Dedicated Development Teams: Your Extended Team

Team extension means engineers work as part of YOUR team, using YOUR processes, tools, and workflows:

• Full integration: Engineers work as part of your team, not a separate outsourced team,
• Senior engineers only: 5-10+ years experience, not junior developers,
• High retention: 95% retention rate. Same engineers work with you for years,
• You manage directly: Engineers report to you, attend your standups, use your Jira/Slack/GitHub. We handle HR/payroll, you handle product,
• Long-term focus: We prioritize finding the right fit for your team and keeping them engaged for years, not months.

Senior only (5-10+ years of professional experience). We don't provide junior or mid-level engineers. Our engineers have:

• 5-10+ years in software development,
• Experience with modern tech stacks (React, Node.js, Python, AWS, etc.),
• Worked on production systems at scale,
• Strong communication skills (English proficiency),
• Experience working with US/EU/global teams (timezone overlap, async communication). We pre-screen for technical depth, not just years of experience. Every engineer completes coding assessments and portfolio reviews before we present them to you.

Multi-step vetting process:

• Technical screening: Coding assessments, portfolio review, system design interviews,
• Cultural fit: Communication skills, work ethic, collaboration style,
• YOUR interviews: You interview every engineer and approve before hiring,
• Trial period: First 2 weeks are probationary-if it's not working, we replace the engineer at no cost,
• Ongoing performance: We check in monthly, gather feedback, address issues proactively. You have full veto power-if an engineer isn't performing, we replace them. Our 95% retention rate proves we get it right the first time.

We offer flexible coverage based on your needs:

• IST (India Standard Time, UTC+5: 30): Most common, 4-6 hours overlap with US Eastern/Pacific,
• US/EU overlap: Engineers can shift schedules for 4-6 hours of real-time collaboration,
• Async-first: Most clients use async workflows (GitHub, Slack, Notion) with 2-3 hours of overlap for standups/meetings. We recommend async-first for distributed teams-it's more productive than forcing full-time overlap. But we're flexible based on your workflow.

Typical timeline:

• Week 1: Team design, engineer selection, resume sharing,
• Week 2: Interviews, approvals, contract signing,
• Week 3-4: Onboarding, access setup, codebase review,
• Week 5: Engineers start contributing in first sprint. Total: 4-5 weeks from kickoff to productive engineers. Rush engagements (if we have engineers ready): 2-3 weeks. We maintain a bench of pre-vetted engineers, so we can move quickly if you need urgent capacity.

Yes, complete flexibility:

• Scale up: Add engineers as needed (1-2 week ramp-up for new additions),
• Scale down: Reduce team size with 30-day notice (no long-term lock-in),
• Replace engineers: If someone leaves or isn't performing, we replace within 2 weeks. Common pattern: Start with 2 engineers (validate fit), scale to 4-5 (core team), then 10+ (full product team). We grow with your needs-no minimum team size, no maximum.

We handle all replacement:

• Underperformance: If an engineer isn't meeting expectations, we replace them at no cost (rare, but we stand behind quality),
• Attrition: If an engineer leaves (rare, 95% retention), we replace them within 2 weeks with no gap in coverage,
• Knowledge transfer: Outgoing engineers transfer knowledge before leaving (documentation, handoff sessions),
• No cost to you: Replacements are free-we absorb the cost of recruiting/onboarding. Our 95% retention rate means this rarely happens, but we're committed to continuity when it does.

100%. Engineers integrate fully into your workflow:

• Your tools: GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Asana, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Notion, Linear-whatever you use,
• Your processes: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives,
• Your codebase: Full access to repos, CI/CD pipelines, staging/production environments,
• Your culture: Engineers attend team meetings, participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural decisions. They're not outsourced contractors-they're your team members who happen to work remotely from India.

We provide all engineering roles:

• Full-stack engineers: Frontend + backend (React, Node.js, Python, etc.),
• Frontend specialists: React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, TypeScript,
• Backend engineers: Node.js, Python, Go, Java, .NET, Ruby,
• Mobile developers: iOS (Swift), Android (Kotlin), React Native, Flutter,
• DevOps engineers: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD,
• QA engineers: Automated testing, Selenium, Cypress, Jest,
• UI/UX designers: Figma, Adobe XD, user research, prototyping,
• Technical leads: Architecture, team leadership, code reviews. We focus on senior generalists who can adapt to your stack-not specialists who only know one technology.

