How to hire an information developer

How to hire an information developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step information developer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the information developer you need to hire. Certain information developer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect information developer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of information developers.

   Type of Information Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Information Developer	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	$35-63
   Developer/Consultant	A developer/consultant is responsible for developing system databases and applications, depending on the business' needs and clients' specifications. Developers/consultants design their services to manage optimal performance and maximize productivity for timely submission of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty... Show more	$34-64
   Developer Analyst	A developer analyst is a professional who is responsible for building application requirements and develops database solutions that allow operational efficiency and user-friendly tools. Developer analysts are required to develop a detailed definition of business solutions that can include database design, data flow, and transaction processing requirements... Show more	$30-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • C++
   • JavaScript
   • SQL Server
   • Data Warehouse
   • HTML
   • Subject Matter Experts
   • PC
   • Code Reviews
   • Technical Documentation
   • Scrum
   • Web Application
   • Eclipse
   • Object Oriented Programming

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage SugarCRM/PHP code base with BitBucket.
   • Manage and maintain all defect verification using a development-base software QA management tool (JIRA) for the documentation team.
   • Manage other SharePoint developers deployments in external environments.
   • Analyze and manage the project throughout SDLC, written/review specification documents.
   • Develop code examples using JSP tag libraries, Java, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
   • Partition existing FrameMaker documents into topics with short descriptions for running a script to convert them into the DITA architecture.

   More information developer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your information developer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An information developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an information developer in Nebraska may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level information developer usually earns less than a senior-level information developer. Additionally, an information developer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average information developer salary

   $98,933yearly

   $47.56 hourly rate

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   Entry-level information developer salary

   $73,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average information developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$134,177	$65
   2	Washington	$127,294	$61
   3	Oregon	$106,959	$51
   4	District of Columbia	$103,206	$50
   5	New York	$102,472	$49
   6	Massachusetts	$98,401	$47
   7	New Jersey	$96,766	$47
   8	Pennsylvania	$96,288	$46
   9	Minnesota	$95,909	$46
   10	North Carolina	$94,489	$45
   11	Texas	$93,009	$45
   12	Ohio	$92,324	$44
   13	Georgia	$91,582	$44
   14	Missouri	$90,741	$44
   15	Virginia	$90,698	$44
   16	South Carolina	$89,595	$43
   17	Oklahoma	$86,671	$42
   18	Florida	$85,710	$41
   19	Illinois	$83,287	$40
   20	Wisconsin	$81,947	$39

   Average information developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell	$134,730	$64.77
   2	Commerzbank Ag	$132,088	$63.50
   3	NVIDIA	$129,214	$62.12	125
   4	Safra National Bank of New York	$128,946	$61.99
   5	Barclays	$128,946	$61.99	2
   6	Nomura Securities	$125,985	$60.57	21
   7	Panasonic Avionics	$121,401	$58.37	2
   8	Bed Bath & Beyond	$121,165	$58.25
   9	UiPath	$120,458	$57.91	2
   10	The Washington Post	$120,400	$57.88	2
   11	Bank of the West	$119,396	$57.40
   12	Marathon Petroleum	$115,714	$55.63	15
   13	Crown Castle International	$115,246	$55.41
   14	Oakley	$115,029	$55.30
   15	Daimler Trucks North America	$114,544	$55.07
   16	Corning Incorporated	$114,483	$55.04	23
   17	Boehringer Ingelheim	$112,958	$54.31	6
   18	I-Flow Corporation	$112,654	$54.16
   19	Renesas Electronics	$112,189	$53.94
   20	Audible	$111,708	$53.71

4. Writing an information developer job description

   A job description for an information developer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an information developer job description:

   Information developer job description example

   Mueller Water Products is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services in the water industry; our products are essential to transmission, distribution, and measurement of water
   
   Our mission is to develop products and solutions that help cities and water utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, pressure management products and software technology that provides critical water data.
   
   As worldwide infrastructure ages, Mueller Water Products' solutions are well-positioned to help cities and water utilities address their critical issues surrounding water quality and scarcity.
   
   This position is a part of Mueller's Development Program (MDP). The program is 2 years in duration (may vary based on employee's start date), and consists of rotational experiences, formal mentorship, and a standardized training curriculum; all of which are designed to provide a broad range of experiences in various facets to accelerate development in desired function.
   
   Rotation location will be assigned based on business need and career aspirations. Assigned projects will not be in the form of proof-of-concept work, but projects that deliver value to the business, where you are a part of the organization from day one!
   
   Our Information Technology Development Program offers experience in Business Applications, Development, Business Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Customer Service. Come explore the vast array of challenging careers available at Mueller Water Products!
   
   This provides you with challenging work and accelerated growth while supporting management to make effective decisions directly impact the business. This also includes partnering with leaders to implement strategy and process to influence change while building relationships.
   Desired Skills: Team player with excellent written and communication skills Exceptional critical thinking and analytical proficiency Ability to work independently and adapt to change quickly Effectively problem-solve and deliver high quality results Qualifications: Graduating between December 2022 and June 2023Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field0-2 years of relevant work experience We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right information developer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting information developers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview information developer candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • 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 information developer

   Once you've found the information developer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new information developer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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