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Scaled Engineering: Enhancing Staff Augmentation Services

Scaled Engineering is a strategic approach to Staff Augmentation Services designed to not only expand software development teams capabilities but also to enrich them with specialized skills and expertise to accommodate growth in the organization and its products.

It's ideal for businesses aiming to speed up project delivery, tackle complex technical challenges, or scale their operations efficiently without compromising on quality or innovation.

Software development excellence fuels business performance while talent shortage is the biggest constraint for achieving sustainable growth

Companies with the highest Developer Velocity Index* experienced revenue growth four to five times faster than others. These companies also had 60% higher total shareholder returns and 20% higher operating margins

– McKinsey

* The Developer Velocity Index measures how fast and effective an organization is in developing software applications that drive business growth.

69% of employers globally report talent shortages and difficulty hiring – a 15-year high. The IT sector is particularly affected, with employers struggling to find skilled professionals in software development, cybersecurity, and data analysis to provide sustainable growth and keep pace with digital leaders.

- ManPower Group

Our solutions directly impact business outcomes

50%

Savings by cloud optimization for a Financial Services Company

20%

Increase in user adoption for a Mortgage Lender company

47%

Reduction of DevOps' spend for a major National Healthcare company

We build trust, from SaaS to Enterprise with 400+ Projects Delivered in Over 30 industry sectors

What We Offer: Staff Augmentation and Scaled Engineering

At a small scale, almost anything can work. At a big scale, choices become constrained…

Forte Group has refined methods for recruiting the talent you need, with a full spectrum of complementary product services.

Whether you seek short-term resources and competencies or are planning for long-term growth, Forte Group provides flexible models - from simple Staff Augmentation to Scaled Engineering.

Staff Augmentation
Scaled Engineering

Goal
Approach
Impact on Organization
Flexibility
Talent Management
Cost
Timeframe
Best Suited For

Goal

The goal is to temporarily enhance a team's capacity or skill set to address short-term project needs or skill shortages without making long-term changes to the team's structure.

Approach

Involves hiring external professionals on a contract basis to work alongside the existing team for a specific period or project.

Impact on Organization

Provides a temporary boost to the workforce with minimal impact on the core structure of the team and long-term headcount.

Flexibility

Offers high flexibility, allowing companies to quickly adapt to changing project demands and technological changes.

Talent Management

Allows access to a global talent pool for specific skills on a short-term basis, without the need for long-term employment commitments.

Cost

Can be more cost-effective in the short term, as it avoids the overhead associated with full-time employees.

Timeframe

Suitable for immediate needs, with a quick hiring process and short-term engagements.

Best Suited For

Best for projects with clear, temporary requirements or when needing to quickly address skill gaps without long-term hiring.

Goal
Approach
Impact on Organization
Flexibility
Talent Management
Cost
Timeframe
Best Suited For

Goal

The goal is to strategically grow and evolve the software engineering team and its processes to support long-term growth and increase operational capacity.

Approach

Entails a comprehensive restructuring of teams, processes, and infrastructure to accommodate a larger scale of operations and more complex projects.

Impact on Organization

Has a significant impact on the organization's structure and processes, requiring a shift in culture, communication, and management practices.

Flexibility

Requires a more deliberate and planned approach to change, with a focus on long-term adaptability and scalability.

Talent Management

Involves developing and managing a larger permanent workforce, with a focus on retaining talent and nurturing team growth.

Cost

Involves a larger upfront investment in team restructuring and process development but can lead to greater efficiencies and cost savings in the long run.

Timeframe

Geared towards long-term planning and gradual implementation, with a focus on sustainable growth.

Best Suited For

Ideal for companies experiencing steady growth, requiring a strategic approach to scaling their software development capabilities over time.

Benefits of Staff Augmentation and Scaled Engineering

Staff Augmentation
Scaled Engineering

Boosted Flexibility
Access to Experienced Professionals
Cost-Effectiveness
Targeted Skill Sets
Objective Insights
Improved Efficiency and Productivity
Competitive Advantage
Access to the Latest Technology
Risk Mitigation

Boosted Flexibility

Staff augmentation allows businesses to adjust their workforce size as needed, offering time and cost savings, and is essential for handling variable workloads and deadlines.

