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IT Staff Augmentation Services

Extend Your Team with Vetted Developers Who Deliver

We place senior engineers, architects, and tech leads directly into your team — on demand, at scale, with full accountability. No agency overhead.

Senior Engineers
On-Demand Scaling
Full Accountability
No Agency Overhead
Free first consultationNo commitment needed

Staff augmentation

Senior devs on demand, no fluff

100%

code & IP yours from day one

typical MVP timeline
est.

6–10 wks

48h

Avg. Response Time

no surprises, ever

What is IT Staff Augmentation?

IT staff augmentation is a flexible outsourcing model where you add vetted remote engineers directly to your existing team. Unlike a managed service, augmented staff use your tools, attend your standups, and report to your managers - they are simply not on your payroll. You control task assignments and sprints; the augmentation partner handles HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance. This makes it the fastest way to add specialised capacity without a lengthy recruitment process or the fixed costs of a permanent hire.

Roles We Staff

Engineering Talent Across Every Discipline

Pre-vetted specialists ready to join your sprint from day one.

01

Frontend Developers

React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, and TypeScript specialists who build fast, accessible UIs. Mid-level through staff-engineer grade available.

02

Backend Developers

Node.js, Python, Go, Java, and .NET engineers who design robust APIs and data pipelines that scale under real load.

03

Mobile Developers

iOS (Swift/SwiftUI), Android (Kotlin), and React Native engineers with App Store and Play Store shipping experience.

04

QA Engineers

Manual testers, SDET automation engineers (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress), and performance testing specialists for high-quality releases.

05

DevOps & Cloud Engineers

AWS, GCP, and Azure architects plus CI/CD, Kubernetes, Terraform, and SRE specialists who keep your infrastructure reliable.

06

AI/ML Engineers

Data scientists, LLM integration engineers, and MLOps specialists who build and productionise machine-learning features in real codebases.

Engagement Models

Choose the Model That Fits Your Work

Staff augmentation, dedicated teams, or project-based - each optimised for a different scenario.

Staff Augmentation

Individual contributors who join your team, use your tools, attend your standups, and report to your managers - indistinguishable from direct hires except for onboarding time.

POPULAR

Dedicated Dev Team

A fully managed squad - tech lead, developers, QA - that operates as an independent unit. You set direction; we handle staffing, HR, and delivery accountability.

Project-Based

Fixed-scope delivery with a defined team assembled for that engagement. Ideal for greenfield builds, migrations, or time-boxed feature sprints with a hard deadline.

Our Vetting Standard

You Only Interview Engineers Who Passed Our Bar

Every candidate completes a two-stage technical screen before you see their profile. Stage one is an asynchronous coding challenge matched to your stack. Stage two is a live architecture and problem-solving discussion with one of our senior engineers.

We also assess communication clarity, async writing quality, and timezone fit during screening - not just code. The result is a shortlist where every option is genuinely worth your interview time.

Async Coding Challenge
Role-matched problem set, timed, no assistance
Live Architecture Discussion
System design and trade-off reasoning with a senior engineer
Communication Review
Written async quality and clarity check
Timezone and Overlap Fit
Minimum 6-hour overlap with your core hours
NDA and Background Check
Signed before any code access is granted
Onboarding Process

From Briefing to First Commit in 5 Days

A structured process that eliminates delays between decision and delivery.

01

Role Briefing

Share your tech stack, seniority expectations, team culture, and timeline. A 30-minute call is enough to define the profile.

02

Candidate Shortlist

We surface 3 to 5 pre-vetted profiles within 48 hours. Every candidate has passed our technical screen and communication review.

03

Your Technical Interview

Run your own code challenge or pair-programming session. You make the final call - we never pressure you to pick a candidate.

04

Onboarding in 5 Days

Offer accepted, contract signed, NDA in place. Your new team member joins standups and starts contributing within the first week.

05

Ongoing HR and Admin

Payroll, benefits, equipment, and compliance are fully on us. You focus on product velocity, not people operations.

06

Scale Up or Down

Add more engineers during a crunch, scale back after launch. Contract terms flex with your roadmap, not the other way around.

