What happens if the developer leaves?

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Patrick Büchler
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Sudden developer exit? Here’s what you can do.

Imagine your most important developer or IT expert leaves the company. Suddenly, internal processes are at risk, important software adaptations are left undone and no one can take over critical processes. This is exactly what happens in many companies.

And often they only realize it when it’s too late!

Reasons for leaving

Resignation

An employee changes jobs. Their knowledge goes with them.

Retirement

Long-standing experts leave without systematically passing on their knowledge.

Illness or accident

Sudden absence can paralyze projects and operations.

Overload

Individual developers are often overloaded and cannot document everything.

The dangerous dependence on individuals

Many companies rely on one or a few internal experts for years. These employees know the company software, individual customizations and workflows inside out. But what happens when they are suddenly no longer there?

It becomes particularly critical when programming is done in a special or outdated programming language that only a few developers are still proficient in. For example, many company applications are based on legacy technologies such as Delphi or other specialized systems.

Patrick Büchler, CEO soxes

There is no rest in IT. Systems must run, errors must be rectified and further developments must be driven forward. If critical processes are tied to individual heads, it is not a question of «if» but «when» a company will stumble. Without a handover to a broader team, a sudden failure can quickly become a business-critical problem.

The problem: Lack of documentation & knowledge transfer

In many cases, there is a lack of structured documentation. Knowledge transfer is neglected because day-to-day business takes priority. If the central expert is then absent, companies are faced with a huge challenge:

Important software cannot be further developed or maintained.
Processes come to a standstill.
Critical security risks arise because no one really knows the systems anymore.
In the absence of a migration strategy, the company remains trapped in outdated and inefficient systems.

As your partner, we make sure of this

Knowledge management

Transfer, documentation and structuring of all relevant information.
Long-term support

Teams of experts instead of individuals ensure ongoing operations.
Seamless transitions

The IT system remains stable in the event of staff changes or emergencies.
Technology transfer

Skills and expertise are transferred to a broader team in order to reduce dependency on individual people.
Cooperation on equal terms

If desired, we work hand in hand with the existing teams in the company.
Further development & modernization

We optimize and expand existing systems.

Anastasia Schmuck, Projectmanager soxes

Developer gone? We take over and continue to develop.

Instead of being dependent on a single person, a competent partner is the better choice. We secure the knowledge, document processes and ensure smooth operation – so that your application continues to run seamlessly and is developed further.

Especially with older or specialized technologies, it is crucial to find a competent partner who not only understands the existing system, but can also be strategically built up as a new, long-term supplier.

Act before it’s too late

If your company is dependent on a few IT experts, there is a high risk. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Secure your IT knowledge and put your business on a solid footing: with a reliable partner who will support your company in the long term.

What is your situation? Does your company have a strategy for securing IT knowledge in the long term?

How can we support you with your software project?