A full cross-functional squad — analysts, designers, engineers, QA — focused exclusively on your product roadmap. Think of it as your own remote engineering department, fully managed and embedded in your process.
All four ways to work share the same talent and quality bar — they differ in shape, commitment, and control. Your current model is highlighted.
| Attribute | IT Staff Augmentation | You're hereDedicated Teams | Managed Capacity | Offshore Dev Center |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Skill gaps & burst capacity | Full product builds | Ongoing delivery under SLAs | Enterprise-scale programs |
| Typical team | 1–10 engineers | 4–12 cross-functional | 5–25 under SLA | 10+ in a dedicated center |
| Commitment | Month-to-month | 3+ months | 6+ months | Multi-year |
| Pricing | Per engineer / month | Monthly per team | Fixed monthly + SLA | Cost-plus / monthly |
| You manage | Roadmap & priorities | Product vision & roadmap | Outcomes & priorities | Strategy & full control |
| We manage | Engineer delivery | Team & sprints | Team, process & SLAs | Entire center operation |
| Accountability | Time tracking, no SLA | Sprint-level reporting | Financially backed SLA | Enterprise compliance |
| IP ownership | 100% yours | 100% yours | 100% yours | 100% yours |
Everything LUMENSOUTH brings to the table in a dedicated team engagement.
The decisions and control points that stay firmly in your hands.
Frontend engineers, backend engineers, UI/UX designers, QA specialists, and a scrum master — all dedicated to your product full-time.
A hands-on tech lead who manages daily operations, removes blockers, and ensures the team delivers consistently at high quality.
Bi-weekly sprints with planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives — fully transparent with your product leadership.
Start with 4 people, scale to 12 as the product grows. Adjust roles and capacity as your roadmap evolves — we handle the hiring.
Full IP ownership, NDA-protected engagement, secure development environments, and SOC 2-aligned processes for sensitive products.
Daily standups, weekly demos, monthly roadshows. Your team communicates with you directly via Slack, Jira, or your preferred tools.
We analyze your product roadmap, technical requirements, and team dynamics to define the ideal team composition and seniority mix.
Our engineering managers hand-pick each team member from our talent pool — vetted for skills, domain experience, and cultural compatibility.
You review team profiles, conduct interviews, and approve the final roster. No surprises — you meet everyone before they start.
A dedicated two-week onboarding sprint where the team learns your codebase, processes, and product vision before full delivery begins.
Regular sprint cycles with full transparency. Your engineering manager provides weekly status reports and escalation paths for any issues.
Adjust team size, add new roles, or evolve the tech stack as your product grows. We handle all hiring and team transitions seamlessly.