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👥 Staff Augmentation

Senior Specialists.
In Your Team. Fast.

When your team needs to move faster, tackle a skill gap, or scale through a critical delivery phase — we provide pre-vetted senior engineers, TBM consultants, and technology specialists who embed directly into your team. Ready within 5 business days. No recruitment fees. No long-term commitment required.

5
Days to First Placement
50+
Senior Specialists Available
100%
Senior Level — No Juniors
8%
Applicant Pass Rate
Why Augmentation

When Your Team Needs
More — Right Now

Recruitment takes months. Agencies send CVs. We embed proven senior specialists directly into your team — fully integrated, fully accountable, available within days.

Speed

From your first contact to a specialist actively working in your team in as little as 5 business days. No lengthy hiring process. No onboarding lag. Immediate capacity.

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Precision

We match specialists to your exact technology stack, domain, and team culture — not just a keyword match on a CV. You only meet candidates who are genuinely right for your context.

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Flexibility

Scale your team up or down as your project demands change. Engage for a single sprint or an ongoing programme. No penalties for adjusting scope — built-in flexibility throughout.

Available Roles

The Specialists
Your Team Needs

Every Appzster specialist is permanently employed by us, senior level, and has passed our rigorous four-stage vetting process. No contractors. No freelancers. No CV-only placements.

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iOS Engineer

5+ years

Native iOS development using Swift and SwiftUI. App Store delivery, complex animations, HealthKit, ARKit, and enterprise MDM environments.

Swift SwiftUI UIKit Xcode TestFlight
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Android Engineer

5+ years

Native Android using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Material 3 design, Play Store delivery, and enterprise device management environments.

Kotlin Jetpack Compose Android Studio Coroutines
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React Native Developer

4+ years

Cross-platform iOS and Android development with React Native, Expo, native module bridging, and CodePush OTA update workflows.

React Native Expo TypeScript Redux
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Full Stack Engineer

5+ years

React or Next.js frontend paired with Node.js, Python, or Go backends. REST and GraphQL APIs, cloud-native architecture, and database design.

React Next.js Node.js PostgreSQL AWS
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Cloud & DevOps Engineer

5+ years

AWS, Azure, and GCP infrastructure design and management. Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and security hardening.

AWS Terraform Kubernetes Docker GitHub Actions
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TBM Consultant

3+ years TBM

Apptio implementation, ATUM taxonomy mapping, IT cost allocation, showback and chargeback model design, and FinOps cloud cost governance.

Apptio ATUM FinOps Cost Allocation
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UX / UI Designer

5+ years

End-to-end product design — user research, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and production-ready Figma design systems with WCAG 2.1 compliance.

Figma Design Systems User Research WCAG 2.1
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QA / Test Engineer

4+ years

Manual and automated testing across web, iOS, and Android. Selenium, Playwright, Appium, performance testing with k6, and security testing basics.

Playwright Appium Selenium k6 Jira
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Data Engineer

4+ years

Data pipeline design and implementation, ETL processes, dbt transformations, Spark processing, and BI tool integration with Power BI and Tableau.

Python SQL dbt Apache Spark Power BI
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Technical Project Manager

8+ years

PMP or PMI certified delivery leads. Agile and Scrum certified. Experienced managing complex multi-team programmes in enterprise environments across multiple countries.

PMP Scrum Jira Confluence Risk Mgmt
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Solution Architect

8+ years

Enterprise-level system design, cloud architecture, technical roadmap definition, RFP evaluation support, and pre-sales technical advisory for complex programmes.

System Design Cloud Architecture AWS / Azure Enterprise Patterns
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Cybersecurity Specialist

5+ years

Application security reviews, penetration testing support, GDPR and compliance gap analysis, secure SDLC implementation, and security architecture advisory.

OWASP Pen Testing GDPR ISO 27001

🔍 Don't See the Role You Need?

Our available pool extends beyond the roles listed here. If you need a specialism not shown, tell us — we'll assess availability across our wider network and be honest if we can't match it.

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Engagement Models

Three Ways to
Work With Us

Choose the model that fits your current need. All three include our standard vetting, onboarding support, and weekly accountability reporting — with no hidden costs.

Sprint Support

2 – 12 Weeks

Immediate specialist capacity for a specific sprint, feature, or delivery crunch. Minimum process, maximum impact. Designed to be fully operational from the first day.

