How to hire a development technician

How to hire a development technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step development technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a development technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new development technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a development technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a development technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a development technician that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of development technicians.

   Type of Development Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Development Technician	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$30-64
   Software Engineer	A software engineer is a computer science professional who is responsible for the development of information systems, designing and building computer systems software and applications software. They often prefer to call themselves as a software developer or computer programmer... Show more	$35-65
   Systems Analyst	A systems analyst is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of technology systems and analyzing its efficiency for business operations and clients' needs. Systems analysts create specific modifications to operating systems and help design solutions and processes... Show more	$27-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • C++
   • C #
   • HR
   • MVC
   • JQuery
   • XML
   • Python
   • Payroll
   • Ajax
   • Debugging
   • SQL Server
   • API
   • HTML

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage document maps to link CSS structure documentation in content database.
   • Manage and administer the company's budget at all levels from payroll to investment.
   • Create a web base portal using MVC, HTML helpers, JQuery and CSS to upload and manage invoices.
   • Leverage SharePoint to manage the quality management documentation and approval process.
   • Manage client relations and coordinate the project effectively between onsite and offshore.
   • Work on HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery to build application logic and UI.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the development technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A development technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a development technician in South Dakota may be lower than in Delaware, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level development technician. Additionally, a development technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average development technician salary

   $92,109yearly

   $44.28 hourly rate

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   Entry-level development technician salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average development technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$109,779	$53
   2	Delaware	$108,785	$52
   3	California	$107,170	$52
   4	New York	$105,383	$51
   5	Virginia	$102,308	$49
   6	Maryland	$100,700	$48
   7	Indiana	$96,641	$46
   8	Texas	$93,829	$45
   9	North Carolina	$93,476	$45
   10	New Jersey	$92,824	$45
   11	Connecticut	$92,302	$44
   12	Georgia	$90,263	$43
   13	Illinois	$85,757	$41
   14	Arizona	$85,658	$41
   15	Florida	$85,109	$41
   16	Missouri	$83,338	$40
   17	Iowa	$81,668	$39
   18	Michigan	$81,388	$39
   19	Ohio	$79,397	$38
   20	Nebraska	$79,202	$38

   Average development technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Citadel	$172,240	$82.81	2
   2	Better	$142,157	$68.34
   3	Balyasny Asset Management L.P.	$141,931	$68.24
   4	Google	$138,165	$66.43	27
   5	Barclays	$137,670	$66.19
   6	Capital Group	$135,288	$65.04
   7	Apple	$132,623	$63.76	52
   8	Tradeweb	$129,162	$62.10
   9	NVIDIA	$129,115	$62.07	4
   10	Populus Group	$128,519	$61.79
   11	Chevron	$126,763	$60.94
   12	Citi	$123,519	$59.38	5
   13	GameStop	$121,812	$58.56
   14	Tesoro	$119,521	$57.46
   15	Twilio	$119,331	$57.37
   16	UBS	$119,239	$57.33	1
   17	SMUD	$119,173	$57.29
   18	Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc.	$118,459	$56.95
   19	Mayo Clinic	$117,824	$56.65	8
   20	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$116,765	$56.14	12

4. Writing a development technician job description

   A development technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a development technician job description:

   Development technician job description example

   A Technical Application Support Engineer is a member a small team of seniors technical SME's that focus on diagnosing and fixing the most complex problems impairing the strategic application stack that powers the temperature-controlled logistics software for the world's largest and most dynamic temperature-controlled logistics company. At the heart of our strategy for every one of our 400+ global warehouses is a collection of systems that must work flawlessly to run our most critical operations.
   
   You are a technical leader and you see continuous improvement as a way of life. You believe in SCRUM, thrive in a collaborative environment; where vendors, analysts, data scientists and developers collaborate deliver working code. You have a passion for customer success and a sustained commitment to operational excellence.
   
   At Lineage Logistics, our six values help guide how we behave and define what we hold most important: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold, Servant Leadership. We all play a position that is key to the company's success. Join our Technology team that is growing both domestically and internationally.
   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Support our core systems including LinOS, WCS, AAPI, Connect, Lineage Link, Data Science Algorithm's and Contxt Implement and support of Application Management and/support tools that monitor and measure the effectiveness and availability of core applications Diagnose and fix the design and implementation of software solutions using of JavaScript, React, node.js, Java, C#, Python, Transact-SQL, SQL-Server DB, and Postgres DB Communicate and enforce best-practice coding standards to maintain excellent code quality using JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket(git), Box, Lucid Chart, CSS 3.0, XML/JSON, HTML5, W3C Standards, Open API and RAML. Apply best practices and consistently develop high-quality services on schedule; contribute to project deliverable templates and standards, including coding standards. Required Qualifications of the Developer III: Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field. Must have 4 years of experience: (a) Designing and implementing software solutions utilizing at least two of the following: Mulesoft, Boomi, Contxt, JavaScript, Java, NodeJ; (b) Utilizing JavaScript and XML/JSON to create reusable objects in an Agile development #LLPR Why Lineage?
   
   This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members. Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
   
   Benefits
   
   Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, competitive pay, excellent Health and Dental benefits, 401K, and Paid Time Off and Sick Days

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5. Post your job

   To find development technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any development technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level development technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your development technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality development technician candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit development technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a development technician applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new development technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect development technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new development technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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