Timeline & Speed
How fast can staffing agencies place remote developers?
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Placement speed varies by agency size, talent pool, and role complexity. Here's what to expect:
Typical timelines:
| Phase | Duration |
|---|---|
| Requirements gathering | 1-2 days |
| Candidate sourcing | 3-7 days |
| Agency vetting | 3-5 days |
| Present candidates | Day 7-14 |
| Client interviews | 3-7 days |
| Offer and acceptance | 2-3 days |
| Notice period | 2-4 weeks |
| Total to start | 4-8 weeks |
Factors that speed things up:
Factors that slow things down:
Volume capacity:
Rush options:
Some agencies can expedite for urgent needs:
BEON.tech typically presents candidates within 1-2 weeks and can place 15-20 engineers per month.
What if the remote engineers I want aren't immediately available?
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If specific remote engineers aren't immediately available, several options exist:
Typical end-to-end timeline: roughly one month to have a developer fully onboarded.
How long does it take to hire and onboard a backend developer?
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Hiring and onboarding a backend developer typically takes about 3-4 weeks end to end:
In many cases, the backend developer is fully operational within roughly 4 weeks (up to 5 weeks in countries with longer notice periods).
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