When you’re trying to build something that will stand the test of time, you need to build it well. But “building things well” is often synonymous with “🤑💸” (aka “spend spend spend”).
If you’re a hiring manager or talent acquisition officer, no doubt you feel the responsibility of finding the perfect fit for your company's needs whilst managing the overall budget.
This can be a challenging task when the technologies you’re using impact the kinds of people available to you.
Laravel is a hugely popular PHP framework with thousands and thousands of engineers using it worldwide on a daily basis. But that doesn’t mean that they come cheap!
I’m here to convince you that, whether you’re going to hire freelancers or full-time employees, you need to invest to ensure your business’ success.
Laravel freelancers offer an unparalleled level of flexibility, especially the hand-picked group I’ve put together here on Veliance.
They are all well-versed in handling a variety of projects, from small-scale websites to complex applications and all are experienced enough to work under their own steam.
Since they typically work on a project-by-project basis, you will usually have the freedom to scale their involvement up or down as needed.
This adaptability allows you to optimise your development resources to solving the problems at hand. With freelancers, you can tap into specific expertise at the right times and just for the length of time required. This can complement a team of generalist full-time employees really well!
By choosing to hire Laravel freelancers, you can tap into a worldwide pool of skilled developers. Don’t limit yourself to just your local area and timezone! If you need any help with how to manage remote freelance workers, feel free to reach out to me - I’ve done a lot of this.
This enables you to find the perfect fit for your project, rather than being limited to local talent and local prices. By spending a bit more on an experienced developer, you can save time and effort in the long run by avoiding common pitfalls and delays that come with a steep learning curve.
Laravel freelancers are constantly updating their skills to stay competitive in the market. By investing in a skilled freelancer, you're ensuring that your project is built using the latest industry standards and technologies.
This helps keep your product fresh and modern and also provides a solid foundation for future growth and development, as well as easier onboarding of other engineers.
It may seem counterintuitive, but investing more in hiring great Laravel engineers will save you money in the long run.
Highly skilled engineers are more efficient, can identify and resolve issues quickly, have a deep understanding of best practices and are experienced in applying them appropriately. This means fewer revisions, less time spent on bug fixes, and a faster turnaround for your projects.
Many would be considered Senior, Principal or Staff engineers if they were employees in larger organisations. Being able to tap into their resources for just days/weeks/months without the long-term commitment of a FTE is a low-risk way to bring a boost to your team.