Use Case Study
Overcoming an Application Development Talent Shortage and Budget Constraints at an E-Commerce Startup
An e-commerce startup, established for just two years and having secured early-stage funding, was planning a large-scale launch of its platform. The project was targeted to be completed within six months, facing challenges such as,
A shortage of application development talent.
Uncertainty about long-term staffing needs, given how dynamic the e-commerce market is.
Limited budget for the recruitment and training of permanent employees.
The startup partnered with KAZOKKU to find the right candidates. The following steps were taken:
The startup partnered with KAZOKKU to find the right candidates. The following steps were taken:
3
Backend Developer
2
Frontend Developer
1
Project Manager
1
Quality Assurance Specialist QA Specialist
1
UI/UX Designer
The staffing need was focused on an 8-month period, with an option to evaluate for permanent hiring.
Candidates joined the project immediately without requiring a lengthy onboarding period. Over the 6-month contract period, the company was able to monitor team performance, task completion ability, and fit with the company's work culture.
With KAZOKKU's help, the startup successfully built a competent IT team in a short time (less than 2 weeks) and within budget. The team provided by KAZOKKU played a key role in supporting the launch of the e-commerce platform. In addition, of the 8 IT talents placed by KAZOKKU, 6 were converted into permanent employees after demonstrating strong performance and attitude that fit well with the company.