4.9
based on 24 reviews

Time & Material development for changing priorities

Start before every requirement is fixed. Adjust the backlog as priorities change, track the work, and pay only for the hours used

Trusted by tech companies across global markets:
When I need Time and Material?

This setup fits projects where priorities may change after development has already started

User feedback changes the roadmap

Early results show which features need more work and which ones are no longer a priority.

We empowers Gett’s team with our engineers in 3 weeks
Technical work appears during development

Integrations, legacy code, or infrastructure issues add tasks that were difficult to predict at the start.

We found mature specialists for their main product
Features need discovery first

The team must test an idea or technical approach before estimating the full delivery effort.

We empowers Gett’s team with our engineers in 3 weeks
Budget needs regular review

You want to see how time is used and decide what should be funded in the next stage.

We empowers Gett’s team with our engineers in 3 weeks
Time and Material VS other cooperation models

See how scope changes are handled, how work is billed, and how the budget is reviewed

Scope
Billing
Priority changes
Budget control
Client involvement
Workload
Best for
Fixed price

Extend your current team

Scope
Fixed upfront
Billing
Fixed project price
Priority changes
Require re-estimation
Budget control
Agreed before development
Client involvement
Client
Workload
Defined project
Best for
Clear scope and deadline
Recommended
Time & Material

Add skilled engineers to your exsting 
team and keep full control

Scope
Can change
Billing
Actual hours worked
Priority changes
Added to the backlog
Budget control
Reviewed against hours and progress
Client involvement
Sets backlog priorities
Workload
Flexible
Best for
Evolving products
Dedicated team

Extend your current team

Scope
Managed through roadmap
Billing
Monthly team cost
Priority changes
Managed within the team
Budget control
Managed through monthly team cost
Client involvement
Guides the product roadmap
Workload
Stable long-term workload
Best for
Long-term product work

Our Time and Material process

MWDN agrees the first delivery priorities with your team and sets up a regular way to review progress and spending

1. Set the priorities

Share the product goal, current backlog, budget, and skills needed

Start
2. Prepare the first sprint

Agree on the first tasks, team setup, estimates, and reporting format

1-3 days
3. Build and review

The team delivers planned work and shows progress during regular demos

Each sprint
4. Adjust the plan

Review hours, spending, and results before setting the next priorities

Ongoing

The key benefits of Time and Material:

.01

Development can begin with the current priorities before the full scope is fixed

.02

The backlog can change when user feedback or technical findings affect the plan

.03

Billing is based on the hours recorded for agreed work

.04

Timesheets and delivery reports show how the team used those hours

.05

Your team reviews progress and spending before setting the next priorities

.06

The same setup can support an MVP, product updates, or ongoing development

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96%

Client return and referral rate

17 years

Longest client partnership

Why companies choose MWDN

Clients choose us for proven experience, clear communication, and reliable support throughout the cooperation.

24 years of experience

MWDN has supported international product companies since 2002 across hiring, remote teams, software delivery, and operations.

Clear responsibilities

Both sides agree upfront on ownership, communication, reporting, and the areas MWDN will manage.

Support throughout the work

MWDN stays involved across the stages covered by the agreement, from search or setup to ongoing coordination.

Flexible cooperation

The setup can change as your hiring plans, workload, or business priorities develop.

Product work delivered through Time and Material

These projects show how MWDN has supported changing product needs with specialists whose roles and workload developed alongside the client’s priorities.

Applicant tracking system
Comeet / Spark Hire

MWDN has supported the product for nine years with engineering, QA, automation, and product specialists based across Europe.

Healthcare AI
Maverick AI

MWDN provides backend, MLOps, data science, NLP, and technical support expertise for the company’s healthcare AI product.

AI platform
StackUp

MWDN supports StackUp with senior full-stack and data engineering specialists working from Poland, Austria, Moldova, and Ukraine.

