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The Ultimate Guide to IT Staff Augmentation in the Philippines

Empowering Your IT Team with Top-Tier Professionals

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, businesses of all sizes are facing an unprecedented demand for skilled IT professionals. However, finding and retaining top-notch IT talent can be a daunting and time-consuming task. This is where IT staff augmentation comes into play—especially in cost-efficient, talent-rich regions like the Philippines.

IT Staff Augmentation

What is IT Staff Augmentation?

IT staff augmentation is a strategic approach to expanding your IT team with experienced and qualified professionals on a temporary or permanent basis. This flexible solution allows you to address specific skill gaps, manage fluctuating workloads, and accelerate project completion without the hassle of full-time hiring. More companies are now turning to IT staff augmentation in the Philippines to tap into a highly skilled workforce while optimizing costs.

Comparing IT Staff Augmentation, Outstaffing, & Traditional Outsourcing

IT Staff Augmentation

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Maintain full control over augmented team members

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Direct relationship with augmented team members

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Easily scale the team up or down based on project needs

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Responsible for onboarding and integrating augmented team members

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Maintain open communication channels with augmented team members

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Pay for the services of augmented team members on an hourly basis

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Ideal for addressing short-term skill gaps, accelerating project completion, and gaining access to specialized expertise

Outstaffing

Maintain partial control over the outstaffed team

Collaborative relationship with the outstaffing provider

Flexibility to adjust staffing levels within the outstaffing agreement

Outstaffing provider handles onboarding and integration

Can be cost-effective for short-term projects or tasks requiring specialized expertise

Pay a fixed cost for outstaffed team members

Suitable for longer-term projects where maintaining a dedicated team is not feasible

Traditional Outsourcing

Transfer complete control of outsourced operations to the vendor

Limited relationship with the outsourcing vendor

Less flexibility to adjust staffing levels

Outsourcing vendor handles all onboarding and integration

Can be cost-effective for short-term projects or tasks requiring specialized expertise

Pay a fixed cost for outsourced services

Suitable for projects that can be completed entirely by external vendors

Benefits of IT Staff Augmentation

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Access to a Global Talent Pool

IT staff augmentation opens doors to a vast network of pre-screened and vetted IT professionals with diverse expertise and experience, extending beyond geographical limitations. This global reach allows companies to find the right talent for their specific needs, regardless of their location.

Cost Effective

Cost-Effective Solution

Compared to traditional hiring methods, IT staff augmentation offers a more cost-effective alternative, especially for short-term projects or specialized skill requirements. Companies can avoid the expenses associated with full-time hiring, such as recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing benefits, while still gaining access to top-tier IT talent.

Enhanced Flexibility

Enhanced Flexibility

IT staff augmentation provides businesses with the flexibility to scale their IT team up or down as project demands ebb and flow. This adaptability allows companies to adjust their IT resources to meet the specific needs of each project or initiative, ensuring they have the right talent at the right time.

Reduced Time

Reduced Time-to-Market

By engaging with experienced IT professionals who are ready to hit the ground running, companies can significantly reduce the time it takes to start and complete projects. This accelerated timeline allows businesses to capitalize on market opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.

Maintain Control

Maintain Control

Despite the potential geographical distance between the augmented team members and the company's headquarters, organizations retain full control over their IT team. Augmentation doesn't mean abdication; it's about expanding your team with the right people.

Focus

Focus on Core Business Functions

IT staff augmentation allows companies to shift their focus away from time-consuming recruitment and training processes, enabling them to concentrate on their core business functions and strategic initiatives.

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When to Consider IT Staff Augmentation?

IT staff augmentation is a valuable solution for businesses facing a variety of challenges and opportunities:

List Icon Acquiring Specialized Expertise

For projects or initiatives that require rare or niche skills, IT staff augmentation allows companies to bring in experts with the specific knowledge and experience needed to ensure success.

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Long-term augmentation involves adding specialized staff to your team for an extended period, ranging from several months to years. This model is often used for ongoing projects or continuous development tasks.

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IT staff augmentation is ideal for companies with specific projects or initiatives requiring unique skill sets. By engaging IT professionals on a project-by-project basis, companies can avoid the overhead of full-time hiring for one-time or short-term needs.

List Icon Addressing Short-Term Skill Gaps

When companies need to fill temporary positions or address specific skill gaps during project spikes or critical deadlines, IT staff augmentation provides a rapid and effective solution.

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When businesses experience sudden growth or embark on new ventures, IT staff augmentation enables them to quickly scale their IT team to meet these evolving demands.

Why Choose Dev Partners As Your IT Staff Augmentation Partner?

