About Warka Group

Warka Group is a leading mobile app development company in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. They develop apps for both the iPhone and Android platforms. They are a leading web application and custom software development company enabling your brand to stand out from the competition. Their team gives to clients the confidence in us to grow their brand while driving brand awareness and success for every client.

Services

Mobile App Development Web Development UI-UX Design Web Design Branding Social Media Marketing SEO Cloud Computing Software

Industries Served

Sports & Fitness

Warka Group Reviews

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A platform our sales team adopted within the first week without a single complaint

Yuki Hashimoto / Head of Product Development - East Asia Commerce KK
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Jan 03, 2026

Project summary: A previous engagement had delivered something that worked in staging and struggled in production. We approached this project with greater rigour in vendor selection as a result.

We gave this team an aggressive timeline, a technically complex scope, and a client-side project team that was stretched thin and not always available at the speed the engagement required. They absorbed all of that gracefully. Where they needed input they were precise about what they needed and when. Where they could proceed independently they did. The result was a delivery that landed on time despite the constraints on our side, which I regard as evidence of genuine professional maturity.

PROS

Delivery timeline that proved achievable rather than optimistic, estimation accuracy that reflected real analysis rather than competitive bidding, scope discipline that prevented the feature creep we had experienced before

CONS

Pipeline availability for kickoff required a few weeks of lead time — in hindsight that selection pressure means you are working with a team that is in demand for the right reasons

4.0
Overall
4.0
Quality
3.5
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Communication
Project TypeCRM Development
IndustrySports & Fitness
Project Cost$150,000 to $499,999
DurationJun 2025 – Dec 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
As Head of Product Development at East Asia Commerce KK I oversee technology investment and delivery across our Sports & Fitness operations in Osaka, Japan. We are a commercially focused business and our technology choices are always evaluated in terms of their direct contribution to business outcomes rather than technical elegance alone.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
The immediate problem was that our CRM Development capability had become the bottleneck limiting our ability to grow. Every feature request, every new client requirement, every internal initiative was delayed by a platform that had been extended beyond its original design. We needed a rebuild, not a patch.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end CRM Development delivery with particular depth in the integration and data migration components, which were the highest-risk elements of the programme. They supplemented this with a dedicated QA resource throughout development and a documented runbook for our operations team at handover.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We had a failed engagement behind us and were more rigorous in our selection process as a result. We asked detailed questions about how they managed scope change, how they handled estimation, and how they communicated problems. The answers were specific, evidenced, and consistent across the team members we spoke to. That gave us confidence that the process was real rather than rehearsed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Thoroughly and precisely. The requirements document they produced was detailed enough that our QA team used it directly to write acceptance criteria. Every user story had a defined business objective attached. Nothing was left to interpretation. That discipline in the requirements phase paid dividends throughout development and testing.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was proactive, timely, and appropriately calibrated. Technical updates for the engineering audience, executive summaries for the steering group, risk flags with proposed mitigations rather than just problem statements. The fortnightly sprint reviews gave our stakeholders visibility without requiring them to attend every working session.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. I had privately built a contingency expectation into my planning given the project complexity and the number of integrations involved. None of that contingency was needed. The delivery landed on the agreed date and the final invoice matched the approved budget to within a fraction of a percent. That outcome is rarer than the industry acknowledges.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
The most direct measure is the performance of the system in production. In the five months since go-live we have had zero P1 incidents, our page performance scores have improved across every Core Web Vitals metric, and two enterprise clients who had cited our previous platform limitations during contract negotiations have since renewed without that objection arising.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The willingness to be direct. When our requirements were unclear they said so. When our priorities were contradictory they explained why. When a technical approach we had assumed was the right one turned out to have significant downsides, they told us before we had committed to it. That kind of intellectual honesty is what I look for in a long-term technology partner.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely. With a specific note that the value starts in the discovery phase — clients who approach that process with seriousness will get the most from the engagement. We invested appropriately at the front end and the returns are evident in what was delivered.

FAQs

Which industries does Warka Group serve?
Warka Group has experience working with businesses across multiple industries, including Healthcare, Real Estate, Nonprofit & NGO, Financial Services, Sports & Fitness and Logistics & Supply Chain.
Is Warka Group suitable for startups?
Yes. Many startups choose companies like Warka Group because they offer MVP development, product consulting, scalable architecture, and dedicated development teams that help launch products quickly while managing development costs. For context, it has experience across industries such as Healthcare, Real Estate, Nonprofit & NGO, Financial Services, Sports & Fitness and Logistics & Supply Chain, and its listed capabilities span Branding, Cloud Computing Software, Mobile App Development, SEO and Social Media Marketing.
How long does Warka Group take to complete a software project?
Project timelines vary depending on scope and complexity. A simple MVP may take a few weeks, while enterprise software or large-scale digital transformation projects can require several months of development, testing, and deployment. With a team of 2 - 9 professionals, Warka Group can scale resources based on project urgency.
Why should businesses choose Warka Group?
Businesses may choose Warka Group based on factors such as technical expertise, industry experience, client reviews, development methodology, communication practices, and the ability to deliver scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. Founded in N/A, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.
Does Warka Group provide post-launch support and maintenance?
Many software development companies, including Warka Group, offer ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, performance optimization, security updates, feature enhancements, and technical support after project deployment. For context, its listed capabilities span Branding, Cloud Computing Software, Mobile App Development, SEO and Social Media Marketing, and it has experience across industries such as Healthcare, Real Estate, Nonprofit & NGO, Financial Services, Sports & Fitness and Logistics & Supply Chain.
How can I contact Warka Group for a project?
Businesses can contact Warka Group through its official website, email, or contact form to discuss project requirements, request a consultation, or receive a development estimate. For context, its listed capabilities span Branding, Cloud Computing Software, Mobile App Development, SEO and Social Media Marketing, and it has served clients in Ethiopia.
Is Warka Group an offshore software development company?
Warka Group may operate as an offshore, onshore, or hybrid software development company depending on its location and the markets it serves. For context, it has served clients in Ethiopia, and its listed capabilities span Branding, Cloud Computing Software, Mobile App Development, SEO and Social Media Marketing.
Which countries does Warka Group serve?
Warka Group may serve clients across multiple countries and regions, including Ethiopia, depending on market demand and business partnerships.
What is Warka Group's software development process?
Warka Group typically follows a structured software development process that may include requirement analysis, UI/UX design, agile development sprints, quality assurance testing, deployment, and post-launch support. For context, it has experience across industries such as Healthcare, Real Estate, Nonprofit & NGO, Financial Services, Sports & Fitness and Logistics & Supply Chain, and its listed capabilities span Branding, Cloud Computing Software, Mobile App Development, SEO and Social Media Marketing.

Company Info

Founded N/A
Employees 2 - 9
Hourly Rate N/A
Avg. Project Cost $45,000+
Client Rating 4.1/5 (11 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.2
Schedule
3.8
Cost
4.1
Communication
4.0