Hire Unix developers

Forget exhausting sourcing and screening the wrong candidates.

Hire fast and on budget—place a request, interview 1-3 curated developers, and get the best one onboarded by next Friday. Full-time or part-time, with optimal overlap.

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Hire remote Unix developers

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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!
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How to hire Unix developer through Lemon.io

Place a free request

Place a free request

Fill out a short form and check out our ready-to-interview developers
Tell us about your needs

Tell us about your needs

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

Interview the best

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

Onboard the chosen one

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

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What we do for you

Sourcing and vetting

Sourcing and vetting

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

Expert
matching

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

Arranging cooperation

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

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 Unix developers

Where can I find Unix developers?

They frequently specialize in C/C++, shell scripting, and system administration. You will find relevant candidates on general job boards like Glassdoor, Indeed, or LinkedIn. Joining groups or forums that use Unix or working on open-source projects related to Unix could be productive strategies, too. Finally, simplify finding a Unix programmer who’s up to speed on the latest relevant technologies with Lemon.io.

What is the no-risk trial period for hiring Unix developers on Lemon.io?

Just like our other engineers, Unix specialists are also subject to Lemon.io’s risk-free 20-hour paid trial. This is the time that the coder and client can use to work together to judge a candidate’s practical understanding and experience working with command line tools/related projects as well as ensure a good fit from a personality perspective with those already on the team.

If you’re unhappy, the replacement guarantee will make sure the substitution process runs promptly and smoothly.

Is there a high demand for Unix developers?

Absolutely. Despite being one of the oldest operating systems out there, Unix is far from obsolete. Many developers are in demand for deep-level engineering that relies on its capabilities, these include those working on core features of Unix-like systems, from the kernel up to programs that run on top of them — you’ll find this need within enterprise-level applications that have strict security and performance requirements.

It’s adopted by sectors needing solid backend systems running on secure infrastructure. Think of industries such as banking & telecommunications where networking and mission-critical services rely on servers using specialized scripting (and sometimes older, yet trusted languages such as C).

How quickly can I hire a Unix developer through Lemon.io?

Our goal is to provide you with in 24-48 hours a shortlist of Unix developers who are just right for your project and have experience that matches the requirements exactly. From this point, the process can be as quick and painless or deliberate with added assessments as necessary. While those may take up an extra 5-7 days if required, most of our clients are ready to fill their Unix developers within two weeks after they first approach us.

What are the main strengths of Lemon.io’s platform?

By using more than 300 sources in one space, we widen our reach and increase your chances of finding the best match for any job opportunity.

We have a team of experts who manually screen and shortlist developers from our talent pools, increasing your chances of being matched with quality candidates without wasting time on irrelevant applications.

We have skilled developers — we ensure that all developers on our platform have a minimum of 4+ years of professional, practical experience.

In the case of unexpected events where you need to make a quick adjustment to your developer roster, Lemon.io offers a secure and fast transfer to another competent Unix specialist for seamless progress.

What is the vetting process for developers at Lemon.io?

At Lemon.io, we have a comprehensive process in place for verifying qualified contractors experienced with Unix-based environments, including:

1. Candidates fill out their profiles, reflecting the branch of Unix development they are skilled in — C/C++, shell scripting, kernel programming, or system administration; and undergo an automated initial screening.
2. We dig into their CV to see whether they have experience with the absolute basics of Unix knowledge: that is, knowledge of core Unix principles, ability to shell script (Bash would be your go-to), and usage of sysadmin tools specific for Unix.
3. Candidates complete challenging online tasks on Coderbyte related to Linux/Shell or system-level programming (in C) to assess their skills.
4. We wrap up with an extensive interview with a senior developer experienced in Unix and C/C++ technology, including a live coding scenario that covers problem-solving questions in the context of Unix development.

How can your business benefit from hiring a Unix developer?

Unix developers have strong experience in operating system development and programming base. As per the name, they understand the Unix environment in and out.

This knowledge is priceless for anyone working with backend systems, solid and complex infrastructure, or someone in the world of high-performance computing. Their knowledge is particularly in demand in industries that make use of Unix-based servers, such as financial services or high-traffic platforms.

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