Whether you need help finding candidates, managing the entire recruitment process, or accessing vetted contractors ready to start—we've got the perfect solution for you.
Three flexible engagement models to match your company's needs, budget, and timeline.
We've designed three engagement models to solve different hiring challenges. Choose the one that fits your situation best, or combine multiple models as your needs evolve.
"We're struggling to find the right candidates"
We find the right developers for you. You interview and hire them directly onto your team. Perfect for companies with HR capacity but need help sourcing quality candidates.
Companies with HR teams who can handle interviews and onboarding, but need help finding qualified candidates faster.
"We don't have capacity to handle hiring admin"
We become your recruitment team. From sourcing to screening to coordinating interviews to extending offers—we handle everything. You just interview finalists and make the decision.
Fast-growing startups without dedicated recruiting teams, or companies hiring multiple roles simultaneously.
"We need vetted talent fast"
Pre-vetted contractors employed by us, working on your projects. We handle all HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance. You manage their day-to-day work and deliverables.
Companies needing flexible scaling, project-based work, or wanting to avoid employment overhead and compliance complexity.
Our streamlined process gets you from first contact to productive developers in weeks, not months.
We learn about your technical needs, team culture, timeline, and hiring challenges. We'll recommend the best engagement model for your situation.
We search our pre-vetted talent pool and present 2-3 candidates that match your requirements. Each profile includes technical assessments, work samples, and interview notes.
You interview the candidates we present. We coordinate scheduling and provide interview guides. You choose the developer that fits best.
The developer starts with a 4-week trial period. We provide ongoing support to ensure a smooth integration into your team.
After the trial period, we continue to provide support. Need to scale? We're here to help you add more developers or switch engagement models.
Get matched with pre-screened candidates in 48-72 hours instead of spending months screening resumes and conducting initial interviews.
Every candidate is carefully vetted for technical skills, communication ability, and work ethic. All engagements include trial periods and replacement guarantees.
We don't spam you with resumes. You get 2-3 highly relevant candidates per position, saving you countless hours of screening.
Native English speakers with compatible time zones (4-8 hour overlap with US/UK/EU) for effective real-time communication.
Trial periods on every engagement let you evaluate developers on real work before committing. Replacement guarantees ensure you get the right fit.
Start with one developer and scale to an entire team. Switch between engagement models as your needs change. We grow with you.
Our track record speaks for itself
Still not sure which model is right for you? Here's a detailed side-by-side comparison.
| Feature | Direct Hire | Embedded Partner | Staff Augmentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Companies with HR teams | Fast-growing startups | Flexible scaling needs |
| You handle | Interviews, hiring decisions | Final interviews only | Day-to-day work management |
| We handle | Sourcing, initial screening | Everything until final interview | Employment, payroll, HR, compliance |
| Employment relationship | You employ directly | You employ directly | We employ, they work on your projects |
| Trial period | ✓ 4 weeks | Varies by agreement | ✓ 4 weeks |
| Replacement guarantee | ✓ Free replacement | ✓ Included in service | ✓ 30-day guarantee |
| Pricing structure | 12.5% of salary (one-time fee) | Custom (retainer or per-hire) | Hourly rate (monthly billing) |
| Payment terms | 20% upfront, 80% on hire | Monthly or per milestone | Monthly in arrears |
| Minimum commitment | One placement | Varies by agreement | 160 hours/month |
| Time to start | 2-3 weeks | Immediate partnership setup | 2-3 weeks |
| Scalability | Hire one at a time | Multiple roles simultaneously | Easy to add/remove capacity |
| Long-term cost | One-time fee only | Ongoing service fees | Ongoing hourly costs |
Absolutely! Many clients start with Direct Hire and later add Staff Augmentation for additional capacity, or move from Staff Aug to Direct Hire as they build internal HR teams. We're flexible and can adapt to your changing needs.
Once you choose your model and complete onboarding, you'll receive candidate profiles within a week. Most clients have developers starting within 2-3 weeks from the initial call.
We can handle multiple placements simultaneously. You can mix and match engagement models—for example, direct hire for core team members and staff augmentation for project-based work. Our Embedded Partner model is specifically designed for companies hiring multiple roles at once.
Yes! All models include trial periods and replacement guarantees. Direct Hire includes one free replacement during the 4-week trial, Staff Augmentation has a 30-day quality guarantee, and Embedded Partner service includes unlimited candidate sourcing until you find the right fit.
We work with all major technologies: React, Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby, Go, PHP, mobile (iOS/Android), DevOps, cloud engineering (AWS, GCP, Azure), data science, AI/ML, and more. We cover full-stack, frontend, backend, mobile, data, QA, and DevOps roles.
Our developers are primarily based in South Africa, offering native English proficiency and compatible time zones with the US (6-8 hour overlap), UK (2-4 hour overlap), and Europe (1-3 hour overlap). They work remotely and integrate seamlessly with distributed teams.
Unlike traditional agencies that spam you with hundreds of resumes, we present only 2-3 highly vetted candidates per position. We also offer multiple engagement models (not just placement), transparent pricing, and ongoing support. Plus, our staff augmentation model eliminates all employment complexity.
For Staff Augmentation (our most rigorous vetting), we conduct: portfolio/GitHub review, 2-hour technical assessment, code review of past projects, communication/English fluency evaluation, and reference checks. Direct Hire and Embedded Partner candidates go through initial screening and qualification verification.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and we'll help you choose the best approach for your specific needs and situation.
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