Hire Heroku 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 Heroku developers

Hire remote Heroku developers

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Founder at ProCloud Consulting, US
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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 Heroku 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 Heroku developers

Where can I hire a Heroku developer?

To hire the right Heroku developer you can choose between two completely different ways: publish the job listings on job boards such as Glassdoor, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. You need to create the job listing, choose the relevant websites, publish the job listings, check the CVs, and proceed with the candidates who have the skills and experience that are good for your project. Afterward, you need to make a large number of screening calls and hard skills interviews, choose the best candidate, and sign the contract with them. Also, it’s possible to ask Lemon.io for help—we will provide you with pre-vetted Senior Heroku developers in 48 hours. Our talent pool includes Senior Software Engineers from more than 50 countries, so you can choose the region that is relevant to your expectations.

How to hire a Senior Heroku developer?

To hire a Senior Heroku developer 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. Also, it’s essential to evaluate the budget, schedule, and type of engagement: you can recruit a Heroku developer as a staff member or collaborate with them as a freelance contractor. In either scenario, Lemon.io can assist you in discovering the ideal candidate for your project.

Which skills and tech stacks are relevant to a Heroku developer?

Heroku developers’ work is related to cloud platform management, application deployment, and web development. Usually, requirements for Heroku Developers include familiarity with Heroku’s platform, including the Heroku CLI, dashboard, and its services, understanding of Heroku dynos, and integrating add-ons for databases. Back-end programming languages that are useful for Heroku Developers are Node.js, Ruby, Python, Java, PHP, and Golang. Front-end frameworks, which could be required: React, Angular, or Vue.js.

Which certifications are relevant to a Heroku developer?

The certifications relevant to Heroku developers focus on leveraging Heroku to deploy, manage, and scale web applications. There are a few certifications relevant to Heroku developers: Heroku Architect Certification, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, Google Associate Cloud Engineer, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate.

How much does it cost to hire a Heroku developer?

The cost to hire a Heroku 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 Heroku developer in the US, San Jose, ranges from $121K to $187K, according to GlassDoor. The additional pay is $61K – $114K per year.

What is the day rate for a Heroku developer?

The average daily rate for a Senior Heroku developer’s contract in San Jose, US, ranges from $480 to $742, according to GlassDoor. The rate depends on various factors: seniority level, skill sets, and number of years of experience.

What is the US hourly rate for a Heroku developer?

The average hourly rate for a Senior Heroku developer’s contract in San Jose, US, ranges from $60 to $93, according to GlassDoor. The rate depends on various factors: seniority level, skill sets, and number of years of experience.

Is there a high demand for Heroku developers?

Yes, there is a high demand for Heroku developers. Heroku is a commonly used platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that helps make application deployment and management easier.

Can I test the developer skills during the no-risk trial period?

Yes, you can test the Heroku developer’s skills during the no-risk trial period. The no-risk paid trial period with Lemon.io, if you need it, can be up to 20 hours. This period is enough to see how a Heroku developer works on your tasks before signing up for a subscription.

If your Lemon.io Heroku developer misses deadlines or fails to meet expectations, we’ll find you a new remote Heroku developer with our zero-risk replacement guarantee. Rest assured, our customer success is highly supportive and will help resolve any issues that arise.

Can I hire a Heroku developer in less than 48 hours through Lemon.io?

Yes, you can hire a Heroku developer in less than 50 hours through Lemon.io. In 48 hours, our team will manually find you a Heroku developer in our pre-screened community – the Heroku developer’s skills will be relevant to your requirements and preferences. Lemon.io works as a marketplace – we have a talent pool of pre-vetted Heroku developers who can join the community exceptionally after completing these vetting stages: VideoAsk, completion of their me.lemon profile, a screening call with our recruiters that includes various technical questions, and a technical interview with our technical interviewers.

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