How we work

Cooperation models

^●Full process outsourcing

SCS Solutions provides comprehensive development teams that cover every phase of the software development lifecycle. Our teams are tailored based on project intricacies, industry requirements, and the technology stack. We take charge of team management, handle project risks, and ensure top-notch product quality. Additionally, we equip you with essential tools for overseeing task execution processes daily.

Our full-service outsourcing model stands as an ideal choice if you lack an in-house software development department, require specific expertise, or prefer focusing on core operations.

^●IT staff augmentation

We offer the flexibility to provide fully staffed teams or individual IT professionals who seamlessly integrate into your software development project, working under your direct management. With a sizable team comprising over 100 IT experts, we assist clients in bolstering their in-house IT departments with our skilled developers, QA engineers, architects, business analysts, project managers, and more. Our low employee attrition rate and rapid team expansion guarantee top-tier services delivered through the team augmentation model.

IT staff augmentation proves most beneficial when your company seeks to broaden its human resource base and enhance expertise within your internal team.

Pricing model

Time and Material

Under the Time and Material model, you compensate for the hours dedicated to your project and cover additional expenses if they arise. Payment terms are negotiated individually, often aligning with the project's key stages

This approach is well-suited for Agile software development frameworks, allowing flexibility as the project scope and team size may evolve over time.

Fixed Price

In the Fixed Price model, the compensation is agreed upon before the project begins and remains unchanged. Specific deadlines for the scope of work and corresponding payments are established.

This model is highly effective, especially in projects following a Waterfall software development model, where the project execution plan is typically rigid and less likely to change.

Dedicated Team

The Dedicated Team model involves hiring a team of IT professionals on a monthly basis, starting from 0.5 FTE (full-time equivalent). This model eliminates the risks and extra costs associated with managing employees.

It's an optimal choice for long-term projects requiring specialized IT professionals to join your team at a reasonable cost.

Software Development Process

During our 20 years in the industry, we've honed a standard software development process. While certain stages might differ based on the solution, cooperation model, and development methodology chosen, these steps serve as a robust foundation for our approach to projects.

Requirement elicitation

Our team gathers all functional requirements to estimate the project cost and scope of work.

Contract negotiation

We discuss all the contract terms, setting the cooperation and pricing models, deadlines, and working processes.

Design and prototyping

Our team creates a UI/UX design and defines the core functionality of the product.

Architecture building

We build preliminary solution architecture to provide a comprehensive vision of software capabilities.

Iteration planning

We define the objectives, tasks and deadlines for each iteration.

Requirements walkthrough

Our team produces detailed requirements for specific project stages or product features.

Daily meetings

We hold daily online meetings to monitor the stages of the software development life cycle.

Coding

Engineers perform the process of writing software code.

Unit testing

Developers test individual units of the source code for proper and efficient operation.

Quality assurance

QA engineers test the product for security, bugs and verifying functionality.

Solution deployment

DevOps engineers cover continuous integration, deployment and delivery processes.

Maintenance and support

We ensure the stable and continuous operation of the developed software.

Software Development Methodologies

At SCS Solutions, we harness a range of software development life cycle models, whether they follow a linear path or adhere to Agile methodologies. Our goal is to optimize workflows and deliver maximum value to our clients.

Waterfall

The development process consists of successively passing phases. Each stage can be started only after the previous one is completely finished. The model can be effectively used on small and middle-sized projects with clear functional requirements. It’s best suited to projects where tough deadlines, comprehensive documentation, and predictable budgets are must-have requirements.

For example, we used Waterfall while working on the development of the e-payment ecosystem for a government financial regulator.

Scrum

Our experience has proven that Scrum is currently one of the most popular Agile frameworks. It’s based on an iterative approach, constant customer-vendor communication, and high development speed. Under Scrum, all work scope is divided into sprints ranging from two to a maximum of four weeks in duration, with exact start and end dates. Due to tight time frames, difficult tasks have to be divided into smaller ones, so the team learns faster.

Scrum is applicable for nearly every project. For instance, we used it to deliver the remote patient monitoring platform.

Kanban

At the heart of Kanban is a continuous workflow structure that makes IT teams flexible and allows them to adapt to changing priorities. Work tasks are represented by cards on a Kanban board where they can be moved from one stage of the workflow to another. There is no regular schedule or predefined deadlines, therefore updates are released as they are ready.

Kanban ensures high mobility of the team, therefore it is very common in modern project management. This was one of the main reasons we picked it to develop the fleet management system.

See our guid on software development methodologies.

Security

At SCS Solutions, we prioritize cybersecurity and data protection as fundamental pillars of our operations. We continuously enhance our internal security systems, integrating the latest technological advancements in this critical domain.

Information Security Protocols

Our company has established comprehensive information security protocols that govern the safeguarding of internal, customer, and project-related data.

Ongoing Employee Training

Staff members handling personal data undergo extensive training sessions, including introductory, periodic refreshers, and targeted modules.

Physical Access Management

Our company premises are equipped with robust security measures such as advanced locking systems, surveillance cameras, and continuous on-site security personnel.

Regulatory Compliance

Our software development processes adhere strictly to governmental and international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FDA, CGMP, PSD2, etc.), ensuring strict compliance at every stage.

Employee policy

We consider our team to be the cornerstone of our company, as our employees drive our growth and accomplishments. Hence, we prioritize meticulous recruitment and robust employee development processes.

SCS LAB

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

LABOUR PRACTICES

We've established an internship program aimed at students and newcomers in the IT field eager to expand their understanding of specific technologies, acquire practical development skills, and broaden their expertise by joining the SCS Solutions team. Our SCS Student Lab serves as a platform to onboard exceptionally talented students from technical universities and nurture them into highly skilled IT professionals. This initiative stands as an essential element in our long-term development strategy and represents one of our most significant investment projects.

We've established an internal training initiative designed to consistently enhance our employees' skill sets. This comprehensive program encompasses various domains, such as technological advancements, managerial development initiatives, and specialized corporate training courses. Through this program, our team members gain access to attend industry meetups, conferences, and both offline and online English courses, fostering continual growth. A pivotal component of this program involves crafting innovative development teams comprising our most seasoned experts, each holding extensive proficiency in specific technological and business domains. These teams are dedicated to disseminating specialized knowledge across the organization and fostering ongoing enhancements in software quality.

SCS Solutions prioritizes maintaining a conducive work environment to ensure our employees' professional well-being. Our commitment to providing comfortable working conditions not only fosters a positive company image but also contributes to a low staff turnover rate.

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Having received and processed your request, we will get back to you shortly to detail your project needs and sign an NDA to ensure the confidentiality of information.

After examining requirements, our analysts and developers devise a project proposal with the scope of works, team size, time and cost estimates.

We arrange a meeting with you to discuss the offer and come to an agreement.

We sign a contract and start working on your project as quickly as possible.