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Hiring a remote developer is easy to start and hard to get right. The market is full of people who list a language on a resume and far fewer who can architect a real system, keep it fast, and leave it maintainable for the team that comes after them. turnkey.dev exists to close that gap. Every developer in the network, whether you want a dedicated hire or a freelancer for one project, is vetted for shippable work before you ever see them, so you are choosing between strong engineers rather than sifting a resume pile.

Hire developers by stack

Most hiring starts from a stack. Pick the role you are filling and go straight to the hub for it, each one covers what that developer actually builds, typical rates, and how the match works:

Not sure which role you need? Tell us the problem on the request form and we will scope it with you.

Dedicated, freelance, or project: pick the model

“Remote developer” covers three different working relationships, and naming the one you want makes the match sharper:

  • Dedicated developer. A steady member of your team, full time or regular part time, who holds context over months. Best when the work is ongoing and institutional knowledge matters.
  • Freelance or contract developer. Engaged for a defined scope with a clear end, ideal for a launch, a migration, or a spike in load. You get senior hands without a permanent headcount.
  • Fixed-scope project. You describe the outcome, we staff it, and you get the deliverable. Best when the problem is well defined and you want to own the result, not manage the day to day.

You are never locked in. Many clients start a project freelance and convert the developer to a dedicated hire once the fit is proven.

What vetting actually means here

Plenty of networks say “vetted.” For us it means a developer has been screened for how they think, not just what they have memorized. We look at whether they choose tools based on the problem, whether they can reason about trade-offs out loud, how they handle an ambiguous requirement, and whether the code they leave behind is something the next person can extend. A senior can explain why a system behaves the way it does; a mid-level engineer executes well inside an architecture someone else set. We tell you which you are getting.

Cost and timeline

Vetted remote developers on the network typically bill $50 to $120 per hour. Rate depends on seniority, stack, and timezone, and you see it before you commit. Because the pool is pre-vetted, most clients get a shortlist in 2 to 5 days and can start a trial within a week, instead of running a hiring funnel for a month. If the fit is wrong, you replace the developer in the first two weeks at no cost.

Ready to hire?

Tell us the role, the stack, the timezone you need covered, and whether you want a dedicated hire or a freelancer. You will have a shortlist of pre-vetted developers in a few days, with rates up front and no fee to look. If you are still weighing options, the guide on in-house vs freelance developers lays out the trade-offs.

Remote developers developers in the pool

Representative profiles from the vetted network. Request a shortlist and we confirm who is actually available.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a remote developer?

Vetted remote developers on the network typically bill $50 to $120 per hour. Where someone lands in that band depends on seniority, stack, timezone overlap, and whether the engagement is full time, part time, or a fixed project. You see the rate before you commit, and there is no fee to request a shortlist.

How fast can I hire a dedicated developer?

Most clients get a shortlist within 2 to 5 days. Because the developers are already vetted, you can usually start a trial within a week of your request rather than running a multi week hiring process.

What is the difference between a dedicated developer and a freelancer?

A dedicated developer works with you ongoing, like a remote member of your team, usually full time or steady part time. A freelancer is engaged for a defined scope and moves on when it ships. turnkey.dev supports both: tell us the model you want on the request form and we match accordingly.

Can I hire remote developers in my timezone?

Yes. Timezone overlap is part of the match. Tell us the working hours you need and we surface developers who can cover them, whether you want full overlap with North American or European hours or a follow-the-sun setup.

What if the developer is not a good fit?

You can replace any developer within the first two weeks at no cost. We would rather re-match than have you stuck with the wrong person.

Do you vet for seniority, not just the language?

Yes. Every developer is screened for real, shippable work before you see them: how they reason about trade-offs, how they handle ambiguity, and whether they leave a codebase other people can extend, not only whether they know the syntax.

Request a Remote developers developer

A few details is all we need. We reply with a shortlist of vetted developers, usually within a few days. No fee to ask, no obligation to hire.

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