Access to Experienced Professionals

Staff augmentation gives businesses quick access to skilled professionals, reducing training time and speeding up project completion.

Cost-Effectiveness

Staff augmentation is a cost-effective hiring alternative, avoiding long-term expenses like full-time salaries and benefits, thus reducing project costs.

Targeted Skill Sets

Staff augmentation allows businesses to hire professionals with specific skills, ensuring high-quality task completion and project success.

Objective Insights

Short-term staff members can provide an objective voice and fresh perspectives on projects. Their temporary status makes them less likely to be influenced by office politics, allowing them to focus solely on delivering the best possible outcomes

Improved Efficiency and Productivity

Staff augmentation boosts operational efficiency and productivity by providing immediate access to skilled professionals, speeding up project completion.

Competitive Advantage

Staff augmentation can give businesses a competitive edge by enabling them to complete projects with better quality and efficiency. This can help businesses stay ahead of their competitors and meet customer expectations more effectively

Access to the Latest Technology

Staff augmentation companies often invest in the latest technologies and tools. By partnering with these companies, businesses can access cutting-edge technologies without making significant investments, keeping them ahead in the technological race

Risk Mitigation

Staff augmentation can help mitigate risks associated with IT projects by providing businesses with experienced and skilled IT professionals. Their expertise in the latest technologies and best practices can reduce the likelihood of errors and project delays.

Strategic Growth and Scalability
Comprehensive Skill Development
Long-Term Cost Savings and Efficiency
Sustained Competitive Edge
Advanced Technology Integration
Focused Strategic Development
Cultural and Structural Transformation
Risk Management and Resilience

Strategic Growth and Scalability

Scaled engineering provides a framework for long-term growth and scalability, enabling companies to systematically expand their capabilities and handle increasingly complex projects over time.

Comprehensive Skill Development

Scaled engineering fosters a more holistic skill development within the team, ensuring a wide array of competencies that are crucial for tackling multifaceted challenges and promoting innovation.

Long-Term Cost Savings and Efficiency

Scaled engineering goes beyond the cost-effectiveness of avoiding long-term expenses associated with full-time hires. It strategically enhances operational efficiency and productivity through process optimization and infrastructure improvements, leading to significant long-term savings and performance benefits.

Sustained Competitive Edge

By enabling organizations to strategically grow their engineering capabilities, implement sustainable development practices, and continuously innovate, scaled engineering ensures a sustained competitive advantage that is more profound than the temporary edge provided by staff augmentation.

Advanced Technology Integration

Scaled engineering involves embedding advanced technologies and practices into the core processes of the organization, ensuring that teams remain at the forefront of technological advancements.

Focused Strategic Development

Beyond allowing businesses to concentrate on core activities, scaled engineering aligns the entire engineering function with strategic business goals. It ensures that every aspect of the engineering operations contributes to overall business growth and development.

Cultural and Structural Transformation

Beyond the objective insights brought by temporary staff, scaled engineering fosters a cultural and structural transformation within the organization. It encourages a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation, leading to a more dynamic, agile, and responsive organization.

Risk Management and Resilience

Scaled engineering enhances risk mitigation by establishing robust processes, scalable infrastructure, and a skilled, adaptable workforce. This approach not only reduces the likelihood of project errors and delays but also builds resilience against market changes and technological disruptions.

Why Forte Group

Our sourcing capabilities, mature software development and management processes, proven performance framework, deep technical expertise and flexible engagement models guarantee business outcomes

Work directly with the developers

No matter which challenges your project is about to overcome, you stay in the loop of building your software. We are highly responsive to your concerns and advocate for transparency on each step of the collaboration.

Scale your team as you go

From just one niche specialist to a full-blown team, we put together a list of hand-picked CVs with rates in front of you in a matter of days. As your business and tech needs change, so does our offering, so you can extend or reformat your augmented IT team when priorities shift.

