The YouTeam Vetting Process

To qualify for an in-depth vetting process, the agencies must meet the following criteria:

• At least 20 full-time employed Mid-to-Senior level engineers skilled in modern, in-demand technologies like JavaScript, C#, Python, Java, Golang, AI/ML, Swift, Kotlin, and other.
• Engineers located in Europe or the Americas, providing close proximity to our customers for seamless real-time collaboration.
• Experience working with US-, UK- or EU-based customers, with the ability to provide testimonials, and case studies.
• Experience working in English. Engineers' language skills are subject to independent verification by YouTeam.
• Able to provide documents for YouTeam’s due diligence procedures (for entity, identity, and bank account verification purposes, talent background checks).

Agency vetting includes:

• Contacting 3rd party references, including past customers and local industry organizations.
• Assessment of the agencies’ recruitment, retention processes according to YouTeam's Standards of Recruitment & Retention.
• Assessment of the agencies’ personnel development strategies according to YouTeam's Standards of Personnel Development.
• Technical test tasks and interviews with a few of the agencies’ engineers.
• Meetings with the agencies’ representatives, including CEO, CTO, CFO, PMs, and other top roles.
• Assessment of legal records.
• An on-site visit by a YouTeam representative.

YouTeam has a zero-tolerance policy for inaccurate or unverified claims from its development agencies, assesses the partnership on an ongoing basis.

All of YouTeam’s engineers must have:

• 3+ years of commercial experience in software engineering;
• A minimum of an upper-intermediate (C1) level of English proficiency verified via video call with YouTeam. Every YouTeam developer can:
  • understand everyday language with minor grammar and vocabulary errors,
  • speak clearly without much strain,
  • proficiently utilize professional vocabulary;
• Extensive knowledge of software engineering best practices and tools, e.g. Agile, Git;
• Experience working in multicultural environments;
• Experience working in fast-paced workplaces with minimal oversight;
• Ability to shift working hours by up to 3h to increase time overlap with customers.

YouTeam’s talent vetting process:

• Interviews conducted by our recruiters and Engineering Directors against the Ideal Candidate Profiles created by customers and Matching Experts
• Confirmation of project-candidate fit: tech stack, professional development interests, industry and/or product preferences
• Soft skills check: independence, clear communication, teamwork
• CV skill set validation: advertised skills should match actual work experience
• Assessment of general engineering aptitude
• At customer's request: a free HackerRank skill test before the first interview