Outsourced Programmers guide
Outsourced Programmers: Questions to ask before hiring
Use these questions before you sign with a provider or freelancer.
The short answer
Start with one role, a short task list, and a weekly scorecard. Do not outsource a messy process until examples and rules are clear.
What to prepare
- Task examples and sample replies
- Tool access and permission rules
- Daily output target
- Escalation rules for anything sensitive
Questions to ask
- Who screens the worker?
- Who checks quality?
- What happens if fit is poor?
- How are passwords and customer data handled?