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What a Full-Stack Developer does
They build features end to end, from the interface to the database. Day to day that means:
Building UI, APIs, and data models for new features
Owning features from design through deploy
Fixing bugs across the stack and keeping things stable
Working with the team on architecture and code reviews
A strong one ships whole features without waiting on anyone. Most teams hire one when they need velocity without a big team.

What to look for in a Full-Stack Developer
The tell is how they reason about tradeoffs. A good one knows when to keep it simple. When you interview, look for:
Shipped projects across both front and back end
Comfort with your stack and cloud
Pragmatism about scope and quality
Tools a strong one should know:
What a Full-Stack Developer costs
One flat $1,999 placement fee when you hire, whatever the rate. No percentage of salary.
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Scout OS vs the alternatives
| Hiring locally | Job boards | Traditional recruiter | Scout OS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $90k–$130k/yr salary | Free to post, costly in time | 15–30% of salary, $15k–$30k on a $100k hire | $99/mo + $1,999 flat |
| Time to shortlist | Weeks | Days of sorting | 1–4 weeks | Under a minute |
| Who vets | You | Nobody | The recruiter | Done. ~1 in 300 makes it on |
| Who picks | You | You | The agency | You |
| If it fails | You eat it | Start over | Sometimes a replacement | Next placement free |
| Lock-in | Full salary | None | Retainer or contract | Cancel anytime |
A recruiter's fee scales with the salary, so the better the hire, the more it costs you. On Scout OS it's flat. $1,999 is $1,999 whether the person earns $40,000 or $120,000.
Common questions
Because you see the actual person, their work, and their rate before you talk to anyone — no blind trust in a recruiter's shortlist.
Every profile goes through skills verification and reference checks before it’s searchable. Roughly 1 in 300 applicants makes it onto the platform.
LATAM, Africa, South Asia, and Europe are all searchable and filterable right on the platform.
Your next placement is free — no separate agency fee, no starting the search over from zero.
Everything you need to onboard and pay your hire compliantly is included once you place them.
$100/mo for full access to profiles and messaging, plus a flat $1,999 placement fee when you hire — no percentage of salary.
Search and get matched in under a minute. Most teams shortlist and interview within a week.