A 3-Step-Guide on How to Hire a Software Developer

If you’re in the market to hire a software developer, you have likely discovered – or will discover – some of the challenges associated with acquiring tech talent. The demand for freelance software developers is at an all-time high, making it especially difficult to find and hire the best people right now. This doesn’t change the fact that who you hire is one of the most important business decisions you’ll make for your company. A bad hire can waste time, set you back financially and negatively impact your team’s morale. 

Needless to say, getting the right people onto your team is a necessary challenge, and it all boils down to the effectiveness of your hiring strategy. We’ve learned through experience that acquiring great talent comes from having a great process in place. To help you with this, we’re sharing our hiring guide so you can have a better understanding of how our process works behind the scenes. 

“Acquiring the right talent is the most important key to growth. Hiring was – and still is – the most important thing we do.“

— Marc Benioff, Founder, Chairman and co-CEO of Salesforce

Step 1: Define the Role and Type of Developer You Want

An excellent hiring strategy starts with understanding the basics of the role you need to fill. Take time to visualize your ideal candidate, determine a budget and a timeline, and set the stage with expectations. This will create clear intentions for you and your team before you bring anyone new on board. It will also eliminate uncertainty for candidates and give them the opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications during the interview process.

Here are some steps you can take to define your role.

Define the Basics