Building software products requires more than short-term outsourcing. A dedicated development team gives you a long-term, fully aligned engineering unit that works exclusively on your product.
We help US and European companies build dedicated teams in India that operate like an extension of their in-house engineering organization.
Dedicated Team vs Staff Augmentation vs Outsourcing
A dedicated team is not the same as hiring contractors or outsourcing projects. Here is how the models compare:
| Aspect | Dedicated Team | Staff Augmentation | Outsourcing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement length | Long-term | Short-term | Project-based |
| Team ownership | Exclusively yours | Shared across clients | Vendor-controlled |
| Product knowledge | Deep, builds over time | Limited | Minimal |
| Team stability | Stable | Frequent rotation | Frequent rotation |
| Follows your processes | Yes | Partially | No |
| Interviews & hiring | You interview & select | Usually no | No |
| Scales with your roadmap | Yes | One-off roles only | Scope-limited |
Companies that care about product velocity usually move away from outsourcing and staff augmentation as they scale.
When does the dedicated team model make sense?
This model works best when your company has a clear product roadmap and long-term engineering needs. Typical triggers include:
- A product roadmap longer than 12 months
- A core engineering team of 5 or more people
- The need for consistent code quality and architectural ownership
- Frustration with outsourcing quality or staff augmentation churn
If your goal is to build internal capability rather than ship one-off projects, this model fits well.
Compose your team
Select the engineering roles you need and see a suggested starting team size.
How our model works
We follow a structured engagement model designed for long-term success.
- Roles defined based on your product roadmap
- Skill mix aligned to your tech stack
- We plan for future expansion from the beginning instead of reacting later.
- Team structure reviewed with your engineering leads
We do not assign a generic bench. Every role is scoped to your actual product requirements.
- Engineers hired specifically for your team, not from a shared pool
- Direct interviews with your technical stakeholders
- Onboarding into your tools, repositories, and workflows
- Overlap period with your existing team for knowledge transfer
You work with the people you interviewed and selected, and they remain dedicated to your team
- Agile delivery aligned with your sprints and release cycles
- Clear KPIs and regular performance reporting
- Ongoing performance reviews with escalation paths
- Dedicated delivery manager as your single point of contact
Governance is built in from day one rather than introduced later.
Roles we offer
We help build cross-functional teams based on your needs. Teams can start with 2–3 engineers and scale as your product evolves.
Security, IP protection, and compliance
Global companies expect strong governance when building offshore teams. Our engagement model includes:
- Full IP ownership retained by the client from day one
- Confidentiality agreements and strict access control policies
- Secure development environments and device management
- Awareness of GDPR and data protection practices
These controls are built into the delivery model from day one rather than introduced after an incident.
Dedicated team vs Global Capability Center
A dedicated development team is often the first step toward a larger Global Capability Center (GCC).
A dedicated team is ideal when you need rapid execution without building legal, HR, payroll, and facility infrastructure. If you plan to scale beyond 50 people or require full operational ownership, a GCC model may be more suitable.
Most of our clients start with a dedicated team of 4–8 engineers and scale from there as product demands grow.
Why global companies choose Mindstack
We focus on building long-term engineering capability, not short-term staffing. Our teams are designed to integrate into your product organization and grow with your business.
We collaborate with companies that focus on disciplined execution and accountability instead of cost driven staffing.
If you are exploring a dedicated development team in India, we can help assess feasibility and structure the engagement correctly. Schedule a conversation to discuss your roadmap, team needs, and timelines.
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