Tech recruitment
Hire in-house engineers who can actually do the job
We find, technically screen and help you close full-time engineers for your company. Our senior engineers run the technical interviews, so you only meet candidates who fit the role, the team and your salary budget.
Rated 5.0 on Clutch · CVs in 3–5 days · No long-term lock-in
- Technical screening by engineers
- First candidates in 1–2 weeks
- One-time fee per hire
- Junior to tech lead
What is tech recruitment?
Tech recruitment is a hiring service that finds software engineers who join your company as full-time employees. Unlike staff augmentation, the people we find work directly for you and appear on your own payroll.
Most recruiters can't judge technical skill, so you spend hours interviewing the wrong people. At DevKit, engineers screen engineers: every candidate passes a technical interview with our senior engineers before you meet them, and is matched to your role, culture and salary range.
Best for
- First candidates in 1–2 weeks instead of months of searching
- Hard-to-fill roles such as AI, DevOps or tech lead, interviewed by our senior engineers
- A one-time fee per successful hire, so you only pay for results
- Building an in-house team without a technical recruiter of your own
Why recruit engineers with DevKit
Recruitment by people who understand the job.
Engineers screen engineers
Our senior engineers run the technical interviews, so the shortlist is based on real skill, not keywords on a CV.
Only qualified candidates
You spend your time on final interviews with people who can do the job, not on first-round screening.
Matched to your salary range
We recommend the right level for the role and only present candidates who fit your budget.
Access to a wider pool
We reach engineers beyond job boards, including people who aren't actively applying.
Pay for results
A one-time fee per successful hire, with no monthly retainers.
AI and hard-to-fill roles
We regularly hire for AI and machine learning, DevOps, mobile and technical leadership.
How tech recruitment works
A transparent process from brief to signed offer.
Week 1
Role brief
We define the role, the must-have skills, your culture and the salary range.
Week 1–2
Sourcing and screening
We source candidates and run technical interviews with our senior engineers.
Week 2+
Shortlist and interviews
You meet a short list of qualified candidates, with our interview notes on each.
Offer
Close the hire
We help with the offer and negotiation. You pay only when the hire is made.
What's in every profile we send
Within 3–5 business days of our call, you get a shortlist of vetted candidates. Every profile gives you what you need to decide quickly.
- 01
Skills verified by engineers
Each candidate passes a technical interview with our senior engineers. You see what they can actually do, not just what their CV says.
- 02
Interviewer's notes
Strengths, gaps and how the candidate approached the interview tasks, written by the engineer who interviewed them.
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Why this match
How the person fits your role, your team and your budget, and which level we recommend for the work.
- 04
Level and relevant experience
From junior to tech lead, with the projects and domains that matter for your role.
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English, time zone and availability
Communication level, working-hours overlap with your team and the earliest start date.
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A clear monthly rate
One price per engineer per month, so you can compare candidates against your budget straight away.
Staff augmentation vs. dedicated team vs. recruitment
Not sure which engagement model fits? Here is how they compare.
| Staff augmentation | Dedicated team | Tech recruitment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Filling skill gaps or adding capacity fast | Building or running a product or workstream long term | Growing your permanent in-house team |
| Who manages the work | You, like any team member | A DevKit delivery manager, with your product owner | You, as your own employees |
| How we match | Per role, to the work and your budget | A team mix that fits your scope and budget | To your role, salary range and culture |
| Time to start | 2–3 weeks | 2–4 weeks | First candidates in 1–2 weeks |
| Pricing model | Monthly rate per engineer | Monthly rate per team | One-time fee per successful hire |
Matched to your budget: which level do you need?
We match the level to the work, so you don't pay senior rates for tasks a mid-level engineer handles well, or put critical work on the wrong hire.
Junior
Well-defined tasks with guidance
Bug fixes, tests and smaller features in an established codebase, with a senior on your team to review their work. The most budget-friendly option.
Mid-level
Independent feature work
Builds features end to end in an existing architecture with little supervision. The best value for most product teams.
Senior
Complex features and ownership
Owns complex parts of the system, makes sound technical decisions and mentors others. Worth it where mistakes are expensive.
Tech lead / Architect
Architecture and team leadership
Designs the system, sets standards and leads other engineers. Ideal for new products, rewrites or a team without technical leadership.
Not sure? Tell us the work and your budget on a free call, and we'll recommend the right level for each role.
Roles you can hire
Every engineer is technically vetted by our senior engineers and matched to the work and your budget.
Client reviews: rated 5.0 on Clutch
Verified Clutch reviews from engineering leaders and founders who scaled their teams with DevKit.
Head of Engineering, IT Company
“Their flexibility and ability to provide access to talented specialists.”
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“We were particularly impressed by their management approach.”
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“Their management side always cared about the engineers provided.”
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“Their responsiveness and the quality of the engineers were impressive.”
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“They were always ahead of schedule and suggested a lot of modern solutions.”
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“They combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of business objectives.”
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“DevKit has found an approach that works well with startups.”
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What clients usually ask before they start.
What is the difference between tech recruitment and staff augmentation?
With tech recruitment, the engineers we find become your own full-time employees. With staff augmentation, engineers work on your team but remain employed by DevKit, which handles payroll and replacement.
How much does tech recruitment cost?
Tech recruitment is billed as a one-time fee per successful hire. There are no monthly retainers; you pay when the hire is made.
How long does it take to hire an engineer?
You usually meet the first technically screened candidates within 1–2 weeks. The total time to hire depends on the role and your interview process.
How do you assess technical skills?
Every candidate has a technical interview with one of DevKit's senior engineers, covering the skills your role really needs. You receive our notes with each profile.
Which roles do you recruit for?
Software engineering roles at every level, from junior developers to tech leads, including backend, frontend, mobile, QA, DevOps, UI/UX and AI and machine learning engineers.
Need engineers next month? Let's talk this week.
Send us the role. Get CVs in 3–5 days.
Tell us what you need. We reply within one business day.
What happens next
- 1
We reply within one business day
A real person reads every request, not a bot.
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A free 30-minute call
We talk through the role, your team, the timeline and the budget.
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Vetted CVs in 3–5 days
Each profile comes with interview notes and a clear monthly rate.
“Their responsiveness and the quality of the engineers were impressive.”
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