STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AUGMENTATION THAT EXTENDS YOUR WEB DEVELOPMENT TEAM WITH TOP-TALENT DEVELOPERS ON DEMAND
The web development staff augmentation model is designed to help companies, no matter their size, easily adapt and expand their developer capacity by adding skilled developers and resources to their projects.
Collaborate with us on flexible terms to fast-track the development of your next big tech idea and easily scale your business.
WHAT IS STAFF AUGMENTATION?
Staff augmentation is about tapping into external development talent on a contract basis to infuse your team with the right skills for complex projects. You’re in control over both the extended team, project dynamics, and project management.
Staff augmentation comes in handy when a company has a sudden surge in developer and consumer demand but doesn’t have the need to extend its in-house team permanently.
It opens up the possibility of taking on higher-paying projects by appointing suitable developers when needed.
The added benefit is flexibility—you decide how long they stay on board, aligning perfectly with your project's complexity and timelines.
WHAT DOES THE PROCESS LOOK LIKE?
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You share your needs and specifics—the number of developers, preferred dates, and tech stacks.
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We identify the developers on our team who best match your project and requirements.
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We share their credentials, skillsets, and experience so that you can make your pick on which developer(s) you would like to hire as an extension of your in-house team. You can put our developers to the test before deciding whether to hire them.
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We manage the paperwork, and once that's settled, you have skilled developers ready to dive into your projects.
TECHNOLOGIES WE USE
- HTML
- CodeIgniter
- CSS
- Laravel
- Javascript
- NodeJS
- jQuery
- MySQL
- Angular
- MariaDB
- VueJS
- Cordova
- React
- Ionic
- PHP
- WordPress
BENEFITS OF STAFF AUGMENTATION
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SCALE UP
Grow your team and add the resources you need to meet project demands and timelines. Whether you require expertise in a specific technology stack, need to upsize your development team, or need a new team altogether, we provide a solution. Scale your augmented development team up or down as needed to ensure a fit for your project's requirements.
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REDUCE RECRUITMENT TIME
Skip the lengthy recruitment process for hiring the perfect developers that fit your needs. Instead, bring in an Elemental developer with the right skills who can dive into your project and start making a meaningful impact within just a few days. This way, you get to the good stuff faster, without the hassle of spending weeks or months searching for development talent.
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COST SAVING
Staff augmentation comes into play when you're after short-term or long-term technical expertise suited to specific projects or timeframes. Cut down on recruitment headaches, overheads, and employee-related costs, all while tapping into a pool of developers ready to deliver on your project goals. It's a cost-effective way to get the skills you need without an unnecessary financial burden.
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ACCESS TO A BIGGER TALENT POOL
As staff augmentation vendors, we offer a diverse range of skilled developers matched to your tech stack, requirements, and budget. Their expertise and skillsets not only align with your project but also accelerate your development velocity.
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CULTURE AND LANGUAGE COMPATIBILITY
Our team is based in Cape Town, South Africa, and we all speak English as our main language. We have a lot in common with the US and UK cultures. This means there won't be any confusion. Without any language barriers, our developers can fully understand the project scopes, regardless of whether it requires complex functionality and features.
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SIMILAR TIME ZONE
Our Western clients love making our developers a part of their team, and it’s not just for the quality of work they deliver. South Africa has a marginal time zone difference from the UK, Europe, and the East Coast of the US.
WHY ELEMENTAL?
Having been in the web development industry since 2005, we’ve generated a wealth of experience and knowledge. This means our developers deliver code that is not only clean and well-documented but also runs smoothly and efficiently. You benefit directly from our years of hands-on expertise.
We take our recruitment process seriously, sparing you the effort of putting together a web development team from square one. Our thorough vetting ensures we bring aboard dependable, skilled, and experienced developers who easily integrate into your team's dynamics. This process also minimises the risk of partnering with developers who might not meet your required qualifications.
We consistently invest in enhancing and expanding our team's skills to meet your industry's evolving demands. This proactive approach ensures our team stays in the loop with the latest trends and tech, making sure we're all set to tackle the ever-changing challenges your business might face.
We’re kitted out with a full office setup, including testing devices, multiple screens, and reliable and fast connections.
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STAFF AUGMENTATION FAQS
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ARE ALL THE DEVELOPERS YOU PROVIDE VIA STAFF AUGMENTATION EMPLOYED BY ELEMENTAL?
Yes. All of the developers that we outsource as augmented staff members to companies like yours are still a part of our in-house team and culture. They are long-standing members of our team and have gone through our rigorous training and processes to ensure that they are best suited for your projects.
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How does the communication process work?
We believe that effective communication is key to successful offshore development. Our team is proficient in English, ensuring clear interactions. We set up regular meetings and use collaborative tools to keep you updated on progress, address any concerns, and gather feedback, fostering a seamless workflow.
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WHAT SORT OF DEVELOPERS DO YOU OFFER?
Front-end and back-end, as well as full-stack developers.
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WHAT LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE DO YOUR DEVELOPERS HAVE?
The experience varies from developer to developer; however, the developers we offer our clients through staff augmentation will vary from mid to senior-level developers. We do this because we’re confident that they have the skills and expertise needed by our clients.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF OUR DEVELOPER(S) DON’T LIVE UP TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS?
We will aim to rectify the situation either through internal training and upskilling or by replacing the resource with another resource.
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ARE YOU ABLE TO PROVIDE AN ENTIRE PROJECT TEAM?
While this is not a very common offering, we can provide a project team based on your requirements. This will typically consist of one or multiple developers, one project manager and one or multiple QA (Quality Assurance) testers.
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WHAT IS YOUR MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT PERIOD?
Our minimum engagement period starts at 3 months.
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WHAT ARE YOUR TERMS CONCERNING CONTRACT LENGTHS AND RATES?
We discuss and agree on the contract terms with each client on a case-by-case basis, where we ensure that both parties are in agreement, happy and that the terms are fair.
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CAN I EXTEND MY STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT?
Yes, you can. We will need to discuss this before the initial contract comes to an end so that we can extend it or create a new one.