Offshore software development company
Offshore software development from a remote team in Indonesia (GMT+7): written scope, recorded demos, your repository, NDA on request.
Offshore software development means the people building your software work in another country. In our case, a remote team in Indonesia, in GMT+7. The word attracts bad experience stories: vague scope, slow answers, code nobody can maintain, a contract that locks you in. We build the engagement so each of those has an answer in writing.
What offshore with us means
- We run delivery. We own the scope, the milestones and the quality of the work, the way an in-house team lead would.
- You see everything. A written scope, recorded demos, a shared task board and a repository you control.
- Remote by design. We have no office in your country. We work async, with a fixed window for calls.
If you only want to add people to a team you manage, that is staff augmentation. If you want assigned developers on your roadmap, see hire dedicated developers.
Offshore risks and how we handle them
| Risk | What we do |
|---|---|
| Vague scope that grows | A written scope and milestones before any build is billed. Changes are re-estimated in writing |
| Slow communication | Written updates on a set rhythm. Calls inside a fixed overlap window |
| Hidden progress | A recorded demo at the end of each increment, and a repository you can read at any time |
| Code nobody else can run | Documentation and a deployment you can repeat. Another developer must be able to continue |
| Lock-in | Repository, hosting, domains and service accounts are in your name from the start |
| Confidentiality | NDA on request, signed before you share details |
| Quality surprises | Review before each demo. Fixes after launch continue as agreed |
What we build offshore
Everything on the custom software development page: web applications, SaaS products, mobile apps, integrations, WordPress and Shopify work, and AI automation.
How an offshore engagement runs
- Brief. What you need, what you have, and your deadline.
- Written scope and estimate. Features, milestones and a USD estimate. You adjust before building.
- Kick-off. Access to your repository and tools, communication rhythm agreed, first increment defined.
- Increments. Each ends with a demo and a build you can try.
- Launch. Deployment to your accounts with monitoring.
- Handover and support. Documentation, access and a plan for what comes next.
Time zones
Assuming 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, with our team in GMT+7:
| Your location | Shared working hours |
|---|---|
| Singapore, Perth | 7 hours |
| Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane | 4 to 5 hours |
| London, Central Europe | 1 to 3 hours |
| US and Canada | None at standard hours. Shifted hours or an async rhythm, agreed in writing |
If constant live collaboration is a must for your team, offshore from GMT+7 is a weaker fit, and we would rather say so now. See our country pages for Australia and Singapore.
Offshore, outsourcing and nearshore: the difference
Offshore describes where the team is. Outsourcing describes who does the work. A project can be outsourced and onshore, or outsourced and offshore. Nearshore is a nearby country in a similar time zone. We are offshore for clients in most markets, and our time zone is close to some of them.
How to choose an offshore company
Judge on evidence you can check:
- A written scope and estimate, before any money moves.
- Who owns the code, in the contract, in plain words.
- Whether you will hold the repository and the accounts.
- Whether you can see work in progress, not only at the end.
- A way to verify what they say about past work. See our work page.
Frequently asked questions
What is an offshore software development company?
It is a company whose development team works in another country from the client. The client gets engineering capacity without an office there. The company runs the delivery.
How much does offshore software development cost?
It depends on scope, team and duration. After a short discovery call you get a written estimate in USD. We do not publish a price list. Be wary of any quote given before the scope is written.
What are the top offshore software development companies?
We cannot rank competitors. Compare on written scope, code ownership, visible progress and checkable past work.
Is offshore development safe for my intellectual property?
It can be, if the contract says so. Ours assigns the IP to you, the code lives in your repository and an NDA is available on request. Have your lawyer review the agreement.
Do you offer dedicated offshore developers?
Yes. See hire dedicated developers.
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- Service area
- Worldwide (remote)