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Front-End Developer

World Traveler

I am a person who can live on a plane, traveling to the next destination.  A perfect weekend for me (when not on a plane) is meeting friends and relatives and watching my favorite football team play.

Senior PHP Developer

Passionate Paraglider

I love paragliding because nature has a voice and from here I can hear it better while soaring through the clouds. Paragliding nurtures our close relation to gravity.

Social Media Manager

Fire Dancing Aficionado

Some people fear flames, but I love the rush that I feel as they soar past me, their heat warming my skin. Spinning fire poi combines movement and thrill into a form of self-expression unlike any other.

Managing Director

Formula 1 Racing Junkie

Pushing the limits of innovation is such an adrenalin rush. Watching the best of the best compete on a formula 1 course is my thrill and passion.

Front End Developer

Motorcycle Racing Enthusiast

The Power is Nothing Without Control.

Quality Assurance Manager

Fashionista

The hardest thing in fashion is not to be known for a logo, but to be known for a silhouette. —Giambattista Valli

I feel this is the same in life.

Account Executive

Activities Junkie

I’m passionate about being active and pushing the limits of what I can accomplish. No matter what sport, I’m always game.

Senior Project Manager

Racecar Driving Enthusiast

Fast-paced projects aren’t the only things that give me an adrenaline rush, I am also a racecar driving enthusiast.

Senior Project Manager

Volunteer First Responder

Although immersion in nature is my biggest passion, it surprises people when they learn that I am also a volunteer First Responder in a rescue squad.

.NET Developer

Yoga Practitioner

My life philosophy focuses on implementing and integrating yoga philosophy into my everyday life.

PHP Team Lead

Backwoods Hiker

If find that being immersed in nature, and exploring secret mountain trails reinvigorates me!

Front-End Team Lead

Avid Gamer

I am passionate about solving complex challenges and I find my outlet through computer gaming.

Managing Director

Avid Distance Runner

Running long distances over mountains and through forests is my passion. I once placed second in a 555km race over the Himalayas.

Senior PHP Developer

Content Manager

I have a precise vision and recipe on how things should result and actively work on pursuing them. It’s the same when I am baking.

Senior WordPress Developer

IoT Enthusiast

I take interest in trying out new technologies and coming up with creative solutions. Coding and IoT are two things I find most challenging and fun.

Our story

Offshore Like Next Door™ represents our primary mission and the very core of our culture. Boldly attempting to re-imagine what offshore can be, we designed The B Team™ from the ground up. We discarded all of the hurdles that prevent real-time collaboration and world-class deliverables. We have thoughtfully crafted our process with your needs and preferred workflow in mind. We work your hours. Follow the same development standards as you do. In fact, some of us are even US expats. We at The B Team™ offer world-class development at offshore prices, and in a way that feels like we are right next door.

2009

Forces Joined

Matthew, a Founding Partner at Oncall - RDI/A, developed digital experiences for top brands like McDonald's, Nike and Microsoft. Simultaneously, Kamen co-founded Odds and Bets, a notable Bulgarian sports-betting platform. Their paths intersected in 2009, and they were united by a shared development philosophy. After a few successful collaborative projects, they realized their professional destinies were intertwined.

2012

Initial Successes

From 2009 to 2014, Matthew and Kamen collaborated on several groundbreaking digital projects. Their most remarkable works during this period included collaborations with esteemed brands like DIRECTV, Microsoft, STi, and AKG.

2014

Serendipity

The collaboration between Matthew and Kamen led to significant growth for both Oncall - RDI/A and Odds and Bets. In a similar timeline, both companies were independently acquired. While the prospects of early retirement and perpetual vacations beckoned, they yearned for more. Desiring to create something transformative, they chose not to settle. Instead, they conceptualized a revolutionary approach to offshoring, thus architecting the concept of Offshore Like Next Door™.

