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Gotta drop in here for some Kudos. I’m 2 weeks into working with a super legit dev on a critical project and he’s meeting every expectation so far 👏

Francis Harrington

Founder at ProCloud Consulting, US

I recommend Lemon to anyone looking for top-quality engineering talent. We previously worked with TopTal and many others, but Lemon gives us consistently incredible candidates.

Allie Fleder

Co-Founder & COO at SimplyWise, US

I've worked with some incredible devs in my career, but the experience I am having with my dev through Lemon.io is so 🔥. I feel invincible as a founder. So thankful to you and the team!

Michele Serro

Founder of Doorsteps.co.uk, UK

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How to hire Back-end developer through Lemon.io

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Fill out a short form and check out our ready-to-interview developers

Tell us about your needs

On a quick 30-min call, share your expectations and get a budget estimate

Interview the best

Get 2-3 expertly matched candidates within 24-48 hours and meet the worthiest

Onboard the chosen one

Your developer starts with a project—we deal with a contract, monthly payouts, and what not

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Testimonials

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Going step further to find a right fit.

I was impressed by the detail with which the feedback was taken and selection of candidates provided to fit our startup. not a lot of firms care about the details, but they are doing a phenomenal job to find the right fit. would recommend anyone at the early stage as its extremely important to get the right candidates who define the company culture

Darshan Sonde

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If your looking to find top developer resource, Lemon.io is the place.

Lemon.io has been a game changer for us. Speed, clarity, and quality were there from day one, but what really impressed me was how much they care about getting the right fit, not just filling a role.

We had some specific requirements, and the candidates surfaced were consistently high quality and well aligned. The team checked in regularly, handled onboarding smoothly, and genuinely went the extra mile to keep things simple.

It’s rare to find a service that combines great talent with great people. Lemon.io absolutely does both, and we’ll be continuing to work with them. Diana is a superstar.

Rashid Hussain

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Great platform for finding vetted developers.

Lemon.io made it easy to connect with skilled developers quickly. The matching process was efficient and the support team was helpful throughout. The quality of developers is excellent thanks to their thorough vetting process. Highly recommend for startups needing reliable talent fast.

Tarik

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Lemon provides access to great talent. Their platforms are good and I’ve found my account rep (Alina) to be super helpful and knowledgable.

Chris Freeberg

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Lemon cares a tremendous amount about finding high quality developers that are the right long term fit. We had some specific requirements and Iryna was able to find some great options that were all really qualified. They checked in several times during the engagement and made sure the start and kickoff for the dev was well handled. Will be planning on working with them well into the future.

Grant Wilkinson

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Superb support from day 1. Speed, clarity in communication, quality of candidates surfaced, going the extra mile to simplify things, making the entire process as easy as possible.

Special shoutout to Diana Tereshchenko who is fantastic and I was lucky to work with her.

Lemon.io is a game changer, for any founders but especially first-time founders like me.

Chris Lavoie

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Everyone I have met at Lemon has been great. They’re responsive, helpful and transparent and the entire experience has been a pleasant one. I would recommend.

Barrett Daniels

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Building our tech startup would not have been possible without Lemon.

We’ve been working for ~1.5 year with one of their full stack engineer from Brazil, Matheus, whom we strongly recommend. As 2 co-founders looking for moving our prototype product to a production level, Lemon has been amazing at guiding us through the selection process and then ongoingly whenever we had any questions or requests (thank you Andrew Bondar) – definitely recommend.

Baptiste

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Absolutely love lemon.io. Their engineers are very high quality, really appreciate how lemon.io makes sure they meet employers standards and also love the customer support we received during the process. Highly recommended.

Mira Boora

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What we do for you

Sourcing and vetting

All our developers are fully vetted and tested for both soft and hard skills. No surprises!

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matching

We match fast, but with a human touch—your candidates are hand-picked specifically for your request. No AI bullsh*t!

Arranging cooperation

You worry not about agreements with developers, their reporting, and payments. We handle it all for you!

Support and troubleshooting

Things happen, but you have a customer success manager and a 100% free replacement guarantee to get it covered.

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FAQ about hiring Back-end developers

How much do Back-end developers make?

The cost to hire a Back-end Developer could be influenced by the different types of cooperation, so the rate for in-house workers and independent contractors varies. The base pay for hiring a Senior Back-end Developer in the US, San Jose, ranges from $118K – $163K, according to GlassDoor. The additional pay is $31K–$58K per year.

Where can I find a Back-end developer?

To hire the right Senior Back-end Developer for your remote full-time project, you could check different websites that provide job publishing services, such as Indeed, Dice, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor. It’s also relevant to check local websites targeted at the IT market. In this case, you should be ready to review a large number of CVs, conduct screening calls, hard skills interviews, communicate with candidates, and support other processes relevant to the hiring process. Alternatively, you could ask Lemon.io for help—make a request, and we will show you a few vetted candidates within 48 hours. The vetting process at Lemon.io includes a screening call, a hard skills interview, and only 1% of the applicants can pass all the stages, so you can be completely sure that you will get the best choice for your project.

Are back-end Developers still in demand?

Yes, Back-end Developers are in demand. The most popular Back-end positions are: Senior Python Developer, Senior Java Developer, Senior Golang Developer, Senior PHP Developer, and Senior Ruby Developer.

Who gets paid more Back-end or Front-end Developers?

Usually, Back-end developers earn more than Front-end developers. Let’s compare: a Senior Back-end Developer’s salary ranges from $126K to $176K. The yearly salary for a Senior Front-end Developer is $115K to $167K—both rates were checked on GlassDoor for Senior Software Engineers located in the US, San Jose.

Which backend certifications carry the most weight?

The most industry-recognized and respected certifications for backend engineers today include the AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Google Cloud Professional Developer, Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Developer, Red Hat Certified Enterprise Application Developer (RHCEAD), MongoDB Certified Developer, and Cisco Certified DevNet Associate.

What is the Lemon.io Risk-Free Trial?

Our risk-free trial covers up to 20 prepaid hours, giving you the opportunity to see how a backend engineer performs on your actual codebase and live tasks.

We also offer a replacement guarantee: if the developer doesn’t meet your performance benchmarks or misses a deadline, we will source a new candidate for your project at no extra risk. While our vetting process is so rigorous that we rarely need to trigger this, the guarantee is there to ensure your roadmap stays on track.

How soon can I start working with a developer?

We can match you with a backend developer in under 48 hours. During this window, our team manually selects an engineer whose specific stack and experience align perfectly with your project requirements. By the time you meet them, the developer has already cleared our rigorous multi-stage vetting funnel. This includes an initial VideoAsk screening, a detailed me.lemon profile audit, a deep-dive call with our recruiters to assess professional history, and a final technical interview conducted by our senior technical interviewers to verify their engineering expertise.