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"Hiring the best developer out there?" Maybe 'best' isn't what you think it is. In the quest for top tech talent, we often encounter a common dichotomy: quality versus quickness. Understanding this distinction is crucial for making smart hiring decisions that truly benefit your team and projects. In today's fast-paced tech ecosystem, developers typically fall into one of two categories: 'Quality Developers' and 'Agile Developers'. Quality Developers are akin to artisans, crafting solutions with a long-term vision in mind. Their focus is on creating sustainable and robust systems that stand the test of time, though this often requires more development time. On the other hand, Agile Developers thrive on speed and adaptability. They are the sprinters of the development world, driven by the satisfaction of rapidly checking tasks off their lists. Their solutions are functional and timely, designed to address immediate needs with the understanding that enhancements can be made later. The majority of modern tech tasks demand the agility and flexibility of the second type, which explains the rising popularity of Agile methodologies. However, this doesn't eliminate the need for the meticulous craftsmanship of Quality Developers, especially for projects requiring a solid foundation that can evolve over time. As leaders and managers, when hiring, consider what your projects truly need. Is it the visionary precision of a Quality Developer, or the rapid execution of an Agile Developer? By consciously assembling a diverse team that includes both types of developers, you can ensure that your projects are not only completed efficiently but are also well-designed for future scalability and improvement. What's your approach to building a balanced tech team, and how do you match developer types to project needs?" #Hiring #TechTalent #AgileDevelopment #TeamManagement #TechLeadership

As always Lenny's posts are gold. 2 interesting insights on the data he publishes. The job market again needs more #ProductManagers but more experienced with ML/LLM. #India emerges as a tech powerhouse for #ProductManagement. No doubt no one wonders anymore why the big tech managers in big companies are from India. Great job. 

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 If you’re looking to hire Agile development experts, it’s essential to understand their key roles and responsibilities. These include: • 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫: Product owners act as the bridge to your clients, representing their needs and expectations. They define requirements and ensure these are met at every stage of the Agile software development process. • 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: This is a broad term encompassing various specialized roles across industries. For instance, the team may comprise backend and frontend developers, quality assurance (QA) analysts, testers, UX designers, and other professionals. • 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 (𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫): The project manager is responsible for overseeing Agile projects, facilitating team collaboration, and ensuring effective communication among all members. In many cases, the project manager also takes on the role of Scrum Master • 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 (𝐁𝐀): While not every Agile development team requires a Business Analyst (BA), having one is highly beneficial. A BA helps mitigate business risks by bridging gaps between stakeholders and the development team. • 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: Although stakeholders are not directly involved in the day-to-day development process, they play a crucial role in influencing and shaping the final solutions through their feedback and decisions. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬: 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨@𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 W𝐞𝐛: https://valorwide.com/ #agile #agileprojectmanagement #innovations #softwaredevelopment #TechForGood #SustainabilityInTech #outsourcing #BestSoftwareCompany #appdevelopment #webdevelopment #softwaredevelopment #softwarecompany #business #teamwork #technology #telent #offshore #hiring #Bangladesh #usa #Canada #norway #japan #netherlands #startup #europe #mobile #offshoreracing #software #blockchaindevelopment #blockchainsolutions #softwaredeveloper #softwaredevelopmentcompany #MVPs #web3

Same thing I always tell people about Project Managers. All I need to do is to deliver the project on time and within budget by managing and driving the team. A project manager learnt how to use certain tools (Asana, Trello, Jira, Clickup, Google workspace etc.) and create certain document (Project Charter and plan, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis etc.) same way developers or designers learnt how to use several tools like C++ and Figma respectively. peace ✌✌ #ProjectManagement #TechJobs #RemoteWork #SoftwareAgency #ProjectDelivery #RetailBusinessSystems #CareerOpportunity #OperationsManagement #UKJobs #JoinOurTeam #WorkFromHome #ProjectManagerLife #JobOpening #AgileProjectManagement #TechCareers

