IT Staff Augmentation Services | Scale Your Team Globally

Q: What is staff augmentation?

Staff augmentation is where we provide pre-vetted developers who integrate directly into your existing team and work as an extension of your in-house staff. Think of it as "renting" skilled developers without the overhead of full-time hiring. You manage them, they use your tools (GitHub, Jira, Slack), and work in your timezone. We handle HR, payroll, and equipment.

Q: How quickly can I hire a developer through staff augmentation?

You can hire within 1-2 weeks. Day 1-2: Requirements discussion. Day 3-5: We present 2-3 pre-vetted candidates. Day 6-8: You interview and select. Day 9-10: Contracts and NDA. Day 11-14: Developer starts working and joins your Slack/GitHub. For urgent needs, we offer 3-5 day express placement. Traditional hiring takes 3-6 months.

Q: How much does it cost to hire a developer through staff augmentation?

Our hourly rates: Junior developers (0-2 years) $15/hour, mid-level (3-4 years) $17/hour, senior (5-7 years) $20-22/hour, experts (8+ years) $25/hour, team leads $30-35/hour. Monthly full-time: Junior $2,400/month, mid-level $2,720/month, senior $3,200-$3,520/month, experts $4,000/month. This is 60-70% cheaper than US rates ($60-150/hour) and EU rates ($50-100/hour).

Q: How much does staff augmentation save vs hiring locally in the US?

For a senior full-stack developer, US local hiring costs $10,000-$15,000/month salary plus 30% benefits ($3,000-$4,500), payroll taxes ($1,000-$1,500), equipment ($500), office space ($1,000), and recruitment fees ($30,000-$50,000 one-time), totaling $15,500-$22,500/month. Contrive staff augmentation costs $3,200-$3,520/month for senior developers. First-year savings: $140,000-$230,000 (60-70% cost reduction).

Q: Can I hire AI/ML engineers through staff augmentation?

Yes, we have 20+ AI/ML engineers available. Roles include: LLM engineers (GPT-4/5, Claude 4.5, Gemini 2.5, LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen), ML engineers (TensorFlow, PyTorch), data scientists, computer vision engineers, NLP engineers, and MLOps engineers. Rates: Senior AI engineers $20-22/hour, experts (8+ years) $25/hour. Monthly: $3,200-$4,000 for full-time. All have 3-10 years AI experience.

Q: Do you offer a trial period for staff augmentation?

Yes, every engagement includes a 2-week trial period. If not 100% satisfied, we replace the developer within 3-5 days at no cost. No explanations required, no penalties. 98% first-match success rate (only 2% request replacement). After trial, replacement still available at no cost within 1 week.

Scale Your Development Team with Expert Staff Augmentation

At Contrive Solutions, we provide staff augmentation services that seamlessly integrate skilled developers into your existing team. Our staff augmentation model enables you to scale your development capacity quickly while maintaining project control and reducing operational overhead.

What is Staff Augmentation?

Staff augmentation is a flexible outsourcing strategy that allows you to hire skilled professionals to work as an extension of your internal team.

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Direct Control

Maintain complete control over augmented team members, managing them directly as part of your internal team structure

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Seamless Integration

Developers integrate with your existing processes, tools, and culture, becoming true extensions of your team

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Flexible Scaling

Scale your team up or down based on project needs, with the flexibility to adjust resources as requirements change

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Cost Efficiency

Achieve significant cost savings without compromising on quality, eliminating recruitment and overhead costs

Why Choose Staff Augmentation Over Traditional Hiring?

💰 Cost-Effective Scaling

60-70% cost reduction compared to local hiring
No recruitment costs - we handle sourcing and vetting
Reduced overhead - no benefits, office space, or equipment costs
Predictable budgeting with transparent hourly or monthly rates

⚡ Rapid Team Scaling

Quick deployment: Start within 1-2 weeks
Immediate productivity: Pre-vetted, experienced professionals
Flexible duration: From short-term projects to long-term partnerships
Easy scaling: Add or reduce team members as needed

🎯 Maintain Project Control

Direct management: You lead the augmented team members
Cultural integration: Developers work with your processes and tools
Knowledge retention: Institutional knowledge stays within your organization
Quality assurance: You maintain your quality standards

Staff Augmentation Process

Requirements Analysis

Skill Assessment: Define exact technical requirements
Team Integration Planning: Understand your processes and culture
Project Timeline: Establish duration and milestones
Communication Setup: Define reporting and collaboration methods

Talent Sourcing & Vetting

Candidate Screening: Technical interviews and skill assessments
Cultural Fit Evaluation: Ensure alignment with your team dynamics
Reference Checks: Validate previous work experience
Final Selection: Present top 3-5 candidates for your approval

Onboarding & Integration

Team Introduction: Integrate developers with your existing team
Process Training: Align with your development methodologies
Tool Setup: Configure access to your systems and platforms
Initial Assignment: Start with smaller tasks to ensure smooth integration

Ongoing Management & Support

Regular Check-ins: Weekly progress reviews and feedback sessions
Performance Monitoring: Ensure productivity and quality standards
Continuous Improvement: Adapt processes based on project needs
24/7 Support: Address any issues or requirements promptly

Ready to Scale Your Development Team?

Transform your development capacity with our expert staff augmentation services. Whether you need one specialist or an entire team, we have the talent and expertise to help you achieve your project goals faster and more cost-effectively.

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Your Team Scaling Questions Answered

Everything you need to know about hiring developers through staff augmentation

Staff Augmentation Basics

What is staff augmentation?

