Developing an app is a complex task. But developing an app that serves a genuine business need while maintaining quality code? This is next-level stuff.

The question is, who can you hire to design a development plan? And who’s skilled enough to serve this business need?

Software architects.

You need to hire a software architect, but the hiring process can be exhausting. Hiring architects who aren’t the right fit for your company can also cost you thousands of dollars.

The good news is we can help. Here at Gun.io, we’ve helped hundreds of companies – from Fortune 500s to startups – hire architects with years of experience. And because we know communication is vital, we’ll help you hire software architects who are fluent in English.

This means you can trust us if you’re not sure how to hire a software architect for your development needs!

Why choose Gun.io

Hire software architects vetted by our team of senior engineers

Developers on our platform go through a rigorous screening process. This screening includes an algorithmic screening, a background check, and a live technical interview with one of our senior engineers. As a result, approximately 100 developers get to work with Gun.io clients each month out of 1,000 who apply.

Hire fast

Hire a software architect in 13 days or less (our average time-to-hire).

Hire from a trusted pool of talent   

Hundreds of companies – from startups to Fortune 500s – have been served through our platform. Moreover, 70% of our currently engaged developers have 10+ years of software experience.

Hire software architects

How to hire a software architect with Gun.io

1. Build your ideal candidate

Tell us the skills you require and chat with our talent team.

2. Receive your candidates

In 3-5 business days, you’ll be sent a shortlist of the best software architects for hire. There are no job posts or stacks of resumes to review—just a shortlist of great matches ready to work. 

You can then decide which candidates you’d like to chat with, and we’ll arrange the intro calls. One of our team will also sit in to help answer any questions.

3. Get started

Once contracts are in place and you’re ready to hire a software architect (or three), we’ll connect you. You can then work together as you see fit. We also support both parties as needed and handle hours tracking, billing, and payments.

At Gun.io, we want you to be 100% satisfied, so we’ll help you hire a software architect again if you have any problems.

Hire software architects

What is a software architect?

A software architect is usually a developer with extensive end-to-end product experience. 

However, it’s best not to think of “software architect” as a fully-fledged position. Instead, it’s more of a title given to a developer who can turn a business idea into a product. This means a software architect’s role is a blend of a senior developer, a team lead, and a CTO.

Typically, software architects are responsible for conducting research, gathering information, interpreting data, and working with a technical team to build solutions. 

What skills should you look for in a software architect?

As well as being confident in design and technical skills, here are some desirable skills of software architects:

1. Able to lead projects

Software architects are high-value hires who can lead and manage development projects. Leading projects may include building a team of engineers, creating project timelines, and calculating cost analyses. 

2. Project documentation skills

Documenting the development process is an essential responsibility for a software architect. Regardless of the solution or service you’re developing, your architect should write every step in detail for future reference. This documentation is useful when bringing new developers up to speed with ongoing projects.

3. Strong development skills

Software architects may need to work on a wide variety of projects. For this reason, your architect should have a strong understanding of different technologies and programming languages. 

4. Collaborative approach

Developing tech services and solutions requires more than just software skills. Collaborating with internal, external, offshore, or cross-functional teams is one of the most crucial skills a software architect can possess.

5. Ability to communicate confidently

Communication is everything. From leading brainstorming sessions to conveying vital information to new hires about development plans, your software architect must be able to communicate with different teams.

FAQs

How much does it cost to hire software architects with Gun.io?

We get a lot of questions about how to hire software architects and how much they’ll cost. The short answer is this: If you have a budget, we can design a solution to suit your needs. But planning for a future headcount is much easier when you have numbers and data. 

With this in mind, we don’t have standard prices on Gun.io. Instead, we offer flexible retainers based on your needs, the project, and the developers’ salary expectations. You’ll see the total price upfront on developers’ profiles. There are no extra fees.

To help you move forward and hire a software architect, we’ve gathered data from recent hires on the Gun.io platform. These numbers represent the averages and ranges for developer costs within their respective experience and geography bands. 

This data is a great place to understand how companies you’re competing with think about their investment with each hire.

We recommend using this data as a guide. You’ll still need to consider other factors to determine what will best meet your needs.

How is Gun.io different from other software architect hiring platforms?

We make the hiring process feel effortless, whether for full-time or part-time roles. That’s because we streamline the hiring process, from sourcing and vetting candidates to matching you with top software architects.

Our clients appreciate our quick and easy hiring experience, with an average time-to-hire of 13 days. In addition, we’ve implemented a strict vetting process and have built a network of top developers. As a result, our developers have an average of 10+ years of experience.

Here’s a percentage breakdown for approved devs in our network:

• < 7 years: 11%
• 7-9 years: 26%
• 10-19 years: 47%
• 20+ years: 16%

Can I hire a software architect part-time?

Yes, you can! At Gun.io, you can hire software architects on a full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. 

Of the three, contract-to-hire is a favorite among our clients and developers. This is because contract-to-hire lets you roll the developer onto your project to see if they’re a good fit before hiring full-time.

Does Gun.io only provide hiring services, or can I get project management support for my project too?

Yes, you can (again!) Gun.io can help you hire a software architect on a full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis, and provide project management support. 

We facilitate intro calls and support both parties as needed throughout the engagement. We also handle hours tracking, billing, and payments.

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