Hire dedicated developers from Valant Software
We sell developer time, not projects. You hire a person or a team on an hourly, monthly or fixed-price basis and direct the work yourself. We handle hiring, HR, infrastructure and continuity. Tell us what you need and get a custom estimate within 24 hours.
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We sell people, not project packages. Here is why that matters.
Valant Software provides dedicated web developers and IT outsourcing teams on hourly, monthly retainer, fixed-price or team augmentation terms. You hire a mid-level or senior developer, get full control over priorities, sprint scope and velocity, and we handle HR, infrastructure, onboarding and replacement if a developer becomes unavailable.
This model is standard for IT outsourcing and staff augmentation. The terms are agreed in writing before work starts, so there are no surprise change orders and no hidden project management markup.
Developer levels we provide
Full-time means 160 billable hours per month. Part-time engagements are prorated. Tech lead and architect capacity is available for teams that need strategic technical direction.
Mid-level Developer
2–5 years of experience. Works independently on most tasks and owns features end to end. The most common hire for product and platform work.
- React, Vue.js, Node.js, PHP, Laravel
- WordPress custom development
- WooCommerce and Shopify builds
- REST API development and integration
- Sprint ownership, daily updates
- Works within your tools and workflow
Senior Developer
5–10+ years of experience. Architecture decisions, performance, code review and team coordination. Right for complex products and long-term partnerships.
- Full-stack architecture and tech decisions
- Legacy codebase audit and refactor
- Team lead and code review capacity
- Performance engineering and DevOps basics
- Complex API and SaaS platform work
- Mentors other developers on the team
Need a custom mix of levels or a full team? Send us your scope and we will propose the right combination.
Roles and technologies we cover
Common developer roles, their primary stack and the engagement type that usually fits best.
| Role | Primary stack | Available level | Best engagement type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI engineer | OpenAI / Anthropic APIs, LangChain, RAG, Python, Node.js | Mid-level, Senior | Staff augmentation, retainer |
| AI agent engineer | Agent frameworks, tool calling, MCP, evals, TypeScript, Python | Mid-level, Senior | Staff augmentation, project |
| AI automation engineer | n8n, Make, Zapier, LLM APIs, webhooks, CRM integrations | Mid-level, Senior | Retainer, project |
| LLMOps engineer | LLM monitoring, prompt versioning, vector DBs, guardrails, CI/CD | Senior | Retainer, staff augmentation |
| Data engineer | Python, SQL, Airflow, dbt, BigQuery, Snowflake, ETL | Mid-level, Senior | Staff augmentation, retainer |
| Forward deployed AI engineer | Full-stack, AI integration, client data, production rollout | Senior, Tech lead | Staff augmentation, retainer |
| WordPress developer | PHP, WordPress, WooCommerce | Mid-level, Senior | Retainer, project |
| Full-stack JS developer | React, Node.js, Vue.js, MongoDB | Mid-level, Senior | Retainer, staff augmentation |
| PHP / Laravel developer | PHP, Laravel, MySQL, REST API | Mid-level, Senior | Retainer, project |
| E-commerce specialist | Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce | Mid-level, Senior | Project, retainer |
| Frontend developer | React, Vue.js, TypeScript, CSS | Mid-level, Senior | Staff augmentation |
| Backend / API developer | Node.js, Laravel, Python, REST, GraphQL | Mid-level, Senior | Staff augmentation, retainer |
| Tech lead / Architect | Full-stack, cloud, system design | Lead | Retainer, advisory |
| QA engineer | Manual QA, Cypress, Playwright, regression | Mid-level, Senior | Retainer, project |
Four ways to work with us
Hourly, monthly retainer, fixed price or team augmentation. The difference is how capacity and scope are allocated.
Pay by the hour: flexible, no commitment
You are billed for actual hours worked. Time logged is transparent and reviewed weekly. Good for shorter projects, burst capacity, specific feature sprints or when you are not sure how much work is coming.
Best for: defined projects, one-time builds, short-term engagements, single feature scope.
Dedicated developer: full or part-time
A developer is reserved for you at an agreed weekly capacity. Full-time (160 hrs/month) or part-time (typically 80 hrs/month). You direct priorities directly. No competing projects, consistent output, predictable cost.
