What are Staff
Augmentation services
Staff Augmentation is a service model that provides additional talents to your development team. The range of arrangement could vary from a single expert with unique skills to many developers dispersed among several different teams.
It works when you require an expert with unique skills or facing the necessity of arrangement in the shortest possible terms, or just don't want to bother with hiring and need instant flexible access to top-notch developers.
Why Staff Augmentation works?
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Certified developers
Boost your delivery team by arranging experts with documentary proven skills
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Skip recruiting delays
It takes only several days to assemble and onboard developers comparing to weeks and required for hiring
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Flexible sourcing
We adapt to changing workloads and easily scale both up and down, ensuring optimal resource utilization
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Cost-effectiveness
Experience significant cost savings of 40-50% compared to local employment
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Ongoing talent fostering
We nurture our talents to unleash their potential and constantly improve the quality of project delivery
Decades of partnering with in-house teams
Since 2005, we've provided staff augmentation services to many businesses from Nordic countries, US, and UK. Today, we are proud to have 95% Customer retention and 5-stars rated reviews on Clutch
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"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."
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"We've been working for five years and we never missed the deadline. I want to keep these guys forever working with me."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"Prompt and helpful in software development projects. High skills in .Net and web development. Very professional."
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"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."
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"UKAD has shown flexibility, rapidness, professionality and they are available when needed!"
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"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."
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"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."
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What suits your business better?
To get the best possible outcomes of collaboration with UKAD, compare the engagement models or ask us for help!
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Staff Augmentation
Our software developers in your team
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Dedicated Teams
Our software teams in your organization
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Software Outsourcing
Our PM and software teams building for you
Our PM and software teams building for you
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Flexible talent sourcingWe handpick software developers best suited for your needs to ensure the brightest minds in the field execute your projects
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Certified developersCollaborate seamlessly with talented tech professionals on your schedule
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Fill specific skill gaps with top-tier talentWe handpick software developers best suited for your needs to ensure the brightest minds in the field execute your projects
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Incorporate developers into your current teamsSeamless integration of UKAD developers into your team
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Manage the team yourselfMaintain control over your development process while leveraging our technical expertise
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Get a complete team at your sideSpin up additional software teams quickly to meet project demands and opportunities
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Minimize in-house team involvementMeet your business goals, when we build a robust technical base for your success
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Reduce management involvement with our project managersOutsource day-to-day management tasks to us, allowing you to focus on high-level strategy
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Let's discuss how your setup should look
Seamless process: idea, team, delivery!
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Step 1Join exploration call
Tell us about your development team and discuss the required expertise, your goals, and targets to let us find the best experts for you
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Step 2Design the team structure
Select the most suitable developers from UKAD's talent pool, conduct technical interviews, validate culture fit, and finalize the agreements
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Step 3Kickstart the delivery!
Set tasks and evaluate results. When we are helping with onboarding, establishing communication inside the team, track progress, and continuously monitor the delivery
Common questions about Staff Augmentation
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When choosing Staff Augmentation?
There are several major scenarios. Temporary workload increases and a sharp lack of specialized skills are effectively solved by staff augmentation. Project-based initiatives and startups benefit from flexible and rapid workforce sourcing, compared to in-house hiring processes. Staff augmentation also helps in global expansion, allowing fast and cost-effective allocation of development facilities in selected regions.
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Why use Staff Augmentation?
Because it's a cost-effective solution, that doesn't compromise quality. Cooperation with staff augmentation company helps mitigate skill gaps, especially the lack of experts with certain skills. As well, this approach also provides flexibility in adapting to changing business conditions and tech requirements, so carries fewer risks than in-house hiring.
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How to prepare your team for a Staff Augmentation?
First of all, clearly communicate the reasons behind the decision to opt for staff augmentation. Explain the benefits to the team, such as gaining specialized skills, managing workload fluctuations, or meeting project deadlines more efficiently. Clearly define roles, encourage cultural integration, and address concerns promptly. On UKAD's side, we built a culture that helps our developers fit any team with the smoothness and rapidness of freshly hired personnel or even better so that our collaboration brings decent results.
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How is intellectual property handled with the Staff Augmentation Model?
The Client IP ownership of the product is protected by the agreement, signed before the start. We do not claim any intellectual property created by our developers during staff augmentation projects.
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How do I ensure the security and confidentiality of my project data with an external staff?
Security and confidentiality of the project's data are protected due to non-disclosure agreements and other documents, as well as technical measures such as wide utilization of VPN connections, zero trust policy, rigorous access control, data encryption and data anonymization.
Current insights
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