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When you consider IT Staff Augmentation, you will have access to a wide range of talented professionals who are tailored to your business requirements.
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Our pool of more than 100,000 tech talents makes it easier to connect you with the best IT experts from the Philippines.
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We customize our Staff Augmentation plans to fit your specific needs, ensuring that you get the right resources for your team.
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We maintain an efficient and streamlined recruitment process, allowing you to interview shortlisted candidates in 7 days and hire in 14 days.
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Our IT professionals bring a wealth of experience and skill to the table, ensuring the success of your projects.
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Lastly, Staff Augmentation proves to be a cost-effective choice, as you only pay for the resources you need, saving you money on overheads.
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The Dev Partners Advantage

At Dev Partners, we've redefined IT Staff Augmentation, bringing you a perfect blend of excitement and professionalism.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to unleash the full potential of your projects by providing you with seamless access to the best IT talents in the industry.

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Our Model and Costs

We specialize in augmenting and scaling development teams for businesses with established technical leadership. We focus on providing dedicated software testers for direct collaboration, rather than engaging in project outsourcing or fixed-cost projects.

What Dev Partners take care of:

Recruitment
Recruitment

We will match you with a skilled professional who can seamlessly integrate into your existing team or become part of a new team we build specifically for your needs.

Payroll
Payroll

We will ensure that your team member is paid, and any applicable governmental obligations are all taken care of.

Upskilling
Upskilling

Our training team ensures continuous upskilling of our team members. We ensure they are equipped with current industry knowledge and practices.

IT Equipment / Software
IT Equipment / Software

We will provide our team members with all equipment and software they need to complete the job.

HR Management
HR Management

We will take care of any HR issues with your team members, including sick leaves, annual performance reviews, etc.

Rewards and growth
Rewards and growth

We will ensure that team members are rewarded for great work, and motivated to grow in their delivery.

What clients take care of:

Governance
Governance

Our teams collaborate with clients who already have strong governance processes in place and can extend those practices to an extended team in the Philippines. We will ensure that your existing protocols are followed and adhered to without compromise.

Product / Project Management
Product / Project Management

We work with clients who have an existing product or project management infrastructure and are looking to extend their teams.

Technology Stack Decisions
Technology Stack Decisions

We rely on you to make choices around your technology stack. We will then build you a suitable team based on your needs.

Timeframes / Funding
Timeframes / Funding

You will determine your own funding or timeframe decisions. Based on this, we will provide you with the resources you need to complete your goals.

What Our Partners Say

Real Testimonials, Real Results. Here's why clients love working with us.

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DevPartners has almost always found me candidates that have the specific skills my team wants and needs. In the rare events that they might not have everything my team wants and needs, they’ve found candidates that were willing to learn new skills and pick up on those skills in a short period of time. They are willing to listen to my concerns and have addressed these concerns in a timely manner. I have no issues reaching out to the DevPartners Client Relations Team to talk about any problems or concerns I may have.

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QA Manager, TechStyle

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We had a great experience working with Dev Partners. Their process was smooth, transparent, and highly professional from start to finish. They were responsive, easy to coordinate with, and clearly committed to understanding our needs. Everything, from onboarding to communication, was handled efficiently and with care. If you're looking for a reliable and well-organized partner to help with sourcing technical talent, Dev Partners is an excellent choice.

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Gen P.
Chief of Staff, ShowMojo

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The hiring process met our expectations. It was structured, with clear steps and communication. Alignment on role requirements was handled professionally. Staff were placed within an acceptable timeframe. While we always wish for quicker turnarounds, the candidates provided were well-qualified. Our interactions with the Dev Partners Team have been professional and consistent. The team is communicative and ensures our concerns are addressed promptly.

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Craig M.
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We have worked with Dev Partners for over 5 years with a team of 40+ development staff. Roland and his team have been an excellent partner providing consistently high quality development resources.

We have been particularly impressed with the long term loyalty of our extended team and thoroughly recommend Dev Partners.

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James Punnett
Head of IT Strategy, Loan Market

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We've been working with Dev Partners for about eight years now and I would not hesitate to recommend their services if you are looking for offshore resources. We've built several offshore tech teams with them for various projects and the experience has always been positive. High-quality talents at attractive rates, excellent English communication skills, and always with that positive work ethic you can only find in the Philippines! Some of their guys have been with us for many years now and feel like a natural extension of our team.

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Tom H.
Business Manager, BlackFin Technology

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Our Dev Partners team members are excellent to work with, and have become great members of our team. The work is of high quality, and they use their time productively to check work before submitting.

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