Mooncascade

11/02/2025

🚀 Exciting Opportunity: Office Space Available for Sublease in Tallinn!

Our Tallinn office is a fantastic space — but it’s currently too big for us! As our team embraces hybrid work, we’re looking for like-minded companies or teams to share our vibrant workspace at Tartu mnt 43, Kesklinn, Tallinn.

🏢 What’s available?
🔹 Full office: 716 m² | €9/m² | €6,444/month (https://arikinnisvara.uusmaa.ee/pakkumine/245604/tallinn-kesklinna-linnaosa-tartu-mnt-43/)
🔹 Private room: Fits 8 workspaces | €1,800/month (https://arikinnisvara.uusmaa.ee/pakkumine/245605/tallinn-kesklinna-linnaosa-tartu-mnt-43/)

📩 Interested in a well-located, inspiring office environment? Let's talk! Reach out directly to our HR Kertu ([email protected]) and come visit us.

01/02/2024

💬 We have news to share - our team welcomes the new CEO Romet Rahuoja 👏

As of today, Anu Einberg will step down from the position of CEO at Mooncascade. 🌙 Having been with the company since 2017, the former CCO and partner Romet Rahuoja will be taking on the new role as the CEO of Mooncascade.

Having worked as CEO for the past five years, Anu will pass the leadership role to Romet, who has over a decade of experience in IT and software development.

🤝 "Romet is an excellent leader who has proven himself at Mooncascade and is trusted by the team. His background in business development aligns with the company's goals for expanding into international markets, making me confident that this change will drive the company forward," says Anu.

Romet Rahuoja will take on the CEO role starting from February 1st, with a primary focus on steering the company towards sustainable growth. "Recognizing the complexity of this role, my goal is to ensure our success in the evolving landscape of both domestic and international markets, continuously delivering top-tier digital services from design to development, all while prioritizing the well-being of our clients and supporting our employees at every step," states Romet Rahuoja. 🌐

For more insights, read the article below (in Estonian) 👇

Ettevõtetele tarkvara, disaini ja pilvelahendusi pakkuva Mooncascade’i uus tegevjuht Romet Rahuoja ütleb, et viimased aastad on olnud huvitavad.

27/10/2023

In our latest blog post, we delve into why Charles Proxy is our trusty companion for web debugging. 🔎 🐞

So who is this Charles, anyway? 👀
Charles Proxy offers a comprehensive view into your app's inner workings and allows us to dive deeper into potential situations that might occur for users, and thus helps prevent them.

Here are three of our favorite benefits that Charles helps us with:
🐞 Unveil the Dark with Black Box Testing
🐞 Manipulate your app’s behavior in better ways
🐞 Gain better visibility of issues and their causes

Read the full article to explore more and uncover the other four benefits, that make Charles Proxy an essential tool in our development process. 📈💡

Special thanks to our QA Engineer Nelly Ghazaryan for writing that insightful article. 👏
Read the post here👉 https://bit.ly/3QyqkSw

Read this blog to find out what are the top five reasons why we use Charles Proxy in our workflow, and what are our four favorite features.

21/09/2023

🌟 We're glad to share our latest publication in the Digitale Welt Magazin. 🙏🌍

As we strive for a better future, we harness every technical possibility to minimize resource consumption in our development process. ♻️💻 This means using sustainable clean code principles, and also optimizing costs to ensure our customers benefit from reduced or sustainable expense levels. 📉💼

Gratitude to Digitale Welt Magazin for highlighting our journey toward a more sustainable tech landscape.🌱

Read the full article here 🇩🇪 https://bit.ly/3sZy9Hn

Die Digitale Welt vereint wissenschaftlich und wirtschaftliche relevante Themen in einer Plattform.

29/08/2023

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Google Cloud Game? We're thrilled to present an insightful article written by our co-founder Seeba that outlines the crucial initial steps for a smooth Google Cloud deployment. Check it out! 💻☁️

🔗 Read the article here: https://blog.mooncascade.com/the-first-5-steps-in-google-cloud-you-want-to-check-before-production-deployment/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=cloud%20blog%20post%20

👀 TL;DR? Here are the 3 key takeaways:👇🏻

1️⃣ Infrastructure Planning: A strong foundation is key! 🔑 The article highlights the importance of meticulous infrastructure planning before deploying your applications on Google Cloud. Setting up the right architecture ensures optimal performance and scalability. 🔍

2️⃣ Security First: Security is paramount in the digital landscape. The article emphasizes incorporating robust security measures into your deployment strategy. From identity and access management to encryption, safeguarding your data is non-negotiable.🔐

3️⃣ Cost Optimization: Efficiency matters. The article delves into strategies for cost optimization without compromising on performance. Utilizing the right resources, managing workloads effectively, and monitoring costs can lead to significant savings.💰

Master your Google Cloud and secure it for production with those best-practice configurations.💪🌐 And if you get stuck somewhere on the way, we are always here for you and eager to implement our expertise. 🙌

Master your Google Cloud and secure it for production with those best-practice configurations. Google Cloud Platform is a contemporary cloud environment where you have access to all the tools needed to start developing scalable and easy-to-maintain backend applications, including API services, data....

