Life Sciences Firm Staff Augmentation

A Life Sciences firm was in need of additional development capacity when they struggled to retain in-house engineers during the pandemic. Seeking a nearshore partner, they turned to Sonatafy Technology for quickly deployable, highly skilled software developers. The goal was to bolster the client’s existing US-based team by adding expertise in both backend and frontend technologies. Through a rapid recruitment process, Sonatafy assembled a dedicated team in Latin America to handle core platform enhancements and clinical documentation requirements.

The
Challenge.

The firm’s core patient platform required continuous development to document clinical results accurately and efficiently. As project demands grew, so did the need for an agile team that could accelerate feature delivery and maintain rigorous quality standards. Because the pandemic made local recruiting difficult, the client needed a strategic partner capable of scaling resources quickly while also ensuring alignment with the firm’s existing US-based processes and time zones.

Our
Solution.

Sonatafy Technology stepped in to source 11 developers organized into two Agile teams, all based in Latin America. These teams worked closely with the client’s US-based developers, seamlessly integrating into existing workflows and communication channels. By aligning working hours and leveraging Agile methodologies, Sonatafy’s engineers rapidly contributed to new feature development, bug fixes, and platform optimization. This approach provided much-needed stability during a challenging period and laid the groundwork for long-term collaboration.

Key Technical
Contributions.

Augmented the existing platform with Ruby on Rails for robust and scalable backend operations. Utilized JavaScript and React to enhance frontend experiences, ensuring responsive and user-friendly interfaces. Implemented Agile best practices and sprint-based workflows to align with the client’s deadlines and evolving requirements. Maintained high-quality standards through frequent code reviews and continuous integration processes.

The
Outcome.

Sonatafy’s engineering team became an integral part of the client’s development ecosystem, helping to increase software output and introduce new features more rapidly. The partnership proved essential for navigating pandemic-related challenges, ultimately evolving into a long-term engagement. Enhanced collaboration, consistent delivery, and improved product stability underscored the effectiveness of the nearshore model. With reliable, skilled resources readily available, the Life Sciences firm maintained momentum on its core patient platform and continued to innovate without disruption.