Case study
Scaling Mobile Teams Fast: How a Consumer App Rebuilt Trust with Nearshore Talent
About the customer
A leading technology company connecting millions of people to the outdoors through an award-winning, mobile-first application with robust GIS integration. Operating across Android, iOS, and web platforms, the brand is known for exceptional user experience and innovation—earning Apple’s App of the Year in 2023.
Challenge
As demand for digital outdoor experiences surged, the company needed to sustain rapid product innovation under aggressive release schedules. They faced:
Pressure to scale quickly without increasing budget or lowering quality.
Inefficiencies and delays with an existing outsourcing partner.
Gaps in specialized skills for multiple product lines.
The need for flexible resourcing (part-time and full-time) to match evolving priorities.
Leadership sought a partner who could quickly deliver vetted, high-performing developers and ensure seamless integration with their in-house teams.
Torc's Approach
Torc deployed its AI-driven talent platform and engaged its nearshore LATAM developer community to solve three core problems:
Speed to Hire – Delivered fully vetted engineers in days, not weeks.
Skill Alignment – Matched candidates across five key disciplines: iOS, Android, Manual QA, QA Automation, and Backend Development.
Integration Support – Provided white-glove onboarding, continuous performance oversight, and direct collaboration channels to ensure developers were productive from day one.
Solution in action
1
Curated Talent Pool
Engineers pre-vetted for technical proficiency, communication skills, and cultural fit.
2
Flexible Engagement Models
Part-time and full-time resource options to adapt to changing release cycles.
3
Continuous Oversight
Dedicated Torc success managers monitored delivery, addressed challenges proactively, and maintained high team morale.
4
Seamless Collaboration
Nearshore placement allowed for real-time collaboration with U.S.-based teams.
Results & Measurable Impact
Faster Team Scaling: Multiple high-skill engineers placed across five product teams in under two weeks.
Cost Efficiency: Maintained alignment with annual budget targets while improving output quality.
Velocity Maintained: Sustained aggressive release schedules without sacrificing product quality.
Renewed Trust in Outsourcing: Leadership regained confidence in external partnerships through consistent performance.
Reduced Ramp-Up Time: Engineers contributed meaningful code and QA deliverables within their first sprint.
Key outcomes for the client
Scaled product and QA teams rapidly under tight deadlines.
Strengthened outsourced development strategy.
Improved developer productivity and integration.
Gained the flexibility to dynamically adjust headcount as priorities shifted.
Why This Matters for You
If you’re facing talent shortages, project delays, or pressure to scale quickly without overspending, Torc’s nearshore, pre-vetted talent model can help you:
Hire faster (avg. 7.6 days from job post to start).
Reduce risk through proven vetting and performance oversight.
Maintain product velocity while controlling costs.
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.