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Ugitech vs In-house hiring
Hire in-house or partner: which one first?
Hiring vs partnering: the real trade-off.
Hiring is the right answer for some problems. Partnering is the right answer for others. Most organisations conflate the two and end up with the wrong solution to the wrong problem.
The honest take
Hiring and partnering are not opposites. Many of our clients build their internal team while we deliver the first version. The question is not which one, but which one first.
Side by side
| Criterion | In-house hiring | Ugitech |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first delivery | 6 to 12 months to find the right person, then onboarding | From your next sprint |
| Commitment | Permanent headcount | For the length of the project |
| Knowledge | Builds institutional knowledge over years | Documented and handed over at the end |
| Best for | A core competency for the next ten years | A 3 to 6 month window with a product to ship |
What we offer: Ugitech Consulting →
In-house hiring: when it makes sense
- You are building a 10-year core competency that requires institutional knowledge
- You have 6 to 12 months to find the right person and can afford to wait
- You want full IP ownership and long-term team stability from day one
- The role is central to your competitive advantage, not adjacent to it
Ugitech: when it fits
- You have a 3 to 6 month window and a product to ship inside it
- You want to defer the hiring decision until you know exactly what skills you need
- The skill gap is specific and time-bound, not a permanent structural gap
- You need velocity now and can build the permanent team in parallel
When neither fits
- The work is a small, isolated task: a freelancer fits better.
- You need 50 or more people on one programme: look at a large IT services firm.
Questions
How long does it take to hire a senior developer?
Finding and onboarding the right senior profile often takes 6 to 12 months, depending on the role and the market.
Can we hire while working with you?
Yes. Many of our clients build their internal team while we deliver the first version, then take over with our documentation.
When is hiring clearly the better choice?
When the role is central to your competitive advantage and you can afford to wait for the right person.
Not sure which fits your situation?
We will tell you honestly if we are not the right fit.
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