Reduce Development Costs by 25% with Staff Augmentation in Vietnam

Operating banking systems often requires not only technical skills but also deep domain knowledge, architectural expertise, and seamless collaboration. A reputable Fintech organization partnered with Reco to strengthen development capacity for a mission-critical mortgage technology platform, while maintaining delivery speed, quality, and compliance by augmenting Vietnamese IT engineers.

1. Client Overview

The client is a globally recognized financial technology provider and consistently ranked among the world’s leading banking and FinTech solution providers. Its flagship mortgage platform is a highly sophisticated enterprise system built on .NET-based architecture, incorporating advanced workflow engines, service-oriented frameworks, and multiple third-party enterprise components. To save development cost without compromising quality, the enterprise chose a staff augmentation model to access top-tier IT talent in Vietnam through Reco’s HR services. 

2. Client Requirements

To support ongoing development, customization, and implementation of its mortgage platform, the client sought a technical staff augmentation partner capable of delivering immediate and measurable impact.

Key Requirements

• Experienced staff augmentation contractors with strong .NET expertise
• Engineers with mortgage and financial services domain knowledge
• Minimal ramp-up time and fast integration into agile teams
• Ability to scale resources quickly based on project needs
• Consistent delivery quality across long-term engagements

Key Challenges

• Scarcity of engineers with both platform familiarity and domain expertise
• High cost and long hiring cycles in traditional talent markets
• Architectural complexity requiring deep technical insight
• Risk of delivery delays impacting enterprise clients

3. Reco’s Approach

Reco delivered a tailored agile software engineering staff augmentation solution in Vietnam, combining niche technical expertise with proven FinTech and mortgage-domain delivery experience. The engagement was designed to ensure fast team integration, minimal ramp-up time, and consistent delivery quality within the client’s existing development framework.

3.1. Targeted Talent Selection

Our team focused on sourcing Vietnam-based engineers who could contribute immediately to complex enterprise development initiatives. The selection process prioritized both technical depth and industry relevance to reduce onboarding risk and accelerate productivity.

Key capabilities included:

• Hands-on experience with .NET 2.0 and .NET 3.0 environments
• Expertise in enterprise-grade workflow and communication frameworks
• Prior exposure to large-scale mortgage and banking systems
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices

3.2. Agile Software Engineering Staff Augmentation

Reco provided technology staff augmentation contractors who embedded seamlessly into the client’s in-house development teams. This ensured continuity in delivery while maintaining full alignment with existing processes and governance. The augmented team operated as an extension of the client’s internal engineering function and followed established agile methodologies, sprint planning, and release cycles. 

We also assigned a contact point to facilitate communication and provide ongoing support to the client. Developers we delivered collaborated closely with onshore stakeholders, architects, and product owners.

3.3. Rapid Onboarding & Knowledge Transfer

Thanks to domain-aligned hiring and structured onboarding, IT professionals were fully operational from day one. The approach minimized knowledge gaps and enabled immediate contribution to critical initiatives. Engineers contributed directly to core platform development, system enhancements, and performance optimizations

3.4. Scalable Vietnam Delivery Framework

Reco’s tech staff augmentation model in Vietnam enabled the client to scale engineering capacity quickly without operational or delivery friction. As demand increased, additional resources were added seamlessly while maintaining performance standards.

This framework:

• Supported rapid team expansion aligned with project timelines
• Maintained consistency in quality and productivity as headcount grew
• Reduced delivery and dependency risks compared to traditional offshore models

4. The Outcome

Through IT staff augmentation in Vietnam, the client achieved strong operational and delivery results:

• Continuous project progress with zero downtime
• 40% Faster delivery of platform enhancements and customizations
• Improved collaboration between internal and augmented teams
• Reduced development costs by 25% while maintaining enterprise-grade quality

Reco’s staff augmentation services provided the client with a reliable, flexible, and cost-efficient way to sustain innovation in a highly regulated financial environment.