Pilar TI · IT Bodyshop

IT Bodyshop: project-based engineering squads from Brazil

Engineering squads or individual specialists for project delivery — mobilization in up to 10 business days. Mid-level to senior Brazilian talent, English-fluent leads, fixed scope and timeline. Ideal for ERP implementations, cloud migrations, product launches.

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5-10 daysMobilization
3-12 moTypical duration
SeniorTalent profile
01 — The concept

What is IT Bodyshop?

Bodyshop is the model where a provider supplies IT professionals to a client for a specific project with defined scope and timeline. Unlike staff augmentation (long-term integration), bodyshop is bounded — engineers come in, deliver the project, and the engagement ends.

It's ideal for situations where a client has a defined project (ERP implementation, cloud migration, product launch, system rebuild) and needs technical capacity quickly without making long-term commitments.

Pilar TI's bodyshop model emphasizes senior talent and complete squads: instead of providing "a developer," we typically provide a complete project squad (tech lead, developers, QA, DevOps) coordinated as a single team. This ensures faster delivery and predictable quality.

02 — What we deliver

How we deliver IT Bodyshop

The 6 components included in our service, with clear scope and SLA per component.

01

Squad mobilization

Pre-validated talent pool enables mobilization in 5-10 business days. Full squads (4-10 people) or individual specialists.

02

Senior tech leads

Each squad includes English-fluent senior tech lead managing client communication, technical decisions, and quality assurance.

03

Project management

Optional dedicated PM for projects above 5-7 people. Sprint planning, ceremony facilitation, status reporting in English.

04

Knowledge transfer

Mandatory KT phase before squad release. Documentation, recorded sessions, hand-off to client team. Avoids knowledge loss.

05

Fixed-scope or T&M

Two pricing models: fixed-price for well-defined scope, time and materials for evolving requirements with monthly review.

06

Quality gates

Pilar TI internal quality reviews at each milestone. Code reviews, architecture reviews, security checks before client delivery.

03 — Why Pilar TI

Differentiators

What makes Pilar TI different from typical Brazilian IT vendors.

Squad-based delivery

Full squads deliver faster than scattered individuals. We coordinate internally, you get one accountable point of contact.

Senior-heavy ratio

60%+ of bodyshop staff is senior or principal level. Less coordination overhead, faster decisions, higher quality output.

Brazil time zone

GMT-3: aligned with US Eastern (1-2h difference). Real-time collaboration during overlapping work hours.

English-fluent leads

Tech leads, architects, and PMs communicate fluently in English. Daily standups, written documentation, demos all in English.

04 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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When should I choose bodyshop instead of staff augmentation?
Choose bodyshop when: (1) the work is a project with definite scope and end date, (2) you need fast mobilization (10 days), (3) you don't want long-term commitments. Choose staff augmentation when: (1) the work is ongoing, (2) you want engineers integrated into your team, (3) you're extending in-house capacity.
What kinds of projects do you handle?
ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce), cloud migrations (lift-and-shift or refactoring to AWS/Azure/GCP), application modernization, MVP product builds, data platform implementations, security hardening sprints, infrastructure refresh projects.
How is bodyshop pricing structured?
Two models: (1) Fixed-price — total project cost agreed upfront, paid against milestones. Best for well-scoped projects. (2) Time and Materials (T&M) — monthly fee per engineer, ideal for evolving scope. T&M rates: USD 5,500-12,000/month per senior engineer.
Can I extend a bodyshop engagement?
Yes. Common path: bodyshop project completes, client values the team, contracts continue under staff augmentation for ongoing maintenance. Pilar TI keeps engineers when possible to preserve knowledge.
Do you offer turnkey project delivery?
Yes — for some project types we deliver turnkey: scope, build, deploy, hand-off. Includes architecture, project management, development, QA, deployment, and 30-day support post-delivery. Ideal for clients who want defined outcomes without managing the squad.
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