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Client:

Kinguin

Industry:
Gaming Marketplace

Project Overview

Client: Kinguin
Industry: Gaming Marketplace
Service Provided: Expansion of Development Team

As the Chief Technology Officer at Kinguin, Marek Fila oversees the technology strategy for a global gaming marketplace dedicated to providing the most inclusive digital gaming experience. Kinguin’s mission is to foster a vibrant community where gamers can easily connect with sellers and access a vast selection of competitively priced games.

Challenge

Problem

Kinguin aimed to boost productivity and meet the growing demand for API integrations by expanding their development team with external software engineers. This strategic decision was made to leverage additional talent and resources beyond their internal team, resulting in increased output and faster delivery of projects.

Solution

Approach:

Understanding Requirements:

  • Partnering with DevAbundance allowed Kinguin to seamlessly integrate external software engineers into their development team, minimizing onboarding time and enhancing productivity.

Resource Allocation:

  • DevAbundance provided 3 highly experienced Senior Java Developers and 2 Senior DevOps Engineers to significantly enhance Kinguin’s development capabilities and streamline their operational efficiency.

Key Actions:

API Integration:

  • DevAbundance’s team worked on two types of APIs: one to expand Kinguin’s reach by selling their stock on external platforms, and another to enhance the core marketplace by increasing the variety of products available.

Team Integration:

  • The new team members were carefully vetted and recommended to ensure they seamlessly integrated into Kinguin’s existing development teams without compromising their established cultural values.

Results

Outcomes:

  • Effective Team Integration: The new developers integrated well with Kinguin’s employees, working efficiently on multiple sprints and contributing to ongoing projects from the start.
  • Enhanced Development Capabilities: The addition of experienced developers and DevOps engineers significantly boosted Kinguin’s productivity and operational efficiency.

Specific Metrics:

  • Project Contribution: Immediate and effective contribution to ongoing projects, enhancing Kinguin’s development capabilities.
  • Investment: Approximately €453,000 invested in partnering with DevAbundance.
  • Engagement Duration: Collaboration spanned 5 months.

Client Feedback

“Kuba, from DevAbundance, played a crucial role in assisting us with selecting the ideal candidates for our team. Recognizing the significance of our company culture at Kinguin, we placed great emphasis on ensuring that the new software engineers seamlessly integrated into our existing development teams without compromising our established cultural values.” – Marek Fila, CTO of Kinguin

This case study highlights how Kinguin, with the expertise of DevAbundance, successfully expanded their development team, showcasing the strategic approach needed to address resource challenges and achieve project goals in the competitive gaming marketplace sector.