Running a business in the 2000s is very different from the previous century. Today, your business most likely needs an online presence, dedicated software, and its own mobile app.
Developing these tools takes time, attention and money, much of which is often limited. How do you overcome these constraints while providing something useful for your establishment?
Naturally, the first thing you will do is find programmers to help you. Depending on the route you take, this can take up to a few months.
Are you ready to waste your time sifting through a pool of candidates? How will you even know if they are good enough? Unless you are a tech wizard, this can be quite difficult.
Where are the developers?
Luckily, there are platforms that do the dirty work for you. Some might meet your needs, while others will be slightly lacking.
Here are some of the best sites to find dedicated programmers.
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Aciety has access to over 100,000 software specialists worldwide. These are the same certified developers who work for companies like HP, Adobe, Cisco and all the other big brands.
Due to the platform’s rigorous vetting process, only 10% of applicants meet their onboarding criteria.
Aciety.com manages projects ranging from simple, like e-commerce and SEO, to complex types, like AI solutions. The rental price varies according to the project.
Stack overflow
Stack Overflow is a site full of coders. Developers from all over the world come to the platform to discuss programming, design and database solutions.
Similar to LinkedIn, many programmers on the site will not be active job seekers.
To carry out your search, you can post a job offer or explore the different profiles and approach the members who match your criteria.
After shortlisting your candidates, you can ask them to submit a free demo.
Toptal
Toptal is slowly gaining a reputation as a platform hosting exclusive and elite developers from all over the world.
The site screens candidates based on their expertise, communication skills, and integrity, so you can be sure to get the crème de la crème.
Since applicants will be at the higher end of the spectrum, be prepared to shell out additional funds for your project. Fees range from $60 per hour to $4,800 per week.
Some employers find LinkedIn to be a wealth of talent. Its main advantage is access to talented developers, even those who are not actively looking for jobs.
Needless to say, candidate screening is not much of a problem as the platform has a powerful search tool.
A downside of LinkedIn is that no one checks candidates for you. You will have to rely on references and your own knowledge to decipher whether they are capable or not.
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Another popular job site for tech and IT workers is Dice, which hosts over 3 million profiles.
On the platform, you will be able to browse CVs and post job vacancies. The site focuses on game developers, many of whom have helped create games like Battlefield and Star Wars Battlefront.
Each job posting will cost you around $500, but rest assured that it will appear on Dice as well as other partner sites for an entire month.
Upwork
You’ve most likely heard of Upwork, a mainstream freelance marketplace. The site doesn’t focus on development projects, but many freelancers are programmers in their own right.
At Upwork, it is the employers who make the selection and the payment takes place only at the end of the work.
Here you will find candidates who fit your budget and receive weekly progress reports, which will help you manage your project.
Codable
If your project is to create a simple WordPress website, Codeable is a great option. The platform developers are well versed in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Codeable provides an online workspace to facilitate communication between client and programmers, ensuring quick responses to avoid project delays.
The price to hire a developer ranges from $70 to $120 per hour. A nice perk of going this route is that the site provides free custom project estimates to help you stick to your budget.
How do you recruit the best candidates?
Hiring the most competent developers takes effort and time. You need a clear idea of your project, your needs and your budget.
Other than that, nothing is more crucial than understanding how to screen candidates. If you’re not a computer person, find someone knowledgeable in the field to help you.
Make sure you have a clear set of goals and communicate them to your programmer from the start. Setting expectations and escalating issues should go both ways.
Often, projects suffer from missed deadlines and budget overruns. To avoid wasting time and money, focusing on your requirements is a priority.
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