Staff Augmentation
Engage talented software, data and cloud engineering resources on flexible medium and longterm contracts.
Build your nearshore team with Ascent.
Working with Ascent gives you access to broad engineering skillsets that empower you to tackle projects with increased efficiency and velocity, whether you are taking on a specific challenge, handling peak workloads or exploring new initiatives.
We apply our onboarding experience and best practice to help you prepare for, select and integrate nearshore talent into your functional teams. Once up and running, you manage what they work on and how they work; we provide the optimal environment to deliver high performance and engagement.
Skills.
Collaboration.
Capability.
Proximity & time zone alignment.
Close collaboration and easier communication thanks to the shorter physical distance between you and your nearshore resources.
Similar or overlapping time zones make real-time interactions more feasible, reducing delays in communication and improving overall project coordination.
Cultural affinity & compatibility.
Smoother project management, better alignment of expectations and reduced barriers to successful outcomes.
Nearshore destinations like Portugal, Bulgaria and Malta share cultural similarities and offer compatible work ethics, business practices and communication styles with the majority of European or English-speaking businesses. Nearshore locations offer high-proficiency English language skills, reducing misunderstandings, enhancing productivity and facilitating smooth knowledge transfer.
Cost efficiency.
A nearshoring strategy offers cost advantages vs onshore outsourcing or domestic insourcing.
In addition to salary or day-rate efficiencies, economical travel expenses and simple logistics lead to increased efficiency and cost savings.
Talent pool & expertise.
Tap into specialised skills and expertise that may be scarce or costly in your domestic markets.
Nearshore destinations like Portugal, Malta and Bulgaria provide access to a diverse and skilled talent pool. These countries have strong educational systems and a focus on technical disciplines, producing high quality software and data engineering professionals.
Technologies & platforms.
Functional Testing
Automation Tools
Low-Code / No-Code Testing Tools
