Permanent IT recruitment
Search and selection for technology professionals who join your organization as long-term employees and become part of its internal capability.
Permanent hiringLong-term internal capability
Contract specialistsDefined assignments and projects
Staff augmentationAdditional capacity for existing teams
EOR and BOTTStructured employment and expansion
Core engagement models
Three ways to add IT capacity
The starting model depends on whether the requirement is permanent, time-bound or intended to extend an existing client-managed team.
Contract staffing
Specialist capacity for an agreed assignment, delivery period or temporary requirement, structured according to the work and applicable rules.
Staff augmentation
Add selected professionals to an existing product or engineering team while your managers retain day-to-day direction and priorities.
Extended workforce solutions
When the requirement includes an operating structure
More complex assignments may combine specialist sourcing with team governance, local employment infrastructure or a planned transition to an internal operation.
From one technology professional to a structured team or operation
Managed delivery is relevant when you need coordinated responsibility for an agreed technology function, service or delivery scope—not only individual resources.
Employer of Record may support eligible professionals working in Bulgaria when the client does not have a local employing entity. BOTT provides a phased route for building, operating and potentially transferring a technology capability.
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Managed deliveryAn agreed team or technical scope with defined responsibilities, governance and reporting.
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Employer of RecordLocal employment, payroll and HR administration for an eligible Bulgarian arrangement.
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BOTTBuild, Operate, Transfer and Transform a team or technology operation through planned stages.
Decision guide
Match the model to the business constraint
Begin with the outcome, required duration, management responsibility and future ownership of the capability.
Permanent recruitment
For a long-term role that should become part of the client organization.
Contract staffing
For a specialist requirement with a defined scope or time horizon.
Staff augmentation
For additional professionals directed by the client’s existing managers.
Managed solution
For a team or function requiring coordinated delivery and governance.
BOTT or EOR
For a new operation or local employment requirement requiring structural review.
Technology capability
Profiles we can search for
Each assignment is defined by the actual technology environment, responsibilities, seniority, location, compensation and available talent market.
Software engineering
Front-end, back-end, full-stack, mobile, embedded and engineering leadership.
Data and AI
Data engineering, analytics, BI, machine learning and applied AI profiles.
Cloud and infrastructure
DevOps, SRE, cloud engineering, systems and platform operations.
Cybersecurity
Security engineering, governance, network security and risk-focused roles.
Quality engineering
Manual and automation QA, test engineering and quality leadership.
Product and IT leadership
Product managers, architects, engineering managers, IT directors and CTO profiles.
Engagement process
Five stages from requirement to active capacity
The process combines talent search with selection of the appropriate engagement, employment and onboarding structure.
Outcome and roles
Define the capabilities, technology context, duration, responsibilities and required capacity.
Engagement structure
Assess permanent, contract, augmentation, managed delivery, BOTT or EOR.
Source and assess
Identify professionals and evaluate relevant experience, motivation and role fit.
Agreement and onboarding
Coordinate the offer, contractual structure, documentation, access and team integration.
Review and scale
Review the engagement and adapt capacity or structure when business requirements change.
Related workforce routes
Choose the appropriate starting point
The models can be used independently or combined after reviewing the project, target location and intended operating structure.
Permanent IT recruitment
Specialist sourcing and selection for long-term technology positions.
Contract specialists
Expert capacity for an agreed assignment, transition or delivery period.
Staff augmentation
Selected professionals integrated into an existing client-managed team.
Managed delivery
A defined team or function with agreed governance and responsibilities.
BOTT
A phased route from team setup and operation to transfer and transformation.
Employer of Record
Local employment, payroll and HR administration for eligible professionals in Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions
IT Staffing FAQ
The recommended route is confirmed after reviewing the required capability, location, duration, management model and applicable legal structure.
What is the difference between IT Recruitment and IT Staffing?
IT Recruitment normally results in a direct permanent hire by the client. IT Staffing may also include contract, augmentation, managed delivery, BOTT or Employer of Record arrangements.
How is staff augmentation different from managed outsourcing?
In staff augmentation, professionals normally join the client’s existing team and work under its operational direction. Managed outsourcing assigns responsibility for an agreed scope or delivery outcome.
Can Horizons® employ IT professionals in Bulgaria?
Horizons® can assess an Employer of Record or staff-leasing structure where the role, candidate and engagement meet the applicable requirements.
What does BOTT mean?
BOTT stands for Build, Operate, Transfer and Transform. It is a phased model for establishing, running and developing a technology operation.
Can you support remote or international teams?
Yes. The appropriate route may involve recruitment, local EOR or partner-supported international employment, depending on the professional’s location.
How long does IT Staffing take?
Timing depends on the profile, seniority, technology, compensation, location, interview process and selected engagement model. Expectations are set after the initial brief.
Need technology capacity?
Define the requirement. We will structure the model.
Tell us about the roles, technology environment, location, duration and required level of operational support.