Hello #Connections Happy Monday #Hiring #ReleaseTrainEngineer - (RTE) #Contract #Remote job Title :- Release Train Engineer Location:- 100%Remote Contract Must Have:- SAFe Scaled Agile, Scrum, Iteration JD:- Agile Framework Expertise: The RTE must be well-versed in Agile principles, frameworks, and processes. They frequently deal with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), so a thorough understanding of SAFe principles is essential. Understanding Lean-Agile practices and principles, as well as the SAFe Big Picture, is part of this. 2. Release Train Orchestration: The RTE is primarily responsible for orchestrating and facilitating the Agile Release Train (ART). Ensure alignment, prioritization, and value delivery across different Agile teams. They are in charge of program increment (PI) planning, coordination, and execution. 3. Facilitation and Communication: Strong facilitation and communication abilities are required. The RTE facilitates important rituals like PI planning, inspect and adapt workshops, and Scrum of Scrums. They make certain that teams are aligned and focused on common goals. 4. Problem Solving: The RTE frequently encounters difficult problems and constraints that might hinder work flow. They must detect and solve concerns as soon as possible, collaborating with teams to discover solutions and maintain progress. 5. Metrics and Reporting: RTEs are in charge of tracking and reporting on the ART s progress. This contains data for crew performance, program progress, and the train s overall health. Decisions must be based on data. Should have used ADO for PI Planning. 6. Continuous Improvement: The RTE is accountable for building a culture of continuous improvement as an Agile champion. They support retrospectives and assist teams in identifying opportunities for improvement in both procedures and practices. Please share your profiles on:- [email protected] +1 732 466 2860 Ext : 6368. #Hiring #C2C #ContracttoContract #USAA #USC #Unitedstates #ITRequirement #ReleaseTrainEngineer #RTE #Scrum #Benchsales #BenchsalesRecuriter #BenchsalesHIring #BenchsalesRequirement #BenchsalesHiring #H1B #GCC #GCEAD #Greencard #H4EAD #W2 #C2H #CorptoCorp #TechnicalRequirement #GCc #Greencard #ImmediateRequirement

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 If you’re looking to hire Agile development experts, it’s essential to understand their key roles and responsibilities. These include: • 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫: Product owners act as the bridge to your clients, representing their needs and expectations. They define requirements and ensure these are met at every stage of the Agile software development process. • 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: This is a broad term encompassing various specialized roles across industries. For instance, the team may comprise backend and frontend developers, quality assurance (QA) analysts, testers, UX designers, and other professionals. • 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 (𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫): The project manager is responsible for overseeing Agile projects, facilitating team collaboration, and ensuring effective communication among all members. In many cases, the project manager also takes on the role of Scrum Master • 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 (𝐁𝐀): While not every Agile development team requires a Business Analyst (BA), having one is highly beneficial. A BA helps mitigate business risks by bridging gaps between stakeholders and the development team. • 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: Although stakeholders are not directly involved in the day-to-day development process, they play a crucial role in influencing and shaping the final solutions through their feedback and decisions. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬: 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨@𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 W𝐞𝐛: https://valorwide.com/ #agile #agileprojectmanagement #innovations #softwaredevelopment #TechForGood #SustainabilityInTech #outsourcing #BestSoftwareCompany #appdevelopment #webdevelopment #softwaredevelopment #softwarecompany #business #teamwork #technology #telent #offshore #hiring #Bangladesh #usa #Canada #norway #japan #netherlands #startup #europe #mobile #offshoreracing #software #blockchaindevelopment #blockchainsolutions #softwaredeveloper #softwaredevelopmentcompany #MVPs #web3

Embracing agile methodologies has been a game-changer in my software development career. By focusing on iterative progress, collaboration, and continuous feedback, I’ve successfully led projects that deliver high-quality results. Looking forward to bringing agile practices to more dynamic teams. Having extensive experience working remotely, I understand the importance of communication, accountability, and time management. Thrilled to connect with companies offering remote opportunities where I can contribute my skills in software development and design. #SoftwareEngineer #WebDeveloper #DataScientist #ProjectManager #ProductManager #FullStackDeveloper #BackendDeveloper #FrontendDeveloper #DevOpsEngineer #QualityAssurance #BusinessAnalyst #UXDesigner #UIDesigner #GraphicDesigner #CyberSecurity #CloudEngineer #ITSupport #NetworkEngineer #DatabaseAdministrator #MachineLearningEngineer #AIEngineer #BlockchainDeveloper #MobileDeveloper #iOSDeveloper #AndroidDeveloper #DigitalMarketing #ContentWriter #SalesEngineer #TechnicalSupport #SystemsAdministrator

