IT Staff Augmentation Built for Technology Teams

Direcstaff specializes in IT staff augmentation for mid-market and enterprise technology teams. We place pre-vetted contractors and consultants who integrate directly into your team, work under your management, and deliver results from their first week.

Our model is built around one premise: the hardest part of staff augmentation is finding the right person quickly. We maintain an active network of IT professionals across software engineering, cloud and infrastructure, data and AI, cybersecurity, and ERP - so when you have a requirement, we're not starting from zero. We're matching against talent we already know.

How we're different

We don't submit resumes we haven't screened. Every candidate you see from Direcstaff has been through a technical assessment and behavioral interview relevant to your role. You spend time deciding, not filtering.

IT Roles We Place

Direcstaff places professionals across the full IT stack - from individual contributors to technical leads. Here are the roles we place most frequently through IT staff augmentation.

Software Engineering

Frontend, backend, full-stack engineers. React, Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, Go, and more.

Cloud and DevOps

AWS, Azure, GCP architects and engineers. CI/CD, Kubernetes, Terraform, platform engineering.

Data Engineering

Data architects, pipeline engineers, analytics engineers. Spark, dbt, Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow.

AI and Machine Learning

ML engineers, data scientists, NLP and LLM specialists. Model development, MLOps, and applied AI.

Cybersecurity

Security engineers, cloud security architects, SOC analysts, penetration testers, compliance specialists.

ERP and CRM

SAP, Salesforce, Workday, Oracle, ServiceNow consultants. Implementation, integration, and support.

QA and Test Automation

Manual QA, SDET, automation engineers. Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, Postman.

IT Project Management

Project managers, program managers, scrum masters, agile coaches, and technical business analysts.

Network and Infrastructure

Network engineers, systems administrators, storage and virtualization specialists.

Architecture and Solutions

Enterprise architects, solutions architects, technical leads who bridge business and engineering.

Don't see your specific role listed? Contact us - we place specialists across a wide range of niche IT functions and will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Our Screening Process

Every contractor we present has been through a multi-stage screening process designed to verify both technical depth and professional reliability. Here's what that looks like before a resume reaches your desk.

1

Technical Resume Review

A recruiter with IT domain expertise reviews the resume for role fit, verifying that claimed skills align with the depth and context the role requires - not just keyword presence.

2

Skills Assessment

For engineering roles, candidates complete a technical assessment relevant to the target position - code challenges, architecture problem-solving, or technology-specific scenario questions depending on role type.

3

Structured Interview

A Direcstaff technical recruiter conducts a structured interview covering experience depth, project specifics, communication style, and work model compatibility. We ask the questions that surface how someone actually works, not just what they know.

4

Reference Verification

We contact prior managers or clients to verify project involvement, quality of work, and professional conduct. References are completed before presentation, not after you've made a hiring decision.

5

Certification and Background Checks

Required certifications are verified. Background checks are completed before start date. For regulated industry clients, we can accommodate additional screening requirements.

Industries We Serve

Direcstaff places IT professionals across industries that depend on technology for their core operations. Our clients range from Series B technology companies to Fortune 500 enterprises.

Engagement Models

We work with clients across multiple engagement structures, adapting to how your procurement and HR processes are set up.

Contract (Time-and-Materials)

The standard augmentation model. The contractor works a defined schedule, submits weekly timesheets, and is billed at the agreed rate. Most engagements run 3 to 18 months, with extension options built into the agreement. No minimum commitment required to start the conversation.

Contract-to-Hire

The contractor starts on a time-and-materials basis with an agreed trial period - typically 60 to 90 days. If the relationship works, you extend a permanent offer. You make the hire/no-hire decision based on real working evidence, not interview performance alone. Conversion fees apply and are disclosed upfront before any engagement begins.

Direct Placement

For clients who know they need a permanent hire, Direcstaff operates a retained and contingency search practice for IT roles. We use our contractor network as a candidate pipeline, which often surfaces qualified professionals faster than traditional recruiting channels.

What to Expect in the First 72 Hours

When you submit a requirement to Direcstaff, here's what happens on our side - and when you can expect results.

Within 2 hours of receiving a detailed brief, a dedicated account manager and technical recruiter are assigned to the search. They review the requirements, identify any clarifying questions (we typically ask 3 to 5 targeted questions to sharpen the profile), and begin matching against our active network within the first hour.

By hour 24, we've completed initial screening of the strongest matches in our network and are conducting technical screens with the top candidates. By hour 48 to 72, a shortlist of 2 to 4 pre-vetted, available candidates is in your inbox with detailed summary notes from our technical interviews.

You interview the candidates you want to see, in the format your team prefers. We coordinate scheduling, debrief after interviews, and manage the offer and start-date process. Once you select a candidate, typical time to start is 5 to 10 business days depending on your internal onboarding requirements and any background check timelines.

Frequently Placed Technology Stacks

Our network is deep in the technologies that matter most to enterprise IT teams. Here's a partial view of the tech stacks we staff regularly:

To start a search or discuss a current requirement, contact the Direcstaff team. To understand the staff augmentation model in more detail before deciding, see our guide: What Is Staff Augmentation?