Most developer marketplaces promise you options, then quietly put you on rails. A handful of “recommended” profiles, a wait-for-approval process, and a filtered peek behind the curtain—if you want to move fast, you’re already at someone else’s mercy.
Lemon.io changes that. The new empowerment layer opens the doors for good. Now, you control every step: browse the full pool, slice by skill or stack, shortlist as you go, and move from discovery to interview.
Think of it as bypassing the velvet rope: see every candidate, access every profile, decide who fits, and drive the entire hiring process at your own pace. That’s what real control looks like. And it’s now live, right where you need it.
Ready to hire on your terms? Let’s show you how.
See All the Talent—No Limits, No Barriers
Forget the old “take it or leave it” shortlist. With Lemon.io, you get immediate access to the entire pool—every available developer, every specialization, nothing hidden behind a paywall or pre-selection algorithm.
Want JavaScript experts with senior-level experience and FinTech backgrounds? Filter for it.
Need mobile engineers in your time zone, or polyglots who thrive in startup chaos? Dial in your search with layered filters—location, stack, years of experience, soft skills, industry, and more.
It’s as fast as scrolling a playlist: add and adjust filters in seconds, see candidates update in real time, and build your shortlist on the fly. No need to wait for a rep, no need to explain your priorities—just dive in and see what fits. The talent pool is yours to search, sort, and control from the first click.
This is a search process built for companies who want to move at their own speed, not someone else’s.
Get the Whole Picture—View Profiles Your Way
You shouldn’t have to dig or wait to see the details. Every Lemon.io developer profile starts with a clean, no-nonsense summary: who they are, where they shine, and what you can expect in both skills and personality. Relevant skills are highlighted up top—no wasted time hunting through a sea of words.
Next, you’ll see immediate info on availability (part-time, full-time, hours per week), readiness to start, and whether direct hire is possible. Potential work hours stand out—with clear views of overlap between your time zone and theirs, down to the hour. No guessing about schedule fit, no surprises after you fall in love with a candidate.
Scroll down, and you’ll hit Experience Highlights. Relevant skills are visibly marked, so you see right away where their strengths line up with your needs. For each role, you get a rundown: project title, dates, a detailed description of what was built, project tags (so you can scan for context), and bullets for responsibilities. Tech stack? It’s all laid out next to each project—no hunting or cross-referencing needed.
Keep going for depth: you’ll see a chronological track record, from the most recent roles all the way back—spanning front-end, full-stack, backend, and even framework migrations, with details about what was built, improved, or scaled. Every tool and technology is named explicitly, not just “experienced with modern JS.”
Education and languages are right at the bottom. You instantly know if the candidate matches your language requirements (written and spoken), and see formal credentials at a glance.
Want a second opinion? Every profile comes with a unique shareable link. Send it to your colleagues, get feedback, or pull in a CTO without missing a beat. No need to export, download, or chase details—everyone gets the full story, in real time, with a single click.
Consensus comes faster when the whole team can get eyes on the candidates. With Lemon.io, you’re in control of every detail—and so is your team.
If you (and your team) like what you see, then you can click “Book a call” to interview the dev.
Prefer a Curated Experience? Place a Request and Let Us Handle the Search
Not everyone wants to manage the search themselves—and that’s fine. If you’d rather have experts do the heavy lifting, just click “Requests” and fill in what you need.
Our team will hand-pick from our fully vetted engineering pool and present you with best-fit candidates ready for interviews within 24 hours. Prefer to talk it through? You can always book a call instead and walk us through your requirements—we’ll adapt to your process, not the other way around.
The request form is designed to make life easier, not harder. Begin with the basics: choose your main specialization (Full-stack Web Developer, Front-end, Back-end, Mobile, Machine Learning, UI/UX, or dozens more). Next, add 2–3 must-have skills—select popular options like React, Typescript, Node.js, AWS, or search from hundreds more.
Once you’ve set preferences, you’ll see your initial matches.
On the right, you’ll get a simple breakdown of what’s next:
- Add job description: Share any details (notes, preferences, ideal project fit) that help us get it right.
- Shortlist candidates: Review relevant candidates from our pool (shortlist the ones you like best).
- Interview candidates: Meet the engineers who fit.
- Onboard your new developer: Seamless start—no guesswork.
If you want a human touch at any point, book a 30-minute call with our team to discuss your project and estimate budget. After the call, we’ll hand-select your matches within a day and help with scheduling interviews for whichever profiles catch your eye.
Clients always start with a call—it’s the heart of the process, not just a step. If you want our team to handle the search and write your job description, book a call and we’ll hand-pick your candidates afterward.
If you prefer to browse and shortlist on your own, you can submit your requirements first, explore profiles, and shortlist favorites—but either way, a brief call with our team is part of moving forward. Lemon.io adapts to match how you want to get started, but we always meet you to align on exactly what you need.
Custom Job Posts and Intelligent, Real-Time Matches
Posting a job with Lemon.io isn’t just another admin task—it’s a guided experience that adapts to how you think. Each screen pulls you further into clarity, but never makes you feel boxed in.
You kick things off by defining what kind of hire you want (contractor, direct, or “let’s see what fits”), and—crucially—there’s zero pressure to commit before you’re ready. You’re always covered by a trial, so making the right call feels a lot less risky.
Describe your project in your own words, or skip to quick prompts if you’re not in the mood for essays. The form flexes in response, encouraging you to add must-have skills, sprinkle in a few “nice-to-haves,” and call out the soft skills that really make a difference for your team. Tag an industry, check off a product type, and watch the pool narrow as you go.
As you keep going, the system never loses sight of your goals—whether you’re launching something new, scaling up, or tackling a major tech migration. You control timelines, commitment levels, and start dates. If you’re not sure, just pick “need a consult” and move on.
Screens update dynamically as you dial in your needs. With every new bit of info you give, your shortlist of candidates on the right keeps up in real time—so you never wonder, “Am I on the right track?” Instead, you get constant proof that your requirements are shaping the search, step by step.
Don’t have all the answers (yet)? No problem. You can pause for a consult, view existing candidates right away, or breeze through the rest and fine-tune later.
The result: Seven screens, each designed to nudge your thinking, not slow you down. Every page adds more precision to your search, and every click brings you closer to seeing real people who match what you actually want. No paperwork for paperwork’s sake. Just a hiring process that moves at your pace—and never leaves you guessing.
Your Process, Your Technical Assessment
You know what “qualified” means for your team better than anyone. That’s why Lemon.io lets you shape the assessment process to fit your standards. Want to run your own technical interviews? Go for it. Prefer manual matching with hand-picked candidates? You’re in the driver’s seat from the very first click.
The interface puts you in the driver’s seat, but behind the scenes, interview scheduling always starts with a call with our team. Once you’ve identified preferred candidates, we handle the outreach and coordinate interviews—usually lining them up within 24 hours after your call. There’s no waiting for layers of approval or disconnected steps. You kick things off; we handle the rest, quickly and transparently.
This is technical assessment without the bottlenecks. The control is yours, and so is the visibility into every step.
When’s the last time a hiring platform adapted to you—instead of the other way around?
Connect, Schedule, Close—At Your Pace
Hiring stalls when you’re forced to wait for emails, permissions, or manual reminders. Lemon.io gives you the controls: as soon as you spot someone worth meeting, you can reach out, schedule, and stay updated—all from the same dashboard. No more back-and-forth, no lost threads, no wondering what happens next.
Move from browsing developer profiles to booking an interview in minutes. Track every step, get instant notifications for responses or updates, and keep your process moving—whether you’re filling a single role or scaling a whole team.
The difference isn’t just speed; it’s knowing that your timeline is yours to set. Close the gap between “let’s talk” and “let’s start” with a process that moves as quickly as your team does.
Imagine what you could build if your hiring moved as fast as your product team.
Your Pipeline, Your Rules Hiring Experience Built for You
Lemon.io isn’t just another marketplace. It’s a platform built to put you firmly in the driver’s seat—from first search to final handshake. Browse the full pool, filter however you want, share what you find, and steer every step of the process. Schedule, assess, connect, and close, all without unnecessary steps or outside delays.
Whether you’re building your first team or looking to scale, this is hiring you control—without friction or hidden walls.
Ready to build your next team, your way? All it takes is a first click.
