Engagement Model

How We Work

We are not freelance developers for hire. We are a technical partner that takes ownership of the outcome. Here is what you can expect when working with QPOI.

Trusted by Engineering Leaders

This process is ideal for companies who:

Need a reliable engineering partner, not one-off ticket takers
Want structured technical leadership & architecture
Are building complex systems (AI, workflows, data platforms)
Value predictable delivery and transparent decision-making

The Engineering Lifecycle

1. Discovery & Architecture

We never begin by writing code. We start by deconstructing your business problem. We produce a technical specification, database schema, and architectural roadmap. This phase eliminates ambiguity.

Deliverables

  • • Technical specification document
  • • Database schema & Data model
  • • System architecture diagram
  • • Estimated timeline & Feature priority stack
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2. Foundation & Scaffolding

We set up the core infrastructure: CI/CD pipelines, authentication, database environments, and base UI components. This ensures the project is production-ready from day one, not just a local prototype.

Deliverables

  • • CI/CD pipeline setup
  • • Authentication & Security configuration
  • • Reusable component library
  • • API contracts & Swagger docs

3. Iterative Delivery

We work in focused 2-week delivery cycles. You don't wait months to see progress; you get testable demos regularly. We prioritize the hardest engineering risks first to ensure feasibility.

Deliverables

  • • Delivered features per cycle
  • • Live demo builds
  • • Code reviews & Quality assurance
  • • Test coverage reports
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4. Handoff & Launch

We deploy into your infrastructure and hand over full control. You get full source code ownership, documentation, and a training session for your team. We don't lock you in; we empower you to own the platform.

Deliverables

  • • Production deployment
  • • Technical documentation
  • • Admin training session
  • • Full source code handover

Always Included

  • • Full Source Code Ownership
  • • Weekly Progress Updates & Demos
  • • Architecture Decisions Log
  • • Deployment & Handover Support

Not Included (Unless Specified)

  • • Support after handover (retainer available)
  • • Content writing & Copywriting
  • • Non-engineering creative design
  • • Hosting fees (billed directly to you)
Choose the Engagement Model That Fits Your Needs

Our Pricing Philosophy

Whether you're shipping a V1 or evolving a production platform, we offer clear and predictable models.

Project-Based

For well-defined scopes (e.g., "Build the V1 MVP"). We provide a fixed quote based on the architectural spec.

  • • Best for MVPs
  • • Clear deliverables
  • • 50% / 50% payments

Retainer Partnership

For ongoing product evolution. We dedicate a fixed block of engineering hours per month to your backlog.

  • • Best for growth
  • • Flexible priorities
  • • Guaranteed availability
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Technical Advisory

Expert oversight and architectural decision-making without hiring a full engineering partner.

  • • Validating product direction
  • • Designing scalable data models
  • • Reviewing existing codebases

Ready to work with a professional team?

Let's schedule a discovery call to see if we are the right technical partner for your project.

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