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Three Ways to Hire Developers With Staffenza

Staffenza helps UAE and Saudi companies hire vetted developers and software engineers. Choose the model that fits the role.

Hire Remote Developers

Add dedicated remote developers who work Gulf hours. The fee is USD 225 a month on top of salary.

Hire Permanent Developers

Recruit developers onto your own payroll for 15–20% of the first-year package, with a 3-month replacement guarantee.

Employ Developers Locally

Employ developers in the UAE or Saudi Arabia without your own entity for AED 899 per employee per month, plus government costs at actual cost.

Hire Developers by Role

Browse every role we hire for. Each page covers skills, use cases, vetting and pricing.

Software and web development

Mobile and game development

Cloud, DevOps and infrastructure

Data, AI and machine learning

Cybersecurity

QA and testing

ERP, CRM and business platforms

Automation, blockchain and IoT

Dedicated Developers vs Freelancers vs In-House Hiring

FactorDedicated remote developerFreelancerIn-house hire
CommitmentFull time on your productOften shared across clientsFull time on your payroll
VettingFive-step vetting by StaffenzaYour own checksYour own checks or a recruiter
CostUSD 225 a month on top of salaryHourly or per projectSalary, visa and benefits
Best forLong-term product workSmall, short tasksCore roles you want in the Gulf

How Much Does It Cost to Hire Developers?

Your cost has two parts: the developer's salary and the Staffenza fee. Remote developers cost USD 225 a month on top of salary.

A remote developer in India costs about 45% less than a Dubai hire, including our fee. This is based on Levels.fyi salary medians from October 2026.

How We Vet Developers

  1. CV and portfolio review: we check real projects and relevant experience.
  2. Technical assessment: a test built around the skills your role needs.
  3. Live technical interview: a senior engineer checks depth and problem solving.
  4. English check: clear written and spoken communication with your team.
  5. References: we confirm past work with previous employers or clients.

Hire Developers FAQs

How do I hire developers through Staffenza?

Share the role, skills and budget. You interview only candidates who passed five vetting steps, then choose remote staff augmentation, direct hire or EOR.

How much does it cost to hire a developer?

A remote developer costs USD 225 a month on top of salary. Direct hire costs 15–20% of the first-year package, with a 3-month replacement guarantee. EOR costs AED 899 per employee per month, plus government costs at actual cost.

What is the difference between dedicated developers and freelancers?

A dedicated developer works only on your product, full time, inside your team. A freelancer usually splits time across several clients.

Can I hire remote developers for a UAE or Saudi company?

Yes. Remote developers work Gulf hours from India. India is 1.5 hours ahead of the UAE and 2.5 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia.

How are developers vetted?

Every candidate passes five steps: CV and portfolio review, a technical assessment, a live technical interview, an English check and references.

Hundreds of Technologies Covered

Hire Developers and Software Engineers for UAE and Saudi Teams

Find pre-vetted developers with Staffenza. We cover developer, data, cloud, QA and IT roles across hundreds of technologies, enabling us to deliver customized staffing solutions for your business.

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