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How to hire software developers in Egypt

A step-by-step look at hiring developers in Egypt through ERAMOVA — and how to decide between a direct hire and a managed team.

The short answer

To hire software developers in Egypt, define the role, stack, and seniority; decide whether to hire directly or use a managed remote team; then source, screen, shortlist, interview, and onboard. ERAMOVA handles sourcing and technical screening and delivers a curated shortlist, typically within days. The recruitment fee is a one-time fee equal to one month of the hired developer's gross salary, and you make the final hiring decision.

Direct hire vs managed team vs freelancers

The same developer need can be met in different ways — the difference is who employs and manages them.

CriteriaDirect hire (recruitment)Managed remote teamFreelancers
EngagementYou employ the developer directlyWorks for you, managed by ERAMOVAPer project or per hour
Best forA permanent role on your teamOngoing capacity without HR and payroll setupShort, well-defined tasks
HR & payrollYour companyERAMOVA, depending on engagement scopeSelf-managed
Cost modelOne-time fee = one month's gross salaryMonthly managed rateHourly or project rates that vary
Time to candidatesCurated shortlist typically within daysSourced and onboarded for youImmediate but variable quality

The hiring process, step by step

How ERAMOVA takes you from an open role to an onboarded developer.

  • Define the role, stack, seniority, and must-have vs nice-to-have skills, and whether the role is on-site or remote.
  • Decide between a direct hire (recruitment) and a managed remote team, based on how you want to handle HR and payroll.
  • ERAMOVA sources candidates and screens them — CV screening, an HR screening call, and a technical screening when the role requires it.
  • You receive a curated shortlist of top matches, typically within days.
  • You run the final interviews and assess the candidates.
  • Agree the offer or engagement model — the recruitment fee is one month's gross salary, and you make the hire.
  • Onboard the developer, with follow-up after hiring to make sure both sides are satisfied.

Frequently Asked Questions

ERAMOVA typically delivers a curated shortlist within days, not weeks. The total time to hire then depends on your interview and decision process, and varies by role and seniority.

Backend, frontend, full-stack, and mobile developers, plus QA, DevOps, cloud, and data engineers — across modern stacks such as React, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, and Flutter.

Hire directly (recruitment) when you want to employ the developer on your own team and manage HR and payroll yourself. Use a managed remote team (outsourcing) when you want dedicated capacity without setting up a local entity — ERAMOVA handles management, HR, and payroll while you direct the work.

Yes. ERAMOVA fills both on-site and remote roles, and can provide a dedicated remote developer who works exclusively for your company under a managed model.

Not necessarily. If you hire directly, you employ the developer yourself. If you do not want to set up a local entity, an outsourcing or managed team model may be more suitable — ERAMOVA handles HR administration and payroll under that model.

Yes. ERAMOVA screens CVs against the requirements, runs an HR screening call, and conducts a technical screening when the role requires it, before delivering the shortlist.

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ERAMOVA is a software development, employee outsourcing, and recruitment company operating from Egypt and serving Europe, North America, and the Gulf.