Dedicated Development Teams

Build your own offshore development team in Serbia. Full-time engineers working exclusively on your projects with full transparency and control.

Build Your Dedicated Development Team

A dedicated development team is your own offshore engineering department—a group of skilled professionals who work exclusively on your projects, follow your processes, and are fully integrated into your organization. Unlike traditional outsourcing where you pay for deliverables, with a dedicated team you get committed resources who grow with your company.

StepTo helps companies build dedicated software teams in Belgrade, Serbia—a thriving tech hub with access to exceptional engineering talent. We handle everything from recruitment and HR to office space and equipment, while you maintain complete control over the team's work and direction.

Whether you're a startup looking to build your first engineering team, a scale-up needing to expand capacity, or an enterprise seeking a strategic offshore development center, our dedicated team model provides the flexibility, quality, and cost efficiency you need. Your team works in your time zone, uses your tools, and becomes a true extension of your organization.

Why Choose Dedicated Teams?

The benefits of having your own offshore development team

100% Dedicated Focus

Your team works exclusively on your projects. No shared resources or split attention—full commitment to your success.

Your Team, Your Way

You select every team member. Interview candidates, choose your tech leads, and build the exact team you need.

40-60% Cost Savings

Access senior engineering talent at significantly lower costs than Western Europe or US while maintaining quality.

IP Protection & Security

Comprehensive NDAs, GDPR compliance, and secure infrastructure. Your intellectual property is fully protected.

Faster Time to Market

Dedicated teams ramp up quickly and maintain consistent velocity without the overhead of traditional hiring.

Low Turnover

We invest in developer satisfaction and career growth, resulting in stable teams with minimal turnover.

Team Compositions

Flexible team structures tailored to your needs

Startup Team

3-5 developers

Perfect for startups building their first product or scaling an MVP.

Typical Roles:

Tech LeadFull-Stack DevelopersQA Engineer
  • Agile methodology
  • Direct communication
  • Flexible scope

Product Team

5-10 developers

Ideal for product companies needing a complete development capability.

Typical Roles:

Tech LeadFrontend DevelopersBackend DevelopersDevOps EngineerQA Team
  • Full SDLC coverage
  • Dedicated PM option
  • Scalable architecture

Enterprise Team

10+ developers

For enterprises requiring large-scale development capacity.

Typical Roles:

Engineering ManagerMultiple SquadsArchitectsDevOps TeamQA Lead + Team
  • Multiple workstreams
  • Enterprise processes
  • Dedicated facilities

What We Handle For You

Focus on building your product while we manage the rest

Recruitment & Hiring

We source, screen, and present candidates for your approval

HR & Administration

Payroll, benefits, contracts, and employment compliance

Office & Infrastructure

Modern workspace, equipment, and development tools

Team Management

Day-to-day management support and team welfare

Performance Monitoring

Regular reviews and continuous improvement

Retention Programs

Competitive packages and career development paths

How We Build Your Team

A proven process to assemble your ideal development team

01

Discovery & Planning

We analyze your project requirements, technical stack, team size needs, and timeline to create a tailored team-building plan.

02

Team Design

Together we define the optimal team structure, roles, seniority levels, and skills required for your specific needs.

03

Recruitment

Our recruitment team sources and pre-screens candidates. You interview and select every team member.

04

Team Setup

We handle onboarding, workspace setup, tools provisioning, and process alignment with your organization.

05

Launch & Support

Your dedicated team starts working. We provide ongoing HR, administrative, and operational support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dedicated development team?

A dedicated development team is a group of software engineers who work exclusively for your company on a long-term basis. Unlike project-based outsourcing, dedicated teams become an extension of your organization, working full-time on your projects under your direction while we handle employment, HR, and infrastructure.

How is this different from staff augmentation?

While staff augmentation adds individual developers to your existing team, a dedicated team model provides a complete, self-sufficient development unit. Dedicated teams typically include multiple roles (developers, QA, DevOps) and can operate more independently, making them ideal for ongoing product development or larger initiatives.

How long does it take to build a dedicated team?

A core team of 3-5 developers can typically be assembled within 4-8 weeks. Larger teams are built incrementally, adding 2-3 members per month to ensure proper integration and knowledge transfer. We can also start with a smaller team and scale as your needs grow.

What is the minimum team size and commitment?

The minimum team size is 3 developers for dedicated team arrangements. We recommend a minimum 6-month commitment to allow for proper team formation and to see meaningful results. However, we offer flexible arrangements for companies looking to start smaller.

Who manages the dedicated team?

You have full control over day-to-day management and technical direction. We provide a Team Lead or Engineering Manager who handles administrative coordination, team welfare, and acts as your local point of contact. You can also appoint your own technical lead from the team.

What happens to the team if we need to scale down?

We understand business needs change. With reasonable notice (typically 30-60 days), we can adjust team size. We work with you to manage transitions smoothly, and we can often relocate developers to other projects rather than terminations.

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