What is a Dedicated
Development
Team?

A dedicated development team is a self-managed group of software professionals, typically including front-end and back-end developers, QA engineers, DevOps, UI/UX designers, and project managers, assigned exclusively to your project. Unlike traditional outsourcing, this model offers long-term collaboration, deeper engagement, and full alignment with your technical and business goals.

At UKAD, we provide dedicated software development team services that allow you to retain strategic control while we manage team operations, communication routines, and integration into your workflows. You set the vision and priorities —  we ensure the team delivers on time, at scale, and with technical consistency.

This setup offers the flexibility of team augmentation without the overhead of recruitment, onboarding, or people management. A dedicated team gives you predictable outcomes, cultural alignment, and sustainable engineering velocity, in case you need to accelerate product delivery, scale your internal capacity, or expand into new areas.

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Key advantages of dedicated development team services

Choosing a dedicated software development team gives you a strategic development model that supports a flexible way to scale your team, speed up delivery, and avoid the typical delays of internal hiring. Here’s why companies turn to UKAD’s software team augmentation:
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    Exclusive focus

    Each team is assigned exclusively to your project. Developers, QAs, designers, and project managers are fully aligned with your roadmap and goals. Dedicated teams work with no context switching and no distractions. This focus makes delivery more predictable and outcomes more aligned with your expectations

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    Faster scaling through team augmentation

    Quickly scale your team up or down depending on the project phase, without the delays and overhead of internal hiring. Our dedicated team model lets you respond to demand shifts without losing delivery velocity

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    Expertise without recruitment delays

    Skip lengthy hiring processes. Access certified professionals across backend, frontend, DevOps, and UX/UI, pre-vetted and ready to onboard. Our dedicated software development teams are assembled to match your tech stack and culture

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    Optimized costs

    Enjoy lower development costs by hiring a nearshore software development team based in Eastern Europe, where engineers offer technical skills and delivery standards comparable to those in the USA or Scandinavia. You pay only for what matters, while we take care of HR, retention, workspace, and other operational overhead

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    Cultural alignment

    We build teams that match your tech stack but also speak your language in tools, communication style, and work ethic. That’s why our developers often feel like a direct extension of your in-house team, not an outsourced unit

Meet your future custom software development team!

An  agile software development team from UKAD is tailored to fit your business goals and tech stack. Depending on your needs, a typical embedded team may include:
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    Front-end Developer

    Turns designs into responsive, interactive interfaces with modern frameworks

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    Back-end Developer

    Builds the application’s core, databases, and APIs that support complex business logic and high-load systems

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    Project Manager

    Oversees progress, manages risks, and ensures timely completion of tasks through agile workflows

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    QA Expert

    Ensures flawless operation with manual and automated testing practices

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    UX/UI Designer

    Improves usability and experience through thoughtful design systems

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    DevOps Engineer

    Manages infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployments

Decades in close partnership

Since 2005, our dedicated software developers have been working with famous brands with 5-starred results!
  • ContentTap

    Read more about the case study ContentTap

    "The product has been a resounding success. UKAD’s openness complemented their collaborative and professional management style. Their dedication and responsiveness to the project were also noteworthy. Expect a team that provides quality work and is willing to take on any challenge."

    Alex Lehmberg
    Alex Lehmberg
    Startup CTO, software architect and developer
  • Entitledto

    Read more about the case study Entitledto

    "The team at UKAD has widespread in-house expertise. Their ability to scale and adapt to changing projects makes them stand out. They will work weekends to ensure deadlines are met, and consistently go the extra mile."

     Dr. Phil Agulnik
    Dr. Phil Agulnik
    Founder
  • Ginza

    Read more about the case study Ginza

    "Prompt and helpful in software development projects. High skills in .Net and web development. Very professional."

     Johan Sävenstrand
    Johan Sävenstrand
    Ecommerce Manager & CTO
  • Whiteport

    Read more about the case study Whiteport

    "We've been working for five years and we never missed the deadline. I want to keep these guys forever working with me."

    Marten Angner | UKAD
    Mårten Angner
    UX-designer
  • "We never felt UKAD was an external team. It always felt like remote extension of Reviso. Regular updates/demos made sure we were in control of the project."

    Rune Højsgaard (1)
    Rune Højsgaard
    CTO, Reviso
  • AJ Produkter

    Read more about the case study AJ Produkter

    "The ecommerce platforms have expanded significantly in a short period, resulting in success for the company. A steady partner in this multiyear engagement, UKAD has provided consistent dedication and enthusiasm to the project."

