Full Scale is a software development staff augmentation company that helps US tech companies build and scale engineering teams with vetted talent from the Philippines.
We were founded in 2018 by Matt Watson, a 4x founder and CTO who co-founded VinSolutions (acquired for ~$150M) and founded Stackify. He built Full Scale to solve a problem he kept hitting himself: hiring good engineers in the US is slow, expensive, and constantly interrupted by turnover. The answer was not the cheapest developers available. It was to build a real recruiting and retention engine in a market where great engineers are plentiful and companies rarely stick around long enough to keep them.
That engine is the product. We accept under 3% of applicants, pay at the top of the local market, and hold 93%+ retention. Today we have 300+ engineers on staff and have made 700+ placements with 200+ companies, delivering 5M+ development hours. Clients include AMC Theatres, SOTA Cloud, and AG Mednet.
Services:
Staff augmentation and dedicated development teams
How it works: tell us the roles you need, interview the candidates we put in front of you, and approve who joins. Your engineers work as members of your team, in your tools, on your process, reporting to your leaders. We handle recruiting, employment, benefits, equipment, and retention.
Engagement terms are low risk. Rates start at $35/hr fully loaded, typically 50-70% less than hiring the same role in the US. There are no long-term contracts, cancellation takes 30 days' notice, and if it is not working out in the first two weeks, you get your money back. Engineers can start in as little as 7 days depending on bench availability.
Full Scale offers competitive pricing and good value for cost, fitting various budgets. While not the cheapest option, clients express satisfaction with their expertise and responsiveness, often emphasizing a strong cultural fit and effective project management.
Full Scale is noted for its flexibility and responsiveness to client needs. They adjust to project changes swiftly and maintain open lines of communication via virtual meetings and email, ensuring client satisfaction.
Proactive Approach to Changing Needs
The team at Full Scale is proactive and adaptable to the fast-evolving development landscape. They keep up with technological advancements and adjust their strategies accordingly to meet client demands.
Cost-Effective Services with Great Value
Clients find Full Scale's pricing to be reasonable and aligned with their budgets, providing excellent value for the cost. Their services are considered a good investment for companies looking to enhance their technical capabilities.
High-Quality Technical Talent
Full Scale's team is recognized for their technical expertise and ability to deliver high-quality solutions. Clients commend their skill, dedication, and the personal care they invest in each project.
Proficient in Custom Mobile App Development
Full Scale is adept at building custom mobile apps, as evidenced by successful projects in diverse industries such as golf technology and product design. Their work includes iOS and Android development, API integration, and database management.
Need for More Senior Developers
While clients praise the team's work, some noted that many of the full stack developers are relatively inexperienced. There is a desire for more senior developers to complement the junior team members.
Custom Software Dev for Steel Manufacturing Company
Featured Review
Custom Software Development
AngularReact
Unspecified
Jan. 2017 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They’ve definitely helped our business grow within the IT sector.”
Jan 29, 2024
IT Team Lead, Steel Manufacturing Company
Anonymous
Verified
Manufacturing
Kansas City, Missouri
1,001-5,000 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Full Scale provides custom software development services for a steel manufacturing company. The team has migrated the client’s application from Angular to React, and they work on full stack development and QA.
The client is highly satisfied with Full Scale’s quality work; their efforts have had a significant impact on the client’s business. The team meets deadlines and reviews metrics every two weeks. Overall, they’re knowledgeable about the application, friendly, transparent, and easy to work with.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m an IT team lead for a steel manufacturing company. I work on financial software to build steel buildings.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Full Scale?
We needed help with development.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Full Scale’s QA resource has been with us since the inception of our application. Then, we added developers because we were updating our code base from Angular to React. Full Scale has been a part of that transition to the new application, and now they’re helping to support it.
The QA and I have created a process document in OneNote. Whenever a new employee starts on the team, we give them access to the document, which has a brief overview of the app, our login process, and other walk-through knowledge about the application.
What is the team composition?
Five team members are reporting to me, including one QA and four full stack developers.
What is the status of this engagement?
We began working with them in January 2017, and the partnership is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Full Scale’s impact has been significant. We have another team using some of Full Scale’s resources, and all teams have nothing but good things to say. They’ve definitely helped our business grow within the IT sector, and teammates are a joy to work with.
