Pricing is straightforward and transparent. smartbrain.io operates on a flat weekly rate that already includes payroll taxes, benefits, and management overhead, so you see one predictable line item on your P&L. Rates start at $55–$85 per hour, depending on seniority and specialization—far below the fully-loaded cost of a U.S. employee. Because you pay only for productive hours, vacation, sick days, and hardware costs remain our responsibility, not yours. There are zero recruitment fees and no long-term lock-ins: scale the engagement up or down with just two weeks’ notice. This model lets you Hire Saleor developer talent without freezing capital in permanent headcount, keeping runway intact for product growth.

All engineers sign strict NDAs and IP assignment agreements before any code is written. smartbrain.io is incorporated in the United States, so U.S. intellectual-property law governs every contract. Repositories live under your GitHub or GitLab organization; access is revoked instantly if someone rolls off. We enforce security policies such as hardware encryption, VPN tunnels, and MFA on all developer accounts, and we can mirror any SOC 2 controls you already have in place. Additionally, every engagement includes a confidentiality clause with penalty provisions, giving you legal recourse if the unthinkable happens. In short, you keep full ownership of every commit while gaining the speed of an external team.

No. We actively source candidates from overlapping U.S. and EU time zones and guarantee at least four hours of real-time collaboration with your core team. Daily stand-ups, code reviews, and planning sessions are scheduled during that window, while deep-work periods happen outside it, boosting productivity. Additionally, engineers provide end-of-day written summaries, so nothing falls through the cracks. Because communication is structured around Agile ceremonies, you still experience the immediacy of an in-house squad—just without the geographic constraint.

Engagements start with a simple Master Service Agreement followed by project-specific Statements of Work. The default term is month-to-month with a 14-day termination clause, giving you both agility and security. Need something shorter? We can structure sprint-based retainers or milestone agreements as well. All contracts are U.S. law-compliant and can be countersigned electronically within hours, letting you move from signature to code merge in record time.

Every developer passes a three-layer screening funnel: (1) portfolio and Git commit review to confirm real-world Saleor contributions; (2) a 90-minute live coding session covering Python, Django, GraphQL, and unit testing; (3) a culture-fit interview conducted by former CTOs. Only the top 3% clear all hurdles. We then match candidates to your specific stack—including DevOps tools, payment gateways, and frontend frameworks—so interviews on your side feel like fine-tuning, not filtering. This rigorous process means you spend time meeting only finalists who can add value on day one.

smartbrain.io offers a no-risk replacement guarantee. If performance issues appear within the first two weeks, we swap the engineer at no cost. Our Customer Success team runs fortnightly check-ins, examining velocity, code-review feedback, and cultural alignment. Should red flags pop up later, we can rotate in a new developer in as little as five business days, ensuring continuity. Because you’re billed weekly, you never pay for under-delivery, safeguarding both budget and timelines while maintaining team morale.

Speed is our hallmark. Once the Master Service Agreement is executed, we present a shortlist of pre-vetted Saleor developers within 24 to 48 hours. You interview as many as you wish; most clients make an offer after two calls. Developers can align with your sprint start dates and usually onboard within 48 hours of acceptance, complete with access credentials, environment setup, and kickoff meeting. This rapid mobilization lets you reclaim weeks otherwise lost to traditional hiring cycles.