2015

Offshore Like Next Door™

The concept was simple but its implementation required extraordinary effort. Matthew, who didn't speak Bulgarian, moved from Chicago to Sofia, Bulgaria to make it work. The goal was to create an offshoring experience that felt like collaborating with a team just blocks away, shedding all preconceived notions and practices. They built an agency model from scratch, mirroring a thriving US-based digital agency. This involved working US hours, adopting English as the office language, and utilizing systems and processes familiar to US digital agencies.

2017

The B Team™ Was Born

In a blink, "The B Team™", also known as "The Bulgaria Team", was established. They meticulously assembled a team of exceptional Bulgarian and US members and intentionally fostered an environment conducive to supporting US businesses. The B Team™, both as a concept and in practice, started as a continuously evolving entity, embodying the excellence of its founders, clients, and team members.

2009
2012
2014
2015
2017

Offshore Like Next Door™

Are you tired of dealing with offshoring headaches? Look no further, because The B Team™ is here to revolutionize the way you think about offshore development. We’re like the cool neighbor you always wanted, but for software development. We’ve thrown out all the typical hurdles that prevent real-time collaboration, and replaced them with a process that’s tailored to your needs and preferred workflow.

With us, you’ll feel like we’re working in the same office as you, without the added cost of domestic development. We work your hours, some of us are even US expats, and we follow the same development standards as you do. So, why settle for high cost development when you can have world-class offshore development with The B Team™? It’s like having a developer in the next office over, without breaking the bank.

  • We Pair AI with Experienced Devs To Improve Efficiency
  • We Have Decades of Big Brand Experience
  • We Sweat The Small Details
  • Our Pricing is Like Yoga - Very Flexible
  • We Deliver in Full Technicolor and PMP
  • Imagine a Chicago Agency Transported To Bulgaria
  • Our Team is Over 50 Strong And Growing
  • Agile, DevOps and Headless (Oh My)!
  • Our Work is World Class

Interesting facts about Bulgaria

800

Cyril & Methodius

Cyrillic alphabet

Cyril & Methodius

The Cyrillic alphabet was invented in the 9th century. It is attributed to the brothers Cyril and Methodius, who were Byzantine Christian missionaries and scholars. They developed the alphabet as a means to translate religious texts into the Slavic languages and promote Christianity among the Slavic peoples.

2008

Armen Bagdasarov

Pinning Picasso

Armen Bagdasarov

Armen Bagdasarov, a Bulgarian Greco-Roman wrestler, embodies the spirit of Bulgarian wrestlers overcoming challenging obstacles. Bagdasarov's determination and resilience led him to triumph at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he won the gold medal in the men's Greco-Roman wrestling 120 kg category. His success inspires aspiring wrestlers, showcasing the enduring legacy of Bulgarians in wrestling and their ability to conquer tough challenges.

1950

Asen Yordanov

The Airbag

Asen Yordanov

It is hard to quantify how many lives have been saved due to the invention of the automobile airbag. This revolutionary invention represents yet another amazing Bulgarian export. Asen Yordanov, from Bulgaria, was part of the team that created the first airbag in the 1950s. His invention may even save your life one day.

1930

John Atanasov

First Digital Computer

John Atanasov

John Atanasoff, a physicist of Bulgarian decent, made significant contributions to modern computing. His invention, the Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC), introduced in the late 1930s, marked a pivotal moment in computing history. The ABC utilized binary arithmetic and electronic switches to solve complex equations, making it the first electronic digital computer. Atanasoff's groundbreaking work laid the foundation for future advancements in the field and continues to inspire scientists and engineers today.

Interest

Bulgaria

European Silicon Valley

Bulgaria

Did you know that Bulgaria is known throughout the world as the European Silicon Valley? This is because Bulgaria is a large-scale exporter of reasonably-priced technology services. It's hard to find a fortune 50 company without an office in Bulgaria.