Indicative Pricing

Transparent Monthly Rates

All-inclusive: engineer time, HR, benefits, equipment, and coordination.

Role and LevelSeniorityMonthly Rate (USD)
Frontend / Backend DeveloperMid-Level (3+ yrs)$2,800 - $4,200
Frontend / Backend DeveloperSenior (5+ yrs)$4,500 - $6,500
Mobile Developer (iOS/Android/RN)Senior (5+ yrs)$4,800 - $6,800
QA / Automation EngineerSenior (5+ yrs)$3,500 - $5,000
DevOps / Cloud EngineerSenior (5+ yrs)$4,800 - $7,000
AI/ML EngineerSenior (5+ yrs)$5,500 - $8,000

Rates are all-inclusive (HR, payroll, benefits, equipment). Exact pricing depends on seniority, stack specialisation, and timezone. Get a custom quote.

Why CodeShiper

What Makes Our Placements Different

Six guarantees that change the risk profile of remote hiring.

01

5-Day Start Guarantee

From approved candidate to first commit in 5 business days. We maintain a bench of pre-vetted engineers so you never wait weeks for a hire.

02

Technical Vetting We Own

Every candidate sits a two-stage technical screen - live coding plus architecture discussion. You meet only people who passed, not a raw applicant pool.

03

Timezone-Matched Teams

We staff engineers who overlap at least 6 hours with your core working hours. No async-only relationships for synchronous work.

04

Zero Recruitment Fee

No agency placement fee, no percentage of salary. You pay a flat monthly rate that covers the engineer, HR, benefits, and our coordination.

05

Full IP Protection

Contracts assign all IP to you on day one. Engineers sign NDAs before accessing any code. Compliant with US, UK, and EU data residency requirements.

06

Free Replacement

If a placement is not working after 30 days, we replace them at no extra cost. One replacement included in every engagement, no questions asked.

100%
IP ownership from day one
2 wks
First working build
48 h
Average response time
98%
Client satisfaction rate
FAQ

Common Questions About IT Staff Augmentation

How quickly can a developer start working with my team?
Most engagements start within 5 business days of an accepted offer. We maintain a pre-vetted bench so the time between briefing and first commit is as short as possible.
Do I get to interview the candidates before they join?
Yes. You run your own technical interview - a code challenge, pair programming session, or architecture discussion. You approve every hire; we never place someone without your sign-off.
What if the engineer is not a good fit?
You get one free replacement within the first 30 days if the fit is not right. After that we work with you to find a resolution, which usually means a replacement rather than a billing dispute.
How is this different from hiring a freelancer on Upwork?
We handle vetting, HR, payroll, benefits, equipment, compliance, and replacement risk. You get a managed relationship with accountability on our side, not a one-to-one contractor arrangement with no safety net.
Can I scale the team up or down mid-engagement?
Yes. Notice periods are typically 2 to 4 weeks for scaling down. Scaling up is usually faster because we keep a warm bench of candidates matched to common stack profiles.
What time zones do your engineers work in?
We staff engineers across South Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. You specify the overlap you need and we match candidates who cover at least 6 shared working hours with your team.
Who manages the day-to-day work - you or us?
You do. In staff augmentation the engineer joins your team, uses your tools, attends your standups, and reports to your managers. We handle HR and admin; you own product direction and task assignment.
What seniority levels are available?
Mid-level (3 plus years), senior (5 plus years), and staff/principal (8 plus years) engineers are available across all roles. We also staff tech leads and engineering managers for dedicated-team engagements.
Is my code and IP protected?
All IP is assigned to you in the contract from day one. Every engineer signs an NDA before accessing your codebase. We are compliant with US, UK, and EU data residency and employment law requirements.
What is the minimum engagement length?
Most engagements are 3 months minimum for staff augmentation. Project-based engagements can be shorter depending on scope. There is no lock-in beyond the agreed notice period.

Let's Talk

Ready to Scale Your Tech Team?

Tell us the role, stack, and timezone you need. We will send you a shortlist of vetted candidates within 48 hours - no commitment required.

Request Your Team AssessmentSchedule a Call
NDA available before any technical discussionResponse within 48 hoursNo pressure. No hard sell.