Why Software Outsourcing to Romania?

The software developers in Romania are competent and skilled in a variety of technologies and methodologies. They master the traditional, core technologies needed for Java, .NET, C++, Web, or Mobile development. These translate into full life-cycle Java development outsourcing services, high-value .NET outsourcing development services, and high-quality C++ projects for our partners.

Moreover, Eastern European software developers are skilled in modern technologies. For example, skills in Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, or DevOps can be easily found.

iOS developers and Android developers with expertise in React Native and HTML5 are also a big part of software developers teams in IT companies from Eastern Europe. They build successful mobile applications and also offer Xamarin outsourcing services.

Lastly, you can find software engineers skilled in legacy technologies such as COBOL or niche ones, such as Teamcenter.

IT professionals are valued for their technical excellence and confidence. These traits make a precious mix in any field. In conclusion, by software development outsourcing to Romania, firms can successfully manage complex software projects.

IT talents are cultivated in top high schools that focus on mathematics and computer science. The students perform at the highest levels in global Informatics and Math Olympiads. In fact, the country is recognized for having more Informatics and Math Olympiad medals than any other European nation.

Nowadays, Romania trains more than 6700 engineers and computer science graduates in 41 Technical Universities each year. The engineering universities here were included in top 3 in the IEEE Design Competition every year since 2001.

The largest tech hubs have grown in the historical education centers of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, Brasov, and Iasi.

Among these, Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca host the offices of the largest software houses.

In recent years, local initiatives led to the growth of multiple IT hubs and a strong community of business angels.

Also, existing firms promote the IT industry through conferences, contests and training sessions, among others.

Moreover, several unions represent the interests of IT companies at a national and regional level.

Among the most influential ones, we can find ANIS and ARIES.

The Eastern European culture, values, and lifestyle is very similar to the one of the United States or Germany.  Moreover, any American visitor finds our culture a perfect fit with the North American one. Romanians are generally cultured, educated, fluent English speakers and resourceful, creative people.

Many have studied or worked in other European countries or the USA, which leads to good intercultural and communication skills. These help them easily work with developers from the western world.

Even more, most Romanian software developers have experience in working for global firms. Also, ITC professionals often work with clients from DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), Nordic or other Western European countries and the United States.

In 2019, a CEE report found that Romanian firms have 74% of clients from Europe and 22% from the USA. Thus, the culture and values of the software developers are shaped by western influence. Also, they quickly adapt to the customs of their clients and extended teams.

Over 90% of software graduates speak fluently English and over 25% of them speak French. Also, many of them are also fluent in German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and other languages. Being fluent in at least English is part of the job criteria for any software development position in Eastern Europe.

The language skills of Romanian software developers make video conferencing easy.

On top of this, software outsourcing companies in Eastern Europe invest heavily in soft skills training session. For example, software developers in Romania are introduced to interpersonal communication courses and leadership and coaching sessions, among others.

In conclusion, outsourcing in Romania and working with Eastern European software developers is prone to make your projects succeed.

IT companies usually value stability and long-term relationships. Most Romanian software companies maintain dedicated teams for their customers.

At Fortech, we have over 60 dedicated long-term partnerships. Moreover, many of our clients from the USA or Germany have been with us for more than three years. Always delivering on schedule and at the highest quality is in our culture.

Also, our software teams often build long-term relationships with customers.

This helps maintain a high retention rate among employees and creating a dedicated long-term team. Read more about dedicated software development teams here.

Even more, Eastern European software developers are known for their attention to detail. With reliable software engineering processes, ISO certified, any team has the right framework to deliver top quality software.

In conclusion, by outsourcing to Romania, you can find a long-term and reliable technology partner dedicated to your success.

Romania is easy to reach with a 1-2-hour flight from London or Frankfurt. Several international airports are present in the major cities (Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi and Brasov, among others).

Also, since the country joined the European Union, traveling within its borders is easy. This keeps transportation costs at low levels, reducing the costs of software outsourcing services in the long run.

One of the country’s key strengths remains the competitive costs of the workforce. Since 2013, IT salaries increased by 11.5% (CAGR). Still, the salary of IT specialists in Romania is over 50% lower than in Germany or the USA.

In general, Romanian rates are lower than in other European countries like the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Poland or the Czech Republic.

Furthermore, the government adopted a law on the tax exemption for software development activities. This is a strong incentive that triggers and supports the growth of the IT sector.

Also, it enables software outsourcing companies to provide competitive rates to their customers in Western Europe or the United States.

Outsourced projects run smoothly because of the flexible time zones. The Eastern European time zone is compatible with the Western one (max. 2h difference). The developers are also able to work efficiently with USA clients during the day (2-3 hours of overlap).

Therefore, a Romanian developer can work during daytime with worldwide clients. The high-speed broadband internet ranked fourth worldwide is another key factor that makes the process convenient.