QA team augmentation

QA specialists who feel like part of your team

Flexible, scalable QA expertise - when and how you need it

Whether you’re scaling fast, need to plug a skills gap, or want to boost QA without the overhead of hiring, our team augmentation delivery model gives you access to experienced test professionals who slot right into your projects.

  • Faster delivery, fewer bottlenecks

    Accelerate releases by expanding your QA team without the delays of hiring or onboarding.

  • QA that fits your roadmap

    Scale testing to match sprint cycles, release schedules, or shifting business priorities.

  • Cost-effective quality at scale

    Access expert QA support without the overhead of recruitment, training, or full-time hires.

Seamless integration with your team and processes

When quality needs to be baked into every sprint, our embedded QA model places skilled test analysts directly within your teams. They join your stand-ups, follow your release cycles, and collaborate closely with your developers, product owners, and designers.

From day one, we become a true extension of your team - not just executing tests, but contributing to process improvements, test strategy, and knowledge sharing. This approach is ideal for fast-moving teams who want deep collaboration and continuous quality insight.

If you'd like to learn more about our delivery models, get in touch.

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Our embedded QA team supported the launch of a major streaming platform

Delivering scalable, integrated QA support to ensure flawless streaming experiences across every platform.

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Specialist skills on demand

Sometimes projects call for specific QA expertise - whether it’s accessibility testing, performance optimisation, or security testing. With embedded QA or QA team augmentation, you gain immediate access to skilled professionals who bring these specialist capabilities directly into your team. These delivery models allow you to address complex testing requirements without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.

Frequently asked questions

What is QA team augmentation?

QA team augmentation means adding experienced QA professionals to your existing QA team on a flexible basis, helping you scale testing capacity or fill skill gaps without the delays or costs of hiring full-time staff.

How quickly can augmented QA testers join my team?

They can integrate rapidly, adapting to your workflows and tools to start contributing immediately - keeping your projects on schedule.

What testing skills are available through team augmentation?

Is team augmentation a long-term commitment?

No. You can scale your QA resources up or down based on project demands, making it a flexible and cost-effective solution.

How does team augmentation benefit my project?

It accelerates delivery by reducing bottlenecks, fills skill gaps quickly, and lowers overhead by avoiding recruitment and training.

Will the augmented QA team work with my existing processes?

Yes, we seamlessly integrate with your tools, communication channels, and development methodologies to ensure smooth collaboration.

What other delivery models do you offer?

We offer a range of delivery models. Each model offers different levels of integration and control, so you can choose the right fit based on your team’s size, needs, and project complexity.

Embedded QA places testers directly within your existing teams and processes for close collaboration, ideal for fast-moving agile environments needing continuous quality insight.

Outsourced QA is a fully managed service where we handle all QA activities independently, giving your team clear results without adding management overhead.

Dedicated QA Teams are long-term partners who become an extension of your team, providing consistent support and deep product knowledge across projects.

Project-based testing delivers focused, milestone-driven QA for short-term needs like launches, feature rollouts, or urgent fixes - perfect when you want expert support without long-term commitments.

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