Leveraging the growing freelance talent pool in Central & Eastern Europe

This region has quickly established itself as a hub for talented software engineers, offering a mix of world-class universities, affordable cost of living, and a youthful pool of skilled workers. And perhaps the best part, all of these benefits within the region come at a fraction of the cost.

Perks of CEE

Working with freelance professionals in CEE comes with numerous perks for businesses seeking to expand their engineering capacity, either by augmenting their core in-house team on a project basis, or by adding permanent fully-remote team members. On average, salaries in the region are lower compared to Western Europe or the US, providing an economical solution for businesses to optimize hiring spend. Nevertheless, the low cost does not mean compromising on quality, as the region's software engineers boast exceptional technical expertise, education, and a strong commitment to delivering quality work.

Accessing Vetted Technical Talent

When hiring freelance software engineers in countries like Romania or Poland, ensuring that you have a well-defined job description goes a long way, as does utilizing a trusted freelance network like Carbon, which offers contracts with only top quality, vetted technical talent. A more efficient hiring process means scaling teams more quickly, saving both time and money on recruitment.

Offloading hiring to Carbon and gaining access to a fully-managed staffing process frees up valuable resources to be directed elsewhere including development of core teams and technologies. Carbon’s recruitment experts curate the best candidates for any tech stack and skill set no matter how specialized.

Communication and Collaboration

Of course, communication and collaboration are also key when working with a remote team in order to help to ensure that everyone is on the same page, that the project is progressing as planned, and that any issues or roadblocks are addressed promptly. While it can seem challenging to establish and maintain effective communication due to time zone differences, language barriers, and the lack of face-to-face interactions, establishing clear communication channels and protocols can ensure that everyone remains informed and aligned.

Collaboration is equally important, as it helps to foster a sense of teamwork and ensures that everyone is working towards the same goal. Collaboration allows team members to share ideas, build on each other's strengths, and collectively solve problems. By leveraging the diversity that working with globally-based freelancers offers, more diverse approaches to problem solving and a wider variety of individual strengths among team members becomes instantly more accessible.

Given the advantages that Central & Eastern Europe has to offer, it’s clear that the region is worth exploring. Hiring freelance software engineers is a savvy choice for businesses looking to grow their technology team, with cost-saving, high-quality work, and a rigorous work ethic. If you’re looking to achieve product roadmap objectives more efficiently, the Carbon network is a strategic place to start.

Carbon is the go-to staffing specialist for Eastern European and North African technical talent. Trusted by the biggest names in technology and venture capital, Carbon’s hyperlocal expertise makes entering new talent markets for value-seeking global companies possible.

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