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4.9
based on 24 reviews
200+ clients over 24 years of cooperation
Our clients speak louder than we do

Clients often come to MWDN for speed, but stay for the fit, communication, and stability of the teams we help build. 
Their feedback shows how cooperation works after the first hire.

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96% client return and referral rate

MWDN is one of the best subcontractors that we’re working. The development team are experts, and management team is flexible and opportunity creators. Definitely the right choice.

NETANEL MOHONI

CEO, VIDOO

I had the pleasure of working with this design team.

Emily R.

Head of design in TechClub

Delivery success rate

97 %

We don’t just provide software; we power long-term success. 97% of our clients stay with us year after year, trusting our platform for everything from daily workflows to their most critical business milestones.

Rappid delivers outstanding quality and consistency. Their passion for baking shows in every product, and their reliability makes them an exceptional partner. I strongly recommend Rappid to anyone looking for premium baked goods.

James L.

Head of design in TechClub

Rappid delivers outstanding quality and consistency. Their passion for baking shows in every product, and their reliability makes them an exceptional partner. I strongly recommend Rappid to anyone looking for premium baked goods.

Natalia P.

Head of design in TechClub

I used to think cashback was a gimmick, but I was wrong. It feels great to get a notification that you got $5 back just for buying coffee and lunch.

Alex M.

Head of design in TechClub

I used to think cashback was a gimmick, but I was wrong. It feels great to get a notification that you got $5 back just for buying coffee and lunch.

Alex M.

Head of design in TechClub

I used to think cashback was a gimmick, but I was wrong. It feels great to get a notification that you got $5 back just for buying coffee and lunch.

Alex M.

Head of design in TechClub

I used to think cashback was a gimmick, but I was wrong. It feels great to get a notification that you got $5 back just for buying coffee and lunch.

Alex M.

Head of design in TechClub

I used to think cashback was a gimmick, but I was wrong. It feels great to get a notification that you got $5 back just for buying coffee and lunch.

Alex M.

Head of design in TechClub

I used to think cashback was a gimmick, but I was wrong. It feels great to get a notification that you got $5 back just for buying coffee and lunch.

Alex M.

Head of design in TechClub

I used to think cashback was a gimmick, but I was wrong. It feels great to get a notification that you got $5 back just for buying coffee and lunch.

Alex M.

Head of design in TechClub

I used to think cashback was a gimmick, but I was wrong. It feels great to get a notification that you got $5 back just for buying coffee and lunch.

Alex M.

Head of design in TechClub

I used to think cashback was a gimmick, but I was wrong. It feels great to get a notification that you got $5 back just for buying coffee and lunch.

Alex M.

Head of design in TechClub

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Flexible delivery may require more than engineering hours. MWDN can also support planning, design, testing, infrastructure, and technical decisions around the changing backlog

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FAQ

Need more information? You may find the answers here.

What is the Time and Material model?

Time and Material is a software delivery model in which you pay for the hours specialists actually work. It is suitable when the complete scope cannot be fixed in advance or the backlog is likely to change during development.

Your company keeps control of product priorities and decides what the team should work on next. MWDN supports planning, estimates, delivery, and reporting according to the responsibilities agreed at the start.

The team records the time spent on agreed work. You receive timesheets or delivery reports that show the hours used, completed tasks, and current progress. The reporting format and approval process are set before development begins.

Yes. Features, priorities, and technical tasks can be changed as the product develops. New work is estimated and added to the backlog, allowing the team to redirect its effort without renegotiating an entire fixed project scope.

Budget control comes from regular reviews of hours, progress, and upcoming priorities. Your team can adjust the backlog, workload, or team composition before approving the next stage of work.

It may be less suitable when the scope, output, deadline, and acceptance criteria are fully fixed and unlikely to change. In that situation, a fixed-price setup may provide a clearer commitment for the defined work.

 

Need help planning flexible delivery?

Share your product priorities and current scope. MWDN will help you review the team setup and reporting approach

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MWDN will help you choose the right model and prepare relevant specialists for your next step.

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