Question 1

How is EPAM Startups & SMBs different from EPAM?

Accepted Answer

EPAM Startups & SMBs allows you to hire vetted software engineers to deliver enterprise-level services for small and medium-sized IT projects. We rely on the EPAM talent pool and delivery standards but work mostly with startups and SMBs within our platform.

Question 2

Is there a minimum term and/or a number of developers for a contract?

Accepted Answer

In general, you can start with as few as one developer and scale up if needed. Our minimum project duration is 6 months.

Question 3

How fast can we get people assigned to our project?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the seniority level and required expertise, we can assign people to your project as soon as two weeks for widely used technologies.

Question 4

Can your developers join and take over mid-project?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they can. When you hire developers with EPAM Startups & SMBs, you can expect them to integrate into your team and pick up the project within 2 weeks.

Question 5

How are time zone differences dealt with? / How do you handle time zone differences between your talents and us?

Accepted Answer

We can provide 3-4 hours of overlap on globally distributed projects and plan the daily activities accordingly.

Question 6

Can changes be made to the developers' seniority, location, or skills?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once you notify us, we’ll add an amendment to the scope of work to align with your project needs.

Question 7

Can we rotate or cancel positions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can change your assigned team setup if your business requires so.

Question 8

How are the interviews with developers conducted?

Accepted Answer

Relying on our existing pool of developers, we conduct internal candidate pre-screening and interviews, then share their CVs with you and wait for your feedback. When you approve the candidate, we set up an interview with them so that you can make an informed decision.

Question 9

How do you ensure that my intellectual property is protected?

Accepted Answer

We will sign an NDA before the start of any project discussions. Our NDAs and MSAs fully address IP protection aspects. As a software engineering and consulting company, we deliver work for hire, meaning that all the IP remains the legal property of the client. 
All our communication goes through secure channels without interference from unauthorized third parties.

Question 10

Do you build software in compliance with the GDPR, HIPAA, and other international standards?

Accepted Answer

We follow all compliance standards that apply to all technology scopes: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), HIPAA (Health Insurance, Portability and Accountability Act), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

Question 11

Will we sign an NDA before starting cooperation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we sign NDAs for both consulting and development projects.

Question 12

How much does it cost to hire a developer for our project? What kind of pricing do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We tailor collaboration workflow to your specific needs and goals, choosing the cooperation and pricing models that fit you best. On top of that, we know the right tools and technologies to employ for your project to avoid the unwanted generation of expenses on the whole.

Question 13

How can I start working with EPAM Startups & SMBs?

Accepted Answer

To launch a project with us, reach out to our consultants with your business ideas, and we will help you drill down to the core details of your project. We’ll also help you define a cooperation model and assign expert developers to your project team.

Question 14

Who provides the workstations to the people I hire for my project?

Accepted Answer

EPAM Startups & SMBs provides workstations and carries out their IT management and support. We can address your specific software requirements as well if you have any.

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at a glance