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Nearshore engineering from Poland & the EU
Verified engineering capacity — and the services to run it
We source developers and teams from verified, reliable delivery partners across Poland and the EU — broader expertise than any single vendor, and a fast start when partners have engineers on the bench. In-house, we run IT recruiting, team administration (HR & EOR) and payroll, plus Managed Application Services and AI Engineering Transformation.
Warsaw HQ · vetted partner network across Poland & the EU
Services
What We Do
IT Recruiting
Permanent in-house hires — engineers screened by engineers, not HR generalists.
- Engineer-led technical screening
- 2–4 vetted finalists per role
- Permanent hire from Poland & EU
- Free replacement during probation
Staff Augmentation & Outstaffing
Senior specialists hired by D-Factor or sourced from vetted partners — embedded in your team within days.
- Named individuals, not anonymous CVs
- Shortlist in 48 hours
- D-Factor handles payroll & EU compliance
- 1-month minimum, scale up or down
Dedicated Development Team
A nearshore engineering team composed for your product — exclusive to your roadmap.
- Team assembled for your roles & stack
- 6+ months, fully exclusive engagement
- EU contracts, 100% IP yours
- D-Factor manages team stability
AI Engineering Transformation
AI adoption across your SDLC — practical pilots, secure workflows and outcome-based engineering metrics.
- Readiness assessment and baseline
- Single-squad pilot first
- Secure MCP & agent governance
- Measured against delivery outcomes
Why D-Factor
Benefits of working with D-Factor
Well-knit teams
As a rule, we offer you already well-knit teams with necessary expertise that have already worked together. Also, they're in the same location, which simplifies communication.
Cost reduction
That's cheaper than a full-time in-house team. Our partners are based in Poland and the EU, so rates stay competitive without trading off quality.
Only verified staff
We understand how important to launch a project on time and reduce risks, that's why we don't work with freelancers, only with developers from trusted companies.
Access to best talents
You're not limited by the size or tech stack of a single vendor — you access specialists from our vetted partner network across Poland and the EU for your development project.
European Jurisdiction
You can feel safe with your data, company secrets and money. Our company is based in Poland and we work within the EU. So there won't be any hidden costs and issue invoices.
How it works
From brief to first commit in 2–4 weeks
1
Day 1
Tell Us What You Need
Share your stack, team size, and goals. A short call or a written brief — whichever works for you.
2
48 Hours
We Find the Right Fit
We match your requirements against our verified network and deliver a curated shortlist of candidates.
3
Day 5–7
Roadmap & Team Fit
We map your goals to a delivery roadmap and assemble the right team — seniority mix, tech coverage, and structure.
4
2–4 weeks
Your Team Starts
Contracts signed, onboarding done. Your new developer or team is ready to contribute from day one.
Technology
Our Technology Stack
Our specialist pool spans the full modern development landscape — from backend and cloud to mobile and data.
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