As a full-service partner, our experts provide on-site support through team augmentation, PeopleOps, EU nearshoring and the establishment of a nearshore location. We offer solutions for every project, every company and every team in various industries through highly qualified employees.
The challenge
A platform needed to be developed that would allow end users to configure an efficient, complete office with just a few clicks, while meeting complex business requirements.
The solution
Together with our IT experts, we developed a platform for subscription-based office and IT equipment, supplemented by digital services for interior design and implementation.
Customer
The customer offers office equipment rental.
Our customized full-service solutions are based on IT experts with different roles and seniority levels. Thanks to our 15 locations, we offer you complete flexibility in terms of collaboration. Whether onsite, remote or nearshore, your individual requirements receive customized solutions. Our highly qualified teams understand, coordinate and achieve your desired goals – based on a collaborative partnership.
The challenge
Our client was faced with the challenge of operating a third-party bank following a merger. Our task was to migrate all core banking data from the third-party bank to their own core banking system and to achieve this in just a few days by January 1st.
The solution
Our IT experts on site created an optimized data mapping between the core banking systems. The data migration went smoothly and we ensured business continuity after the go-live.
Client
A German bank with a focus on investment portfolios.
Our services include various team models, including individual specialists, feature teams and component teams. Whether you want a local presence (onsite), flexible remote support, nearshore or a cost-effective offshore option. We are flexible with regard to fast ramp-ups and ramp-downs, so we offer agile, dynamic teams.
The challenge
The bank was faced with the need to comply with the GDPR by automatically deleting personal data from its databases to prevent data protection violations.
The solution
The solutionAn API-based privacy broker service solution was implemented to act as an intermediary for data deletion. This solution enables the automatic removal of data in accordance with GDPR and supports manual deletion operations by bank staff.
Customer
Offers a wide range of financial products, including loans, cards, insurance and deposit accounts.
When it comes to cross-shoring, we rely on distributed teams that offer an effective mix of different resources. In addition to our EU nearshore locations, we also offer non-EU nearshore and offshore options. This allows you to benefit from global specialists while taking advantage of multiple locations. In this way, we optimize collaboration and offer the necessary flexibility.
The challenge
The bank had to streamline its e-banking IT landscape, migrate customers from four solutions and introduce the first cloud application that implemented the new digital strategy and integrated it with existing systems.
The solution
We developed a customizable, cloud-based e-banking solution with a scalable and reusable architecture. By using a microservice approach, we enabled easy integration with existing systems and rapid deployment of new features.
Customer
A German bank with more than 15 million customers worldwide.
You benefit from several EU nearshore locations. We also support you in the selection and integration of local teams and offer additional relocation services as an option. In any case, we guarantee smooth cooperation. Our approach is a mix of local specialists and international experts. Through continuous training, our teams expand their skills and their specialist knowledge is always up to date. Through blended rates, we offer you additional flexibility to optimize cost structures.
The challenge
The customer's requirement was to provide a comprehensive machine fleet management system for all subsidiaries worldwide.
The solution
With our team of experts on site and from nearshore locations, we have developed a digital logistics solution, a web and mobile application for integrated fleet management. The web application is responsible for customer relationship management and financial evaluation of the fleet.
Customer
International manufacturer of construction machinery
We also provide support in setting up joint ventures. This is how we build a strong foundation for successful cooperation. With our build-operate-transfer model, we enable the rapid setup of nearshore or offshore hubs, supported by experts. This allows you to concentrate on your core business while we take care of the operational aspects and ensure a smooth transfer.
We cover the entire process, especially in the field of IT specialists, from the search and evaluation of highly qualified specialists, to the reliable organization of relocations and the handling of payroll accounting. In addition, we offer placement services for long-term partnerships, the secondment of specialists and support you with spin-offs in order to successfully establish new business areas.
The challenge
The challenge was to recruit 22 qualified specialists with different roles and seniority levels for a customer project within nine months in order to meet the project requirements.
The solution
We successfully put together a team of IT experts, including Java developers, DevOps, requirement engineers, testers, project managers, architects and other specialists. With 80% seniors, 10% middle and 10% juniors, the required experience structure was achieved. The project ran for 3 years with a fluctuation of less than 10%.
Customer
A German credit institution
The challenge
The business requirement was to enable the bank to implement the EBA and DORA guidelines efficiently and appropriately for the size of the bank. The complex organizational structure and a tight timeframe had to be taken into account.
The solution
We set up efficient project management to coordinate the regulatory requirements in our complex structure. Our team consisted of subject matter experts and key resources from the areas of compliance, information security and IT.
Customer
A modern Austrian bank with a focus on mobility financing offers.
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What is IT staff augmentation?
IT staff augmentation refers to the temporary expansion of an internal team with external specialists who are integrated on a project-related basis without being permanently employed. The model gives companies the opportunity to access specific technological knowledge that is not available internally or that is not to be built up in the short term. Control of the external persons remains with the commissioning company. It is particularly suitable for projects with a clearly defined time frame or highly fluctuating resource requirements.
What is the difference between nearshore and offshore IT teams?
Nearshore refers to collaboration with IT teams in geographically and culturally close countries, typically within the EU in the European context. Offshore refers to teams in much more distant regions, such as South or Southeast Asia. Nearshore models offer smaller time zone differences, comparable work culture and legal security through EU data protection law. Offshore options can be more cost-efficient, but often require more effort in terms of coordination and quality assurance.
When is it worth involving external IT experts in a project?
External IT specialists are useful if a project requires specific knowledge that should not be built up internally or is not available in terms of time. The model is also economical in the case of parallel projects, unexpected capacity bottlenecks or a clearly limited project scope. A clear allocation of roles between internal and external resources is crucial from the outset. The more concretely the required profile is described, the faster the staffing can be realized.
Which IT profiles are available via Specific Group?
Specific Group provides IT experts in roles such as software development, DevOps, cloud architecture, IT security, project management, requirements engineering and test management. The network comprises over 500 specialists at 15 locations in nine countries, with a focus on Austria, Germany and several EU nearshore locations. Specialized audit and compliance experts are also available for regulatory requirements such as DORA, NIS2 and ISO 27001. The profile placement takes place after a multi-stage professional and communicative aptitude test.
What is PeopleOps and how does it differ from traditional IT recruiting?
PeopleOps is Specific Group's recruiting service model that covers the entire recruitment process, from requirements analysis and market scan to multi-stage candidate evaluation. In contrast to traditional recruitment, the service does not end with the presentation of a candidate. Specific Group also accompanies the deployment and integration of the placed person in the customer project and thus bears responsibility for a functioning project deployment. The model is particularly suitable for team set-ups with several roles and seniority levels, such as larger project plans.