How to hire an interactive developer

How to hire an interactive developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step interactive 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 interactive developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new interactive developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The interactive developer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect interactive 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 interactive developers.

   Type of Interactive Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Interactive Developer	Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site... Show more	$33-55
   Sharepoint Developer	A Sharepoint developer is responsible for designing Sharepoint servers, implementing strategic procedures to improve operational functions and business activities. Sharepoint developers work closely with the clients' for their specifications, analyzing their content requirements, and recommending solutions according to their budget goals and set timeframe... Show more	$36-57
   PHP Developer	A PHP developer is a professional who writes PHP scripts and coding to create or modify software and applications according to the needs of clients. PHP developers must develop programs, applications, and websites by using the dynamic scripting language of PHP that is known for web development and business applications... Show more	$32-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • UI
   • JavaScript
   • User Interface
   • JQuery
   • Html Css
   • Front End
   • Java
   • HTML
   • HTML5
   • JSON
   • Web Pages
   • API
   • Ajax
   • Web Application

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the issue tracking, bug tracking and project management functions by creating user stories as tasks in JIRA software.
   • Manage all aspects of maintaining/improving multiple websites running on Magento.
   • Develop the codes of UI using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to create the system features and animation performance.
   • Involve to create different cross browser compatible user interactive web pages, using web technologies like HTML, XHTML and CSS.
   • Review click through prototypes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DHTML, with adhering to W3C and browser compatibility standards.
   • Develop mobile cross-browser web application for real-time location sharing utilizing AngularJS, JavaScript API.

   More interactive developer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your interactive developer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An interactive developer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, interactive developers' average salary in iowa is 33% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level interactive developers 41% less than senior-level interactive developers.
   • Certifications. An interactive developer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an interactive developer's salary.

   Average interactive developer salary

   $89,875yearly

   $43.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level interactive developer salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average interactive developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$113,460	$55
   2	Washington	$108,207	$52
   3	New York	$91,608	$44
   4	District of Columbia	$91,267	$44
   5	Virginia	$89,465	$43
   6	Texas	$88,184	$42
   7	New Jersey	$88,134	$42
   8	Arizona	$88,057	$42
   9	Pennsylvania	$87,779	$42
   10	North Carolina	$86,250	$41
   11	Massachusetts	$85,285	$41
   12	Ohio	$82,006	$39
   13	Illinois	$81,545	$39
   14	Colorado	$81,103	$39
   15	Minnesota	$80,862	$39
   16	Georgia	$80,513	$39
   17	Missouri	$78,906	$38
   18	Florida	$77,547	$37
   19	Arkansas	$76,889	$37
   20	Nebraska	$75,311	$36

   Average interactive developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Citadel	$157,674	$75.80	2
   2	Meta	$142,101	$68.32	891
   3	Google	$132,788	$63.84	375
   4	Bloomberg	$122,442	$58.87	6
   5	Citi	$119,332	$57.37	22
   6	Macy's	$118,391	$56.92	3
   7	Barclays	$118,352	$56.90
   8	Virtu Financial	$117,897	$56.68	6
   9	Adobe	$117,415	$56.45	50
   10	Netflix	$117,327	$56.41	28
   11	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$117,158	$56.33	324
   12	HBO	$116,068	$55.80
   13	Nutanix	$115,999	$55.77	15
   14	J.P. Morgan	$115,605	$55.58
   15	Morgan Stanley	$115,094	$55.33	36
   16	Conga	$114,159	$54.88
   17	Open Systems Technologies	$113,880	$54.75	1
   18	Avid	$113,379	$54.51	6
   19	Schrödinger Inc	$113,328	$54.48
   20	Zscaler	$113,268	$54.46	9

4. Writing an interactive developer job description

   An interactive developer 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. To help get you started, here's an example of an interactive developer job description:

   Interactive developer job description example

   Leidos is seeking a UI/UX Developer to join the MEAD Infrastructure Team to support development of mission critical applications involving AI/ML capabilities for intelligence mission. The UI/UX Developer will work closely with UX Designers, Business Analysts, engineers, developers, and data scientists to learn from the users and produce low-high fidelity comps and prototypes which will be tested, iterated, and briefed for development. This role includes product centric interaction and interface design working on low-mid fidelity static comps and interactive prototypes. The UI/UX Developer will work on visual design initiatives that adhere to design principles overall consistency.
   
   In this role, a portion of the unclassified work can be done remotely, with approval from the prime contractor. In office work will be done in a facility in the Springfield/Alexandria area, with occasional in person meetings at other DC area locations such as Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling AFB and Reston, VA.
   Primary Responsibilities
   Working with clients, User Experience Designers and Business Analysts to develop the overall look and design Writing website code with programming languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript and React JSProducing, maintaining and modifying user interfaces Incorporating applications, graphics, audio and video clips into websites Creating tools that enhance the user's experience Ensuring websites are accessible across many platforms, including laptops and tablets Routinely testing websites for ease of use, speed and other quality factors Fixing any issues or bugs that arise
   
   Basic Qualifications
   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Graphic Design, or related discipline. Experience with programming languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript and React JS5+ years experience developing intuitive web applications Security ClearanceCandidates must already possess an active TS/SCI clearance. Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain a polygraph.US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   Professional written and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment to create top-performing user experiences Proficient in visual design and wireframing tools Reactjs, Nodejs/MERN stack experience is a plus
   
   Pay Range:
   Pay Range - -
   
   The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right interactive 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 interactive developer job on Zippia to find and recruit interactive developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting interactive 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.

   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.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview interactive 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 interactive developer

   Once you've decided on a perfect interactive developer 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.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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