Overcome the IT Talent Shortage
Secure development capacity without months of searching
109,000 IT positions in Germany remain unfilled. The average time to fill is 7.7 months. During that time, projects stall, innovations are delayed, and competitors pull ahead. Krafteq delivers experienced senior engineers and complete development teams — ready to go in 14 days.
Proven: enterprise software company (300+ employees) reinforced within two weeks, output measurably increased, and project deadline met.
ChallengesThe IT talent shortage is hitting German companies harder than ever
The shortage of qualified software developers has reached structural proportions in Germany. Neither salary increases nor employer branding alone solve the problem. At the same time, the pressure to deliver faster keeps growing.
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7.7 months recruiting time — projects can't wait that long
The average time to fill an IT position exceeds seven months. During that time, critical projects stall. Companies lose not just time, but market share.
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Experienced developers are retiring
18% of senior engineers are leaving the industry through retirement. Incoming developers bring potential but need experienced leadership — complex enterprise systems, cloud migrations, and platform modernizations require years of hands-on experience.
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The shortage is getting worse
The situation is not easing. The software developer shortage is expected to worsen by 40% year over year. Companies that don't act now will fall behind.
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Over 50% of EU companies can't find IT professionals
The problem isn't limited to Germany. Across Europe, companies compete for the same talent. Salaries rise while the quality of available candidates declines.
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Freelancers offer neither ownership nor continuity
External solo contractors solve short-term gaps. But they rarely take responsibility for long-term project success. Once the contract ends, the knowledge disappears.
Our ApproachVetted senior engineers and complete teams — ready in 14 days
Krafteq bridges the IT talent shortage not with resumes, but with results. Our engineers undergo an internal technical assessment. They bring an ownership mentality and always think of software including operations. You get not just additional capacity, but genuine reinforcement.
From contract signing to productive deployment in a maximum of two weeks. No lengthy recruiting, no waiting periods. Every Krafteq specialist brings at least ten years of professional experience. Senior engineers always bear the responsibility — junior staff work under their guidance and are not billed to you.
You scale capacity up when projects demand it, and back down when the need subsides. Our engineers think about reliability, observability, security, and cost control from day one. That's what sets them apart from pure feature developers who write code and leave the rest to others.
ProcessFrom initial consultation to productive team — in three clear steps
Krafteq has deliberately kept the process lean. Every step is designed to get you results quickly — without bureaucratic overhead.
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Analyze needs and choose model
In a free initial consultation, we clarify your specific needs. Which roles are missing? Which technologies are required? How urgent is the timeline? Based on that, we recommend the right engagement model: individual senior engineers via staff augmentation, a complete managed squad, or a technical audit as a starting point.
Clear recommendation with a concrete offer within 48 hours
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Assemble and onboard the team
Within 14 days, we assemble your team. Every engineer has passed our internal assessment for code quality, architectural understanding, and problem-solving skills. Onboarding into your codebases, processes, and tools begins immediately.
Vetted senior engineers, productive in your team
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Deliver, measure, optimize
After kickoff, our engineers take ownership — not just tasks. We work on the production-first principle: every decision is measured against operations. Regular reviews ensure the collaboration works and the output meets expectations.
Measurable results and continuous improvement
ServicesThree ways to overcome the IT talent shortage
Krafteq offers not a single solution, but three graduated models. Each model addresses the talent shortage differently. What they share is the Krafteq DNA: senior expertise, ownership, and production-first engineering.
Senior Staff Augmentation
Experienced specialists integrate directly into your existing team. They work with your tools, your processes, and your codebase. Especially suited when you need targeted reinforcement for Java, .NET, TypeScript, Python, Go, DevOps, or QA.
Managed Squad — Complete Development Team
A Krafteq-led team takes full delivery responsibility. You define goals and priorities — we handle implementation, quality, and operations. Especially suited for independent projects or continuous product development.
IT Audit as Entry Point
If you're unsure where the biggest bottlenecks lie, we start with a technical audit. In a few days, you receive a thorough assessment of your architecture, processes, and team structure — including concrete recommendations.
Technology Breadth without Compromises
Java with Spring Boot, C#/.NET with ASP.NET Core, TypeScript with React and Angular, Go with Gin for cloud-native tooling, Ruby on Rails. DevOps with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD. QA with Playwright, Cypress, and k6.
AI-Powered Delivery
Krafteq systematically uses AI tools to accelerate development: GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and automated code reviews are integral to our workflow. However, they never replace the judgment of experienced engineers.
EU Location and Digital Sovereignty
Krafteq is a German company with an EU base. Your data stays in Europe. This is especially relevant for regulated industries and projects with GDPR requirements. No US CLOUD Act risk.
ResultsProven results against the talent shortage
Overcome the IT Talent Shortage — let's tackle it
Let us discuss how we can solve this challenge for your organization.
“The IT talent shortage won't solve itself. Companies need a pragmatic way to secure development capacity — with experienced engineers who take responsibility and deliver results.”
