To build a working MVP, the team planned to deliver a cross-platform mobile application and web admin panel with a supporting API layer. At this stage, it was important to verify the app’s functionality without overloading resources. So the team decided to hire only 4 key roles:
● Flutter developer to build a mobile app;
● React developer to handle the web admin interface;
● Backend engineer with Node.js expertise to connect the system through API;
● UI/UX designer to create clickable prototypes of the mobile app and admin panel.
They set up a four-month timeline to build and test the MVP within a strict budget.
The team first considered local hiring in Norway. They posted roles on traditional recruitment platforms and contacted developers through their network. But the process moved too slowly. Most available candidates requested an average rate exceeding $85 per hour, which was above what the team could afford at this stage.
After a few weeks, it became clear that local hiring would delay the project and push the budget beyond the initial scope. To find a more cost-effective solution, the team decided to consider IT staff augmentation services.
With access to over 5,900 developers, DOIT Software provided opportunities to expand their search to the global talent pool. The team chose to move forward with hiring remote contractors for a fixed timeline. This solution allowed the startup to explore new regions with more accessible resources without the cost of maintaining full-time hires.