Best for: ongoing product development, IT outsourcing, staff augmentation, long-term partnerships.
Agreed scope, agreed price: no surprises
For well-defined projects where requirements are stable. We agree a scope document, timeline and total price upfront. Changes to scope are logged and estimated before work proceeds. Nothing moves without your approval.
Best for: landing pages, defined site builds, migration projects, clearly scoped feature sets.
Two or more developers: team scaling
If you need a team rather than a single developer, we assemble the right combination of roles. A lead developer handles internal coordination, with others contributing as needed. Team composition adjusts as the project evolves.
Best for: product companies scaling development, agencies building client work, multi-track projects.
How Valant compares to alternatives
Where a managed dedicated team sits relative to other ways of hiring developers.
| Option | Verifiable track record | Direct communication | Replacement if unavailable | Infrastructure covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual freelancer | Variable | ✓ | No | No |
| Generic offshore agency | Rarely | Often via PM | Varies | ✓ |
| In-house hire | Interview only | ✓ | Re-hire required | On you |
| Valant Software | ✓ 455+ jobs on Upwork, 20 years in business | ✓ Direct access | ✓ Included | ✓ On our side |
Valant has operated since 2006 and has a verified $2M+ Upwork track record, so you can check delivery history before you commit.
What you get with every engagement
A developer is not just time. Here is what sits behind it.
Consistent delivery infrastructure
Hardware, network, software licences, dev environment setup and maintenance are all on our side. You do not manage a developer who is also managing their own ops.
Daily async updates, weekly syncs
All developers update their work log daily during active sprints. You have one communication channel (Slack, Teams or Telegram) and a clear escalation path if something needs faster resolution.
Developer replacement if needed
If a developer becomes unavailable, we replace them. The codebase, context and documentation stay with the project, so you do not start from scratch. This is part of what you get by hiring through an agency instead of a freelancer.
NDA available before the first call
Non-disclosure agreements are standard. All code and credentials are transferred to you at the end of the engagement. We do not retain access to client systems.
Common questions about hiring and billing
How does hiring a dedicated web developer from Valant Software work?
You hire a developer or a small team from Valant Software and direct their work yourself. Engagement is hourly or monthly (full-time 160 hours, or part-time such as 80 hours), and the price is agreed in writing before work starts. Project management coordination, daily updates, QA responsibility and hardware infrastructure are covered on our side. Request an estimate at valant.software/contact/ and we reply within 24 hours.
Does Valant Software charge per project or per developer?
Valant primarily sells dedicated developer time, billed hourly or monthly. For well-scoped projects with stable requirements, such as a landing page, a migration or a defined feature set, fixed-price engagements are also available. We recommend the model that fits your situation after the first call.
Which seniority levels can I hire?
Valant provides mid-level developers (2-5 years of experience, independent on most tasks), senior developers (5-10+ years, architecture, code review and performance) and tech lead or architect capacity for teams that need strategic technical direction. Roles include WordPress, full-stack JavaScript, PHP/Laravel, e-commerce, frontend, backend/API, QA, AI, AI agent, AI automation and data engineers.
Is there a minimum engagement size or duration?
There is no hard minimum. Projects under 3 weeks are typically better structured as fixed-price. For monthly retainers, rolling month-to-month agreements with 30 days’ notice to change capacity work best. There is no lock-in and no cancellation fee.
How do I get an exact quote?
Send a short description of your project, stack, team size and timeline via the contact form at valant.software/contact/. Valant replies within 24 hours with a tailored estimate and a recommended engagement model. NDAs are available before the first call.
Do terms change for long-term partnerships?
For engagements of 3+ months, the agreed terms are locked in for the duration. We do not change them mid-contract. For clients working with us for over a year, adjustments are discussed at renewal with advance notice, never retroactively.
Can I hire a developer part-time, for example 20 hours a week?
Yes. Part-time engagements of 80 hours per month (roughly 20 hours per week) are common, and some clients run micro-retainers of 40 hours per month for support, maintenance and minor development. Tell us your real capacity need and we will structure it.