  • Starts within 5 business days
  • No long-term commitment
  • Daily standups with your team
  • Weekly timesheets & progress notes
  • Full IP ownership on all work output
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Dedicated Team

12+ Months

A fully dedicated Appzster team that operates as your permanent engineering or consulting function — long-term, deeply aligned, and strategically invested in your success.

  • Team of 3 – 15 specialists
  • Dedicated delivery lead included
  • Full process & toolchain integration
  • Quarterly business reviews
  • Preferred pricing on long-term terms
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Onboarding Speed

From Brief to Working
in 5 Business Days

We've designed our onboarding process to be as fast as it is thorough. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you contact us.

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Day 1
You Brief Us

Tell us the role, skills, start date, and context you need.

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Day 1–2
We Match & Shortlist

We identify the best-fit specialists from our vetted pool.

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Day 2–3
You Meet the Candidates

A short technical and cultural fit call — you decide who joins.

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Day 3–4
Agreements Signed

NDA, SOW, and any compliance documents signed and in place.

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Day 5
Specialist Starts

Your specialist is in your team, on your tools, delivering work.

Our Vetting Process

Only 8% of Applicants
Make It Through

The reason our specialists integrate so smoothly and deliver so consistently is because of how rigorously we select them before they ever work with a client.

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CV & Portfolio Review

Minimum 5 years senior experience required. Real project portfolio reviewed and verified. References checked before proceeding.

~30% Pass Rate
2
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Technical Assessment

Domain-specific technical challenge relevant to their specialism. Architecture and problem-solving scenarios. Reviewed by a senior Appzster engineer.

~40% Pass Rate
3
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Communication & Culture

Client-facing communication skills under realistic conditions. Ownership mindset, collaboration style, and remote working capability assessed.

~50% Pass Rate
4
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Live Trial Project

Two-week paid internal trial project. Real deliverables, real deadlines. Senior evaluation of quality, communication, and professional conduct throughout.

~60% Pass Rate

✅ The Result

Only the top 8% of all applicants join the Appzster specialist pool. When a specialist is placed with your team, they have been tested under real conditions — not just interviewed.

Honest Comparison

Augmentation vs Recruitment
vs Freelance — Compared

Three common ways to add specialist capacity to your team — here's an honest comparison of how they stack up.

Factor ✅ Appzster Augmentation 🔍 Direct Recruitment 👤 Freelance / Contractor
Time to start 5 business days 3 – 6 months 1 – 3 weeks
Pre-vetted & tested ✓ 4-stage vetting Interview process only Typically CV only
Guaranteed senior level ✓ Always senior Depends on brief Self-reported
Flexibility to scale ✓ Up or down anytime Permanent headcount Limited
Replacement if not right ✓ We handle it Restart entire process Find someone new yourself
Employer obligations None — we're the employer Full employer liability IR35 / compliance risk
Recruitment cost None 15–25% of salary None
Continuity & accountability ✓ Backed by Appzster SLA Dependent on individual Individual only
Best suited for Scalable, low-risk senior capacity — fast Permanent strategic hires with long lead time Very short-term or highly niche gaps
FAQ

Common Questions
Honestly Answered

Are your specialists employees or contractors?

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All Appzster specialists are permanent employees of Appzster. This means you carry none of the employer liability, IR35 risk, or compliance burden. We handle payroll, benefits, and all employment obligations — you simply get the output.

Can we interview the specialist before they start?

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Yes — always. We will never place a specialist without your explicit approval. After we shortlist candidates, you have a short technical and cultural fit call with each one. You decide who joins your team. We never force a placement.

What if the specialist isn't the right fit?

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If within the first two weeks you feel the specialist isn't the right fit, we will find a replacement at no additional cost and no questions asked. Beyond that, we review the situation together and work out the best path forward — no adversarial process.

Who owns the work the specialist produces?

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You do — entirely. All code, documentation, designs, and any other work output produced during the engagement belong to you from the moment they are created. This is written into every engagement agreement.

Can we convert a specialist to a permanent hire?

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Yes. If an extended engagement leads to you wanting to bring a specialist in-house permanently, we handle this through a straightforward conversion arrangement. We've done this before and consider it a sign of a successful placement.

What notice period is required to end an engagement?

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Sprint Support engagements require two weeks notice. Extended and Dedicated Team engagements require four weeks notice. There are no penalties, no lock-in clauses, and no minimum spend commitments beyond the notice period.
Scale Your Team

Need a Senior Specialist
Starting This Month?

Tell us the role, the skills, and when you need to start. We'll match you with the right specialist and come back to you within 24 hours — with a name, not just a promise.