How did Full Scale perform from a project management standpoint?
We’ve hit our timeline. We initially missed our deadline with the migration, but it wasn’t feasible because it was put together by a project management team that had no idea about the application.
Other than that, Full Scale has met deadlines, and we review metrics every two weeks. So far, they’ve hit 100% of their deliveries and done an excellent job.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
Leonette (Software QA Tester III) is the QA; we’ve worked together the longest. She is probably one of the best QAs I’ve worked with. She does a fantastic job, and her knowledge of the application is impressive. Moreover, Leonette helps the other developers understand the functionality.
Lovely (Full Stack Developer) hasn’t been with us as long as Leonette, but she understands the functionality. She gets in there and helps with her knowledge of the application, supporting any of our newer Full Scale employees. In summary, Lovely was one of the first teammates to understand the functionality, and she goes above and beyond to help the team in any way she can.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their most impressive trait is how quickly they’ve learned the application. Additionally, the developers are sincere, friendly, and easy to get along with; they work great with everyone.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They do a great job, but many of their full stack developers are very green. It’d be nice to have some more senior people. They’ve started bringing them into the company, and I assume their junior developers will become senior as time passes.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I definitely recommend Full Scale. Additionally, something that helped us in February 2023 was an account manager. We asked if we could set up small interviews, and they gave us information about each candidate on the site and what they could do. Overall, the interviews ensured the person was a good fit for us and the team.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Mobile App Dev for Product Design Company
Application TestingMobile App Development
React NativeMobile Game DevelopmentAndroid App DevelopmentiPhone iOS App Development
Confidential
Mar. 2019 - Jan. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They embraced the challenge with a skill level and personal care we had not experienced with other development teams."
Jan 29, 2024
Founder, Mixtape the Game
Joel Johnson
Verified
Consumer products & services
Overland Park, Kansas
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Full Scale built the mobile app version of a product design firm's card game. They connected the app to the API of Shopify and Apple, created the gameplay logic, added interstitial ads, and conducted QA tests.
Full Scale successfully completed all the assigned tasks. Their team managed the project efficiently, ensuring they discussed the project deliverables, tracked all goals, and communicated transparently. They also impressed the client with the skill level and personal care they showcased.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Founder of Mixtape the Game.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We are a small product design company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Full Scale to accomplish?
Build a mobile app from start to finish
SOLUTION
How did you find Full Scale?
Online Search
Referral
Reached out to them to meet in person
Why did you select Full Scale over others?
Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Leadership Team
How many teammates from Full Scale were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Build a mobile app version of the card game Mixtape that was able to connect to both Spotify and Apple's API so that users with premium subscriptions for either could use their accounts to play the game from anywhere, provided they had a wi-fi connection.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
API connections
QA Testing
Gameplay Logic
Interstitial Advertising
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
We were assigned a Project Manager who led weekly discussions with the entire dev team. Project deliverables were discussed, goals were tracked, and communication back and forth was transparent and responsive.
What was your primary form of communication with Full Scale?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The skill level and quality of our team. Although the work was done remotely, we developed a personal relationship with the Full Scale team, and it was obvious that they had a vested interest in helping us succeed. Our project was somewhat unique, and they embraced the challenge with a skill level and personal care we had not experienced with other development teams.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Full Scale could have done differently?
No, I will continue to champion Full Scale for any business or entrepreneur that needs to find, hire, or retain great developers.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"Our experience was truly a positive one, and we felt like the entire team was focused on our success.
IT Staff Augmentation for Golf Tech Company
Custom Software DevelopmentIT Staff AugmentationMobile App Development
Google app engineOther app platform
Confidential
Jan. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They've been proactive with our projects as things evolve."
Aug 20, 2026
Co-Founder & Head of Design, Golf Tech Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Salina, Kansas
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Full Scale has been hired by a golf technology company to provide resources to help build a custom mobile app. Their work focuses on iOS and Android development, API setup, and database management.
