Your Trusted Managed Software Outsourcing Partner
Stop managing freelancers and struggling with unmanaged agencies. We build high-performing, autonomous dedicated teams that integrate seamlessly with your organization.
Strategic Outsourcing to India
India remains the global hub for technology talent. As a managed software outsourcing partner, Salt Technologies bridges the gap between cost-efficiency and premium quality.
We don't just provide bodies; we provide brains. Our engineers are top 1% talent, vetted for technical excellence and communication skills, working from our state-of-the-art development center in Pune.
- Access to top 1% engineering talent
- Time-zone overlap with US/EU teams
- Cultural alignment and strong communication
- Cost savings without compromising quality
What is Managed Software Outsourcing?
Managed Software Outsourcing is a partnership model where a service provider takes full responsibility for the recruitment, management, and delivery of a dedicated engineering team.
Unlike traditional staffing (where you manage the freelancers) or project outsourcing (where you lose control over the process), managed outsourcing offers the best of both worlds:
- Total Ownership: The provider handles HR, payroll, retention, and performance management.
- Process Integration: The team adopts your tools (Jira, Slack, GitHub) and workflows (Agile/Scrum).
- Scalability: You can scale the team up or down with a predictable notice period.
Why Choose a Managed Model?
Move beyond the limitations of simple staff augmentation and rigid project outsourcing.
Staff Augmentation
"Rent a coder" model. You manage everything.
- ✕ High management overhead
- ✕ No ownership of outcomes
- ✕ High turnover risk
Managed Outsourcing
Autonomous teams with shared ownership and governance.
- Managed by Salt delivery leads
- Shared outcome responsibility
- Structured knowledge retention
- Process & Quality governance
Traditional Outsourcing
Black-box project delivery. Fixed scope, fixed price.
- ⚠ Rigid change management
- ⚠ Lack of transparency
- ⚠ "Throw it over the wall" mentality
Comprehensive Managed Services
We provide end-to-end support to ensure your offshore operations succeed.
Dedicated Teams
Your own team, sitting in our office. We handle HR, payroll, devices, and retention.
Vendor Consolidation
Streamline your chaotic vendor landscape into a single, accountable managed partner.
Governance & Security
ISO 27001 certified security, SOC 2 readiness, and strict IP protection protocols.
Product Engineering
Full-cycle development from MVP to enterprise-scale platforms.
Quality Assurance
Integrated QA processes to ensure bug-free, reliable software delivery.
Global Delivery
Hybrid onshore/offshore models to optimize for speed and cost.
Your Dedicated Team Structure
A typical managed "Pod" is a self-sufficient unit designed for delivery, not just development.
Engineering Manager
Your single point of contact. Handles delivery & people.
Senior Developers
Architecture & Core Logic
Developers
Feature Implementation
QA Engineer
Automation & Manual Testing
Why this structure works?
- No Management Overhead: You talk to the EM, the EM manages the team.
- Built-in Quality: QA is integrated from day one, not an afterthought.
- Knowledge Retention: The structure survives individual attrition.
- Plug-and-Play Flexibility: Scale the team up or down, or swap skills (e.g., React for Python) as your project evolves.
How We Engage
A transparent, risk-free process to build your dedicated team.
Discovery
We analyze your requirements, tech stack, and culture to define the perfect team profile.
Pilot Pod
Start with a core team for 4-6 weeks to validate fit, velocity, and communication.
Scale
Once validated, we rapidly scale the team with pre-vetted talent from our bench.
Optimize
Continuous improvement via weekly retrospectives and performance metrics.
Powered by the SPARK™ Framework
Our proprietary delivery framework ensures that your managed team isn't just coding, but delivering measurable business value.
Why SPARK makes the difference?
- 1
Strategic Alignment
We don't just take tickets. We align engineering efforts with your quarterly business goals.
- 2
Product Acceleration
Rapid prototyping and MVP-to-Scale playbooks to shorten your time-to-market.
- 3
Reliability & Quality
Automated quality gates, security scanning, and DevOps best practices baked in.
The SPARK Promise
Enterprise-Grade Security & Governance
We understand that outsourcing carries risks. We have built our entire operating model to mitigate them.
IP Protection
Strict NDAs, US-based contracts, and clear IP assignment. You own everything.
Data Security
ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 compliant processes, and secure VDI options.
Performance Guarantees
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) on code quality, overlap hours, and retention.
The "No-Lock-in" Guarantee
We are so confident in our delivery that we offer a flexible engagement model.
- 2-week risk-free trial period
- 30-day notice period for cancellation
- Free knowledge transfer & handover
Who Is This For?
Our managed model is optimized for organizations that need more than just "bodies".
CTOs & VP Engineering
The Pain
Tired of managing low-quality freelancers or chaotic agencies.
The Solution
Get a self-managing team that follows your engineering standards.
Growth-Stage Startups
The Pain
Need to scale engineering capacity fast without breaking the bank.
The Solution
Rapidly deploy a complete pod (Dev + QA + DevOps) in weeks.
Enterprise Leaders
The Pain
Struggling with vendor governance and security compliance.
The Solution
ISO 27001 certified partner with strict IP protection and SLAs.
Proven Success Across Industries
See how we help companies scale their engineering impact.
Fintech
Modernizing a Legacy Payment Platform
40% reduction in technical debt
A dedicated team of 8 engineers migrated a monolithic Java app to microservices.
Healthcare
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth App
3-month launch timeline met
End-to-end product engineering for a US-based healthcare startup.
E-commerce
High-Scale B2B Marketplace
2x increase in deployment frequency
Implemented CI/CD and automated testing to accelerate feature delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our pricing is transparent and typically 30-50% lower than US/EU equivalent rates. We offer flexible engagement models including monthly dedicated team rates and fixed-price project costs. Contact us for a detailed rate card.
We take IP protection seriously. All code, assets, and intellectual property belong to you from day one. We sign strict NDAs and IP assignment agreements with both our clients and our employees. Our ISO 27001 certified processes ensure your data and IP are secure.
We ensure a minimum of 4 hours of overlap with your local time zone (US/EU) for real-time collaboration. Our teams are flexible and can adjust their schedules to maximize overlap for critical meetings and standups.
We can typically ramp up a dedicated team within 2-4 weeks. Our 'Pilot Pod' approach allows you to start small with a core team and scale up rapidly as trust and processes are established. We maintain a bench of pre-vetted talent to accelerate scaling.
Absolutely. While we pre-vet all candidates, you have the final say. We encourage you to interview the core team members to ensure they fit your technical requirements and company culture.
We maintain a bench of talent and have a notice period for all employees. If a developer leaves, we provide a replacement with an overlap period for knowledge transfer at no additional cost to you, ensuring zero disruption.
In Staff Augmentation, you manage the individuals directly. In our Managed model, we provide a cohesive team led by an Engineering Manager who takes ownership of delivery, quality, and performance. We handle the management overhead, retention, and administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on strategic goals.
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