Engagement models
| Model | How it works | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | Billed by the hour for fixes, audits and short tasks | Small or urgent jobs |
| Part-time dedicated | An engineer for part of each week, by the month | Steady, smaller workloads |
| Full-time dedicated | An engineer or team full time, by the month | Ongoing product work |
| Fixed scope | A defined deliverable at an agreed price | A project with a clear end |
What to check
- Who exactly will work on your project, and their experience
- Whether you talk to engineers from the first call, or only to sales
- Overlap hours with your time zone, written down
- How progress is reported: demos, written updates, access to the repository
- Certifications, reviews and examples of similar work
- How a person is replaced if it is not working out
Put it in writing
- You own the code, designs and accounts
- An NDA before any detail is shared
- Access to repositories and cloud accounts in your name
- Notice periods and a clean way to end the arrangement
- Documentation and handover as part of the work
Common mistakes
- Hiring on price alone
- No clear first goal, so the first month drifts
- Treating the developer as outside the team, with no access to tools or people
- Skipping the paid trial
- Letting accounts and code live with the vendor
A short paid trial with a real task tells you more than any interview.
Frequently asked questions
What does a dedicated developer cost?
It depends on the skill and seniority. There is no rate card: you get a written quote after a free call.
Can we try before committing?
Yes. We can start with a short engagement on a real task.
Who manages the developer?
You direct the work, and we handle contracts, payroll, equipment and replacement if needed.
How do we handle the time difference?
We agree fixed overlap hours with every client and keep written updates, so nothing waits for a call.