Nexus AiC (an Affinity Company) partnered strategically with Providit almost five years ago, delivering access to experienced OutSystems developers based in Portugal through nearshore IT services. The geographical proximity and time-zone alignment with the Benelux region, combined with Portugal’s strong technical education system and deep OutSystems expertise, provided an effective solution for scaling development teams.
OutSystems is a widely adopted platform in the Benelux, highly popular among enterprises for accelerating digital transformation. Despite this, the Benelux faces a limited talent pool, making it a challenge for companies to scale development teams locally.
Nearshoring in Portugal emerged as a strong solution, ensuring smooth collaboration through communication, cultural alignment, and effective delivery management. Additionally, Portugal is home to a large pool of OutSystems developers, owing to the platform’s origins in the country.
The Challenge
Providit specializes in solutions built exclusively with the OutSystems platform and is a leader in delivering high-quality digital transformation services.
Unlike many organizations that struggle to attract IT Talent, Providit benefits from a strong reputation and access to a skilled talent pool. However, the Belgian market continues to face challenges in finding senior experts, tech leads, and architects with extensive OutSystems experience.
The main challenge was not sourcing candidates in general, but identifying professionals who combined senior-level expertise, platform proficiency, and cultural fit. This mix was crucial to maintaining Providit’s high standards.
As the demand for experienced OutSystems developers grows, ensuring new team members are both technically capable and aligned with Providit’s values has become increasingly complex. This balance is critical to maintaining delivery quality and meeting project timelines.
The Solution
Targeted Talent Sourcing in Portugal
Affinity strategically targeted the Portuguese market, which has a robust pool of OutSystems talent due to the platform’s origins in the country. This gave Affinity access to experienced developers who:
- Have relevant OutSystems certifications
- Display strong English communication skills
- Offered senior-level expertise and adaptability for working in fast-paced, multi-team environments
Time & Materials Delivery Model
Instead of delivering a pre-assembled team, Affinity provided OutSystems professionals on a time-and-materials basis, enabling Providit to:
- Scale resources flexibly based on project or team needs
- Integrate professionals directly into different internal teams
- Maintain full control over project management and task allocation
This model ensured that each developer could contribute immediately, aligning with the client’s pace and structure while offering predictable cost control.
Seamless Team Integration
Affinity’s IT professionals were onboarded through a tailored process to align with Providit’s delivery methods, tools, and team dynamics. This enabled them to:
- Participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews)
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure and support groups
- Deliver value from day one without the overhead of managing an external team
About Affinity
Affinity is a Portuguese IT consultancy specializing in nearshore services, delivering tailored technology solutions across Europe. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and talent development, Affinity empowers businesses through agile methodologies and a
people-first approach, fostering long-term partnerships and driving digital transformation across industries with future-ready solutions that create lasting impact.
About ProvidIT
Providit is a team of passionate OutSystems specialists dedicated to building innovative, high-quality web and mobile applications. With expertise in architecture, infrastructure, development, and support, Providit helps clients embrace low-code technology to accelerate digital transformation. As the largest OutSystems partner in Belgium, Providit is trusted for delivering scalable, future-ready solutions that drive lasting impact.
