What thecitysecret can offer?
The key benefit thecitysecret brings to its clients is the combination of strong software engineering skills combined with excellent business knowledge.
Having experienced staff means they are able to ask intelligent questions, make sensible assumptions and build robust software that meets the needs of the clients.
There is no standard project as each bespoke system is particular to each client. Projects can range from the tactical: where something needs doing quickly, to the longer strategic project that gives a client the competitive edge.
Value for money?
Being based in the North of England means that our lower overheads are passed on in very competitive rates: this means that you get more for your budget compared to onsite staff.
Having experienced developers asking the right questions at the right time helps to ensure projects progress in the agreed timescales. Our developers have the skills and knowledge to give suggestions on areas for improvement, adding even more value.
What Skills do thecitysecret have?
The core of the business is selling our expertise both from a technology aspect and understanding our clients' businesses.
thecitysecret employ a full time training manager who is responsible for ensuring the staff have the skills needed to support our client base. The role includes creating and delivery of training through either one-to-one sessions where specific needs have been identified, or as classroom type delivery. In addition there are a number of external courses that are attended where specific training needs have been identified.
thecitysecret invest heavily in staff training, both in bringing people up to speed when they join and with our continuous professional development. New hires who are unfamiliar to the industry undergo extensive induction training and those more experienced programmers benefit from a bit of refresher training.
thecitysecret have an extensive library of reference books covering all aspects of software engineering and a wide range of financial topics. In 2008 thecitysecret published an internal book which provided a comprehensive introduction to Finance, aimed at all levels of expertise and it is used to either bring programmers up to speed in Finance or as a handy reference guide.
thecitysecret has been recognised as an Investor in People since 2003.
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