Cloud & Platform Pod
Typical Roles
Tech Lead, 2×Backend Eng, 1×DevOps, 1×Frontend, 1×QA, 0.5×SM
Stack & Tools
Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP, Terraform, Docker, Helm
Problems We Solve
- •Legacy infrastructure limiting scale
- •Multi-cloud complexity
- •Slow deployment cycles
- •Infrastructure as code adoption
Sample Sprint Outcomes
- Platform reliability >99.9%
- Deployment frequency 10x
- Infrastructure automation
- Cloud cost optimization
Pods vs. Staff Aug vs. SOW
Choose the right engagement model for your goals
| Feature | Managed Pods | Staff Aug | Project SOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Assembly | ✓ Full | Individual | ✓ Full |
| Scrum Master | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Velocity SLAs | ✓ | — | Milestone-based |
| Flexibility | High | Very High | Low |
| Best For | Ongoing product work | Fill specific gaps | Defined projects |
