Team Augmentation
Senior Next.js & AI engineers,
embedded in your team.
Scale your engineering capacity without the overhead of hiring. Our developers embed directly into your team, adopt your processes, and contribute from day one. No ramp-up time, no management burden.
Why teams choose
augmentation.
Too much roadmap, not enough seniors
Your product roadmap is ambitious, but your senior engineering capacity is maxed out. You need experienced developers who can hit the ground running.
Hiring takes months you don't have
Finding and onboarding senior Next.js or AI engineers can take 3-6 months. Your product can't wait that long.
Need AI/Next.js expertise without rewiring the team
You want to add AI capabilities or modernize with Next.js, but don't want to disrupt your existing team structure or processes.
Previous outsourcing burned us
You've worked with agencies that felt disconnected, delivered poor code quality, or couldn't integrate with your team. You need something different.
Process
How team augmentation works
A streamlined process designed for speed and seamless integration. From discovery to full productivity in weeks, not months.
Discovery & Context
We learn your codebase, tech stack, team structure, and product goals. No lengthy onboarding—we dive straight into understanding what you're building.
Engineer Matching & Onboarding
We match you with a senior engineer whose skills align with your needs. They join your Slack/Teams, attend standups, and get access to your repos from day one.
Embedded Collaboration
Your engineer works directly in your codebase, participates in code reviews, contributes to architecture decisions, and communicates in your channels—just like a full-time team member.
Scale Up or Down
Need more capacity? Add another engineer. Project winding down? Scale back seamlessly. We adapt to your needs without long-term commitments.
Team
Who you'll work with
We're a small team of senior engineers by design. Every developer who joins your team has shipped production applications, worked with AI tools from day one, and understands that code quality matters. No juniors, no handoffs—just experienced engineers who integrate seamlessly.
Meet the teamAverage experience shipping production applications
Shipped from concept to launch
Senior engineers—no juniors, no handoffs
Built with AI tools from day one
Deep expertise in React Server Components, App Router, and modern patterns
Think beyond code—understand business goals and user needs
Engagement
Engagement models & pricing
Choose the model that fits your needs. Both options include full-time embedded engineers who work directly in your codebase and communicate in your channels.
Embedded Engineer
A single senior engineer embedded full-time in your team. Perfect for focused feature development, AI integration, or scaling specific parts of your product.
Features
- Full-time dedicated engineer
- Direct Slack/Teams communication
- Your tools, your processes
- Daily standups & async updates
- Code reviews & knowledge transfer
Ideal for
- Adding AI capabilities to existing product
- Scaling a specific product area
- Modernizing legacy codebase
- Filling a temporary capacity gap
Embedded Pod
A small team of 2-3 engineers working together on larger initiatives. Ideal for building new product lines, major refactors, or complex AI integrations.
Features
- 2-3 senior engineers working together
- Self-organizing pod structure
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Faster delivery on complex features
- Reduced dependency on your team
Ideal for
- Building new product lines
- Major architecture refactors
- Complex AI/ML integrations
- Rapid feature development
Work
Built with embedded teams
OMAI
User-facing dashboard with AI/LLM chat integration and real-time data visualization.
Nory
AI-powered restaurant management platform helping restaurants optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve customer experience.
LivingOptics
Accelerating the development of advanced web-based tools supporting their next-generation imaging and computer vision products.
FAQ
Common questions about team augmentation
What's the minimum commitment?
We typically require a 3-month minimum engagement to ensure proper integration and value delivery. Most teams work with us for 6-12 months or longer.
How quickly can engineers start contributing?
Engineers typically start contributing meaningful code within 1-2 weeks. Full productivity is usually reached within 3-4 weeks as they become familiar with your codebase and team dynamics.
What about time zones and communication?
We're based in CET (Central European Time) and work flexibly with teams across time zones. We adapt to your meeting schedule and provide async updates via Slack/Teams. Most of our clients are in US/EU time zones.
Do I own the code?
Absolutely. You own 100% of the code, IP, and all deliverables from day one. We're augmenting your team, not building a separate product.
What if I need to swap engineers or add more?
We're flexible. If an engineer isn't a good fit, we'll find a replacement quickly. Need more capacity? We can add additional engineers within 1-2 weeks. Scaling down is also straightforward with proper notice.
How do you handle security and access?
We follow your security protocols. Engineers sign NDAs, use your authentication systems, and work within your infrastructure. We're experienced with enterprise security requirements and SOC2 compliance.
What's the difference between team augmentation and project work?
Team augmentation means engineers embed directly into your team and work on your roadmap flexibly. Project work is fixed-scope builds with clear deliverables. Augmentation is ideal when you need ongoing capacity; projects are better for well-defined MVPs or features.
Need senior engineers embedded in your team?
Book a 30-minute call to see if team augmentation with 9.agency is a fit. We'll discuss your needs, answer questions, and outline next steps.