You need more than one specialist
The work requires several roles that need to work closely together rather than individual people joining separately.
Engagement model 04
Pod Based Team
Build a Team Around a Specific Capability
A pod team brings together the different roles needed to work on a defined capability or area of your product, without requiring you to assemble each role separately.
Fit check
When This Model Fits
Four signs that a pod is the right shape for your work.
You need a specific capability
You want a team built specifically around an area of expertise such as AI, product development, cloud, data, or cybersecurity.
You want the team to work with more autonomy
You can provide the context and priorities while the pod manages more of the work within its agreed area.
You need a team that can change with the work
The roles and team size need to adapt as the capability or project develops.
The engagement
How the Engagement Works
Most clients arrive needing one thing and stay for the next. The engagement model changes as you move; the team and the accountability don't have to.
01
You Define the Need
We align on the capability, domain, or outcome the pod needs to work around.
02
Randstack Builds the Pod
We bring together the roles required for the work and adjust the composition based on your existing team and needs.
03
You Provide Context and Priorities
Your team stays involved through priorities, governance, and business context.
04
The Pod Works Around the Agreed Area
The team works together on the specific capability, domain, or outcome defined for the engagement.
Pod examples
Five Ready-Made Pods
These are example pod structures. The team setup can be adjusted based on your needs.
POD 01
AI Pod
Built for teams that want to introduce AI into an existing product or build a new AI-powered solution.
Typical team
AI EngineerBackend EngineerData EngineerProduct Manager
Example outcomes
AI assistant, workflow automation, or AI capabilities integrated into an existing product.
POD 02
Product Dev Pod
Built for clients who need a complete team to take a product from idea to launch or continue developing an existing product.
Typical team
Product ManagerProduct DesignerFrontend EngineerBackend EngineerQA Engineer
Example outcomes
Validated MVP, production ready web or mobile product, new product features, or improvements to an existing platform.
POD 03
Cloud & Platform Pod
Built for teams that need to build, improve, or maintain the infrastructure behind their products and services.
Typical team
Cloud EngineerDevOps EngineerBackend Engineer
Example outcomes
Cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, platform migration, infrastructure automation, or improved system reliability.
POD 04
Data Pod
Built for teams that need to collect, organize, process, and make better use of their data.
Typical team
Data EngineerData AnalystData ScientistBackend Engineer
Example outcomes
Data pipelines, analytics dashboards, reporting systems, or data platforms.
POD 05
Cybersecurity Pod
Built for teams that need additional security expertise to assess, strengthen, or monitor their systems.
Typical team
Security EngineerCloud Security EngineerSecurity Analyst
Example outcomes
Security assessments, vulnerability remediation, security monitoring, access control improvements, or stronger security practices across the platform.
In summary
What You Can Expect
A cross functional team built around the work you need to get done, with the roles and team setup adjusted as your needs change.
Not the right fit?
The Other Five Models
Same talent, same standards. What changes is who directs the work, who manages the team, and who carries the outcome.
01
Project Based Delivery
For a defined project with a clear scope, timeline, and expected deliverables.
Direction
Management
Outcome
YouSharedRandstack
02
Staff Augmentation
For adding one or more specialists into your existing team while you keep day-to-day management.
Direction
Management
Outcome
YouSharedRandstack
03
Dedicated Team
For those who need a stable team working closely with them over a longer period.
Direction
Management
Outcome
YouSharedRandstack
05
Managed Delivery
For those who want Randstack to manage the team and execution against agreed milestones or outcomes.
Direction
Management
Outcome
YouSharedRandstack
06
Managed Services
For ongoing support after delivery, including monitoring, maintenance, and technical operations.
Direction
Management
Outcome
YouSharedRandstack
Next step
Need a Team Around a Specific Capability?
Tell us what you are trying to build or improve and we can shape the pod around your need.