Hire specialized talent when and where you need it

To arm you with the best talent available on the market, we provide offshore, nearshore, remote, and managed software delivery teams in six locations. We match your business goals and capacities with a precisely proportioned mix of software professionals from our pool of 500+ engineers.

Leverage our collaborative approach

Once you hire a dedicated or managed team, it seamlessly integrates with your existing IT infrastructure and starts producing value from day one. You’ll stay in the know with regular sprint planning and reviews, with hands-on experience of your digital product.

2.5 years is the average period of partnership

+30% acceleration in time-to-market

25 years of experience delivering quality engineering

Flexible engagement models with deep technical expertise

Offshore and Nearshore teams of highly-skilled professionals based in Eastern Europe and Latin America

Product development and performance framework that guarantee business outcomes

900+ technology experts in 10 locations worldwide

18h workday spanning 11 timezones

400+ clients engaged

3 months to Full velocity of first scrum team only

98 % of our clients: «Forte Group is easy to work with»

50% Savings by cloud optimization

27% Engineering & Product OPEX reduction

47% Reduction of DevOps

new revenue streams to market

FORTE GROUP'S Trio of Dedicated Partners Guarantees Success

We provide leadership through trust, technical expertise and consistent delivery

Relationship

Client Partner

Bill Lome

Your trusted advisor, ready to assist with any project needs

Technology

Chief Technology Officer

Lucas Hendrich

Technical oversight and governance, ensuring we are delivering the best-of-breed solution architecture

Results

Delivery Partner

Egor Goryachkin

Guaranteeing delivery, from inception and discovery through deploying to production

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Common Questions & Answers

What is staff augmentation, and how does it benefit my business?

Staff augmentation is a flexible outsourcing strategy that allows companies to hire skilled professionals on a project-by-project basis. It enables businesses to quickly scale their teams, reduce recruitment costs, and access specialized expertise without long-term commitments.

How does Forte Group's staff augmentation process work?

Forte Group collaborates closely with your team to understand your business goals and technical needs. We provide vetted professionals with the required skills to seamlessly integrate with your existing team, ensuring smooth onboarding and maximum productivity from day one.

What roles can Forte Group fill through Staff Augmentation?

We specialize in providing IT professionals, including software engineers, QA experts, DevOps engineers, UI/UX designers, and project managers. Whether you need an individual specialist or a complete team, we’ve got you covered.

What are the key differences between Staff Augmentation and outsourcing?

Staff augmentation allows you to retain control over your projects while adding external talent to your team. Traditional outsourcing often involves handing over entire projects to a third party, which may limit your control over the process and outcomes.

Can Forte Group provide remote IT staff for my projects?

Yes, Forte Group offers both on-site and remote staffing solutions. Our professionals are equipped to work in distributed environments, ensuring high-quality collaboration regardless of location. We offer Offshore and Nearshore teams of highly-skilled professionals based in Eastern Europe and Latin America.

How does Forte Group ensure the quality of its augmented staff?

We follow a rigorous vetting process to assess technical skills, industry experience, and cultural fit. This ensures that the professionals we provide align with your company’s standards and can contribute effectively to your projects.

What industries use Forte Group’s Staff Augmentation Services?

Forte Group serves a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, retail, logistics, and more. Our expertise in custom software development allows us to cater to industry-specific needs.

Is there a minimum or maximum project duration for Staff Augmentation projects?

No, our solutions are tailored to your needs. Whether you require short-term support for a specific project or long-term staff augmentation for ongoing initiatives, we can help.

Can Forte Group scale my engineering team for enterprise-level projects?

Absolutely! Our scaled engineering services are designed to help enterprises manage complex projects by providing dedicated teams that offer end-to-end solutions, from planning to deployment.

How can I get started with Forte Group’s Staff Augmentation Services?

Getting started is easy. Book a free meeting with our experts. Our team will assess your needs, recommend the best-fit professionals, and help you onboard them quickly.