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.

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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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Seamless process: idea, team, delivery!

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  • Join exploration call | UKAD
    Step 1

    Join 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

  • Design the team structure | UKAD
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    Design the team structure

    Select the most suitable developers from UKAD's talent pool, conduct technical interviews, validate culture fit, and finalize the agreements

  • Kickstart the delivery! | UKAD
    Step 3

    Kickstart 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

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Common questions about Staff Augmentation

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What happens if I am not satisfied with a developer’s performance?

    If you are unsatisfied with a developer’s performance, we take it seriously and will work closely with you to understand the underlying issues. Our priority is to ensure that your project remains on track, so we will promptly provide a suitable replacement who better aligns with your expectations and project needs. Additionally, to give you confidence in our services, we suggest you kickstart your project with a 14-day Risk-Free Trial. This allows you to evaluate the developer’s performance without commitment, ensuring you are fully satisfied before moving forward.

  • Can I retain the same developers for future projects?

    Yes, we can arrange for the same developers to be available for future projects, ensuring continuity and leveraging their deep knowledge of your systems and processes. We have many projects where the same developer has worked for more than 5-10 years, providing consistent expertise and a seamless experience. This long-term collaboration helps build a strong partnership and ensures that your projects benefit from their extensive understanding of your unique requirements.

  • Can I interview the developers before they start working on my project?

    Yes, we encourage client interviews to be integral to our onboarding process. This allows you to personally interview and select the developers who align best with your project requirements and team culture. We foster solid and effective collaborations that lead to successful project outcomes by ensuring a good fit from the outset. We believe in the value of mutual understanding and trust, which starts with you having complete confidence in the team working on your project.

  • How do you handle knowledge transfer and onboarding?

    We follow a structured and seamless onboarding process to efficiently integrate developers into your team. This includes thorough knowledge transfer sessions, a detailed documentation review, and close collaboration with your internal team. Our approach ensures that the developers quickly align with your project goals, workflows, and processes. By prioritizing clarity and communication from the start, we minimize disruptions and set the stage for a productive and successful partnership.

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