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Searching for a full stack developer to join your tech team? Here’s some expert guidance on how and where to tap into this talent pool.

What skills to look for when hiring a full stack developer

How can you find skilled full stack developers? These developers have a diverse skillset, able to work with both back end as well as front end technologies. They commonly have experience in the following areas:

• Front end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Experience working with TypeScript.
• The following frameworks: React, Angular, Spring Boot, ASP.net, Ruby on Rails, Vue.js, Node,js, Nuxt.js, Next.js, Nest.js and Express.js.
• Object-oriented programming languages: Java, .Net and C#, Python, PHP and Ruby.
• Database technologies such as SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Web development tools such as Git, Webpack, and Babel.
• Web architecture and protocols such as HTTP, REST, and SOAP.
• Cloud-based services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Agile development methodologies and working in Agile teams.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

How to broaden your talent pool when hiring a full stack developer

When sourcing full stack developers, don’t restrict yourself to just looking for experience in the common framework you might be using in your organisation, such as React.

You can broaden the talent pool by looking for developers with experience in similar front end frameworks, such as Angular, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Next.js and Express.js.

How much does it cost to hire a full stack developer?

Full stack developer salaries can vary widely depending on company size, industry, individual experience and skills, as well as type of work. These factors all influence the salary a company will offer to a prospective hire. That said, have a look at more detailed salary breakdowns for full stack developers in the following regions:

Full Stack Developer Salary Trends in Germany
Full Stack Developer Salary Trends in the Netherlands
Full Stack Developer Salary Trends in South Africa

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Writing a full stack developer job description

To put together a job description for a full stack developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template.

By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.