22/08/2023

Mooncascade is a great example of and we are happy to introduce our iOS developer Karina Karimova as the next star of the series.⭐

🤝 “Mooncascade truly values the power of teamwork and personal growth,” says Karina, who has worked at Mooncascade for 2 years. “The unwavering support I receive is not just within my immediate team, but across the entire organization, where experienced professionals are willing to share their insights and knowledge.”💬

As one of her favorite benefits she highlights flexibility, and the opportunity to transition between working from home or from the office.🏡 “This is incredibly empowering for me,” says Karina. “Not only does this enhance my productivity, but it also shows, that Mooncascade promotes modern work dynamics.”🙌🏻 💼

Aside from writing code and rocking the iOS world daily, Karina is a passionate learner engaging in diverse master classes🤓 - from cooking to art to handicrafts.👩🏻‍🍳 👩🏻‍🎨 “Taking part in such events not only helps me improve my skills but also lets me connect with new people,” she says. She truly enjoys hearing the stories and experiences that are shared by the class instructors and other participants. “For me it’s a beautiful blend of learning and socialising.”

Share your good vibes to our beautiful and intelligent
Karimova 🖤 👏🏻

02/08/2023

It’s time to introduce the next star on our series ⭐ ➡️ Let’s meet Mister Siim Jõgisuu, our Head of Good Vibes (and Engineering) 🕺🏻

💡 ”I believe that leadership is about people,” says Siim. “About being open-minded, having solid values, and empathy. Communication might seem to be self-explanatory, but in order to truly live this idea, it actually needs constant work.” 💬 As the epitome of warmth and kindness, Siim was recently recognized as our Value Champion of Empathy. 👏🏻 💛

With 7 years at Mooncascade, Siim loves the work environment and the incredible people he’s surrounded by. 👨🏻‍💻 “My team - Android, iOS, FE, BE and QA - they all are troopers and specialists in their field,” he shares. ✨ 🏆 “What is especially nice, is that Mooncascade has constant opportunities for growth. If you want to move beyond and grow within the company, there is always a way.” Starting as QA, Siim’s journey led him to become the Head of Engineering.

Aside from being a member of our Core Leadership Team, Siim is also an occasional downhill biker,🚴🏻 a DJ 🎶 and a passionate foodie.🍴 “I once took a 4-week vacation and went to work at a restaurant kitchen through GoWorkaBit,” he shares. 👨🏻‍🍳

Siim’s love for music is evident as a DJ since 2011, with his longest set lasting a remarkable 18 hours! 😮 He has entertained crowds of around 1000 people.🎵 “Nowadays I DJ once per quarter, as the process takes a lot of time,” says Siim.

Give it up for the Head of Good Vibes Siim Jõgisuu 👏🏻 🎶 🕺🏻

25/07/2023

🌟 Unlocking the Power of Digital Accessibility! 📱💪 We're thrilled to share our latest article, delving into how digital accessibility enhances user experience and engagement.

Accessibility is no longer an afterthought, but an inherent principle that should drive the entire software development process. It's a very real thing in the everyday lives of over 1.3 billion people worldwide, and companies not prioritizing accessibility are losing a staggering $6.9 billion a year to competitors who are. 💼📉

🔗 Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3NPyZgB

TL;DR? 🔍 Here are the three key takeaways:

1️⃣ Inclusive Design for All: Digital accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and engage with digital products. By embracing inclusive design principles, we create experiences that cater to diverse user needs, fostering inclusivity and reaching a wider audience. 🌍🤝

2️⃣ Boosting User Engagement: Enhancing accessibility goes beyond mere compliance—it's a strategic approach to elevate user engagement and satisfaction. Discover how accessibility features like screen reader compatibility and intuitive navigation empower users, fostering positive interactions and ultimately driving increased engagement. 🚀🔑

3️⃣ Legal Compliance and Beyond: While meeting legal requirements is important, the true value of digital accessibility lies in surpassing checkboxes. By prioritizing accessibility in product development, we build stronger brands, establish trust, and tap into new markets, unlocking endless possibilities. 💡✨

Join us in championing the power of digital accessibility. Together, let's create inclusive digital experiences that amplify user engagement and drive meaningful innovation. 🙌🌟

Accessibility is not an afterthought but an inherent principle that should drive the entire software development process.

18/07/2023

🔙 Throwback to our incredible experience at Droidcon from 5-7th July 2023! Here are the key takeaways from our Android team:

1️⃣ Hybrid and Multiplatform Applications: The discussions around Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) showcased its maturity as a good alternative for hybrid apps, enabling shared code writing in Kotlin while still allowing native Android and iOS UI development.
2️⃣ The Hot Topic - Compose: Compose continued to steal the spotlight as a game-changer - time to say goodbye to traditional XMLs and embrace Compose for writing Android UI code. The talks emphasized creating complex UIs with Compose while ensuring optimal performance and smooth user experiences.
3️⃣ Security Matters: Highlighting the importance of securing mobile apps, the talks covered various aspects, from code obfuscation to new products designed to enhance app security.

