Challenges
On this page, we expose the most common challenges technology-based companies face when scaling up their Dev teams. Additionally, we present our solutions to these.
Real feedback
What Tech Leaders Are Saying
These challenges have been extracted from a survey of CTOs, VPs, Heads and Directors of Technology who work with software development teams on a daily basis.
Dealing with effective communication due to time zone differences.
VP, Analytics Engineering
Pharmaceuticals · 10,000+ Employees
NY
Our Solution
CodeBranch dedicated teams are located in Colombia, which means we work on USA time zones — standups, code reviews, and blockers get resolved the same day.
It's hard to find quality talent internationally.
VP, Analytics Engineering
Pharmaceuticals · 10,000+ Employees
NY
Our Solution
CodeBranch has a constantly growing database of candidates and direct contact with the best universities in Colombia. In a maximum of 3 weeks, our partners can interview the selected candidates.
It's hard to retain quality talent internationally.
Chief Technology Officer
Financial Services · 51-200 Employees
New York, NY
Our Solution
CodeBranch aligns internally to understand and generate working conditions based on the desires and needs of our talents, ensuring long-term retention.
Identifying developers with the right skill set and experience can be time-consuming and competitive.
DevOps Director
Financial Services · 10,000+ Employees
Canada
Our Solution
CodeBranch counts on multiple databases to source candidates with different skills. Once we have a set of candidates that meet expectations, we take them through our recruitment pipeline to assess them.
Working with developers from different cultural backgrounds sometimes leads to differences in work styles.
VP of IT Security & Architecture
Retail · 1,001-5,000 Employees
California
Our Solution
CodeBranch is based in Colombia, where there is a very strong cultural affinity with the USA. Because of geographic proximity and demographic mix, we share many values and ways of working.
A challenge of distributed teams is the aspect of maintaining quality and consistency across all projects.
VP Head of Enterprise Integration Engineering and Services
Financial Services · 5K-10K Employees
Minnesota
Our Solution
CodeBranch teams align with our partners' methodologies, and we suggest improvements when needed. To eliminate operational variability, CodeBranch developed a standardized execution framework supported by our internal project management platform — enabling continuous oversight of progress, priorities, and quality.
Budget is a big challenge.
IT Director
Retail · 501-1,000 Employees
Canada
Our Solution
CodeBranch is based in Colombia, where the cost of living is much lower than in the USA — so you get competitive LATAM rates without compromising on quality or time zone alignment.
The process of sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding the right talent can be time-consuming and may lead to delays in project timelines.
Senior DevOps Manager
Banking · 10,000+ Employees
Canada
Our Solution
CodeBranch manages this process entirely for our partners. We only present candidates who have passed through all stages of our recruitment pipeline — ready to start.
Do you identify with any of these challenges?
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