The AI developer: the profile that is redefining the way digital products are built
Since 2025, the way applications are built has changed profoundly. Vibe coding, a term coined by Andrej Karpathy, co-founder of OpenAI, refers to a development method where the developer describes what they want to obtain in natural language, and AI generates the corresponding code. The developer does not disappear. They change role: they describe, guide, evaluate and iterate. They move from writing code to directing the AI that codes.
This change is concrete and rapid. In 2026, nearly half of the code in production is generated at least partially by AI. Companies that have integrated this way of working deliver faster, with fewer resources. Those that have not are falling behind.
Yet truly operational profiles in this mode of working remain scarce in Europe. Most traditional developers use AI as a simple autocomplete tool, without leveraging its true potential. And hybrid profiles, capable of managing AI end-to-end while guaranteeing the quality of what is delivered, are highly sought after and difficult to recruit locally. In this context, more and more companies are choosing to outsource this function to Madagascar, to access trained, available and stable profiles.
Why outsource this position to Madagascar?
Entrusting your AI development to an offshore profile in Madagascar means choosing an operationally ready profile quickly, without the constraints of a long and costly local recruitment. AI developers recruited through ScaleMyCrew master today’s tools (Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, Bolt), understand product logic and know how to build functional applications from a simply formulated need.
Thanks to the stability of profiles in Madagascar, you avoid the turnover of freelancers and agencies. You benefit from a dedicated developer, integrated into your tools and your way of working, capable of moving forward alone without needing a technical team around them. And you retain control over product priorities, while delegating execution to someone who knows how to deliver.
Assignments entrusted to an offshore AI developer
At ScaleMyCrew, an offshore AI developer takes a product need and transforms it into a functional application, managing AI at every step. They structure instructions, iterate on results, correct what does not hold up and ensure that what is delivered works in production. They document what they build so that it remains maintainable over time.
They can work on internal tools, MVPs, client interfaces or features to be added to an existing product. They work in direct contact with product teams or management, communicate clearly in English or French and flag what is blocking or what could be improved. Their objective is simple: deliver something that works, fast, without sacrificing the solidity of what is built.
Concrete inspired example: an SME automates its commercial follow-up
An SME in the services sector wanted to create an internal tool to track its quotes and automatically follow up with its prospects. They had no internal technical team, and agency quotes were beyond budget. In four weeks, ScaleMyCrew proposed an offshore AI developer based in Madagascar, perfectly French-speaking and comfortable with this type of project.
In a month and a half, the SME had a functional application, connected to its CRM, with a simple interface usable by the entire team. The budget was three times lower than what a classic development outsourced in France would have cost.
Why Madagascar is a good choice for this profile
Madagascar has a growing pool of developers trained in AI tools and current working methods, with an excellent mastery of English, a genuine execution culture and employment stability that is difficult to find elsewhere. Added to this are:
A time zone aligned with Europe (only 1 to 2 hours difference). Autonomous, rigorous, production-oriented profiles. A cost significantly lower than a local equivalent. Local HR supervision, which guarantees the quality and continuity of the assignment.
At ScaleMyCrew, we secure each recruitment with technical tests adapted to the position and concrete practical scenarios: we evaluate their capacity to build something real, not to recite definitions.
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