A 360-Degree Guide to Cost of Hiring Remote Node.js Developers

Hiring a remote Node.js developer will cost you anywhere between $12,000 to $150,000 per annum. And the hourly breakdown of hiring remote Node.js developers is in the range of $20 to $90.

Node.js is fast, lightweight, performant, can be hosted anywhere, and built upon JavaScript.

This explains why Node.js is wildly popular among developers as well as business owners. Since it’s fast and performant, it enables businesses to roll out applications and digital products that excel. Moreover, developers find Node.js appealing because of its event-driven architecture and use of JavaScript throughout.

Project parameters that affect developer costs

There are plenty of variables involved in a custom software development project. Each project comes with a unique set of characteristics and requirements. For instance, the scope and scale of making a payment integration API will be vastly different from developing a chatbot. You’ll have to find developers with relevant experience creating secure applications for the payment API, while a ‘generalist’ might suffice for the chatbot.

1. Scale of the project

This one makes the most sense, right? The scale of the project determines the number of developers and the expertise needed to get the job done. The number of lines of code, entities in the ER diagram, number of processes in the flow diagram, function points, etc., are all directly proportional to the scale of the project. If you have access to any of these metrics before the start of the project, you can easily predict the project’s scale.

• Small-scale applications
• Medium-scale applications
• Enterprise-level applications

2. Complexity of the project

It’s natural that as the complexity of the project increases, the developer costs would go up. However, if your project requirements consist of the basic features and a simple setup, even the less experienced developers can fit the bill.

Required development skills

You might already have the list of skills you want the Node.js developer to possess to be the perfect match for your requirements. However, the varying skill sets naturally have an impact on the cost of hiring remote Node.js developers.

• Years of experience
• Knowledge of frontend
• Proficiency in API communications and database management
• Knowledge of Node.js frameworks

Engagement model

The engagement model refers to the hourly, monthly, or project basis arrangement you have for compensating the development. But, wait! Shouldn’t all these have the same value for a project? In an ideal world, yes. But not so much on the field.

The project-based engagement model is usually the norm for remote Node.js teams such as Simform. First, we create the roadmap for your project’s entire development life cycle and break it down into major milestones. Then, with compensations fixed around these milestones, the project owners remain in control while remote developers get their hard work’s worth.

Average cost of hiring remote Node.js developers

Remote Node.js developers come with varied experiences from various regions and even with varying team dynamics. And all these factors dictate the cost of hiring developers. Let’s see how.

1. The rate varies with experience

You’ll always be willing to pay extra to an experienced Node.js developer because of what they bring to the table, especially when you need their specific skill sets. If you’ve already done the necessary homework, you’ll know all about the kind of expertise you need right from the beginning.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Experts

2. The salaries vary with the location

All the factors we’ve discussed so far are related to project parameters and developers’ skillsets. And it makes complete sense for these factors to affect the cost of hiring. However, one aspect has nothing to do with your project or developer requirements, yet it has the most significant impact on costs. It’s the developer’s location.

3. The price varies from freelance agents to tech agencies

When you hire remote Node.js developers, they can be either freelance agents or from a tech agency. And before you ask, let me tell you there is no obvious choice between the two. Instead, it all depends on the specific requirements and capabilities of the agency or the developers.

If the development project is such that it requires only a single developer, getting a seasoned developer for the job is a good idea. Again, direct communication will benefit the project, and you can get a reasonable deal for yourself.

Simform gives you the best team of remote Node.js developers

Now you are aware of all the variables associated with hiring remote Node.js developers. Simform is a software development company with more than a decade of experience under the belt. We provide on-demand development teams to organizations from startups to enterprises. We’ve helped Fortune companies build unique digital products from scratch and can help you too.

Originally published at Simform: A 360-Degree Guide to Cost of Hiring Remote Node.js Developers