What is an Offshore Development Team?
An offshore development team is a group of IT professionals located in another country, working as an extension of a client’s in-house team. At Zero’s Lab, our developers are based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, yet operate as an integral part of the client’s organization abroad. They are managed directly by the client, with no intermediaries involved.
Unlike traditional outsourcing—where clients typically hire for a specific, project-based need and pay for a completed end product—our offshore teams work in dedicated full-time positions. They are recruited and tailored to meet the client’s unique requirements, starting with a minimum of two developers.
This approach ensures the developers feel like permanent employees, offering stability, continuity, and long-term collaboration. The result is consistent quality and steady progress, equivalent to having the developers working side by side with the client in their own office.
How Does Daily Collaboration with the Team Work?
Once your developers are in place, they work directly for you, just like your in-house employees—the only difference is that they are based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. At Zero’s Lab, your offshore developers are led by you without any intermediary or project manager on our side. This direct connection fosters trust, strengthens team bonds, and builds a shared sense of belonging between your local team and your team in Bangladesh. The result is a strong team identity and consistent, high-quality delivery.
For the collaboration to thrive, it’s essential that your offshore developers are treated as an integral part of your company and seen as regular employees. The more effort and engagement you invest in the partnership, the greater the return.
These practices ensure steady progress and help your team become increasingly self-sufficient.
"Zero’s Lab enables us to grow and experiment," says a satisfied client. "We weren’t just looking for a cost-effective solution; we needed senior expertise quickly so we could scale."
Who Is an Offshore Development Team Suitable For?
Offshore development teams are an excellent solution for Norwegian companies with growth ambitions—especially those that already have local developers and development management in place. This model works best when software development is a core function of the company, and when finding skilled developers in Norway proves challenging.
With a Zero’s Lab offshore development team, you lead the development work directly. Communication happens straight between you and your developers, without any intermediaries. This approach is similar to recruitment—you get a dedicated team that feels like part of your company, working full-time for you.
Unlike traditional outsourcing, you pay for the hours worked, not for a fixed end product. This ensures flexibility, transparency, and long-term alignment with your company’s goals.
Benefits of Offshore Development Teams
With offshore development teams, you get: