Where to find the best software engineers?
Finding the best software engineer can be challenging. Most companies find it hard to hire software engineers with the right skills and experience to complement a perfect technical team. Professional software engineers are high in demand but short in supply.

We’re going to make your hiring process more palpable by mentioning some of the best options to help you find a software engineer.

1. Freelance Platforms
They are a speedy way to hire software engineers who are already looking for a job. Freelance platforms usually divide into two categories: general & niche-specific.

General: the most famous platforms belong here, such as Fiverr, Upwork, Guru, and Freelancer. Prices can range from very cheap to very expensive. The main problem of such platforms is that there is no vetting of candidates. Anyone can claim he is a designer or developer there.

Niche-specific: These platforms are made to find software engineers only. They can speed up the hiring process, although this way may be slightly more expensive.

2. LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a fantastic platform for both remote and on-site software engineers. Here, you can look through CVs, explore the candidates, and make an expert opinion about the person you wish to contact.

3. GitHub
GitHub is a Microsoft owned subsidiary that provides hosting for version control and software development using Git. This platform is a trove when it comes to portfolios and past projects. More than 50 million engineers use the service, and GitHub jobs regularly post various software engineering projects.

4. Medium
Many software engineering professionals are passionate about sharing what they have learned on websites such as Medium. Medium posts cover a large variety of software development topics. There, you can easily find an engineer who has worked with your tech stack.

5. Twitter
On Twitter, you can use hashtags to search for the latest or top tweets related to tech stacks that you search for. To find software engineers with relevant skills, search for the relevant tech stack by clicking on the ‘’people’’ tab. Overall, Twitter tends to be a better source for finding the best software engineer, developer, or programmer. The main disadvantage: it requires a lot of effort and time.

6. Facebook groups
This strategy is another excellent way to hire software engineers in your area. You can search for the groups based on a relevant project. There, you either make a post about your job opportunity or reach out to more active members. Continue to interview those who are showing more interest in your offer.

7. Forums & communities
There, you may find the right candidate or someone who can recommend them. Look at the profiles and set up an interview with those who pass your initial screening. Best software engineer’s forums for you include Reddit, Dzone, Codeproject, and Hashnode.

8. Conferences & meetups
They are perfect when it comes to finding software engineers near you. You can start by searching online for regular tech meetups or nearby conferences. Search for specific meetup categories related to your project.

9. Paid ads
With direct advertising or paid ads, you can easily target software engineers with a specific skill set. You can advertise on Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Reddit to find the best candidates.

10. Personal referrals
High-quality software engineers tend to associate with other dedicated workers. They can recommend people they know as a good fit for a position. Your existing team likely has a better understanding of what they need in a coworker than your hiring team, as well.

11. Technical blogs
Many brilliant and professional software engineers maintain blogs where they discuss and show off their projects. Finding candidates who show talents offers you an opportunity to reach out and invite them to apply.

12. Open-source portals
Open-source software is increasingly popular, and the people who contribute to it have publicly visible proof of their talents. There are plenty of employees available, whether you look for an individual project or professional contributors to large open-source businesses.Sourse

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