Engagement Models — Collaborate flexibly, bill transparently
One partner, four ways to collaborate. Whether you want to bring experienced specialists into your team, commission a dedicated squad, or execute a clearly defined project — Krafteq offers the right model for every situation. Costs remain transparent, start happens in 14 days, and you retain full control at all times.
Engagement ModelsFour models — one quality promise
Every engagement with Krafteq is built on the same core values: experienced engineers, clear accountability, and measurable impact. The difference lies in the steering model. Depending on your project phase, budget, and team structure, you choose the model that fits. You can also switch between models — without starting over.
Staff Augmentation (Senior)
Experienced specialists integrate seamlessly into your existing team. They work within your processes, with your tools, and according to your priorities. Krafteq is responsible for quality, rotation, and continuity. Every specialist undergoes an internal assessment and brings at least 10 years of professional experience. That means you get genuine expertise — not just additional capacity.
- Short-term capacity bottlenecks in ongoing projects
- Specific expertise your team needs temporarily (e.g., Kubernetes, performance optimization)
- Bridging parental leave, departures, or project peaks
Managed Squad (Krafteq-led)
A dedicated team of development, DevOps, and QA works under Krafteq leadership on your product. You steer the direction via backlog and regular demos. We take technical responsibility, people management, and quality assurance. Transparent backlogs and 2-week sprints ensure full traceability.
- Ongoing product development without an in-house development team
- Companies that need stable capacity without building full-time positions
- Projects where Krafteq should take technical leadership
Project / Milestones
Clearly defined scope with fixed deliverables, timeline, and budget. You know upfront what you get and what it costs. Regular demos and milestone reviews still give you the ability to adjust priorities. This makes the model especially suited for initiatives with a clear target date and measurable outcome.
- MVP development or business software projects with a defined feature set
- Cloud migrations with a phased approach and rollback strategy
- Stabilization sprints that deliver results in 2-4 weeks
Advisory / Audit
The ideal entry point for any collaboration. In a free initial consultation (30-60 min), we analyze your situation and provide an honest assessment. Optionally followed by a technical audit (1-2 weeks) with detailed analysis and prioritized recommendations. Over 80% of audit clients subsequently choose a follow-up engagement — because the audit already delivers concrete value.
- Companies that need an independent assessment before releasing budget
- Decision-makers who want to get to know Krafteq before starting a larger engagement
- Any situation where it is unclear which model is the right one
ComparisonModels at a glance
The following table shows the key differences between the four engagement models. This helps you quickly assess which model fits your situation.
| Staff Augmentation | Managed Squad | Project / Milestones | Advisory / Audit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | You lead — our engineers work in your team | Shared leadership — Krafteq owns technology, you steer goals | Joint milestone planning, Krafteq delivers | Krafteq analyzes and recommends |
| Flexibility | High — add or reduce specialists at any time | Medium — team size scalable per sprint | Medium — scope adjustments at milestone reviews | High — initial consultation is non-binding |
| Pricing Model | T&M (EUR 60-130/h) | Subscription (from EUR 5,000/sprint) | Fixed price per milestone | Free (initial consultation) / Fixed price (audit) |
| Team | Individual specialists | Full squad (Dev, DevOps, QA) | Project team as needed | Senior advisor / auditor |
| Typical Duration | From 3 months | From 3 months, ongoing | 2-12 weeks | Initial consultation immediately, audit 1-2 weeks |
| Ideal For | Capacity bottlenecks and specialist skills | Ongoing product development without an in-house team | Defined initiatives with a clear target date | Orientation, assessment, building trust |
Decision GuideWhich model is right for you?
Not sure which model is the right one? These typical scenarios help with orientation. We are also happy to advise you personally in a free initial consultation.
I need an experienced developer in my team quickly.
Staff Augmentation — Ready to deploy in 14 days.
Team AugmentationI want to build a product without building an in-house team.
Managed Squad — We take technical leadership.
Managed SquadI have a clearly defined initiative with a target date.
Project / Milestones — Fixed price, clear deliverables.
Business SoftwareOur cloud costs are rising and systems are unstable.
Stabilization Sprint — Immediately actionable results in 2-4 weeks.
Stabilization & Cost ControlI do not yet know exactly what I need.
Free initial consultation — Honest assessment, no risk.
IT Audit & AdvisoryI want to combine different models.
That works. Many engagements start with an audit and evolve into a Managed Squad or project. Talk to us.
Free initial consultationGuaranteeStart in 14 days — with satisfaction guarantee
For all engagement models: After contract signing, the first Krafteq engineers are operationally deployed within 14 days. No months-long recruiting, no waiting. On top of that, we offer an onboarding satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied within the first 14 days after start — for whatever reason — you can walk away at no cost. No fine print, no financial risk.
Start in 14 days
After contract signing, the first Krafteq engineers are operationally deployed within 14 days. No months-long recruiting, no waiting.
14-day satisfaction guarantee
If you are not satisfied within the first 14 days after start — for whatever reason — you can walk away at no cost. No fine print.
Senior engineers own everything
Every specialist undergoes an internal assessment and brings at least 10 years of professional experience. Juniors work under their guidance — at no additional cost to you.
Transparent pricing
All costs are known upfront. No hidden fees, no retroactive surcharges. What is agreed upon, stands.
OnboardingTypical onboarding process
This process has proven effective for enterprise teams and mid-market companies alike. It ensures that Krafteq engineers work productively from day one — rather than spending weeks in onboarding.
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Kickoff
Access setup, meeting stakeholders and systems, project start.
Day 1-3: Immediate start without delay
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Ramp-up
Familiarization with codebase, architecture, and processes. First contributions.
Day 4-7: Productive collaboration from the first week
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Full integration
Independent task ownership. First feedback session.
Day 8-14: Full team integration in under two weeks
Ready for the next step?
Let us find out together which model fits you best. In a free initial consultation, we analyze your situation, answer your questions, and provide an honest recommendation — even if the answer is: you can solve this better in-house. No sales pressure, no obligation.