Tech talent acquisition playbook
When to augment vs hire. Sourcing and assessment strategies.
Enterprise resources
Tech talent acquisition guide
Strategies and tools to acquire top tech talent. Staff augmentation, hiring playbooks, and retention—for CTOs and talent leaders.
- Hiring playbooks
- Retention & performance
- Free guide
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Trusted by leaders who scale
Talent and engineering leaders use our guides to build and retain teams.
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Enterprise clients
98%
Client satisfaction
2 weeks
To first hire
95%
Retention rate
“The talent acquisition playbook gave us a shared framework for when to augment vs hire. We use it in every planning cycle.”
“Finally, a guide that covers both hiring and retention. Our augmented team feels like part of the family.”
Resources by focus
Resource library
Acquisition, hiring, and retention for tech talent.
Technical assessment guide
Code review, live coding, and bias-free evaluation.
Retention & performance
Keep top talent: feedback, growth, and performance frameworks.
Contracts & compensation
Key terms and structures for augmented and full-time talent.
Cost of tech talent
Pricing and ROI for acquiring and retaining tech talent.
Scaling talent operations
From first hire to talent ops at scale.
Outcomes that matter
Tech talent that delivers and stays.
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Faster hiring
From brief to first hire in weeks.
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Typical savings
Lower cost
Access top talent at a fraction of local cost.
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Retention rate
High retention
Structured feedback and growth keep talent.
0 weeks
To first hire
Faster hiring
From brief to first hire in weeks.
0%
Typical savings
Lower cost
Access top talent at a fraction of local cost.
0%
Retention rate
High retention
Structured feedback and growth keep talent.
How we get you there
From talent strategy to high-performing team.
Discovery
We align on roles, skills, and talent strategy with your team.
Match
Shortlist of vetted tech talent matched to your needs.
Interview & select
You run final interviews; we handle contracts and onboarding.
Ramp & retain
Ongoing support and retention frameworks so your team performs.
Toolkit
Tech talent toolkit
Everything you need to acquire and retain top tech talent.
Tech Talent Acquisition Toolkit
- 1Tech talent acquisition playbook
- 2Technical assessment checklist
- 3Retention & performance template
- 4Contract & compensation highlights
- 5Scaling talent ops runbook
Industry solutions
Tech talent acquisition by vertical.
Fintech & banking
Compliance-first tech talent.
Healthcare
HIPAA-aware tech talent.
SaaS & product
Full-stack and DevOps talent.
E‑commerce
Platform and ops talent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers to common questions about our process, pricing, and staff augmentation services.
Staff augmentation adds vetted tech talent (developers, DevOps, etc.) to your team under your direction. You keep control of priorities and culture; we supply pre-screened talent. It's a form of talent acquisition that prioritizes speed and flexibility.
We use a combination of our network, technical screening, and assessment (code review, live coding where appropriate) to build shortlists. Candidates are matched to your stack, seniority, and culture so you see only relevant profiles.
We provide retention and performance frameworks: clear goals, regular feedback, and growth paths. Many clients treat augmented staff like in-house for 1:1s and reviews, which improves retention and performance.
Cost depends on role, seniority, and engagement length. Many clients see 30–40% savings vs traditional hiring when using augmentation. Our cost guide helps you model your scenario.
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