Case study
Accelerating product delivery with high-performing external talent
About the customer
A leading technology company helping millions of people connect with the outdoors through an intuitive, mobile-first application. With strong GIS integration, a large active user base, and presence across Android, iOS, and web platforms, the brand has earned recognition for excellence—most notably, being named Apple’s App of the Year in 2023.
Scenario
As demand for digital outdoor experiences surged, the company faced mounting pressure to deliver continuous product innovation under aggressive timelines. Their team needed to scale quickly without compromising on quality, budget, or development velocity.
At the same time, existing outsourcing partnerships failed to provide the reliability and flexibility required to meet internal goals. Leadership sought a trusted partner who could support their evolving talent needs across multiple product lines.
Critical needs
Cost-effective talent augmentation without sacrificing quality
Faster hiring cycles to meet aggressive product release schedules
Reliable, flexible resourcing for both part-time and full-time roles
Improved confidence in partner-delivered developer performance
Seamless integration of external talent into existing team structures
Solution
1
Curated engineers with support for high performance
A flexible talent engagement model enabled the company to quickly onboard vetted professionals across five core disciplines: iOS, Android, Manual QA, QA Automation, and Backend Development.
2
Vetted engineers, ready to go from day one
Engineers were sourced through a curated platform and evaluated through a rigorous selection process, ensuring technical alignment and team compatibility from day one. Ongoing support and service oversight ensured high performance and a positive team experience.
Results
Accelerated developer placement across multiple teams
Maintained alignment with annual budget targets
Strengthened confidence in external talent solutions
Reduced ramp-up time with engineers who were project-ready
Continued product velocity without compromising delivery quality
Key outcomes
Successfully scaled product and QA teams under tight deadlines
Renewed trust in outsourced development partnerships
Improved developer performance and team integration
Flexibility to dynamically scale headcount based on evolving needs
About Randstad Digital
Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains. Our digital talent solutions allow you to seamlessly scale your team while connecting you with skilled professionals around the world who align with your chosen technologies. Our focus lies in managed programs, and we empower businesses to move at speed and achieve goals efficients. We support four service lines, including customer experience, cloud & infrastructure, data & analytics, and digital & product engineering in addition to three engagement models, including talent services, global delivery centers and managed solutions.
For more information, see www.randstaddigital.com.