For years, Ukraine has been one of the top choices for off- and nearshore software development. What are the reasons for its popularity? Why do foreign businesses hire Ukrainian developers?
This article discloses three reasons based on the experience of Onix-Systems (
https://onix-systems.com/), a Ukrainian software development company that has been providing outsourcing services for almost twenty years.
Reason #1: Vast Pool of IT Specialists
Ukrainian 400+ universities and colleges are producing more technical specialists annually than, for instance, the Netherlands or Japan. Every year, 36,000+ graduates with degrees in IT-related fields join Ukraine’s IT workforce which currently stands at 185,000.
Ukrainian universities and schools actively launch specialized educational programs and innovation labs in close collaboration with IT companies. The latter do their best to attract youth to the industry and to nurture young IT talent. For instance, Onix-Systems partners with local institutions of higher learning, accepting interns and organizing meet-ups on various tech topics. The firm also provides opportunities for interested school children to have hands-on experience in creating products.
Reason #2: Variety of Services & Technologies
Ukrainian developers are skilled in various programming languages. More than 90,000…
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