Today was a big one. Andela was founded nearly a decade ago on the premise that brilliance is evenly distributed but opportunity is not – and we’ve proven this true with the placement of thousands engineers at almost 100 Enterprise clients. While in many ways the world’s journey to revolutionize hiring is just beginning, Andela’s […]
In today’s rapidly advancing tech landscape, hiring the right person is crucial for the success of any software-driven business. As the demand for skilled developers continues to rise, it’s no surprise that finding qualified professionals has become a significant challenge. This is particularly true for companies looking to hire Ruby consultants who are proficient in […]
In this Writer’s Room blog, Andela Community member Adam Labaran explores the value and benefits of using NumPy, a library for Python supporting large, multi-dimensional arrays and matrices, in this ultimate guide to NumPy. Introduction to NumPy NumPy (Numerical Python) is a linear Algebra Library for Python programming. It helps with scientific computation with Python and […]
The last three years have proven that organizations don’t need workers in the same location or an office setup to get things done. While the pandemic accelerated the rise of remote work, it was an upcoming trend already growing in popularity. Talent organizations that facilitate remote work by equipping organizations with the best technologists from […]
Remote work offers many benefits, such as saving time and money on commutes and promoting a healthier work-life balance. However, working from home also comes with a few downsides. Remote employees often feel less engaged and connected to their organization since they are not physically in the office with their colleagues. This can have a […]
Technology makes our lives easier, including how we communicate and interact with coworkers. This applies to remote software developers as it does to everyone else. Creating great software depends on seamless collaboration between team members — regardless of whether they’re working in the same office space or completely different parts of the world. As trainers […]
Software development is a highly technical and specialized field that requires a vast array of hard skills and knowledge. However, in today’s increasingly interconnected world, software developers must possess not only technical abilities but also a set of developer soft skills that are equally vital for achieving success in the industry. Developer soft skills are […]
As the pandemic winds down, we’re seeing one of its most significant work-related outcomes — a rise in remote-first companies. From digital nomads proliferating the technical workforce to startups and multinationals looking to scale worldwide, many companies have embraced a globally distributed workforce to remain competitive. While many people view 2020 as the year of […]
React Native is a cross-platform JavaScript framework released by Facebook in 2015. It allows developers to create highly interactive mobile apps for Android and iOS using a single codebase. It uses the same declarative programming style as React but with native interfaces and behavior that aligns more closely with platform-specific device characteristics. At the core […]
The race for hiring software developers hit a new level last year, and it’s about to get even more competitive. Here are 5 practical tips to get you going.
The way we work has changed, with many companies choosing to hire and manage a remote workforce even as the world returns to normal. Organizations that rely on engineers and embrace remote teams gain a competitive advantage. They can fill essential positions faster, simpler, and with a much more diverse group of candidates. But to […]
The demand for software developers has grown rapidly in recent years, with organizations across all industries seeking to digitalize their operations and create innovative products. However, this surge in demand has created a shortage of competent software developers, making it difficult for companies to find the technical expertise they need. According to a recent survey, […]
Acquisition helps EU companies scale their global tech talent strategies Munich, 16 May, 2023. Casana, a Munich-based network of IT talent, has been acquired by Andela, a unified talent solution to source, assess, hire, manage, and pay technical talent for global clients. This marks the firm’s second acquisition in 2023, expanding the Andela footprint in […]
In this Writer’s Room blog, Andela Community member Danilo Barion Nogueira shares his experience with a dramatic career transformation – changing paths from being a nutritionist to becoming a Senior Software Engineer! And that shift didn’t just improve his career – it changed his entire life for the better! I’m sure you have heard the […]
In this Writer’s Room blog, Andela Community member Tamer Okail offers his experiences as a product designer to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can simplify design research to help designers deliver exceptional products and applications. As a designer, I often encounter the challenge of limited resources for research, which can manifest as restricted budgets, time […]
In this Writer’s Room blog, Andela Community member Saheed ‘Debo Badru shares his personal experiences and offers insights into building your brand as a technology professional, to help you make your mark in the industry – and succeed! As a technology professional, your personal brand is critical to your career development. Whether you’re a software […]
In this Writer’s Room blog, Andela Community member Chinedu Ikechi explains what IAM roles are, how they enable applications to make secure API requests, and how to create, attach, and detach IAM roles . Imagine that you have to manage and distribute security credentials to all the instances your application runs on, including those created […]
In this Writer’s Room blog, Andela Community member Isaac Kiptanui explains how you can use Loki – an open-source log aggregation system built on Prometheus – for logging, and creating fast queries and indexing, even at a large scale! Loki is an open-source log aggregation system that is designed to be easy to operate, highly […]
