Why should you hire a consultant?

First things first: why hire a consultant instead of investing in a full-time internal developer? The main argument is that consultants offer much more flexibility and cost-efficiency.  

Forget about the lengthy onboarding processes, training expenses, paid time off, and the uncertainties of employee turnover. With a consultant, you only pay for the expertise and hours dedicated to your project. Need to scale up or down quickly? No problem: consultants give you the agility to adapt to changing project needs without the long-term commitment.

A second important benefit of consultants is that they are specialists, not generalists. They hit the ground running, ready to tackle complex challenges and deliver immediate value without further training. They also bring a fresh, unbiased perspective, often spotting opportunities and solutions that your internal teams might overlook.

This combination of expertise, flexibility, and fresh insights makes consultants an excellent choice if you’re trying to stay competitive and innovative – which you pretty much have to in today’s market.  

Why should you hire an Optis consultant?

Now that you’re convinced a consultant is the right choice, why should you hire one of our experts as opposed to one of the many, many other consultancy firms out there?

Simply put, we like to do things differently. We don't just send you a developer and call it a day. Instead, we focus on team building, knowledge sharing, and personal growth, to make sure that our consultants stand out from the pack and fit well in your teams. Let’s take a closer look at how we make sure we're your trusted partner.

We’re incredibly selective

At Optis, we don’t just hire anyone. If you want to join our ranks, you’d better be pretty damn good at Java and/or JavaScript. That being said, we prioritize mindset and personality over just technical skills. After all, a great developer isn’t much help if they can’t collaborate with other team members to verify requirements or explain their code in clear documentation.

As Mathias puts it, "During a job interview, we take a long, hard look at an applicant’s personality, mindset, the willingness to grow, and the ability to handle feedback. Those soft skills are super important to us and our clients." This means our consultants are adaptable, collaborative, and ready to integrate into any team.

We’re dedicated to continuous development

Our consultants have access to a generous annual training budget, which they can spend as they see fit. Whether it’s technical or soft skills, during or outside of office hours, workshops, conferences, online courses, books, ... you name it, we support it!

There’s always a new JavaScript framework to discover, so that way we can make sure our developers are up to date and ahead of the curve. They also receive close follow-up from the start and throughout their career. Even someone with ten years of experience continues to be challenged and coached.

Knowledge sharing is in our DNA

Imagine having a team of twenty Java and JavaScript experts at your disposal, even if you've only hired one. According to Mathias, that's the Optis difference. Our monthly "Bits and Bytes" sessions, where team members share insights from customer cases or what they have spent their training budget on, make sure that specialised knowledge is constantly shared, and everyone benefits from it.

We’re always looking for the perfect fit

We take the time to understand your project needs, team dynamics, and company culture. We don't just throw a developer at the problem; we carefully match you with the consultant best suited to thrive in your environment. This is especially important because we like to focus on long-term partnerships rather than short, one-off projects.

As Keshia points out, we also set up quarterly sync meetings to check if our developers are still satisfied with their projects and sufficiently challenged. A developer who can feel their impact is a productive developer, so our customers also benefit from this approach!

Team building

Last, but certainly not least, we believe in the power of strong teams. With our regular activities and events, we help our consultants to build connections and make collaboration easier. This ensures that our consultants work together effectively with diverse personalities, to deliver the superior results you can expect.

Convinced yet?

So, are you tired of sifting through countless CVs, hoping to find a developer who ticks all the boxes? Stop settling for "good enough" and experience the Optis difference. We're not just sending you a developer; we're delivering a trusted partner, equipped with the technical skills, collaborative spirit, and dedication to take your projects from good to truly exceptional.  

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