IT staff augmentation
Add vetted engineers to your team in 5 to 10 days.
Senior developers, designers and QA engineers who work in your tools, on your hours, under your management. From one person to a full squad, at 60 to 70 percent below US rates.
- 48 hoursto a shortlist
- 5 to 10 daysto first day
- 2 weeksfree replacement
- From 1engineer, no minimum squad
Who you can add.
Every profile is a working engineer on our team, not a marketplace listing. Rates are published on each role page.
How we pick the people we send you.
Fewer than one in ten applicants pass. Every profile you see has been through all five steps.
- 1
CV and portfolio screen against the role brief
- 2
Technical interview with a senior engineer in the same stack
- 3
Live coding or take-home exercise reviewed for quality, not speed
- 4
English communication and async-writing check
- 5
Reference check and background verification before onboarding
Staff augmentation vs outsourcing vs dedicated team.
| Staff augmentation | Project outsourcing | Dedicated team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who manages the work | You, day to day | Our project manager | You, with our delivery lead |
| Best for | Filling skill gaps fast | A defined project with a deadline | A product you'll keep building |
| Commitment | Monthly, from one person | Per project | Three months minimum |
| Billing | Monthly per engineer | Milestones or T&M | Monthly per engineer |
| Onboarding time | 5 to 10 business days | 1 to 2 weeks discovery | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Your tools and process | Always | Ours unless you prefer yours | Yours |
Need project outsourcing instead? See our engagement models.
Low risk by design.
Two-week free replacement if an engineer is not the right fit, and a 30-day notice to scale down.
- NDA and IP assignment before access
- Engineer works in your repos and tools
- Time-zone aligned stand-ups
- Monthly invoicing in USD or EUR
- Equipment, HR and payroll handled by us
- Scale up or down with 30 days notice
What it's like to work with us.
Unedited, from founders and product leads who trusted us with their roadmap.
Innovation Insight has been a game-changer for our platform. Their expertise in UX/UI design and seamless technical integration helped us enhance user engagement, and their attention to detail ensured a flawless experience. We're beyond satisfied with the outcome and their commitment to our vision.
VonzaSaaS · Creator economyWorking with Innovation Insight felt like a true collaboration. Their team was responsive, creative, and focused on delivering results that matched our brand identity. Thanks to them, we now have a solution that not only meets our needs but exceeds expectations. Highly recommended!
MatterbooksPublishing · MediaInnovation Insight provided us with an innovative and scalable solution that transformed the way we manage our operations. Their approach to problem-solving, combined with their deep understanding of technology, made them an invaluable partner. The results speak for themselves.
SolasEnterprise · OperationsStaff augmentation, explained.
What is IT staff augmentation?
Staff augmentation adds vetted engineers, designers or QA specialists to your existing team on a monthly basis. You manage the work; we handle recruiting, HR, payroll, equipment and replacement. It is the fastest way to add capacity without the cost and delay of local hiring.
How is staff augmentation different from outsourcing?
With outsourcing you hand us a project and we deliver it with our own project management. With staff augmentation the engineers work inside your team, in your tools, under your direction.
How quickly can someone start?
You get a shortlist within 48 hours, interview within a week, and the engineer starts within 5 to 10 business days of your decision.
What does it cost?
Monthly rates start at $2,600 for QA engineers, $3,000 for mid-level developers and $4,000 for senior engineers, up to $7,800 for leads, which is 60 to 70 percent below equivalent US salaries plus overhead. See the rate table on each role page.
What if the engineer is not a fit?
Tell us within the first two weeks and we replace them at no cost. After that, a 30-day notice lets you scale down.
Do augmented staff work in our time zone?
Our core hours overlap fully with European mornings and four to five hours with the US East Coast. Stand-ups are scheduled in your working hours.
Who owns the code?
You do. Everything is written in your repositories under an IP assignment in the contract.