Get the right pod before you commit
The wrong team mix costs months. A short call helps us size the pod, the skills and the hours that fit your product.
- A free first call with a senior engineer
- Roles and skills matched to your product
- No obligation, NDA on request
- Pod size, roles, hours and monthly cost in one place
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Tell us where to send it. After a short call, you get a written pod plan with roles, hours and monthly cost.
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Engineering Pods, done properly
- 01
One lead, one team
Your pod works under a single tech lead who owns planning, code quality and delivery, so you have one person to talk to.
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A sensible mix of seniority
Pods combine SDE-1 and SDE-2 engineers. Engineers with 5+ years of experience handle critical architecture and security decisions.
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Shifts matched to your location
Every engineer works UK, US or India business hours to suit you, with daily stand-ups in Slack and a live demo each Friday.
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No cliff when someone leaves
Our contracts require two weeks’ notice, and a replacement is onboarded in parallel. You do not pay for the transition.
Which roles can a dedicated software engineering team include?
An Engineering Pod is a dedicated SynthWeb team under one tech lead, with a 3-month minimum. We shape it around your product, working your business hours.
Frontend engineering
Engineers who build fast, accessible interfaces and keep design and code consistent as your product grows.
What this includes- React, Next.js and TypeScript
- Accessible, responsive interfaces
- Reusable component libraries
Backend engineering
Backend engineers build and maintain the services behind your product, from APIs to data models.
What this includes- NestJS and Node.js services
- PostgreSQL and Prisma
- Performance and reliability work
Mobile development
Mobile engineers build iOS and Android apps connected to a secure backend, in step with your web product.
What this includes- iOS and Android apps
- Shared APIs with your web app
- App store releases
QA and test automation
QA engineers find problems before your users do, with manual testing and automated checks on every release.
What this includes- Test plans and regression suites
- Automated tests in CI
- Bug triage with your team
DevOps and cloud
A DevOps engineer keeps environments, pipelines and costs under control so releases stay uneventful.
What this includes- AWS and Docker
- GitHub Actions CI/CD
- Monitoring and cost review
Product design
Designers work alongside engineers so what gets built matches what was intended.
What this includes- UX research and flows
- UI and design systems
- Design reviews with engineering
Engineering Pod pricing
A dedicated team under one tech lead. Three-month minimum, then scale up or down.
Pod S
2 engineers and a tech lead
- 2 full-time engineers
- Tech lead oversight
- Daily Slack stand-ups
- Friday live demo
- Code pushed to your repo daily
- Shift matched to UK, US or India hours
Pod M
4 engineers with QA
- Everything in Pod S
- 4 full-time engineers including QA
- Dedicated tech lead time
- Mid-week PR reviews and Linear updates
- Monthly steering review
- Free replacement engineer on 2 weeks’ notice
Pod L
6 engineers across the stack
- Everything in Pod M
- 6 engineers across frontend, backend and mobile
- DevOps and cloud engineer
- Senior architect time (5+ years)
- Security and code review cadence
- Priority onboarding
Billed monthly in USD, GBP or EUR. NET-15 or NET-30. Taxes extra.
Need something different?
Need a bigger team, a specific stack or a different mix of roles? We will shape a pod around your roadmap.
What clients say about working with SynthWeb
“From the very beginning, they understood my vision and worked closely with me to bring it to life.”
“They understood the stakes of working on a live product.”
“…the final product exceeded expectations.”
“A well experienced agency in web app development.”
“SynthWeb offers a unique blend of startup agility and strong technical mentorship.”
“They understood the product concept, they didnt need hand-holding through every decision…”
“…their team exhibited exceptional professionalism and deep domain knowledge pertinent to travel.”
“…nothing short of exceptional.”
“We were impressed with their work culture.”
“They communicate effectively, follow an agile process, and are flexible with adjustments…”
“Synthweb has been a reliable and efficient partner.”
“Communication was smooth throughout the entire project…”
“Best tech consultancy in Guwahati! The team at Synthweb is knowledgeable, innovative, and truly committed to their clients’ growth.”
“Synthweb has been an outstanding experience. They’ve consistently handled all our software-related queries and development needs with professionalism, precision, and a problem-solving mindset.”
“Great team and great expertise in what they provide… Have got my ERP done with AI integration, had really been an efficient solution.”
“SynthWeb built our e-commerce website with a sleek design and smooth functionality. The user experience is fantastic, and the backend is easy to manage.”
“I had a fantastic experience working with SynthWeb! Their team is skilled, professional, and dedicated to bringing ideas to life.”
“Great experience working with Synthweb. Skilled and professional team with excellent behavior. Highly recommended!”
“SynthWeb have been our digital partner for the past few years, and we are very pleased with the online positioning they have provided for our company.”
“The company is great in consultation when it comes to take your business online. Their experienced team has helped my brother’s business grow significantly.”
Dedicated engineering team FAQs
Common questions about hiring a dedicated team from SynthWeb.
What is an Engineering Pod?
An Engineering Pod is a dedicated SynthWeb team working as an extension of yours, led by one tech lead. You get a working team without the cost and delay of hiring.
How much does a dedicated engineering team cost?
Pods start from $7,500 a month (₹3.5 lakh) for two engineers and a tech lead. A four-engineer pod with QA starts from $14,000 (₹6.5 lakh) and a six-engineer pod from $24,000 (₹11 lakh). Billing is monthly.
What is the minimum commitment?
Three months. After that you can scale the pod up or down with the notice period set out in your contract.
How is a pod different from freelancers or an in-house hire?
A pod comes with a tech lead who owns planning, code quality and delivery, so you do not manage individuals. You also skip recruiting time, and we replace an engineer who leaves at no cost to you.
Who will be on my pod?
Pods mix SDE-1 and SDE-2 engineers under one tech lead. Engineers with 5+ years of experience handle architecture and security decisions.
What happens if an engineer leaves?
Our contracts require two weeks’ notice, and a replacement is onboarded in parallel at no cost to you.
Will the pod work in my tools and time zone?
Yes. The pod joins your repositories, Slack, issue tracker and release process. Each engineer works a shift matched to your location, UK, US or India.
Who owns the code?
You do. All IP and source code belong to you, and code is pushed to your repositories daily.
