endorsedOngoing

Dev Staff Augmentation for Cybersecurity Core Engine (Golang)

Services Covered:

Staff Augmentation • Custom Software Development

Industry

Cloud & Network Security

Duration

72 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 August 2020

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

68/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Washington, United States of America

Project Summary

CSHARK provided staff augmentation to a cybersecurity development company by assembling a team of four backend developers and a project manager to implement an open‑source core engine. The team works primarily in Go with Kubernetes and delivers integrations with standard open‑source platforms. The engagement began in August 2020 and remains ongoing; milestones (including a core open‑source component) have been delivered on time and to the client's satisfaction.

Key Challenges

Find and staff developers to build out an open‑source core engine.
Address staffing shortages for qualified Golang developers.

Project Deliverables

Core open‑source engine implemented and made available
Integrations with standard open‑source platforms and tools
Ongoing backend development in Go with Kubernetes orchestration
Assigned team of four backend developers and a project manager

Project Solution

CSHARK provided a team of software developers proficient in Go and familiar with Kubernetes to implement the client's core platform. Most work is built in Go; the team also performs integrations with standard open‑source platforms and tools. The vendor supplied four backend developers acting as a virtual extension of the client team plus a project manager to support Scrum and reporting.

Project Outcome

A core open‑source piece of software was completed and is available.
Milestones were delivered on time or ahead of schedule.
The client reports high satisfaction, strong availability, and transparent communication.

Platforms

Cloud

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“CSHARK is very professional, and the client is very satisfied with the pieces of software that they’ve developed. The team is available, communicative, and supportive, and they always deliver on time. Clients can expect a caring partner focused on building relationships and achieving success.”
Anonymous
CTO
Date: 08/12/2021