    Paivi Wahlqvist
    Päivi Wahlqvist
    Head of E-Commerce
  • Electra

    Read more about the case study Electra

    "Satisfaction guaranteed - is definitely something that is fulfilled by the team we've worked with at UKAD. They are committed and eager to deliver a product that one can be proud of by close communication and tight debriefs - regardless of the distance."

    Norah Guzlander | UKAD
    Norah Guzlander
    Web Designer
  • Scandinavian Photo

    Read more about the case study Scandinavian Photo

    "UKAD’s efforts have increased user engagement and improved conversion rates. The team demonstrates strong organizational skills and adheres to the project timeline meticulously. They have a clear understanding of the client's business needs, ensuring that goals are aligned."

    Oscar Levandowski Scandinavian photo company
    Oscar Levandowski
    Development Manager
  • "Through the years, UKAD has remained a reliable and competent software partner. Their work is technically sound, their project management is efficient, and their communication is fluid and thorough. The team excels at finding effective, customized solutions."

     Pontus Rosin
    Pontus Rosin
    Owner, Adeptic Technologies AB
  • Tangy Market

    Read more about the case study Tangy Market

    "No doubt, UKAD has a team of strong developers capable of performing very well. UKAD’s app is flawless, stable, and easy to use on any device. The team was able to create a unique trading experience and a new way to interact with music. The process was seamless between companies and the cooperation was executed smoothly."

    Olga Stern Tangy Market | UKAD
    Olga Stern
    Development Manager
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Ready to scale? Let’s set up your outsourced development team

Let’s talk about your project and how a dedicated IT team can support it. Reach out, book a call, or drop us a line, whichever works best for you.

Agile team: Idea, Team, Delivery!

Building your agile development team with UKAD is simple, structured, and fully focused on your success.
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  • Join exploration call | UKAD
    Step 1

    Join a discovery call

    Tell us about your business goals, timelines, and technical needs on a discovery call. We’ll explore the best-fit collaboration model, like team augmentation to a fully custom software development team.

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    Step 2

    Set up the custom software development team you need!

    We shortlist the most suitable experts from our talent pool. You run interviews, check culture fit, and approve your dedicated project team. We support the process from selection to signing.

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    Step 3

    Get started!

    We handle onboarding and ensure your nearshore software development team integrates smoothly into your workflow. From day one, you stay in control while we manage delivery.

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Common questions about the dedicated team model

  • The dedicated team model means you get a group of specialists fully focused on your project, not shared across clients. Unlike traditional outsourcing, these experts integrate with your internal team, follow your workflows, and stay for the long term. This approach creates stronger collaboration, gives you more flexibility, and tighter alignment with your product goals.

  • We work as part of your extended team, using regular video calls, daily stand-ups, and collaboration tools like Jira, Slack, and Confluence to stay fully aligned.

    When you hire software development team from UKAD, we ensure clear reporting, shared visibility, and ongoing two-way communication.

  • Our dedicated development teams are primarily based in Poland and Ukraine, making us a reliable nearshore partner for companies across Europe. This geographic proximity ensures overlapping working hours, cultural alignment, and smooth collaboration. For clients in the U.S., we adjust schedules to overlap with morning hours in key time zones, enabling real-time communication without interrupting your internal workflows.

  • Yes! One of the main advantages of this model is scalability. You can easily expand your dedicated development team with additional engineers, QA, DevOps, or domain experts, or reduce the team size during quieter phases. This flexibility helps you manage budgets without slowing delivery.

  • A dedicated team is ideal for mid- to long-term projects. Engagements typically last from 6 months to several years. At UKAD, many of our clients have partnered with the same dedicated IT team for over 5 years, proving their trust and our consistent delivery.

  • You always retain full rights to all intellectual property. Our agreements assign intellectual property ownership to the client and protect it throughout the engagement. To secure your data, we follow strict protocols, including secure network connections, data encryption, and access controls.

  • Yes, of course! If you're building or scaling a mobile app, we can provide a dedicated mobile application development team  perfectly suited to your product and tech stack. Depending on your needs, the team can include iOS or Android developers, cross-platform engineers, UI/UX designers, QA specialists, and DevOps experts. Our teams integrate into your existing processes, support rapid iteration, and adapt as your app evolves. You stay in control of product direction, and we, in turn, take care of the entire process, team management, and technical consistency.

  • Start with a short discovery call. We'll gather your requirements, suggest a team composition, and introduce candidates for interviews. You decide who joins.

  • Yes. We’ve been working with Swedish clients and companies across the Nordic region for over a decade. Our dedicated development teams have supported product launches, system modernization, and long-term team extension for organizations based in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, often collaborating closely with local in-house teams.

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