Turnkey project
A defined outcome with agreed scope and price.
We design, build, test and deploy the solution. The proposal defines deliverables, dependencies, milestones and acceptance criteria.
Explore custom softwareMultidisciplinary Engineering Podfrom €8,000/mo
Dedicated Nearshore Squad
A senior team to build and evolve your product. We agree a dedicated, shared or hybrid allocation, with technical coordination and regular deliveries.
Ways to work together
The right capacity for each stage.
We start with the goal and choose the working model together. Allocation, schedule and responsibilities are clear in the proposal.
Dedicated team
Continuous development as business priorities evolve.
A stable core focused on your project, with agreed capacity, technical coordination and regular demonstrations.
Define my teamShared team
Senior expertise with a part-time allocation.
Planned capacity for improvements, integrations or maintenance. We prioritise work and agree availability and timelines for each cycle.
Discuss part-time capacityHybrid model
Product continuity with specialists when needed.
A dedicated core supported by AI, architecture, QA or security expertise at specific stages. The team evolves with the plan.
Find the right modelInteractive Estimation
Nearshore Cost Savings & ROI Calculator
Calculate your annual savings by deploying a Portugal/Brazil senior pod vs hiring locally in US/UK/DACH.
3 Engineers
1 Dev (Solo)5 Devs (Squad)10 Devs (Pod)
Includes 100% IP transfer & GDPR compliance by design.
Estimated ROI
Estimated Monthly Savings€23,400 / mo
Estimated Annual Savings€280,800 / year
Caravel Nearshore Team€15,600 / mo
Local Market Rate€39,000 / mo
*Illustrative estimate based on average fully-loaded local senior engineering costs vs Portugal/Brazil nearshore allocations. Final project proposal reflects exact stack requirements.
Scope & Deliverables
Why Clients Choose Our Squads
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Senior Architecture in Portugal
Lead architecture, system design, and technical direction guided from Porto, Portugal.
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Hand-picked Senior Delivery in Brazil
High-velocity execution by proven senior engineers operating in EU-aligned timezones.
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Zero Management Overhead
Includes Product Manager / Agile Owner to keep sprints velocity high and scope locked.
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Flexible 1-Month Commitment
Scale team size up or down with just 30 days notice. Zero long-term lock-in.
Execution Methodology
Onboarding in 5 Days
01
Stack Alignment
We review your codebase, sprint backlog, and tools (Jira, Linear, GitHub).
02
Squad Assembly
We allocate pre-vetted senior engineers matched to your specific tech stack.
03
Day 1 Shipping
The pod joins your daily standups and starts pushing production commits immediately.
Delivery commitments
Your project in safe hands
Clear scope, technical accountability and a handover your team can continue to operate.
Code & intellectual property
100% of the intellectual property in custom-developed code transfers after payment, under the contract. Third-party components retain their own licences.
Confidentiality
We can put an NDA in place before sensitive information is shared and define the access required for the project.
Clear scope & budget
Deliverables, milestones and acceptance criteria are set out in the proposal. Scope changes are assessed and approved before work proceeds.
Handover & continuity
Deployment, documentation and knowledge transfer. Hosting, maintenance and service levels are itemised where applicable.
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