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IT Extended Team Services

Elevate your business with extended team services provided by DRUPFAN — an expert in sophisticated technologies. Enhance your development capabilities with our talented professionals experienced in a wide array of technologies, including Drupal, Laravel, Magento, Shopify, Salesforce, Genesys, Unity, Python, PHP, Symfony, WordPress, Node.js, React.js, Angular, Vue.js, iOS, Java, Kotlin, Adobe Commerce, Swift, Objective-C, Android, Flutter and Next.js. Our teams cover each step of the development lifecycle, from business analysis to post-launch software support and maintenance. Having large development centers in Canada, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, and Italy, our developers are available for nearshore and offshore team extension services.

By partnering with DRUPFAN you not only fill in the expertise gap in your internal team but get a reliable partner committed to your project’s success and business growth. Whether you're a small startup or a global enterprise, DRUPFAN has you covered with our team extension services.

IT Extended Team Services

What is Team Extension Service in IT?

The extended team model is a hybrid approach that blends the best of staff augmentation and dedicated team models. Unlike staff augmentation, which typically involves hiring one or a few developers, the team extension service gives access to a broader pool of talented specialists, offering a temporary boost to your company. The extended team members work alongside your internal developers and project managers, so you preserve full control over the development processes and workflows. This sets it apart from the dedicated team model, where the team takes full control of the development lifecycle.

How does extended team model work

Picture having an in-house team skilled in front-end technologies but lacking back-end development for a new project. By using this service, you can add the necessary skills of back-end developers to support your existing team during the project or sprint, guaranteeing that they adhere to your established workflows and procedures. Extended team members do not have autonomy and operate under the close guidance of your project managers or team leads.

When should you consider extended team services?

  • You are looking for a temporary extension of your internal team with 3 or more specialists to cover a skill gap while keeping the core project management within your organization.
  • Your project requires specific expertise but you want to retain control over the development process.
  • You want to maintain your internal team’s workflow and culture while integrating external professionals.
  • You need a more cost-effective solution than retaining internal specialists.
  • You prefer a stable team instead of working with freelance developers.

Latest Cases

H2H

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H2H • The Circular Agency - Homepage (h2h.net)
Industry & Location
Digital Marketing, Italy
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Cocomore

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Cocomore | Agentur für Experience Strategy, Marketing und IT (cocomore.de)
Industry & Location
Digital Marketing, Germany
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Qarea

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Software Development Outsourcing Company | QArea (qarea.com)
Industry & Location
Software Development, USA
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Zfort

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Software Development Company | Zfort Group (zfort.com)
Industry & Location
Software Development, Canada
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Team Extension - Frequently Asked Questions

By growing your team with our team extension model, you can:

  • Hire top software engineers with extensive expertise in sophisticated technologies, including Drupal, Laravel, Magento, Shopify, Salesforce, Genesys, Unity, Python, PHP, Symfony, WordPress, Node.js, React.js, Angular, Vue.js, iOS, Java, Kotlin, Adobe Commerce, Swift, Objective-C, Android, Flutter and Next.js.
  • Save time and reduce costs by eliminating the need for recruitment and retaining the whole internal team.
  • Ensure short-term commitment and alignment with your business objectives, as well as internal workflows and processes.
  • Easily enhance your team capabilities with the right talents at the right time.
  • Minimize risks associated with hiring developers from freelance platforms.

Drupfan developers focus on open communication and full availability, allowing your team to opt for any preferred communication channel, such as email, instant messaging, or video conferencing. They can also take part in daily meetings as required.

Our software developers are proficient in:

  • Drupal
  • Laravel
  • React.js
  • Vue.js
  • Symfony
  • Genesys
  • PHP
  • Node.js
  • Magento
  • Shopify
  • Salesforce
  • Unity
  • Angular
  • Python
  • WordPress
  • iOS
  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • Adobe Commerce
  • Swift
  • Objective-C
  • Android
  • Flutter
  • Next.js

With such broad expertise in sophisticated technologies, Drupfan’s team extension service is equipped to meet the diverse needs and requirements of modern businesses across industries.

Yes, Drupfan is an international company that requires all team members to speak English fluently.

We hire top specialists from the best IT locations like Canada, Italy, Ukraine, Poland, and Romania, so they can be available for clients from different time zones for both offshore and nearshore outsourcing.

The minimum engagement period varies depending on the project needs and skills it requires. Our team extension services are flexible, however, this model is best for short-term cooperation.

Sure! With the project’s growth, businesses sometimes face a necessity to transition to a dedicated team model, allowing external experts to take full control over the development lifecycle.

Our web developers work with both front-end and back-end technologies, including Drupal, Laravel, Magento, Shopify, Salesforce, Genesys, Unity, Python, PHP, Symfony, WordPress, Node.js, React.js, Angular, Vue.js, iOS, Java, Kotlin, Adobe Commerce, Swift, Objective-C, Android, Flutter and Next.js, enabling them to provide full-stack solutions for team extension services.

Pros: Extended team services allow you to fill a missing skill gap at a particular stage of your project while saving costs associated with hiring full-time employees.

Cons: Integrating external team members may sometimes lead to challenges in aligning with the company’s culture or communication styles. Here at Drupfan, we proactively address such concerns and strive to select specialists that fit with your team’s values and workflows.

Drupfan offers both nearshore and offshore teams for the extension model.

Sure! Based on your project needs, you can extend multiple roles at the same time choosing the best specialists from the pool of talented IT experts.

Absolutely! Our team extension model allows for adjusting the team size as necessary within the project duration, ensuring you have the resources you need when you need them. We strive to maximize the capabilities of your internal team while avoiding time & budget waste on unnecessary sources. 

Our services are offered under Fixed Price or Time & Material pricing models, the choice of which differs depending on the specific needs of a particular project.

Drupfan focuses on the protection of your intellectual property and signs an NDA (Non-disclosure Agreement) before the beginning of any development processes. In addition, all our staff members are trained in the security best practices and data protection.

To extend your team with our specialists, contact us with your project requirements and desired tech stack. After the discussion, we will assemble a team that fits our needs perfectly.

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