Project overview

Hesus needed to modernise its operations to sustain rapid growth and become more efficient, but was being slowed down by cumbersome internal processes and a lack of local tech talent. By partnering with The Scalers to build a dedicated product team in Bangalore, Hesus successfully digitised its processes, launched its flagship ‘Hesus Store’ application, and gained the tools to scale into new markets.

6-figure annual contracts won immediately after launch.

2 new European markets successfully entered.

5-person expert development team established.

Challenge

Despite rapid growth in the construction industry, Hesus was struggling to expand at the desired rate due to cumbersome, legacy internal processes that needed to be automated and streamlined. To transform into a modern, versatile, and profitable digital-first business, they needed to make technology a strategic pillar. Traditional methods of hiring the necessary talent in France were proving ineffective for the specialised talent they needed.

Solution

The Scalers partnered with Hesus to establish a dedicated product team in Bangalore. This team was immediately focused on developing ‘Hesus Store,’ a flagship application designed to streamline core operations like billing, logistics, and site connectivity. The engagement began with productive talks in Paris to align on the overall vision and strategic goals. The initial phase focused on handpicking an expert, three-person team, a technical lead, one backend and one frontend developer, using The Scalers’ rigorous 7-step recruitment process.

The Scalers are experts who really understood how Hesus could achieve wholesale digital transformation. Our development team in Bangalore has been transformative for Hesus. With their support we’ve been able to sustain the growth we wanted, drive the business into the digital age, and successfully launch into new markets.

Emmanuel Cazeneuve

CEO, Hesus

With the core team in place, The Scalers ensured full integration with Hesus’ existing operations, implementing a collaborative Scrum methodology to drive development. Furthermore, to meet Hesus’ stringent security standards, the new team was provided with a dedicated, secure, and fully-branded workspace in Bangalore. This mirrored Hesus’ IT protocols and included 24/7 on-site security, providing a seamless and secure environment for continuous digital transformation.

Results

As a direct result of the application built by the offshore team, Hesus transformed from a business limited by legacy tech into an innovative, digital-first company with a dedicated product team. The increase in operational efficiency allowed Hesus to sustain its growth and meet increasing demand. The successful launch of Hesus Store immediately secured six-figure annual contracts and enabled Hesus to successfully launch into two new European markets, where they continue to expand today. The team has grown to five developers and provides continuous digital transformation capabilities.