Thanks to Wendy Francois for her incredible insights during her Women Lift Women session, Talent Wins Games; Teamwork Wins Championships. Watch Wendy’s webinar here. Many of us may be working remotely, but we’re all still part of a team. The move to remote and hybrid working actually makes teamwork even more important and as the […]
Sung Ahn knows a thing or two about tech. He’s worked in and around the industry for a quarter of a century. Most recently, Sung held senior roles at notable VC firms with prototypical portfolios: Google, Facebook, SpaceX, and Tesla. Before his Silicon Valley stint, Sung was a love-struck management consultant. The object of his […]
Andela, the global tech talent marketplace, has helped numerous companies scale up their teams with remote engineering talent on demand. In a recent interview with Makan Amini, CTO & Co-Founder of Meomind, he shared his experience working with Andela talent and why it was the best decision for his company. Meomind is the world’s first […]
Andela, the global tech talent marketplace, has been working with Change Machine, a financial coaching organization, to help digitize their services by building out their online platform. In a recent interview with David Bautista, the Chief Product & Technology Officer, he discussed how Andela talent has been instrumental in developing the case management system, community […]
Develhope is a social impact startup that offers programming courses to underdeveloped regions, primarily in Southern Italy. The company’s goal is to provide practical education in programming and teamwork, giving people access to training and helping them find job opportunities to repay the course. With a mission aligned to Andela, the company has partnered with […]
In our latest Writer’s Room blog – articles created by Andela Community members – Stephanie Kabi offers her insights as a UX/UI designer into how empathy separates good design from great design, and why it is necessary for creativity and success in UI/UX design. As a UI/UX designer, it’s my job to create digital products […]
In a fast-paced and evolving industry like technology, it’s easy to get left behind. Managing your time effectively can be a daily struggle, with productivity being the first casualty of procrastination. Sometimes you can work around deadlines. But most of the time, lousy timekeeping can see daily tasks being pushed further into the week, throwing […]
In our latest Writer’s Room blog – articles created by Andela Community members – Sheriff Olowolagba discusses “React Render”, the rendering/re-rendering process for Javascript’s popular library React. From virtual DOM to chess board comparisons, Sheriff explores the render and commit phases of React, and much more. React is a popular Javascript library that builds user […]
In our latest Writer’s Room blog – articles created by Andela Community members – Michael Mekuleyi shares his thoughts in “a short article with a couple of puns about containers and why you should use them!” Every time I see a picture of Spongebob, I always remember containers! I’m sure you have heard of containers […]
Are you a technologist wondering how you can stand out from the crowd and retain your job during these tough economic times? If the answer is yes, then this article is for you! US today reported that the tech industry added 1.3 million workers in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is […]
Imposter syndrome and how to overcome it Do you ever feel like a fraud, as if you don’t deserve the success that you’re achieving? Have you ever scored a big promotion, only to write it off in your mind as good luck, or good timing? If this is sounding familiar, you may be experiencing something […]
Pymetrics is a soft skills platform redefining hiring and talent management. They use data-driven behavioral insights and audited AI to create a more efficient, effective, and fair hiring process across the talent lifecycle. As Pymetrics looked to scale their engineering team, they ran into roadblocks and realized they needed a more streamlined hiring process. Engineering […]
Technologists have been one of the most in-demand workforces across the world for the last 20 years; top organizations and exciting start-ups are still in need of more talented people to cover well-paid and motivating jobs. Yet, women still need to take advantage of these opportunities. Why? What’s needed to get global female tech experts […]
Percolate is a leading content marketing platform, built by marketers for marketers. They build solutions to introduce visibility into the marketing process, improve coordination of work, and effectively build marketing campaigns and content. After offshoring for mobile development, Percolate wanted more team integration for their primary application. With main offices in New York, San Francisco, […]
ProdPerfect is built to serve software startups. They exist to solve the hardest, most important, and until-now unsolved problem in end-to-end (E2E) quality assurance testing: identifying, with data, what should be tested. When the ProdPerfect team was ready to scale their engineering team, they knew time was of the essence. They needed both test and […]
La adquisición amplía la plataforma y expande la red de talento para ayudar a las empresas a construir mejores equipos a nivel mundial Nueva York, Estados Unidos. 9 de marzo de 2023. Andela, la red global de talento técnico remoto, ha adquirido Qualified, la plataforma líder de evaluación de habilidades técnicas para identificar, cualificar y […]
Hoy es un día importante. Andela se fundó hace casi una década bajo la premisa de que las mentes brillantes se distribuyen uniformemente, pero las oportunidades no. Esto lo hemos demostrado una y otra vez, al haber logrado conectar exitosamente a miles de talentosos ingenieros con casi cien grandes compañías. Y aunque el viaje que […]
Acquisition extends platform and expands talent network to help companies build better teams globally New York, United States. 9th March 2023. Andela, the global network for remote technical talent, has acquired Qualified, the leading technical skills assessment platform to identify, qualify, and certify top engineers. Andela’s global talent community will also expand with the addition […]