You own 100% of the IP:

• All code, designs, and work product belong to you,
• Engineers sign IP assignment agreements (work-for-hire),
• No licensing fees or usage restrictions,
• Confidentiality: NDAs and data protection agreements in place. We're a service provider, not a co-owner. Your code, your IP, your product.

Enterprise-grade security:

• SOC2 compliance: We follow SOC2 best practices (access control, data encryption, audit logs),
• HIPAA compliance: If you need HIPAA, we sign BAAs and follow healthcare data security protocols,
• GDPR compliance: Data privacy, consent management, EU data residency if needed,
• Background checks: All engineers undergo background checks before hiring,
• Secure infrastructure: VPNs, encrypted communication, secure workstations,
• Access control: Engineers only access systems you approve-no unauthorized access. We take security seriously because you trust us with your codebase and customer data.

We optimize for async-first, real-time when needed:

• Async communication: GitHub PRs, Slack threads, Notion docs, Loom videos (most productive for distributed teams),
• Real-time overlap: 2-4 hours of overlap for standups, sprint planning, urgent issues,
• Daily standups: Engineers attend your standups (async or live),
• Code reviews: Engineers review each other's code and participate in your team's review process,
• Documentation: Engineers document decisions, architecture, and features (not just code). We've worked with 20+ distributed teams-we know how to make remote collaboration work.

Flexible commitment:

• 30-day notice: You can reduce team size or end engagement with 30 days notice (no long-term lock-in),
• Individual replacements: If one engineer isn't working, we replace them (not the whole team),
• Performance feedback: We check in monthly to address issues before they become problems,
• No minimum term: Month-to-month engagement (most clients stay 12+ months, but no contractual obligation). We earn your business every month-we don't lock you into multi-year contracts.

Faster, more flexible, similar quality:

• Speed: 4-5 weeks to productive engineers vs. 3-6 months for in-house hiring,
• Flexibility: Scale up/down with 30 days notice vs. hiring/layoffs (6+ months),
• Similar investment: Competitive with US hiring when you factor in benefits, equity, office space,
• Quality: Same senior experience (5-10+ years),
• Risk: 30-day commitment vs. full-time employment risk. Common use cases: Rapid scaling, project-based work, filling expertise gaps. In-house works well for: Long-term core team, company-specific domain knowledge. Many clients use both: core team in-house, extended team with us.

We're technology-agnostic and industry-agnostic:

• Tech stacks: JavaScript/TypeScript (React, Node.js, Next.js), Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), Go, Java, .NET, Ruby, Mobile (React Native, iOS, Android), Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD),
• Industries: SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, E-commerce, Logistics, Enterprise software, AI/ML products. Our engineers are senior generalists-they adapt to your stack and domain. We prioritize problem-solving ability over specific technology experience.

We focus on long-term partnerships (6+ months), not short-term contracts. Here's why:

• Onboarding overhead: It takes 4-5 weeks for engineers to ramp up, become productive. Not worth it for 1-2 month projects.
• Retention: Our 95% retention rate is because engineers stay long-term. Short-term projects don't work for team stability.
• Quality: Senior engineers want stability, not project-hopping. If you need short-term help (3-6 months), consider our Product Engineering Partnership or Custom Software Development services instead.

No. Dedicated means dedicated:

• Full-time commitment: Engineers work exclusively for you (40 hours/week),
• No split time: They don't juggle multiple clients or projects,
• Your priorities: They focus on your roadmap, not ours. This is team extension, not consulting. You get 100% of their time and focus.

Engineers adapt with you:

• Flexible skill sets: Senior engineers are adaptable-they can learn new technologies, shift to new domains,
• Your direction: Engineers follow your product roadmap, not a fixed contract,
• No re-negotiation: If your requirements change, the team continues-no renegotiating contracts or SOWs. We've worked with startups through pivots, scale-ups through hypergrowth, and enterprises through re-orgs. Change is expected-we roll with it.

You manage performance, we support:

• Your feedback: You provide performance feedback to engineers (they report to you),
• Monthly check-ins: We check in with you and engineers monthly to address issues early,
• Performance issues: If an engineer isn't meeting expectations, we work with you to improve or replace,
• Career growth: We support engineers' career development (training, mentorship) so they stay engaged and grow with your team. You're the manager, we're the HR/support team.

Book a free 30-minute consultation:

• Understand your needs: Team size, roles, tech stack, timeline,
• Share engineer profiles: Resumes and portfolios of available engineers,
• Interview & approve: You interview and select engineers you want to hire,
• Onboard & start: Engineers onboard to your team and start contributing in 4-5 weeks. No pressure, no commitment until you approve the engineers. Let's discuss your team expansion needs.