Hire System Design Experts | Nearshore Software Development
System design is the process of defining the architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified requirements. You need an expert who can think at a high level about how to build a system that is scalable, reliable, and maintainable. Our vetting process, powered by Axiom Cortex™, is a deep evaluation of an engineer's ability to design complex, large-scale systems. We test their knowledge of architectural patterns, their ability to reason about trade-offs, and their understanding of how to build a system that can evolve over time.
The Problem
A system that was not designed for scale will quickly fall over as your user base grows, leading to downtime, a poor user experience, and lost revenue.
The TeamStation AI Solution
We vet for engineers who are experts in designing scalable systems. They must demonstrate a deep understanding of patterns and technologies for building systems that can handle millions of users, including load balancing, caching, and database sharding.
The Problem
If a single component failure can take down your entire system, you have a major reliability problem. You need a system that is resilient to failure and can recover gracefully.
The TeamStation AI Solution
Our engineers are proficient in designing reliable and fault-tolerant systems. They are vetted on their ability to use techniques like redundancy, replication, and graceful degradation to build a system that can withstand failure and provide a consistent user experience.
The Problem
Without a senior architect to provide a clear vision and make key decisions, teams can get stuck in 'analysis paralysis', endlessly debating trade-offs without making progress. This leads to slow decision-making and inconsistent designs.
The TeamStation AI Solution
Our experts are leaders who can drive architectural decisions. We vet their ability to reason about complex trade-offs, to clearly articulate their design choices, and to build consensus within a team, providing the technical leadership needed to move forward.
The Problem
A poorly designed system can be incredibly expensive to operate, using far more resources than necessary. Inefficient use of cloud services can lead to a bill that grows exponentially with your user base.
The TeamStation AI Solution
We hire architects who design for cost-efficiency. They are vetted on their ability to choose the right services and to design an architecture that is optimized for cost, not just performance. They understand how to leverage serverless, auto-scaling, and other cloud-native patterns to build a system that is cost-effective at any scale.
How We Measure Seniority: From L1 to L4 Certified Expert
We don't just match keywords; we measure cognitive ability. Our Axiom Cortex™ engine evaluates every candidate against a 44-point psychometric and technical framework to precisely map their seniority and predict their success on your team. This data-driven approach allows for transparent, value-based pricing.
Guided Contributor
Contributes on component-level tasks within the System Design domain. Foundational knowledge and learning agility are validated.
Evaluation Focus
Axiom Cortex™ validates core competencies via correctness, method clarity, and fluency scoring. We ensure they can reliably execute assigned tasks.
$20 /hour
$3,460/mo · $41,520/yr
± $5 USD
Independent Feature Owner
Independently ships features and services in the System Design space, handling ambiguity with minimal supervision.
Evaluation Focus
We assess their mental model accuracy and problem-solving via composite scores and role-level normalization. They can own features end-to-end.
$30 / hour
$5,190/mo · $62,280/yr
± $5 USD
Leads Complex Projects
Leads cross-component projects, raises standards, and provides mentorship within the System Design discipline.
Evaluation Focus
Axiom Cortex™ measures their system design skills and architectural instinct specific to the System Design domain via trait synthesis and semantic alignment scoring. They are force-multipliers.
$40 / hour
$6,920/mo · $83,040/yr
± $5 USD
Org-Level Architect
Sets architecture and technical strategy for System Design across teams, solving your most complex business problems.
Evaluation Focus
We validate their ability to make critical trade-offs related to the System Design domain via utility-optimized decision gates and multi-objective analysis. They drive innovation at an organizational level.
$50 / hour
$8,650/mo · $103,800/yr
± $10 USD
Pricing estimates are calculated using the U.S. standard of 173 workable hours per month, which represents the realistic full-time workload after adjusting for federal holidays, paid time off (PTO), and sick leave.
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