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Hiring through Lemon.io
While hiring a developer through Lemon.io, a client goes through three major steps:
Step 1. Request
A client registers on Lemon.io and shares their tech stack, project scope, timeline, and preferred hours (full-time 40h/week or part-time 20h/week) via the provided form.
Then it’s Lemon.io’s part! A human tech analyst reviews requirements and clarifies any gaps before starting the search. Within about 24 hours, a client receives 1–3 carefully selected developer profiles — each with a clear explanation of why they match their needs.
Example of a developer’s profile. View the whole profile here.
Example of a developer’s profile. View the whole profile here.
You can also request a project estimation before you commit. Share your requirements, and a Lemon.io analyst will estimate the number of hours the work is likely to take, so you can project the total cost upfront.
Step 2. Candidate approval
A client meets their requested developer(s) and confirms the match. There’s an opportunity to run the client’s own technical interview or live coding session if needed.
Step 3. Start & success tracking
A client makes a prepayment for one week or one month of work, and a chosen remote developer is ready to start. Through feedback forms, Lemon.io monitors collaboration to ensure it runs smoothly.
Average time from request to developer start: 1–2 weeks.