The client is now satisfied with Full Scale's services. The team is proactive in addressing the client's needs. Moreover, they've impressed the client with their knowledge, expertise, and flexibility. Customers can expect a reliable partner who always knows what they're doing. This review is an update by the client company. The original content is located below the new review.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Co-founder and Head of Design of a sports company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We created a golf app and scoring system.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Full Scale to accomplish?
Build the app
Maintain user database
Leverage data sources
SOLUTION
How did you find Full Scale?
Referral
Why did you select Full Scale over others?
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Referred to me
How many teammates from Full Scale were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
They are the development wing of our team. They built apps for iOS and Android, maintained a Firebase database, and leveraged data sources and APIs.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
How did your relationship with your partner evolve? The development world is changing fast, and Full Scale is fully equipped to change with it. They've been proactive with our projects as things evolve. We're comfortable with them now and into the future. In what ways can they improve? They aren't the cheapest firm out there, but they've earned their worth. What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours? Even in the age of AI, always go with someone who knows what they're doing — like Full Scale.
UPDATED REVIEW
This review was published on February 19th, 2024
Co-Founder & Head of Design, Golf Tech CompanyOther industries
Salina, Kansas
1-10
Jan 2020 - Ongoing
$50,000 to $199,999
Verified
Project summary A golf technology firm has hired Full Scale to provide resources to help them build a custom mobile app. This involves iOS and Android development, database management, API integration, and maintenance.
Feedback summary After launching the app, the client has managed to acquire monthly active users and gain revenue from ads. Although Full Scale can do a better job of meeting deadlines and delivering accurate outputs, their responsiveness and communicative approach have been commendable.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Co-founder and Head of Design of a sports company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We created a golf app and scoring system.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Full Scale to accomplish?
Build the app
Maintain user database
Leverage data sources
SOLUTION
How did you find Full Scale?
Referral
Why did you select Full Scale over others?
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Referred to me
How many teammates from Full Scale were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
They are the development wing of our team. They built apps for iOS and Android, maintained a Firebase database, and leveraged data sources and APIs.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Monthly active users, app revenue generated by ads
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They were very responsive but not always timely in development. Things tended to take awhile and require re-work.
What was your primary form of communication with Full Scale?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their attention to detail and willingness to communicate have stood out.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Full Scale could have done differently?
What seemed pretty affordable up front became real pricey real quick, based on the length of time it took us to actually get a marketable product.
Overall rating: 3.0
Quality: 2.5
Cost: 1.5
Schedule: 3.5
Willing to refer: 2.5
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
IT Staff Augmentation for Software Company
API DevelopmentCustom Software DevelopmentIT Staff Augmentation
NextJSReact
Confidential
Mar. 2022 - Nov. 2023
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Full Scale was flexible and reasonable with us."
Mar 14, 2024
Executive, Redeem
Anonymous
Verified
Information technology
Kansas City, Kansas
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Full Scale provided IT staff augmentation for a software company. Three of their developers joined the client to develop a core project, which required full stack web and mobile app development using Twilio.
Full Scale's developers actively participated in the client's sprints, working on numerous stories throughout the partnership. The team was responsive and met expectations, as they established a great system for finding talent from the start. Moreover, they were flexible and reasonable.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am an executive at Redeem
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Build software that turns your phone into digital keys that can be used in WEb3/Blockchain.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Full Scale to accomplish?
Ongoing team members to help build core project.
SOLUTION
How did you find Full Scale?
Referral
Why did you select Full Scale over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Full Scale were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We had 3 Full Scale team members join us full time. They covered numerous front end and some backend development. Deliverables were a Admin/Maint interface, a mobile and desktop end user application for connecting to Web3 wallets. There was also significant work with Twillio.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
They participated in our sprints and took on numerous stories throughout their engagement.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The team responded well and met expectations.
What was your primary form of communication with Full Scale?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They built a nice system on the front end to help look for and assess their talent. Full Scale was flexible and reasonable with us as well. Clearly a lot of time has been put into building out the back end systems to make this work.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Full Scale could have done differently?
There are some resources like graphic design that are only needed in spurts. Would have been nice to utilize these on an hourly basis.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Software Dev Staff Augmentation for Real Estate Platform
Application TestingCustom Software Development
Confidential
Jan. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They do great work."
