UST Hyderabad doubles headcount to 1,000 employees

US-based Digital transformation solutions company plans to further double it to 2,000 by the end of 2023

Hyderabad: US-based digital transformation solutions company UST expanded its workforce in its Hyderabad centre to over 1,000 employees. The company plans to double the headcount further to take it 2,000 by the end of 2023.

UST’s Hyderabad centre was opened in 2018 with a team of 250 employees, spread across the space of 35,000 sq ft and 400 seats. Ever since global pandemic induced restrictions in 2020, the company has onboarded more than 500 employees through the virtual onboarding process with all employees working remotely.

The company said it will continue to hire rapidly, and also expand the facility once the Covid-19 situation eases and associates can return to the office. Over the next 12-18 months, the centre will continue to add people for various roles focusing on products and services for healthcare, retail, and manufacturing clients. This year, UST plans to hire professionals that include full-stack developers, automation engineers, and more.

Jayesh Ranjan, principal secretary, IT, Government of Telangana said, “We are thankful for UST’s contributions to the local communities, generating employment in and around Hyderabad and its commitment to the wider State economy. UST exceeding their talent base is great news and is a testament to the dedicated, skilled and extensive workforce in Telangana.”

“As we continue to expand our footprint in India, we want to attract the most talented minds to join our vibrant team of professionals at our centre. At UST, we believe in empowering skills and foster a working environment driven by our company’s values and culture. We sincerely thank the government of Telangana for their invaluable support and cooperation towards enabling a harmonious environment for technology development and growth in the state,” said Harilal Neelakantan, Operations and Center head, UST, Hyderabad.

With 26,000 employees across 25 countries and over 35 offices, UST provides advanced digital transformation services, products, and platforms to Global 2000 and Fortune 500 enterprises worldwide.

Sunil Balakrishnan, Global Head of Delivery Center Operations, UST, said, “Our Hyderabad centre is a key factor in our global delivery model, and we are looking forward to some rapid growth in the centre. UST continues to establish itself as a leading and growing player in the global market for digital transformation and technology.”