DELIVERY MODELS

Staff Augmentation in Portugal

Extend your internal team with pre-vetted engineers from Portugal in weeks, not months.
Staff Augmentation gives you fast access to specialized talent while keeping full control of product delivery and management.
Process

How we build your team

A structured delivery model designed for full control of delivery and management.

01

Define Skillset

We collaborate closely with you to define the precise candidate profile, covering technical expertise, seniority level, soft skills, English proficiency and cultural fit. With a clear target from the outset, we eliminate guesswork and keep the hiring process sharp and efficient.

02

Candidate Matching

Leveraging our extensive talent network and AI-powered sourcing tools, we identify and present pre-vetted professionals who match your exact requirements. Every candidate is rigorously assessed for technical capability, communication skills and alignment with your team's culture and working style.

03

Interviews

We coordinate a streamlined, low-friction interview process that puts you in full control of the final decision. Our structured evaluation approach reduces time-to-hire without compromising quality, so you can move fast and hire with confidence.

04

Start Onboarding

Once your selection is confirmed, we handle everything: contracts, IT setup, introductions and operational readiness. Our structured onboarding ensures new team members integrate seamlessly and begin contributing from day one.

05

Monthly Scaling as Needed

Your business evolves, and so does your team. We provide the flexibility to scale headcount up or down monthly, adding the right talent at the right time, so you grow with demand, not against it.

Your existing managers lead delivery.
Our engineers integrate into your workflows, tools and ceremonies.
Typical Timeline: 6-8 weeks avg. start time

Typical Roles:

Frontend Engineers Backend Engineers Full Stack Developers QA Engineers DevOps Engineers

Common Use Cases:

  • Urgent hiring gaps
  • Product deadlines
  • Specialist skills (DevOps, Data, AI, QA)
  • Expansion during growth phases

Advantages:

  • Fastest model to launch
  • Flexible month-to-month scaling
  • No long recruitment cycle
  • Maintain internal control
  • Reduced hiring risk

Typical Results:

  • Hire faster during growth spikes
  • Fill niche technical gaps quickly
  • Keep delivery fully under your control
  • Scale with flexibility

Add top Portuguese engineers to your team within weeks.

Explore other Delivery Models

Dedicated Teams

A full nearshore team working exclusively for your business. Best for: Product scale-up, long-term roadmap delivery, SaaS growth.
Typical time to launch: 6-8 weeks
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Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)

We build and run your Portugal operation, then transfer ownership. Best for: Strategic expansion into Europe.
Typical time to launch: 6-8 weeks
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Direct Hire

Hire permanent employees in Portugal through our recruitment network. Best for: Internal leadership or key hires.
Typical time to launch: 6-8 weeks
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Nearshore Hub

Launch a branded delivery center in Portugal. Best for: Scaling 10–100+ people.
Typical time to launch: 8-20 weeks
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Frequently Asked Questions

Staff Augmentation means adding pre-vetted engineers from Portugal directly into your existing team, fast. It makes sense when you have a capacity gap, a specialist’s need, or a short-to-medium term project that requires extra firepower without rebuilding your team’s structure. You keep full control of delivery; we provide the talent! 

Yes. Engineers placed through Staff Augmentation are 100% dedicated to your team during the engagement. They don’t split time across clients. 

We stand behind our placements. If a match isn’t working, we address it quicklywhether that means performance support or finding a replacement. Our screening process minimises this, but we don’t leave clients to manage it alone when it happens. 

We can have profiles in front of you within 48 to 72 hours. Once interviews are done and a candidate confirmed, onboarding typically takes 1 to 2 weeks. Most clients are operational within 6 to 8 weeks from first contact. 

You manage the work. We handle the employment layercontracts, payroll and HR compliance in Portugal. This means you get control of an in-house hire without the complexity of setting up a legal entity or running local employment. 

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