🔍 Feature-Driven Development (FDD): A Pragmatic Approach to Success in Software Development 🚀 In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, achieving efficiency without compromising quality is key. Feature-Driven Development (FDD) blends the best of agile practices to deliver high-quality software, one feature at a time. Here’s why FDD can be a game-changer: - Focus on Features: Prioritize work that truly matters and stay aligned with customer needs. - Structured Agility: FDD offers a structured process framework with the flexibility to adapt to changes. - Continuous Progress Tracking: Iterative approach ensures steady momentum and reduces risks. - Promotes Collaboration and Quality: Encourages team collaboration, leading to higher code quality. - Scalable and Adaptable: FDD scales well, keeping teams focused on essential deliverables. By focusing on small, meaningful increments, Feature-Driven Development empowers teams to deliver real value, quickly and efficiently. 🚀 Have you used FDD in your projects? Share your experiences and insights! With over 13 years of industry experience and expertise in QA, Business Analysis, Project Management, and Delivery Management, I am currently seeking my next opportunity. Let's leverage our networks to open new doors and create value together. 🚀 #FeatureDrivenDevelopment #FDD #Agile #SoftwareDevelopment #ContinuousImprovement #ProjectManagement #TeamCollaboration #Innovation #QualityAssurance #TechLeadership #layoffs #jobs #immediate #pune #bangalore

We're Hiring a Product Owner, please send your resume to [email protected] and feel free to call me at +1 (248)301-2788 Job Title: Product Owner Type: 6mon Contract (with possible extension) Location: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite) Visa: USC/GC Candidates Customer: Akkodis / Federal Reserve bank of St. Louis Experience and Education: Responsibilities: Serve as the product owner on one of the App modernization development team, supporting projects on web applications in the Research Department, such as FRED, ALFRED and others. Main area of focus will be on technical modernization. Manage and prioritize backlog related to app tech modernization projects, change the order of items in the prioritized list of requirements as needed to maintain a cohesive vision regarding the product. Maximizing the value produced by the team and ensuring stories meet the user’s needs and comply with the Definition of Done. Providing clarification necessary to assist the team with their story estimates and sequencing including writing requirements, refining user stories, planning stories into sprints. Work with the development team to inspect and evaluate product progress through each iteration. Gather information and provide results to team to determine performance level and readiness to move on to next steps in the product roadmap. Collaborate with other agile teams on cross teamwork dependency. Participate in all pre-planning, stand-up, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives, roadmaps, and other meetings as requested. Build release plan and confirm feasibility and estimate efforts of projects with respect to business objectives and report to product manager. Track progress towards the desired outcomes for web applications. Work with team to identify and organize the steps required for each iteration in product development. Collaborate with business owners on production deployments and testing needs. Promptly provide written status updates to the Bank, as requested. Required Skills: Ability to apply procedural/functional techniques to business problems. Familiarity with Agile or Scrum processes. Experience with product management, project management or IT business analysis. Can meet commitments and deliver quality work in a fast paced environment. Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style and can share technical ideas and approaches with others. IT Cloud Infrastructure, software development process and technical software experience is preferred. Experience using GitLab is a plus. Certified Scrum Product Owner certification is a plus. #Hiring #JobOpening #ProductOwner #TechJobs #StLouisJobs #HybridWork #AppModernization #WebApplications #Agile #Scrum #ProjectManagement #ITJobs #CloudInfrastructure #SoftwareDevelopment #GitLab #ScrumCertified #CareerOpportunity #Akkodis #FederalReserveBank #USC #GreenCard #ContractJobs #JobSearch #ITCareers #TechCareer #JobPosting #CareerGrowth

#Developers often face several challenges during the #development_process. Here are some common problems and tips to overcome them: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 1. 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Often, project requirements are not well-defined, leading to confusion and scope creep. 2. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Balancing multiple #tasks and meeting deadlines can be difficult. 3. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: Misunderstandings between team members can cause delays and errors. 4. 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Rapid #technological changes require continuous learning. 5. 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Identifying and fixing bugs can be time-consuming and frustrating. 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 1. 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Establish regular check-ins and use #collaboration tools to ensure everyone is on the same page. 2. 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Adopt #agile practices to manage changing requirements and improve flexibility. 3. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Focus on the most critical #tasks first and use techniques like MoSCoW (Must have, Should have, Could have, Won’t have) to prioritize features. 4. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Allocate time for #learning new technologies and staying updated with industry trends. 5. 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Implement automated #testing to catch bugs early and reduce manual testing efforts. By addressing these challenges proactively, developers can improve their productivity and deliver high-quality #software. #developers #development #itcompany #hireus #hiring #hiredevelopers #qualitycode #improvements