Jan 26, 2024
CEO, Realquantum
Jeff Weiner
Verified
Other industries
Overland Park, Kansas
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A real estate valuation platform has hired Full Scale to provide staff augmentation for engineering and QA. The team provides resources to support the client's software development and testing tasks.
Full Scale’s work has been met with positive acclaim. The team has completed tickets successfully with minimal bugs during testing production. They bring valuable ideas to the table and communicate effectively. Full Scale is responsive, prompt to deliver, thoughtful, and impressively talented.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of Realquantum
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
SaaS platform for commercial real estate valuation
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Full Scale to accomplish?
Staff Augmentation for engineering and QA
SOLUTION
How did you find Full Scale?
Referral
Why did you select Full Scale over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Full Scale were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Staff Aug for software development and testing
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Successful ticket completion for engineers and minimal bugs in production for testing
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Very responsive and delivered promptly
What was your primary form of communication with Full Scale?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Skilled talent, thoughtful, they bring ideas to the team, easy to work with, good communicators.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Full Scale could have done differently?
No, they do great work
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Embedded Platform Maintainance for Healthcare Company
Custom Software Development
Azure PlatformAngular.NET
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2023 - Jan. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They meet productivity expectations for our platform."
Jan 26, 2024
CEO, Healthcare Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Overland Park, Kansas
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A healthcare company hired Full Scale to maintain their web infrastructure. The team was entrusted to support the client's embedded visualization Domo platform.
Although the project was ongoing, Full Scale met the client's productivity expectations for the platform. They proved to be dependable, productive, and nice people to work with, maintaining communication through in-person meetings. The team was impressively easy to communicate with.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of a healthcare company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Our mission is to partner with the most innovative companies in America to revolutionize health benefits one plan at a time.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Full Scale to accomplish?
Our platform empowers advisors to win by standing-out in a competitive market and gives account teams more time to work on strategy instead of being bogged down in tasks.
SOLUTION
How did you find Full Scale?
Referral
Why did you select Full Scale over others?
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
How many teammates from Full Scale were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Our web infrastructure must be maintained to support our imbedded visualization platform DOMO.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We are still working with Full Scale. This is a long-term strategy. They are dependable, productive and very nice people to work with that communicate well.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes, they meet productivity expectations for our platform.
What was your primary form of communication with Full Scale?
In-Person Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I've had some rough experiences working with developers in India and Ukraine. It is easy to communicate with our team since English is their first language.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Full Scale could have done differently?
No
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Custom Software Dev for Sports SaaS Co
Custom Software DevelopmentRecruiting
Amazon Application Development FrameworkCodeIgniterNodeJSJavaScriptPHPSQL
$200,000 to $999,999
Jan. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I was impressed by their ability to understand the problem."
Jan 26, 2024
Founder & CEO, Facility Ally
Luke Wade
Verified
Other industries
Kansas City, Missouri
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A sports SaaS company has hired Full Scale for custom software development. The team has taken the client's existing software to enhance and improve its functions.
Full Scale has successfully addressed all of the issues in the client's platform and added more features, resulting in more sales. Full Scale's team is timely, responsive, and flexible via virtual meetings and email. The client praises the team's ability to understand their needs.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Founder and CEO of Facility Ally
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We provide software for sports facilities, eatertainment venues and clubs to manage their bookings, lessons, camps/clinics/events, memberships, leagues and more.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Full Scale to accomplish?
Hire developers at a discounted rate
Fix our current software platform
SOLUTION
How did you find Full Scale?
Referral
Why did you select Full Scale over others?
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from Full Scale were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Full Scale came in to help with our SaaS after a previous development company made a ton of mistakes. They fixed it quickly and continued to improve it. Since then they have helped develop and grow another SaaS platform that supports our current platform as well.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The product issues were resovled and more features added which increased to more sales.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes they delivered items on time and responded every time we needed something new or a change. They are extremely flexible.
What was your primary form of communication with Full Scale?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I was impressed by their ability to understand the problem and find a solution then implement extremely fast.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Full Scale could have done differently?
Adding a project manager/owner early on would be helpful to anyone new to development management.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Serial entrepreneur who has started and sold multiple SaaS companies. Brings experience as a developer and startup founder to help others scale their own dev teams.
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