Contract-to-Hire
Start with a contract and convert to permanent once both sides are sure.
MBE certified (Minority Business Enterprise)
Overview
About Contract-to-Hire
Interviews only tell you so much. With contract-to-hire, a consultant works with your team on real projects for an agreed period, and you decide whether to make a permanent offer at the end of it.
We agree the contract period and the conversion terms before the search starts, so there are no surprises later. Candidates know the path from the first conversation, which helps us attract people who want a permanent role.
The approach suits technical roles where fit shows up in the work, such as an engineer who must learn your codebase or an analyst who must earn the trust of business teams. A trial period lets that fit show itself.
Start with a conversation
Tell us what you are working on. A member of the Desmata team will reply by email or phone.
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What you get
Evidence over impressions
You see how someone works, communicates and solves problems before you commit to a permanent hire.
Speed
A consultant can start while internal headcount approvals are completed.
A fair test for both sides
Candidates can judge the team, the work and the culture before they accept a permanent role.
Terms agreed upfront
Contract length and conversion terms are set at the start, which keeps the process predictable.
Capabilities
What we do, in detail
Engineering roles
Roles where fit shows up in the work.
- Software and full-stack engineers
- QA and test automation engineers
- DevOps and platform engineers
- Technical leads
Data and analytics roles
Roles that depend on trust and domain knowledge.
- Data engineers and analysts
- BI developers
- Data scientists
- Analytics managers
Security and infrastructure roles
Roles that need access and judgment.
- Security engineers and analysts
- Cloud and infrastructure engineers
- Systems administrators
- IAM specialists
Business and delivery roles
Roles that work across teams.
- Business analysts
- Project and program managers
- Product owners
- Enterprise application administrators
Approach
How an engagement runs
Step 1: Agree the terms
We set contract length, expected conversion point and conversion terms with you before sourcing begins.
Step 2: Find candidates open to both
We search for candidates who want a permanent role and are comfortable starting on contract.
Step 3: Present and select
You review short-listed profiles, interview and choose.
Step 4: Work together
The consultant joins your team on our payroll, and we check in with both sides during the contract.
Step 5: Convert or restart
If it is a match, the consultant moves to your payroll. If not, we restart the search.
Technologies and standards
What we work with
Tools, platforms, frameworks and standards our teams work with and design for. Standards are context for the work, not certifications held by Desmata.
Engineering
- Java
- .NET
- Python
- TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
Data
- Snowflake
- Databricks
- Kafka
- Spark
- dbt
- Power BI
- Tableau
Cloud and security
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- Terraform
- IAM
- EDR and SIEM tools
Enterprise platforms
- Salesforce
- SAP
- Workday
- ServiceNow
Engagement models
Ways to work with us
Contract-to-hire
A consultant works on our payroll for an agreed period and can convert to your payroll at the end.
Extended trial
A longer contract period for roles where fit takes time to judge.
Early conversion
If both sides are sure sooner, conversion can happen before the end of the agreed period, under the terms set at the start.
Technology and talent
Technology and talent together
Contract-to-hire draws on both sides of Desmata. Recruiters run the search, and our engineering practice informs how we judge technical fit in the roles it covers.
Roles we can also staff
- Software engineer
- QA automation engineer
- Data engineer
- Cloud engineer
- Security engineer
- Business analyst
- Salesforce developer
- Technical lead
Need the people as well as the plan?
The engineers who design the work and the specialists who join your team come from one firm.
Why Desmata
Why Desmata
Terms clear on day one
Candidates and employers both know the path, so the arrangement does not become a surprise.
Technical judgment in screening
Because we deliver technology work, we recognize the signs of a strong fit and screen for them.
A fallback if it does not fit
If the match is not right, we restart the search.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who pays the consultant during the contract?
Desmata keeps the consultant on our payroll during the contract and bills you under the agreed terms. If you convert, the consultant moves to your payroll.
How long is a typical contract-to-hire period?
It depends on the role and how long it takes to see the work. We set the period with you at intake, and it can be adjusted if you agree it up front.
Will good candidates accept contract-to-hire?
Many will when the path is clear and the role is real. We tell candidates about the conversion plan from the first call, so the people we present want the permanent role.
What happens if we decide not to convert?
The contract ends under its terms. If the match was not right, we can restart the search for the role.
Hire with confidence
Describe the permanent role you want to fill and how long you would like to work with someone first. We will propose terms and start the search.
MBE certified (Minority Business Enterprise)