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AI Squads Overview

This page provides an overview of ConnectSoft's AI Product Squads — virtual teams of AI agents that deliver defined outcomes on a subscription basis. It is written for product managers, CTOs, and teams evaluating managed development services.

AI Squads are subscription-based virtual teams that combine specialized AI agents (Architect, Developer, QA, DevOps, Product) to deliver microservices, features, and integrations on a monthly basis. They run on the ConnectSoft AI Factory and deliver consistent, high-quality outputs.

Tip

Squads are ideal for teams that want managed outcomes without operating the Factory themselves. They provide a predictable monthly output with defined scope and quality standards.

What Are AI Squads

AI Squads are virtual teams of specialized AI agents that work together to deliver software development outcomes:

  • Composition - Mix of Architect, Developer, QA, DevOps, and Product agents
  • Delivery Model - Monthly subscription with defined outputs
  • Quality Standards - All outputs follow ConnectSoft templates and best practices
  • Factory-Powered - Squads run on the Factory infrastructure
  • Human Oversight - Optional human architect-in-the-loop for complex decisions

Squad Types

ConnectSoft offers four squad types, each optimized for different use cases:

Starter SaaS Squad

For: MVPs and early-stage products
Output: 1 microservice + 2 feature epics per month
Commitment: 3 months minimum
See: Starter SaaS Squad

Growth SaaS Squad

For: Scaling SaaS products
Output: 2 microservices + 4 epics + 1 integration per month
Commitment: 6 months minimum
See: Growth SaaS Squad

Platform Squad (Enterprise)

For: Internal platform teams
Output: Platform capabilities + governance artifacts
Commitment: Enterprise agreement
See: Platform Squad

Integration & AI Bot Squad

For: Integrations and AI capabilities
Output: 2 integration pipelines + AI bot implementations per month
Commitment: Monthly subscription
See: Integration & AI Bot Squad

When to Use Squads

Squads are ideal when:

  • You want managed outcomes - Don't want to operate the Factory yourself
  • You need predictable output - Monthly deliverables with defined scope
  • You want consistent architecture - All outputs follow ConnectSoft patterns
  • You lack internal capacity - Need a virtual team without hiring
  • You want to accelerate - Faster than building in-house

Squads are not ideal when:

  • You want full control - Prefer operating the Factory directly
  • You have strong internal team - Can build faster/better internally
  • You need custom processes - Require non-standard workflows
  • Budget is very constrained - Factory-only may be more cost-effective

How Squads Work with the Factory

Squads run on the Factory infrastructure:

  1. Factory Infrastructure - Squads use the same Factory agents and templates
  2. Consistent Outputs - All squad outputs follow Factory standards
  3. Knowledge Sharing - Squad learnings contribute to Factory knowledge base
  4. Scalability - Factory handles the complexity of agent orchestration

Note

Squads are managed configurations of Factory agents. They provide a higher-level abstraction for customers who want outcomes, not infrastructure.

Squad Composition

All squads include a mix of specialized agents:

Agent Type Role Typical Responsibilities
Architect Agent Design and planning Bounded contexts, APIs, events, architecture decisions
Developer Agent Implementation Code generation, tests, pipelines, documentation
QA Agent Quality assurance Test generation, quality gates, validation
DevOps Agent Infrastructure CI/CD pipelines, IaC, deployment automation
Product Agent Requirements Feature specs, user stories, acceptance criteria

Squad composition varies by squad type. See individual squad pages for details.

Engagement Model

Squads operate on a subscription model:

  • Monthly Subscription - Predictable monthly cost
  • Defined Outputs - Clear scope and deliverables
  • Minimum Commitment - Varies by squad type (3-6 months)
  • Optional Add-Ons - Human architect hours, additional capacity
  • Flexible Scaling - Upgrade/downgrade between squad types

For detailed pricing, see Squads Business Model.

Example Roadmap for 3 Months

Month 1: Foundation

  • Initial microservice with core domain logic
  • CI/CD pipeline setup
  • Basic observability
  • Documentation and ADRs

Month 2: Features

  • Additional microservices or major features
  • Integration with external systems
  • Enhanced testing and quality gates
  • Performance optimizations

Month 3: Scale

  • Additional capabilities or integrations
  • Platform enhancements
  • Advanced features
  • Production readiness

Actual roadmap varies by squad type and customer needs.