Contract, permanent, and staff-augmentation placements across software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, DevOps, data, and IT project management. Dastute sources, technically vets, and manages IT professionals for UK and global businesses — backed by our in-house engineering teams who assess every candidate.
The UK technology skills shortage is at a critical point. According to the UK Digital Strategy, over 1.5 million additional digital workers will be needed by 2030. Hiring cycles for senior engineers, cloud architects, and cybersecurity specialists routinely stretch to 3–6 months through traditional recruitment — time most businesses do not have. Dastute closes this gap.
Unlike traditional staffing agencies, Dastute's resource supply model is technology-led. Every candidate is assessed by our in-house engineering and security teams before being presented to a client. We test for genuine technical competency — not just CV keywords. Our talent pool spans the UK, India, and Singapore, giving clients access to a global supply of pre-vetted professionals at competitive rates, with clear IR35 management for UK contract placements.
Embed pre-vetted Dastute professionals directly into your team for a defined period. You manage their day-to-day work; we handle contracts, payroll, and HR. Ideal for project scale-ups, parental cover, and skills gaps on active programmes. Minimum 4-week engagement. IR35 assessment and compliant contracts provided for all UK placements.
We source and place independent IT contractors for fixed-term engagements. Our candidates are technically pre-screened, reference-checked, and IR35 status-assessed. Typical turnaround: qualified shortlist within 5 business days of receiving a brief.
Full retained or contingency recruitment for permanent IT roles. We run structured technical assessments, cultural-fit interviews, and reference checks — delivering a qualified shortlist of 3–5 candidates within 2–3 weeks. UK Right to Work checks included.
For clients requiring multiple roles on a project, we supply an entire delivery team: project manager, tech lead, developers, QA engineers, and DevOps — fully managed by Dastute as an extension of your organisation.
Flexible staffing models built around how your business actually works.
Embed vetted professionals directly into your existing team under your management. We supply the talent; you direct the work. Ideal for project scale-ups, parental cover, and filling skills gaps on live programmes. Minimum 4-week engagement. All UK placements are IR35-assessed and fully compliant.
We source independent IT contractors for fixed-term engagements. Pre-screened, reference-checked, and IR35 status-assessed. Shortlist of 3–5 qualified candidates within 5 business days of receiving your brief. Contract terms and day rates agreed transparently upfront with no hidden fees.
End-to-end permanent hiring: job brief writing, active and passive candidate sourcing, technical assessments, structured interviews, reference checks, offer management, and onboarding support. UK Right to Work verification included. Replacement guarantee on all permanent placements.
Need an entire project team? We supply, manage, and coordinate multi-disciplinary IT teams as a fully managed service — project manager, tech lead, front-end, back-end, QA, and DevOps — with one point of contact, one contract, and end-to-end Dastute accountability.
Deep talent pools across every technology specialism — from emerging engineers to principal architects.
Every UK contract placement includes a written IR35 determination prepared in conjunction with qualified IR35 specialists. We provide fully compliant umbrella and limited company contractor contracts — protecting both the end client and the contractor from HMRC liability. IR35 off-payroll working rules (Chapter 10, ITEPA 2003) are applied correctly on every engagement without exception.
Every candidate passes five rigorous stages before you see their profile. Only the top 8% make it through.
Our in-house technical leads review the CV for genuine depth — distinguishing experienced practitioners from CV-keyword matches. Common red flags caught at this stage are filtered immediately.
Role-appropriate coding challenge, architecture whiteboard, or hands-on lab exercise. Cybersecurity candidates complete scenario-based offensive/defensive assessments. Results are scored and benchmarked.
Competency-based interview conducted by a senior Dastute engineer in the relevant domain. Assessed on technical problem-solving, communication, documentation practices, and cultural fit.
Two professional references verified directly by our team. For security-sensitive roles, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are available upon request. Certification validation included.
IR35 assessment for UK contractors, Right to Work verification, professional certification validation, and — where required — right to work checks for international placements.
Transparent outputs at every stage of your staffing engagement.
3–5 pre-vetted candidate profiles with technical assessment scores, CV, Dastute assessment notes, and a recommended ranking — delivered within 5 business days of receiving your brief.
Written IR35 status determination for every UK contractor placement, reviewed by a qualified IR35 specialist. Fully documented and available to share with HMRC if required.
First-day onboarding checklist, system access checklist, equipment setup guidance, and a dedicated account manager assigned for the duration of the placement.
For augmentation engagements: hours worked, deliverables completed, upcoming availability, and performance feedback — giving you visibility and control throughout the engagement.
Pre-vetted professionals across every major technology stack and platform.
From brief to first day on the job — structured, transparent, and fast.
Contact us with your role requirements: skills needed, duration, location (remote/hybrid/on-site), budget range, and start date. The more detail you provide, the faster we can match.
Our technical team searches active candidates and initiates targeted outreach to passive candidates. Technical assessments and interviews are completed by Dastute before you receive any profile.
You receive 3–5 pre-vetted profiles with technical scores, assessment notes, and our recommendation. Most clients select their preferred candidate within 48 hours of receiving the shortlist.
Dastute manages contracts, IR35 compliance, right-to-work checks, and onboarding logistics. The candidate starts on your agreed date, with a dedicated account manager supporting throughout.
"We needed a senior AWS architect urgently for a migration programme. Dastute had three pre-vetted profiles on my desk in four days. We hired on day five. Absolutely exceptional."
"The technical vetting Dastute does is far superior to any agency I've used. Every candidate they send has been assessed by engineers — not just keyword-matched against a JD."
"The IR35 management was handled completely. Zero admin on our side — compliant contracts, DBS checks, everything. It made a complex multi-contractor programme very straightforward."
For common roles — mid-to-senior full-stack developers, cloud engineers, DevOps specialists — we deliver a qualified shortlist within 5 business days of receiving a complete brief. Specialist roles such as CREST-certified penetration testers, principal ML architects, or niche SAP consultants typically take 7–10 business days. The more detail you give us upfront, the faster we can move.
Every UK contract placement includes a written IR35 assessment prepared in conjunction with our specialist IR35 advisors. We provide fully compliant engagement contracts for both inside and outside IR35 determinations — protecting the end client from HMRC risk under the off-payroll working rules (Chapter 10, ITEPA 2003). All documentation is retained and available for HMRC audit.
Our standard staff augmentation minimum is 4 weeks. For shorter project sprints or specific deliverable-based engagements, we can discuss a statement of work (SOW) model where Dastute takes responsibility for delivering a defined output — contact us to discuss your specific requirement.
Yes. We have active talent pools in India and Singapore, and place professionals globally. Multi-jurisdiction placements are handled by our legal and compliance team, including local employment law compliance, work permit requirements, and cross-border contracting. Our three-office presence means we have genuine on-the-ground sourcing capability, not just a global job board.
We offer a replacement guarantee period on all placements. For staff augmentation and contract placements, we will source and deploy a replacement within 5 business days at no additional placement fee if the original candidate is not suitable within the guarantee period. Full details are set out in our service agreement.
The core difference is that Dastute is an IT services and technology company first — not a recruiter who developed a technology practice. Our in-house engineering teams conduct genuine technical assessments of every candidate. We know what good looks like because we build and operate the same systems our candidates will work on. You get talent assessed by practitioners, not just sourced by generalist recruiters.
Submit your staffing brief today and receive a pre-vetted shortlist within 5 business days.