Hire a developer · available at short notice

In 14 days with a skilled, cohesive team ready.

We fill capacity gaps quickly and deliver through clearly defined work packages.

  • Senior Full-Stack, Mobile, UI/UX, DevOps and QA
  • Seamless integration into your processes and tools
  • 100% in-house in Germany and available at short notice
  • 100% in-house
  • 7+ years on the market
  • 100+ projects

Where can I Book development team in Germany?

You can hire a development team in Germany through an agency with its own in-house team. The agency can provide either a complete team or specific skills. This is a good option if you need capacity quickly, want to expand your existing team, or need to get a project started fast. CodeGuides provides experienced developers based in Germany, structures onboarding, and ensures code quality and a smooth handover from the start.

The difference from full project ownership: When you expand your team, you set the direction, and we provide capacity and quality. With full project ownership, we take responsibility for planning, development, and operations. Both models are possible; we'll discuss which is right for you during the initial consultation.

Our team · 100% in-house

Available starting Week two

We onboard quickly, take responsibility for scope and quality, and work with your tools (Jira, GitLab, Azure DevOps). We adapt to your preferred framework: Scrum, Scrum@Scale, SAFe, or Waterfall.

CodeGuides is working on a project

Transparency in everyday life

Roadmaps, demos, metrics, release notes, understandable at any time.

Direct communication

Clear points of contact who speak German, and quick decisions.

Seamless integration

Boards, Repos, Pipelines: No parallel setup, no frictional losses.

CodeGuides starts with a workshop
Collaboration · structured and predictable

This is how we start

Clear steps, minimal overhead, and quick results. We quickly familiarize ourselves with your platform and preferred ways of working, so we can start delivering after a short onboarding period.

  1. 1

    Kickoff and scope

    Set goals, risks, interfaces and metrics.

  2. 2

    Onboarding & Setup

    Access, repos, CI/CD and basic documentation in your environment.

  3. 3

    Sprint 0

    Architecture basis, design systems, observability and quality gates.

  1. 4

    Ongoing sprints

    Releases every two weeks, with reviews and plan-versus-actual comparisons.

  2. 5

    Go-live and operations

    Hardening, security, and documentation; 24/7 operations available on request.

  3. 6

    Ongoing maintenance

    Security scans, updates and development as needed.

Collaboration models · flexible and clear

Models that fit your setup

Choose the framework that reliably balances speed and cost.

Monthly retainer

Dedicated capacity (e.g., 2–4 FTEs) for predictable delivery in product teams.

Time and materials (with a cap)

Maximum flexibility, with a budget cap to prevent surprises.

Fixed price modules

Clearly defined deliverables, such as an MVP scope, audit, or launch package.

Guides to hiring developers and scaling your team

Tips for expanding your team quickly and delivering fast.

Technologies with which we work daily

Additional tools: CI/CD, Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch.

Team booking FAQ

How quickly can we start?

Usually within 5–10 business days. If you have urgent roadmap deadlines, we can explore accelerated onboarding.

How does the collaboration work on a daily basis?

Sprints every two weeks, with planning and reviews, plus brief asynchronous updates. You'll have access to boards, repositories, pipelines, and metrics.

How do you ensure quality?

We use a Definition of Done, code reviews, automated tests, security checks, and observability. Releases go through quality gates.

What models are there?

Retainer (FTE), time and materials with a budget cap, or fixed-price modules, depending on the risk and budget.

Are you working remotely or on site?

Remote-first. We're happy to hold workshops and kickoffs on site.

Who owns the code?

The code belongs to you. We work in your repositories or hand everything over, including documentation and access.

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CodeGuides: A partner that delivers

  • In-house team based in Germany: You work with a dedicated team in Germany—no freelancers or outsourcing.
  • ⌨️ Experts for complex projects: You benefit from specialists in architecture, app development, backend and QA, all working together.
  • 💲 Cost transparency & clear planning: Full transparency with minute-by-minute time tracking, realistic roadmaps and reliable estimates.
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Alexander Hähnel
Managing Director · Software development
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Franz Opitz
Managing Director · Automation & Deployment

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