Team Org That Works: How Runninghill Builds & Manages Augmented Teams at Scale
When you need more capacity than an outsourcing firm can offer, but don’t want to add full-time headcount, team augmentation provides a powerful middle ground. Runninghill’s model goes well past staffing. We form agile, trusted teams that plug directly into your product, your processes, and your people.
Let’s look at how we do it.
Vetted Talent + Strategic Structure
How do we match the right devs to your needs?
We start by understanding your technical stack and team dynamics. It’s not enough for a developer to know Java, they need to fit your sprint process and deliver reliable pull requests.
That’s why we:
- Review your tech stack, tooling, and current gaps
- Tap into our bench of pre-screened professionals
- Evaluate both skills and cultural alignment
- Assign developers who will contribute from day one
Do we build teams from scratch or tap a bench?
We rely on our bench, a group of ready-to-go professionals. That means if you want a team at short notice, and we already have talent available, deployment can happen within 24–48 hours.
How fast is fast?
Once you provide access, we can often see your first pull request on GitHub by Thursday or Friday. If onboarding starts Monday, that’s productivity in days, not weeks.
Embedded Collaboration: Part of Your Team
How do our devs plug into client workflows?
They live in your world: they use your project management tools, your issue tracker, and your code repositories. They don’t use a third-party portal or Skype (remember Skype?), we work from your systems and processes, just like your in-house developers.
You’ll see them in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and code reviews. We’re careful to bring our own IDEs and helpful AI tools without disrupting your workflow. This isn’t remote outsourcing; it’s involvement, iteration, and integration from day one.
Are they full-time or part-time?
Full-time. Our developers work on your projects as though they were internal team members; not a fractional resource, no distractions.
How do we handle codebase onboarding?
Once you give access, our developers:
- Read documentation (README files, architecture docs)
- Use AI tooling to understand the code base and architecture
- Run tests locally to verify setup
They get productive fast, with minimal disruption.
Transparent Management & Oversight
Who manages our developers?
We support developers in two ways:
- We handle their personal development, ensuring they’re growing, motivated, and aligned with your needs.
- You direct the work. That means you decide priorities, deliverables, and sprint goals.
Do we offer tech leadership or architectural input?
Yes. We can add senior engineers or tech leads into the mix. Our dev managers and our “Council of Elders”, a team of senior developers and architects, can provide structured architectural guidance and feedback when needed.
How do you gauge performance?
We conduct formal performance reviews every six months, supplemented by monthly feedback meetings with you. This two-layered approach keeps communication clear and outcomes aligned.
Support & Standards You Can Count On
What do you get beyond a developer?
Each augmented team comes with a dev manager you can call on. They’ll help resolve issues with process, tooling, or cross-team coordination. We also make senior consultants available for deeper technical or non-technical sessions.
How do we ensure code quality and clear communication?
We follow your coding standards, use tools for unit, automated, and manual testing, and ensure quality is built, not bolted on. Communication is open and frequent: daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and real-time messaging.
What’s our developer retention like?
We consistently report high retention across engagements; our teams stay in place, engaged, and productive.
Why This Team Model Works
- Fast scalability thanks to a ready bench
- Seamless integration with your systems and processes
- Clear accountability; we manage people, you manage projects
- On-demand expertise; leverage senior guidance without hiring full-time
- Quality deliverables courtesy of solid processes and transparent communication
If you want to extend your team effectively, smartly, and responsibly, this is the model that works.
FAQs
1. How quickly can my new team start delivering?
Teams can begin work within 48 hours if bench talent is available. We aim for pull requests in under a week from onboarding.
2. How do we ensure technical alignment?
We match developers by reviewing tech needs, culture, and workflow. Bench resources are ready to go and aligned from day one.
3. What if I need senior guidance?
We can add tech leads and consultants. Our “Council of Elders” supports escalated architectural and design questions.
4. How do we keep code quality and team engagement high?
Our developers follow your standards and testing routines. We pair that with monthly check-ins and biannual reviews so that engagement and quality stay elevated.
Interested in seeing how augmented teams can boost your delivery cycle?
Explore Team Augmentation with Runninghill or book a conversation with us today.
WRITTEN BY
Runninghill Software Development
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