Don't just hire developers.
Get a team that actually ships.

Unlike traditional outsourcing where you get individual developers who work under your management, Salt provides cross-functional Pods — complete teams with engineers, QA, and a tech lead who own outcomes, not just tasks. We use our SPARK™ framework to ensure accountability, quality gates, and predictable delivery. You get a partner, not just extra hands.

A Pod is a small, dedicated team (typically 3-8 people) that works exclusively on your product. Each Pod includes engineers, a QA specialist, and a tech lead/architect. They integrate with your existing team, attend your standups, and operate in your timezone overlap. The Pod owns end-to-end delivery — from understanding requirements to shipping production-ready code.

We recommend starting with a Velocity Audit (1-2 weeks) to understand your codebase and identify opportunities. Then, a Pilot Pod (4-6 weeks) lets you test the working relationship with a focused deliverable. Once you're confident in the fit, we scale to Managed Pods for ongoing partnership. This low-risk approach ensures alignment before any long-term commitment.

Our teams have deep expertise across the modern stack — React, Node.js, Python, TypeScript, Go, and more. We work with all major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), modern DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), and AI/ML technologies. We continuously train our teams on emerging tools and frameworks.

Quality is built into our process. Every Pod includes dedicated QA, mandatory code reviews, and automated testing. We follow security best practices including secure coding guidelines, dependency scanning, and regular audits. For regulated industries, we're experienced with HIPAA, SOC2, and PCI-DSS compliance requirements.

Our teams are based in Pune, India (IST). We ensure 4-6 hours of overlap with US timezones — typically covering your morning hours. Teams attend daily standups, are available for sync meetings, and use async communication effectively. Many clients find this model actually increases productivity with round-the-clock progress.

For a Velocity Audit, we can typically start within 1-2 weeks. For a Pilot Pod, expect 2-3 weeks to assemble the right team based on your tech stack and requirements. We don't believe in rushing team formation — getting the right people matters more than speed.

We offer Dedicated Developers for teams that have strong internal leadership and just need to augment with specific skills. You get access to our vetted talent pool — React, Node, Python, AI engineers, and more. They work under your direction while we handle HR, payroll, and retention.