Leisure

Bulgaria

Snowboarding Sanctuary

Bulgaria

If your idea of fun is effortlessly gliding down fresh powder snow, Bulgaria is just the place for you. It has three main ski resorts that are about an hour away from our office in Sofia. If you are interested in touring our offices, remember to bring your snowboard.

History

Northwest Bulgaria

Belogradchik Rocks

Northwest Bulgaria

Belogradchik Rocks is one of those naturally forming phenomenon that must be seen to be believed. Each rock is named something like Madonna and The Monks and a castle is nestled between them.

History

Bulgaria

Bulgarian Yogurt

Bulgaria

If you absolutely love good yogurt and amazing development, Bulgaria is the place for you. Bulgarian yogurt is a culinary marvel and a state protected secret. In fact, it is protected from export to many parts of the world. If you are up for an office tour, we will be sure to sweeten your visit, with a yogurt-stocked kitchen.

1600

Bulgaria

Petroff Defence

Bulgaria

Petroff’s invention of the Petroff Defence has had a significant impact on the world of chess and is considered another example of how Bulgaria thinks strategically. The opening is known for its solidity and ability to neutralize White’s initiative, making it a favorite among defensive players.

Core Values

Inspiration
Become Change

To inspire is our very reason for existence. To stand out. To celebrate original ideas. To create digital experiences that elevate our clients, simplify delivery and disrupt conventional thinking.

Connection
Strength in Numbers

We live to create meaningful and enduring connections. It starts with our relationship with our clients, extends to strengthen connections between our clients and their customers; and finally to the community. Together, we can accomplish the impossible.

Reliability
Offshore Like Next Door™

As it pertains to reliability, we are “old school” in our way of thinking. Your trust is held in the highest regard, and we do not take your trust for granted. We deliver world-class work. On-time. On-budget. Leveraging a methodology tested and proven for decades.

Solutions
Problem-Solving is Our Privilege

We continually strive to discover new and better solutions to strategic, creative and technical challenges. We fill in the gap between challenges and solutions on behalf of our clients.

Services Offered

01.

Assessment & Planning
Gather What’s Needed
  • Collaborative Workshop
  • Content Audit
  • Historical Performance Review
  • Success Metrics
  • Guiding Principles
  • Road map Cultivation
  • Project Charter

02.

Research & Analysis
Research & Planning
  • Benchmarking
  • Market Research
  • Technical Analysis
  • Eye Tracking
  • User Behavior Research
  • Business Need Analysis
  • Secondary Research

03.

Program Strategy
Preparing For Production
  • Strategic Plan
  • Functional Specifications
  • Technical Documentation
  • Requirements Development
  • Interactive Prototyping
  • Figma-Based Wireframing
  • Feature Inventory
  • Use Case / Test Case Creation

04.

Production
Building a Masterpiece
  • Scrumerfall
  • Agile
  • Iterative Development

05.

Launch
A Masterpiece Is Born
  • Design Review
  • Functional and Regression Testing
  • Load Testing
  • PEN Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • UAT
  • Disaster Recovery Plan
  • Content Migration
  • Training

06.

Activation
Continual Elevation
  • Program Monitoring
  • Backlog Curation
  • Maintenance
  • Program Visibility Services
  • SEO Program Development
  • Continual Improvement

Supported Languages & Frameworks

Stacks

.NET, PHP, iOS, Android, JAVA

Frameworks

React, React Native, .NET Core, Gatsby, Next.js, Laravel, Angular, Spring, Ember, Backbone, Node.js, Bootstrap, jQuery, Expression Engine, Code Igniter

Content Management Systems

Contentful, DatoCMS, Umbraco, WordPress, Drupal, Magento, Joomla!, Kentico, Opencart, Strapi, Sitecore, Sitefinity, Shopify, SquareSpace

Languages

C#, Object C, Swift, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Canvas, C, Ruby, Python, SQL, LUA, Unity, ESP32 and Microchip Programming

ERPs Supported

Salesforce, Netsuite, Dynamics