Hire full-stack developers · Dedicated, monthly
Hire full-stack developers who start in 5 to 10 days.
Senior full-stack engineers who own a feature from database to UI. Ideal when you need one person who can ship end to end without a hand-off. Vetted in five steps, working in your tools and time zone, with a two-week replacement guarantee.
1 senior full-stack developer · 160 hours a month
from $4,200/month
All-inclusive, no recruitment fee, two-week replacement guarantee.
Monthly rates
| Level | Experience | Monthly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | 3 to 5 years | $3,200 to $4,200 | $20 to $26 |
| Senior | 5 to 8 years | $4,200 to $6,000 | $26 to $38 |
| Lead | 8+ years | $6,000 to $7,800 | $38 to $49 |
Full-time, 160 hours a month, equipment and HR included. No recruitment fee. See all rates.
Short answer
Innovation Insight provides dedicated full-stack developers from $4,200 a month for a senior engineer and $3,200 for mid-level, full-time on our payroll and working in your repositories, tools and time zone. You get a shortlist within 48 hours, a start within 5 to 10 business days, and a free replacement if the fit is wrong in the first two weeks. Rates are published per level and include equipment, HR and management overhead.
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What our full-stack developers bring.
- React / Next.js
- TypeScript
- Node.js / NestJS
- Python / FastAPI
- PostgreSQL / MongoDB
- REST and GraphQL
- AWS / Vercel
- CI/CD, testing
When teams hire this role from us.
- Extend a SaaS product with a new module
- Replace a departing in-house engineer without losing velocity
- Build an MVP with one accountable engineer plus a designer
Three ways to hire full-stack developers, compared.
What changes is who carries the hiring risk and the overhead. The monthly figures are for one senior engineer.
| Innovation Insight | Freelance marketplace | US in-house hire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (senior) | $4,200 to $6,000, all-inclusive | Hourly, set by the freelancer, plus platform fees | About 16,200 with benefits |
| Hiring model | Full-time on our payroll, working in your tools | Independent contractor, hourly or per project | Employee with benefits, equipment and office |
| Time to start | 5 to 10 business days | Days to weeks, depending on who is available | A full recruitment cycle: sourcing, interviews, notice period |
| Time to scale | Add or release engineers with 30 days' notice | A new search per hire | A recruitment cycle per hire |
| Replacement | Free replacement in the first two weeks, then 30 days' notice to scale down | Trial period, then re-match | Notice period and a new recruitment cycle |
| Who manages | You, with our delivery lead on call | You | You |
US in-house cost: the BLS median salary for software developers (May 2024, OEWS 15-1252), loaded for benefits with the BLS wage share of total compensation (ECEC), divided by twelve. Freelance rates vary by profile and marketplace, so no figure is given.
From brief to first commit.
- 01
Brief
Tell us the stack, seniority and start date. 15 minutes on a call or a short form.
- 02
Shortlist in 48 hours
Two or three profiles with CVs, code samples and interview notes.
- 03
Interview
You interview them your way. Technical test optional; we already ran ours.
- 04
Start in 5 to 10 days
Access, onboarding and first stand-up in your hours. Two-week replacement guarantee.
Five steps before you see a profile.
Two-week free replacement if an engineer is not the right fit, and a 30-day notice to scale down.
- 01CV and portfolio screen against the role brief
- 02Technical interview with a senior engineer in the same stack
- 03Live coding or take-home exercise reviewed for quality, not speed
- 04English communication and async-writing check
- 05Reference check and background verification before onboarding
Projects from our portfolio built with this stack.
Case studies whose stack includes the tools our full-stack developers use day to day.
Live events and ticketing
Rebuilding a national events platform beside the legacy system
Event platform rebuild case study: a NestJS and Next.js replacement for Paint Nite's booking, checkout and operations, shipped in slices beside the old system.
Read the case study
Physical security and manned guarding
An AI-assisted body-camera operations platform for security patrols
AI video analysis platform case study: body-camera footage turned into searchable incidents, Vertex AI reviews and client-ready PDF reports for a US security operator.
Read the case study
Influencer marketing and creator economy
A two-sided influencer marketplace with messaging, deals, ads and back-office
Marketplace platform case study: creator discovery, in-house real-time messaging, collaboration offers, an ad server and an operations console on Next.js, Node and MongoDB.
Read the case studyWhat a full-stack developer does on our teams
A full-stack developer owns a feature end to end: the database migration, the API endpoint, the React screen and the tests around all three. On a typical client team they take a ticket from your backlog on Monday, ship it behind a feature flag by Thursday and demo it on Friday. They are the right hire when you want one accountable person per feature rather than a front-end and back-end pair who hand work across.
How we assess full-stack developers
- Data modelling: designing a schema and API for a realistic feature such as team billing with usage limits
- Front-end judgment: state management, loading and error states, accessibility of a form-heavy screen
- Production habits: migrations, logging, feature flags and what they do when a deploy fails
- Sample task: build a small Next.js and Node.js feature with tests in four hours, then walk us through the trade-offs
One engineer, a team, or a fixed-scope project.
One dedicated full-stack developer
Monthly, full-time, at the rates on this page. Best when you have a product team and need capacity in this stack.
A team with a delivery lead
Several engineers, QA and a lead who runs the sprints, reporting to you. Scale up or down with 30 days' notice.
Staff augmentationA fixed-scope project
A priced estimate with milestones when the scope is known. See our web application development and pricing.
Web Application DevelopmentWhat it's like to work with us.
Unedited, from founders and product leads who trusted us with their roadmap.
Innovation Insight has been a game-changer for our platform. Their expertise in UX/UI design and seamless technical integration helped us enhance user engagement, and their attention to detail ensured a flawless experience. We're beyond satisfied with the outcome and their commitment to our vision.
VonzaSaaS · Creator economyWorking with Innovation Insight felt like a true collaboration. Their team was responsive, creative, and focused on delivering results that matched our brand identity. Thanks to them, we now have a solution that not only meets our needs but exceeds expectations. Highly recommended!
MatterbooksPublishing · MediaInnovation Insight provided us with an innovative and scalable solution that transformed the way we manage our operations. Their approach to problem-solving, combined with their deep understanding of technology, made them an invaluable partner. The results speak for themselves.
SolasEnterprise · OperationsHiring full-stack developers, answered.
How fast can a full-stack developer start?
Shortlist within 48 hours, interviews within a week, start within 5 to 10 business days of your decision.
Do they work in our repo and tools?
Yes. Your GitHub, Jira, Slack and CI. We only add our own tooling if you ask.
Can we interview more than one candidate?
Yes, we typically present two or three profiles per role.
How much does it cost to hire a full-stack developer from Innovation Insight?
A dedicated full-stack developer costs $3,200 to $4,200 a month at mid-level, $4,200 to $6,000 at senior and $6,000 to $7,800 at lead level, for 160 hours a month with equipment, HR and management included and no recruitment fee. The hourly equivalents are $20 to $49. All rates are on the pricing page.
Do your full-stack developers work in our time zone?
Our full-stack developers work from Lahore and Sialkot, Pakistan, which is UTC+5 all year. That gives a full-morning overlap with Europe and four to five hours with the US East Coast, and stand-ups happen in your working hours. See how we work for the day-to-day routine.
How quickly can a full-stack developer start, and what if it does not work out?
Innovation Insight sends a shortlist of full-stack developers within 48 hours of the brief and the engineer starts within 5 to 10 business days of your decision. Two-week free replacement if an engineer is not the right fit, and a 30-day notice to scale down.
Other roles
All roles and rates: hire developers. Prefer a managed project? See our web application development service.