Updated September 2026 · Written and maintained by the Progression Agency strategy team
Hire dedicated developers from Progression Agency: React, Node.js, Python, .NET, Flutter and full-stack engineers who join your team for months, managed by us, working your hours, on a monthly plan you can scale up or down.
On this page · 11 sections
- What does it mean to hire dedicated developers?
- Developers you can hire
- Key features and components
- Common integrations
- Contracts, IP and security
- Our dedicated developer hiring process
- How much does it cost to hire dedicated developers?
- Technology we typically use
- Mistakes to avoid
- Why choose Progression Agency for dedicated developer hiring?
- Related services
The short answerHiring dedicated developers means engaging engineers who work only on your product, full time, for an agreed period, without recruiting, employing or managing them yourself. It suits teams that need capacity or a skill for months, not a fixed project. As a US planning figure, a dedicated developer commonly costs $8,000-$18,000 a month depending on seniority and stack.
Cost ranges are US planning figures, not quotes.
What does it mean to hire dedicated developers?
Hiring dedicated developers is a staffing model where an agency provides engineers who work exclusively on your product, on your backlog and in your tools, while the agency handles employment, replacement and quality, so you get a stable team without the hiring process.
It sits between freelancers and full-time hires: more accountable than a marketplace, faster and more flexible than recruiting. For mobile-only needs see hire app developers; for a fixed-scope build see custom software development.
Developers you can hire
Projects we are most often asked to build.
React and Next.js developers
Front-end engineers for web applications, dashboards and SaaS products, with TypeScript as standard.
Node.js and backend developers
API, integration and service engineers; see backend development services.
Python developers
Backend, data pipeline and AI feature engineers using Django, FastAPI and the Python data stack.
Laravel and PHP developers
Engineers for Laravel applications and PHP platforms that need extending or modernizing.
Dedicated mobile app developers
iOS, Android, React Native and Flutter engineers for product teams; see hire app developers.
Fintech developers
Engineers experienced in payments, KYC and compliance-sensitive systems; see fintech software development.
Engineers experienced in payments, KYC and compliance-sensitive systems; see fintech software development.
Key features and components
What separates a useful build from a costly one.
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Exclusive to your product | Focus and continuity |
| Your tools and rituals | No parallel process |
| Managed by us | Quality and replacement handled |
| Your working hours | Real-time collaboration |
| Monthly, scalable | Capacity when you need it |
| Written IP assignment | You own the work |
| Paid trial | Low-risk start |
| Senior oversight | Code review and standards |
Common integrations
Where the value usually comes from.
| System | What we connect |
|---|---|
| Repositories | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket |
| Project tools | Jira, Linear, Asana |
| Communication | Slack, Teams |
| CI/CD | Your pipelines |
| Cloud | AWS, Azure, Google Cloud |
| Security | Your SSO and access policies |
Contracts, IP and security
Dedicated developers work inside your systems, so the paperwork matters.
- All work is assigned to you in writing; repositories and accounts stay in your name.
- Access follows your security policies, with SSO and least-privilege permissions.
- Confidentiality agreements are signed before onboarding.
- Engagements are monthly with a notice period, so capacity can change with the roadmap.
Our dedicated developer hiring process
We take a brief on skills, hours and duration, propose engineers, let your team interview them, onboard them into your tools, manage delivery and quality against your backlog, review performance monthly and scale the team as the roadmap changes.
How much does it cost to hire dedicated developers?
As US planning figures, a mid-level dedicated developer commonly costs $8,000-$13,000 a month and a senior developer $12,000-$18,000 a month, compared with a US in-house software developer median salary of about $136,000 a year before benefits (BLS, May 2025).
| Scope | Typical range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level developer | $8,000-$13,000 / month | Monthly, 1-month notice |
| Senior developer | $12,000-$18,000 / month | Monthly, 1-month notice |
| Full-stack squad (3-4 people) | $30,000-$55,000 / month | Monthly, 1-month notice |
Technology we typically use
Mainstream, maintainable choices.
| Layer | Choice |
|---|---|
| Front end | React, Next.js, TypeScript |
| Backend | Node.js, Python, .NET, Laravel |
| Mobile | Swift, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter |
| Data and AI | Python, SQL, model APIs |
| Cloud | AWS, Azure, Google Cloud |
| Process | Agile, two-week sprints |
Mistakes to avoid
Common causes of overruns and low adoption.
- Hiring for a stack before defining the work.
- Skipping the interview and trial.
- Leaving dedicated developers without product direction.
- Treating them as ticket-takers instead of team members.
- No written IP assignment.
- Scaling to a big team before the codebase is ready.
Why choose Progression Agency for dedicated developer hiring?
Engineering, design and go-to-market in one team.
- Developers who are part of an agency that also ships products, with senior review behind them.
- Monthly, scalable engagements with a paid trial.
- US working hours and written IP assignment.
- You own the code, data and accounts.
- Headquartered in New York City, working nationwide.
Related services
See hire app developers, app development outsourcing, custom software development and software consulting.
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Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to hire dedicated developers?
How much does it cost to hire dedicated developers?
Can I hire React JS developers from you?
Can I hire a Laravel developer?
Can I hire a dedicated mobile app developer?
Do you have fintech developers?
What is software development staff augmentation?
How quickly can a developer start?
Can we interview the developers?
Is there a trial period?
What if a developer is not a fit?
Do developers work our hours?
Who manages the developers?
Who owns the code?
Can we scale the team up or down?
Do you provide a full team?
Do you offer hire developers for startups?
How is this different from outsourcing a project?
Do dedicated developers use our tools?
Where is Progression Agency located?
Can I hire ReactJS developers on a monthly basis?
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