👉🏻 But it wasn’t just about the technical talks… What truly makes Droidcon unique is the sense of community and pure enjoyment. 🤝 We’ll always cherish moments like Ben Kadel’s hilarious yet informative talk on practical ADB usage, leaving us in tears of laughter.😅

We’re grateful for the incredible learning opportunities🧠 , the vibrant community🕺🏻 , and the chance to learn and have fun at Droidcon.👾 Looking forward to meeting the community next year! 🚀 📱 ⭐

03/07/2023

🚀 Our knowledge on MVP building was featured in CIO magazine!💡 Check out the article for valuable insights on creating cost-effective and scalable MVPs. 💼 💪

🔗 Read the full article in German below✍🏻 , check out the same article in English from our blog here 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3NAbjwy or just skim through our 3 key takeaways: 👇🏻🔍

1️⃣ Focus on Core Value: When building an MVP, identifying the core value proposition is crucial. Having a laser-like focus on what truly matters is important in order to stay on track for a lean and impactful MVP launch. Define the problem you're solving and create a solution that addresses it effectively. Learn how to prioritize features that provide maximum value to your target audience and that differentiate your product in the market. 🎯📈

2️⃣ Iterate and Validate: Building an MVP is an iterative process. The mantra “Fail Fast, Learn Faster” is famous for a reason. Embracing the idea of fast failures and rapid iterations can be a game-changer for your product development journey. With the power of quick feedback loops, you can turn failures into stepping stones toward success. 🔄🔧

3️⃣ Scalability for Success: Scalability is a critical aspect to consider early on. Explore techniques to architect your solution for future expansion, ensuring a seamless transition from MVP to a scalable product. 🌐💪

Damit MVPs zum Business-Erfolg beitragen, sollten sie im Vorfeld gründlich analysiert und skalierbar konzipiert sein.

27/06/2023

✨ It’s time to get back to our series with our Head of QA Mathias Nöps .👋🏻
“There is never a doubt in Mooncascade that everyone wants you to thrive and succeed,” says Mathias. “Doing exceptional work goes hand in hand with having a good time here.”

Having shared path with Mooncascade for nearly 3 years, we can see that his thrive for success and excellent team spirit are probably linked to his 15+ years of background in basketball.🏀 The discipline of the game combined with his degree in Archeology and love for digging 🔎 obviously sums up how he has landed in our QA team 😆 🐞

“I never imagined finding myself in my current position,” says Mathias. ”But Mooncascade offers an environment for growth in any role while having a blast and making new friends.”

Aside from being an amazing team lead for our bug-hunters,🔎 he is still somewhat living his profession in dendrochronology by renovating old furniture. 👨🏻‍🎨 “I also have a passion for board games and getting together with friends for horror tabletop roleplaying set in Call of Cthulhu universe,” shares Mathias. 🎲 🙌🏻

Give it up for our very own archeologist Mathias Nöps👏🏻

20/06/2023

💡👉🏻 "In my experience, I've never seen a case where design systems should have been left out. We shouldn't think of them as something big and complex, but rather like a list of things we've decided to use, where we've defined a solution for each problem we want to solve in our project, and given it a name," says Serhii Kozik, our front-end developer. 💻💯

🔎 Product development teams face a myriad of challenges when it comes to creating consistent (and scalable!) user experiences, but design systems can significantly help you on this rocky road to product perfection. 🚀 From speeding up the work process and reducing costs to creating a shared language and guaranteeing visual consistency, they have proved to be irreplaceable. ❗

📍 Which is why we put together a new thorough blog post: "Design Systems 101: All You Need to Know About Design Systems" 📝✨

Our UX/UI Designer, Sigmund Abou Chrouch, adds that for him, "the biggest benefits of a design system are consistency and reusability. It establishes the common grounds of communication. The documentation that accompanies the design system for a product sets the tone for how the product teams will work." 💬🤝

The risk of not creating a design system boils down to compromising the design direction of the product itself. "If there's no design system, or even just the foundations (like typography, colors, grids, design principles, guidelines of usage, etc.), the whole product will seem patched-up," says Sigmund. "Without having this 'Single Source of Truth', it can potentially lead to misalignment within the design team and between designers and engineers, causing a lot of back-and-forth discussions and eventually wasting time and money. And from a product user's perspective, you'll end up designing a bad experience for them." 💔💭

Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn more about the power of design systems. Check out our latest blog post and take your product design to the next level! 📚🚀💡

https://bit.ly/3NgKSfb

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a superhero solution for all your product teams: design systems! If you had access to a computer or Game Boy in the nineties, you probably tried your hand at Tetris. The premise – adjust the blocks to fill rows on your screen – is simple, …