How We Work
Every project we undertake follows a proven, structured delivery framework built over seventeen years of software development practice. This is how Globoforce UK turns a brief into working software.
Six Stages from Brief to Launched Product
Our delivery model is designed to give clients maximum visibility at every stage, catch problems early, and ensure the final product precisely matches agreed requirements.
Discovery & Requirements Scoping
Every engagement begins with a structured discovery phase. We take time to understand your business operations, the problem you are trying to solve, the users the software will serve, and the commercial constraints and deadlines in play. We ask detailed questions, document our findings, and produce a requirements specification that both parties agree on before any development work begins.
This stage eliminates the most common cause of failed software projects: misaligned expectations. We do not start writing code until we are certain we understand the objective precisely.
Architecture & Technical Planning
With requirements agreed, our solution architects define the technical approach. This includes selection of the appropriate technology stack, system architecture design, database schema, API contracts, security model, and infrastructure requirements. For larger projects, this stage produces a technical design document that is reviewed and approved before build commences.
Good architecture decisions made here save significant cost and rework later. We invest properly in this stage on every project.
Agile Development & Sprint Delivery
Development is managed in structured sprints, typically of two weeks' duration. At the start of each sprint, we agree the features to be delivered. At the end of each sprint, we demonstrate working software. This cadence keeps stakeholders informed, surfaces any requirement changes early, and ensures the project remains on track throughout its duration.
You will never be surprised by what we deliver, because you are involved in reviewing our output throughout the build process, not just at the end.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Quality assurance is not an afterthought at Globoforce UK — it is embedded throughout the development process. Our developers write unit and integration tests as part of their standard workflow. Before any release, a dedicated QA phase verifies all functional requirements, checks for edge cases and error conditions, tests across target browsers and devices, and validates performance under expected load.
We also conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) in collaboration with your team before any software is promoted to production.
Deployment & Launch
Deployment is managed with care, using CI/CD pipelines and environment progression through development, staging, and production. We prepare rollback plans for critical systems, conduct final pre-launch checks, and coordinate the go-live to minimise any operational disruption. For cloud deployments, we configure monitoring, alerting, and logging from day one.
Our team remains available during and after the launch window to address any immediate issues.
Support & Ongoing Maintenance
Software requires maintenance. Dependencies evolve, security patches emerge, user feedback generates enhancement requirements, and business needs change. Globoforce UK offers post-launch support arrangements tailored to each client's needs, from a defined warranty period through to a longer-term managed service retainer.
Many of our client relationships extend well beyond the initial delivery, with ongoing development, feature releases, and platform management handled by our team on a retained basis.
How Freelance Placement Works
When you need a specialist developer to augment your team rather than a full project delivery, our placement process is rapid and straightforward.
Brief & Requirements
You share the role requirements, technology stack, engagement duration, and working arrangements.
Candidate Matching
We identify the most suitable candidates from our network and present their profiles for your review within a short timeframe.
Interview & Selection
You conduct whatever level of technical interview you require. We facilitate and support the process.
Contract & Mobilisation
We handle the contracting. The developer mobilises typically within days of engagement confirmation.
What We Guarantee
Senior-Level Only
Every developer placed has demonstrable senior experience. We do not place junior or untested candidates.
Technical Vetting
All candidates in our network have been assessed for both technical depth and professional conduct.
IR35 Compliance
All placements are structured with appropriate IR35 consideration for both client and contractor.
Rapid Turnaround
We understand urgency. Our typical time from brief to candidate presentation is measured in days, not weeks.
Ready to Start Your Project?
Contact Globoforce UK to arrange an initial discovery call. We will listen carefully, ask the right questions, and propose an appropriate course of action.