Staff augmentation is where we provide pre-vetted developers who integrate directly into your existing team and work as an extension of your in-house staff. Think of it as "renting" skilled developers without the overhead of full-time hiring. You manage them, they use your tools (GitHub, Jira, Slack), and work in your timezone. We handle HR, payroll, and equipment.

How quickly can I hire a developer through staff augmentation?

You can hire within 1-2 weeks. Day 1-2: Requirements discussion. Day 3-5: We present 2-3 pre-vetted candidates. Day 6-8: You interview and select. Day 9-10: Contracts and NDA. Day 11-14: Developer starts working and joins your Slack/GitHub. For urgent needs, we offer 3-5 day express placement. Traditional hiring takes 3-6 months.

How much does it cost to hire a developer through staff augmentation?

Our hourly rates: Junior developers (0-2 years) $15/hour, mid-level (3-4 years) $17/hour, senior (5-7 years) $20-22/hour, experts (8+ years) $25/hour, team leads $30-35/hour. Monthly full-time: Junior $2,400/month, mid-level $2,720/month, senior $3,200-$3,520/month, experts $4,000/month. This is 60-70% cheaper than US rates ($60-150/hour) and EU rates ($50-100/hour).

How much does staff augmentation save vs hiring locally in the US?

For a senior full-stack developer, US local hiring costs $10,000-$15,000/month salary plus 30% benefits ($3,000-$4,500), payroll taxes ($1,000-$1,500), equipment ($500), office space ($1,000), and recruitment fees ($30,000-$50,000 one-time), totaling $15,500-$22,500/month. Contrive staff augmentation costs $3,200-$3,520/month for senior developers. First-year savings: $140,000-$230,000 (60-70% cost reduction).

Available Roles & Expertise

What developer roles can I hire through staff augmentation?

We provide 50-75 professionals: AI/ML engineers (20+ specialists in LangChain, multi-LLM, RAG), full-stack developers (Laravel, MERN, MEVN, Python), frontend developers (React, Vue, Angular, Next.js), backend developers (Node.js, Laravel, Python), mobile developers (React Native, Flutter, iOS, Android), DevOps engineers, QA engineers, UI/UX designers, project managers.

Can I hire AI/ML engineers through staff augmentation?

Yes, we have 20+ AI/ML engineers available. Roles include: LLM engineers (GPT-4/5, Claude 4.5, Gemini 2.5, LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen), ML engineers (TensorFlow, PyTorch), data scientists, computer vision engineers, NLP engineers, and MLOps engineers. Rates: Senior AI engineers $20-22/hour, experts (8+ years) $25/hour. Monthly: $3,200-$4,000 for full-time. All have 3-10 years AI experience.

What's the difference between staff augmentation and dedicated teams?

Staff augmentation: YOU manage developers, assign tasks, costs $15-35/hour per developer with no PM fees. Dedicated team: WE manage via our PM, break down tasks, costs $15,000-$40,000/month for team of 5-8 including PM. Choose staff aug for control and flexibility; choose dedicated team for hands-off product development.

Contracts & Trial Period

What is the minimum contract for staff augmentation?

Minimum is 3 months, then automatically converts to month-to-month with 30-day notice to end or scale down. No long-term contracts or penalties. You can add developers anytime (1-2 week ramp-up). 6-month commitment gets 5-8% discount, 12-month commitment gets 10-12% discount. Average engagement duration: 18 months. 92% of clients extend beyond initial 3 months.

Do you offer a trial period for staff augmentation?

Yes, every engagement includes a 2-week trial period. If not 100% satisfied, we replace the developer within 3-5 days at no cost. No explanations required, no penalties. 98% first-match success rate (only 2% request replacement). After trial, replacement still available at no cost within 1 week.

How do you vet developers for staff augmentation?

We have a rigorous 7-step process with <3% acceptance rate: Resume screening (500+ monthly applications), technical assessment (70% minimum), 2-round technical interview (live coding + system design), English proficiency test (B2+), cultural fit interview, reference checks, background verification. We accept 15-20 developers monthly from 500+ applicants.

What is the success rate of staff augmentation placements?

We have 98% first-match success rate (only 2% request replacement). 95% client retention rate, 99.2% uptime, 92% of clients extend beyond initial 3 months. Average engagement duration: 18 months. Many developers become long-term team members (24+ months).

Operations & Integration

Can augmented developers work in US timezones?

Yes, we provide 4-6 hour daily overlap with US EST/PST. 60% of developers work 100% in your timezone (20-30% premium). Most common (70% of clients): Flexible overlap with 4 hours for standups, async rest of day. This gives 24-hour development cycle.

What tools do augmented developers use?

Our developers work with your stack: Jira, Trello, Asana, Monday.com (project management), Slack, Teams (communication), GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket (version control), AWS, GCP, Azure (cloud), Docker, Kubernetes (DevOps). They integrate Day 1 with your GitHub/Slack/AWS. By Day 3, they're submitting pull requests.

Can I add a project manager for staff augmentation?

Yes, PM is optional. By default, you manage directly (no PM cost). Part-time PM (40-80 hours/month) costs approximately $1,200-$2,000/month ($30/hour for PM lead) for teams of 3-5 developers. Full-time PM (160 hours/month) costs approximately $4,000-$5,600/month for teams of 6+ developers (full execution ownership). Every engagement includes a free account manager for weekly check-ins and escalations.