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How FinTech Innovator Mist Accelerated Front End Development and Achieved More Offshore with Dijital Team

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The Challenge

Mist required a resource with the right combination of technical skill, design adherence, and communication capabilities to support their platform’s development. As a lean team, they needed someone who could contribute immediately, adapt quickly to their processes, and work closely with the head of design. Finding the right fit—both technically and culturally—was essential to maintaining their high standards and keeping projects on track.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
How Dijital Team Assisted

Dijital Team partnered with Mist to provide a skilled app developer who could seamlessly integrate with their team and contribute to the platform’s technical development. This included sourcing a high-quality offshore resource with expertise in app development, design adherence, and proactive communication. By addressing Mist’s specific requirements, Dijital Team helped alleviate the challenges of finding and retaining local talent while ensuring consistent, high-quality output.
About Mist

Mist, a fintech innovator, is passionate about helping international students and migrants prepare for life in Australia. Founded to address key challenges faced by newcomers, Mist’s platform enables users to complete essential tasks—such as setting up bank accounts, organising accommodation, securing SIM plans, and meeting visa requirements—all before leaving their home country. With bank-level verification processes and a focus on security, Mist has become a trusted solution for education agents, migration agents, and universities.

Industry: Fintech and financial services

5 Stars

“Working with Dijital Team has provided huge benefits for Mist. Their app developer has seamlessly integrated into our team and consistently delivers work of the highest quality. What stands out most is their ability to independently execute our design guides while maintaining the ethos and tone of our platform. This partnership has been invaluable in helping us keep projects moving forward and meet our goals as a lean team.”

John Crutchley, Mist

John Crutchley

Founder, Mist
Customer Goals

The key objectives for Mist in partnering with Dijital Team were:

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Secure a highly skilled app developer with expertise in iOS and Android development.

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Ensure adherence to strict design guides to maintain the platform’s quality and consistency.

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Reduce the workload on the head of design by bringing in a proactive resource.

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Establish a strong cultural and professional fit within the team to improve efficiency.

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Build a foundation for scaling the technical team with back-end engineers and QA testers.
The Result

The introduction of Dijital Team’s app developer has been transformative for Mist. The resource’s ability to understand and implement design guides has not only maintained but enhanced the platform’s quality and user experience. Their proactive approach and clear communication have enabled Mist to move projects forward even when key team members were unavailable.

Furthermore, the developer’s ability to independently identify and implement design solutions has saved significant time and resources, allowing Mist’s head of design to focus on new projects and innovations. The strong working relationship between the developer and Mist’s team has reinforced the value of Dijital Team’s recruitment and onboarding approach.

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Deliverables

Dijital Team provided Mist with:

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A skilled app developer with expertise in iOS and Android platforms. 
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A skilled app developer with expertise in iOS and Android platforms.

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A rigorous and collaborative recruitment process involving Mist’s CTO. 
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A rigorous and collaborative recruitment process involving Mist’s CTO. 
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A tailored onboarding experience to ensure the resource could contribute immediately. 
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A tailored onboarding experience to ensure the resource could contribute immediately. 

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Proactive and ongoing communication to support alignment and project success. 

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Proactive and ongoing communication to support alignment and project success. 
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The Dijital Team Difference

Dijital Team approached Mist’s challenges with a focus on delivering a tailored solution. After in-depth discussions to understand Mist’s technical and cultural needs, Dijital Team conducted a rigorous recruitment process. The shortlisted candidates were evaluated on their technical skills, ability to adhere to design guidelines, and communication capabilities.

Mist’s CTO played an active role in the interview process to ensure alignment with the company’s requirements. The final hire, an experienced app developer, quickly became an integral part of Mist’s team, working seamlessly with the head of design to execute key deliverables.

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