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Tech talent visa for software developers 2023

by: Mariia Roza

Recently, we talked about countries with the highest salaries for IT specialists and the tax ranges you should expect in different states. If the numbers we mentioned became yet another reason that pushes you towards relocation, check out our new article about immigration policies for tech talent in countries worldwide. Content: USA: H-1B visa program...

Top IT salaries in Europe and above

by: Mariia Roza

There is no global average developer salary. Apart from your experience, level of proficiency, and the country you live in, the benefits you get will highly depend on the company of your choice. For example, large enterprises and tech leaders like Meta, Google, Apple, or Amazon will offer much higher salaries compared to small to...

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Best countries for software engineers: What are the options?

by: Mariia Roza

As a person with a unique set of tech skills, you might want to use them for the best benefit of humankind, you might seek challenging tasks, globally-known projects, or better compensation for your work. These are all legit reasons to start thinking about relocation or immigration. When you start researching the subject, though, you...

What is VR in Metaverse, and how can your business benefit from the AR/VR trend?

by: Mariia Roza

According to business media, in two previous years, Reality Labs, the division responsible for the Metaverse project, lost cumulatively nearly $24 billion. Was it the funeral of Metaverse, or has 2023 brought something new we should consider? Content: The current state of Metaverse: Fall and regeneration (2021 – 2023) The beginning of Metaverse AR and...

Mariia Latenko | MWDN Software Testing Engineer

by: Mariia Roza

Many of our colleagues say MWDN is like a family to them. However, for our today’s guest, our company did really officially become a true family. Read on to find out how Mariia Latenko combines a mom role and a full-time software testing engineer position, what her thoughts on maternity leaves are, and what superpower...

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Why pick the project-based model for software development? Benefits and peculiarities of the new outsourcing model

by: Mariia Roza

Outsourcing was the result of globalization in the 1950s and has changed a lot through the decades. Outsourcing vendors have faced many difficulties and amended cooperation models year to year to eliminate disadvantages, leaving only benefits for their customers. Content: Types of outsourcing What does a project-based model of IT outsourcing mean? Examples of project-based...

How to invest in the development of QA/QC processes to get maximum benefits

by: Mariia Roza

In 2023, there are still companies that believe quality assurance is some “extra perk” that can be skipped, especially during harsh times for the world economy. This belief is opposite to what our 20 years of experience in the QA outsourcing market say, and today we will explain why. Content: Why should you invest time...

Who is a team leader, and how do you become one?

by: Mariia Roza

Some positions in a typical IT company have no dubious interpretation. Web developers develop web apps, QA engineers test software, designers make designs… But the role of the development team leader differs depending on the company and the team lead’s beliefs and experience. Content: What do you do as a Team Lead? What was your...

Outsourcing problems examples and ways to prevent them

by: Mariia Roza

Even though outsourcing is a legitimate strategy to cut costs and add a competitive advantage to your product, some companies still hesitate to delegate their business processes to third parties. You also might have heard of or even faced outsourcing problems that keep you back from this business model. The experience of market leaders doesn’t...

Custom software development outsourcing: Tips, benefits, and best practices

by: Mariia Roza

If something can give you a competitive advantage in 2023, that would be custom software development outsourcing. A unique high-tech extra something, like a user-friendly app or e-commerce that uses machine learning algorithms to offer your clients something they never knew they wanted, can make your business stand out. Check out our guide on outsourcing...