Staff augmentation
IT staff augmentation that fits your budget
Add vetted engineers to your in-house team in 2–3 weeks. They work in your tools and processes; we handle hiring, payroll and retention, and replace anyone who isn't the right fit.
Rated 5.0 on Clutch · CVs in 3–5 days · No long-term lock-in
- CVs in 3–5 days
- Start in 2–3 weeks
- Monthly rate per engineer
- Free replacement
What is IT staff augmentation?
IT staff augmentation is a way to add external engineers to your in-house team for as long as you need them. The engineers work like your own team members: they join your stand-ups, use your tools and follow your processes, while the staffing partner employs them and handles hiring, payroll and retention.
With DevKit, every engineer is technically vetted by our senior engineers and matched to the work and your budget. You manage the work; we make sure the right person is in the seat and stays productive.
Best for
- Engineers on your team in 2–3 weeks, not after a months-long hiring cycle
- Skills that are hard to hire locally, such as AI, DevOps or mobile
- One monthly rate per engineer, with hiring, payroll and taxes included
- Scaling up or down as the work changes, with no long-term lock-in
Why augment your team with DevKit
Everything a good hire gives you, without the hiring risk.
Productive in weeks, not months
Shortlisted CVs in 3–5 business days and an engineer on your team in 2–3 weeks, instead of a three-month hiring process.
Vetted by engineers
Every candidate passes a technical interview with our senior engineers, so you only spend time on people who can do the job.
The right level for the budget
We match each role to the work it needs, from junior to tech lead, so you don't overpay for experience you won't use.
No single point of failure
If an engineer leaves or isn't the right fit, we replace them at no extra cost and handle the handover.
A team behind every engineer
Your engineer can turn to our senior engineers and tech leads for code reviews and hard problems.
No legal or payroll overhead
One contract with DevKit Agency LLC (US) or DevKit Agency OÜ (EU), with an NDA and full IP transfer. We handle employment, payroll, taxes and equipment.
How staff augmentation works
From first call to first commit in two to three weeks.
Day 1
Share the role and budget
A free 30-minute call about the work, your stack, your team and what you can spend.
Days 3–5
Review the shortlist
Vetted CVs with an interviewer's note on why each person fits your role and budget.
Week 1–2
Interview and choose
You interview your favourites and pick who joins. No obligation until you decide.
Week 2+
Onboard and ship
Your engineer joins your sprints. We check in regularly and replace anyone who isn't a fit.
What's in every profile we send
Within 3–5 business days of our call, you get a shortlist of vetted candidates. Every profile gives you what you need to decide quickly.
- 01
Skills verified by engineers
Each candidate passes a technical interview with our senior engineers. You see what they can actually do, not just what their CV says.
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Interviewer's notes
Strengths, gaps and how the candidate approached the interview tasks, written by the engineer who interviewed them.
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Why this match
How the person fits your role, your team and your budget, and which level we recommend for the work.
- 04
Level and relevant experience
From junior to tech lead, with the projects and domains that matter for your role.
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English, time zone and availability
Communication level, working-hours overlap with your team and the earliest start date.
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A clear monthly rate
One price per engineer per month, so you can compare candidates against your budget straight away.
DevKit vs. hiring a freelancer, in-house or through a large vendor
How hiring engineers through DevKit compares with the usual alternatives.
| DevKit | In-house hiring | Freelance marketplaces | Large outsourcing vendors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to first engineer | 2–3 weeks | Often 2–3 months or more | Days, but quality varies | Often 4–8 weeks |
| Fit to budget | Each role matched to the work and your budget | Fixed salary bands, hard to adjust | Cheap rates, unpredictable quality | Rate cards and minimum team sizes |
| Technical vetting | Interview by our senior engineers | Your team's time | Self-reported skills and ratings | Varies by vendor |
| If they leave, get sick or aren't a fit | Replacement at no extra cost, with handover | Start hiring again | Find another freelancer and start over | Replacement, usually after a notice period |
| Support behind the engineer | Senior engineers and tech leads for reviews and hard problems | Your own team only | None | Varies, often through account managers |
| Legal, IP and payroll | One contract with DevKit Agency LLC (US) or DevKit Agency OÜ (EU), NDA and full IP transfer; we handle payroll and taxes | Your HR, payroll and benefits | Your responsibility, including contractor classification | Handled, but with long contracts |
| Flexibility | Scale up or down, no lock-in | Hard to scale down | Flexible, but high churn | Long contracts |
Matched to your budget: which level do you need?
We match the level to the work, so you don't pay senior rates for tasks a mid-level engineer handles well, or put critical work on the wrong hire.
Junior
Well-defined tasks with guidance
Bug fixes, tests and smaller features in an established codebase, with a senior on your team to review their work. The most budget-friendly option.
Mid-level
Independent feature work
Builds features end to end in an existing architecture with little supervision. The best value for most product teams.
Senior
Complex features and ownership
Owns complex parts of the system, makes sound technical decisions and mentors others. Worth it where mistakes are expensive.
Tech lead / Architect
Architecture and team leadership
Designs the system, sets standards and leads other engineers. Ideal for new products, rewrites or a team without technical leadership.
Not sure? Tell us the work and your budget on a free call, and we'll recommend the right level for each role.
Roles you can hire
Every engineer is technically vetted by our senior engineers and matched to the work and your budget.
Client reviews: rated 5.0 on Clutch
Verified Clutch reviews from engineering leaders and founders who scaled their teams with DevKit.
Head of Engineering, IT Company
“Their flexibility and ability to provide access to talented specialists.”
Read on ClutchLead Frontend Engineer, Ultra Commerce
“We were particularly impressed by their management approach.”
Read on ClutchSenior Unity Engineer, Software Company
“Their management side always cared about the engineers provided.”
Read on ClutchCEO, Software & AI Company
“Their responsiveness and the quality of the engineers were impressive.”
Read on ClutchDevOps Engineer, Ubiqube
“They were always ahead of schedule and suggested a lot of modern solutions.”
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“They combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of business objectives.”
Read on ClutchTeam Lead, AI Solutions Co
“DevKit has found an approach that works well with startups.”
Read on ClutchStaff augmentation FAQ
What clients usually ask before they start.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and outsourcing?
With staff augmentation, engineers join your team and you direct their work, so you keep full control of the product. With outsourcing, a vendor takes responsibility for delivering a defined project. DevKit focuses on staff augmentation, dedicated teams and recruitment, not project outsourcing.
How quickly can an augmented engineer start?
You usually receive shortlisted CVs within 3–5 business days, and engineers typically start within 2–3 weeks of the first call.
How much does staff augmentation cost?
It is billed as a monthly rate per engineer. The rate depends on the role and level you need, which we match to your budget. You get exact rates together with the first CVs, and the consultation is free.
Can I hire an augmented engineer full-time later?
Yes. If you want to move an engineer to your own payroll, talk to us and we'll agree on a fair transition.
What happens if the engineer isn't the right fit?
We replace them at no extra cost and handle the knowledge transfer, so your work continues with minimal disruption.
Need engineers next month? Let's talk this week.
Send us the role. Get CVs in 3–5 days.
Tell us what you need. We reply within one business day.
What happens next
- 1
We reply within one business day
A real person reads every request, not a bot.
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A free 30-minute call
We talk through the role, your team, the timeline and the budget.
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Vetted CVs in 3–5 days
Each profile comes with interview notes and a clear monthly rate.
“Their responsiveness and the quality of the engineers were impressive.”
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