 2: Thorough Tech Assessment

Our interviews dive deep into candidates' abilities, evaluating essential tech skills, system designs, and reviewing their quality of work, often showcased on platforms like GitHub.

Step 3: Comprehensive Soft Skill Verification

Beyond technical proficiency, we emphasize soft skills such as problem-solving, communication, creativity, time-management, and cultural fit, essential for successful collaboration.

Step 4: Precise Matchmaking

By blending technology with the expertise of our recruiters, we ensure swift and accurate candidate matches aligned with your company's industry, job specifications, and time zone requirements. 

At Index.dev, we don't just present profiles; we offer Ready-to-Interview Candidates prepared to contribute to your startup or tech company from the get-go. Eugene Garla, VP of Talent

Also read: Vetting High-Performing Tech Talent: Our Rigorous 4-Step Process 

Various clients Index.dev works with

Secret formula for offering best job opportunities for our contractors 

Our keystone proposition to software engineers is the assurance of job security, reliability, and high-quality projects. Mike Sokirka, VP of Sales & Co-founder

Freelancing is appealing, but tough – managing projects, uncertain income, and landing quality work. Beyond matching, we foster TechCO-Talent relationships. We prioritize seamless onboarding, work-life balance, security, and growth.

What sets us apart? 

  • Rigorous client screening. We only want to work with trustworthy companies, that’s why we pre-qualify them before we start our collaboration. We vet companies thoroughly, assessing track record, budget, third-party references, culture, and funding ability. This guarantees fair pay, ending freelancer concerns like client ghosting and payment issues.
  • No bidding or rate undercutting. We ensure timely payment, even if a company defaults. Our engagements with top tech firms last an average of 13 months, providing job stability. Positive talent reviews mean swift placement into new projects.
  • Guidance and support: Our dedicated (and trained) Account Managers offer crucial guidance, from onboarding to project completion – a true differentiator in our service.

Also read: Our approach to sourcing engineers from Central Eastern Europe

Index.dev tech talent network

Secret formula for a client-focused global remote work platform

Without remote being an option, our partners would be settling for less quality with their development.Andi Stan, VP of Product & Strategy

Index.dev platform is built to meet the rising demand for high-performing engineering talent globally and help Tech Companies leverage globally distributed teams for software development at scale. We rigorously screen global talent for technical skills, communication, and remote work compatibility. Our platform handles payments, timesheets, and other job related services simplifying remote contractor management. We ensure seamless team integration without late-night calls or communication issues. 

Why choose Index.dev? For five crucial reasons:

  1. Pre-Vetting Approach: We connect tech companies with 11,000+ vetted profiles, focusing on client satisfaction, tech talent management, and long-term developer retention.
  2. Seamless Matchmaking: Within 48 hours, get three compatible candidates with a 99% accuracy rate, often staying for over a year.
  3. No risk: No client fees, a money-back guarantee if talent doesn't meet expectations in the first month, and a 50% discount on replacement talent's first-month salary if they leave within three months.
  4. Full-Time Commitment: Dedicated engineers, full work hours dedicated to projects, and ongoing support from dedicated account managers.
  5. Experience: Successful matches between remote engineering talent and 100+ tech companies, empowering remote-first, distributed, outsourced, and in-house tech teams to thrive.

Also read: This is how Index.dev guarantees client satisfaction with its remote work platform

Index.dev Connect Meeting

Secret formula for building a thriving remote work culture 

Can a remote-friendly company foster a healthy culture? Absolutely. Culture thrives beyond physical spaces. Countless strong communities have formed online, showcasing this truth. Elena Bejan, People & Culture Development Director

The surge in Google searches for remote jobs speaks volumes: the demand for remote work is booming. Queries like “work when you want remote jobs” jumped 500%, while “what remote jobs are in demand” surged by +350%.

When we think about the future of work, we don't envision the same old office setup. For us, work isn't just confined to an office. Remote work brings happiness, health, and prosperity, offering a balanced work-life equation without daily commutes. It's a win-win – happier workers mean more productive teams!

Remote work isn't merely a buzzword; it's our reality. As we've evolved, we've adopted a remote-first strategy as a natural progression in our growth. Trusting exceptional talent globally—from the UK, Poland, Moldova, Serbia, Brazil, New Zealand, Romania, Albania, Turkey, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Italy, Spain—we leverage tools like Slack and Jira for all our operations online. Our consistent onboarding and cultural standards apply to both our internal employees and global contracting engineers, ensuring excellence across our platform and global project assignments.

Attracting top-notch tech talent is just the start; maintaining inclusion is crucial for retaining them. My primary focus revolves around making our company culture palpable and visible online, accessible to both employees and potential contractors considering joining us. Our website is rich with content illustrating our values in action, spanning from our blog and community page to videos and a culture book.

We organize weekly Google Meet summits with our employees and monthly Connect meetings involving contractors newly integrated into our clients' teams. These sessions serve as a platform to understand our contractors better, learning about their interests beyond coding and comprehending their impact on our clients' projects.

This approach yields exceptional contractor satisfaction levels—surpassing 90% in our NPS survey. Our commitment to fostering their growth plays a significant role, coupled with the freedom that remote work offers. 

Many of our team members and contractors travel the world while working, while others cherish the additional time spent with their children, all thanks to remote work.

Also read: Index.dev is officially one of the UK's Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing 

From day one, our new hires understand our dedication to creating a world where every exceptional developer accesses great opportunities. It's a global mission, taken seriously due to its transformative impact. This cultural foundation unites us. Sergiu Matei, CEO & Co-founder

Building the future of work is no easy feat, but here's one worry less. Our mission is to make it easier for ambitious founders, CTOs, and tech leaders like you to grow your engineering teams and create exceptional products. We offer access to exceptional engineers from diverse talent pools worldwide. 

How can we assist in making your company or project a success? Let's kick off.