Tax Authority; strategic choice for complete Qualogy team

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What does the project entail?

The Tax Authority wants to implement a modern and flexible architecture, moving away from EJBs and switching to REST services. The Qualogy team is responsible for converting existing EIB services to REST services. The focus is on the domain of storing forms, which is crucial for both citizens and businesses.

The project includes forms such as the income tax form, payroll tax, and VAT. The team, consisting of six Qualogy Java developers, is working on developing a new REST service that can handle large numbers of requests, especially during peak periods such as in March when tax returns are filed.

The choice for a complete team

Hiring a complete team, complementary in skills (end-to-end development competencies) and with a balanced structure in seniority, offers clear advantages for the Tax Authority. In the current labor market, finding suitable employees is a challenge. By hiring a complete team, the Tax Authority can benefit from:

Familiarity and collaboration: The Qualogy team consists of people who already know each other. This allows them to start quickly and collaborate efficiently, which benefits the pace and quality of the project. Reduced risks: Qualogy takes responsibility for delivering the work and filling personnel gaps, allowing the Tax Authority to focus on their core activities. Flexibility: The team can work autonomously, but also has the opportunity to collaborate with internal Tax Authority employees. This makes it possible to switch quickly and maintain focus.

Safety and familiarity promote efficiency and growth

But the team itself also experiences many advantages of this construction. Ronald Bakker, sr. Java developer at Qualogy and team lead of the Qualogy Tax Authority team, indicates that working in a complete Qualogy team promotes the growth and development of team members. And thereby promotes the efficiency and speed of the project.

Ronald says: "Because the team starts as a unit, colleagues already know each other and know what to expect from each other, the startup phase is shorter. Team members can get started quickly and add value immediately."

In addition, Ronald also emphasizes that team members get the chance to take responsibility directly from day one. As he himself experiences in his role as team lead. "Usually it takes a while before you become a team lead. You often have to prove yourself to the client first, show what you have to offer. In this construction of a complete Q-team, I could take on my role as team lead from the beginning. That is a nice advantage for me as a senior. For the more junior and medior developers, working in this team offers a safe environment where they learn from experienced team members, which promotes their professional growth."

Why the Tax Authority chose team Qualogy

The choice for Qualogy came from a process in which different teams competed for the assignment. What distinguished Qualogy was the structure in seniority and project experience, as well as the unity and technical know-how that the team demonstrated during the onsite team intake. The right balance between experience and young talent, combined with a strong team lead, gave the Tax Authority confidence that Qualogy could take on the challenge.

The team spirit and collaboration with the Tax Authority

One of the reasons why the Qualogy team is successful is the strong team spirit and good collaboration with the Tax Authority. The team regularly consults with internal employees, such as scrum masters, system groups and other teams. This ensures close collaboration and a common understanding of project goals.

The team works together one day a week at the Tax Authority office in Apeldoorn and one day at the Qualogy office. This offers a good balance between collaboration and independence and keeps the team focused and connected.

Conclusion: working together towards success

The project at the Tax Authority offers a valuable experience for both the Qualogy team and the Tax Authority. The choice for a complete team is a smart move that benefits both the pace and quality of the work. For Java developers who want to work in an environment where they can learn and grow quickly, this team construction is ideal.