As companies continue to build AI-powered products, scalable web apps, and cross-platform mobile applications, hiring the right developers feels more challenging than ever.
I'm curious how everyone is approaching hiring in 2026.
Are you prioritizing:
Strong problem-solving skills over years of experience?
Open source contributions?
AI-assisted development experience?
System design and architecture?
Communication and collaboration?
Industry-specific expertise?
I've also noticed many companies are looking beyond individual developers and partnering with engineering teams from firms like Thoughtworks, EPAM, Globant, and GeekyAnts to accelerate product development. It seems engineering maturity, delivery experience, and long-term collaboration are becoming just as important as technical skills.
For those who've hired developers or development teams recently:
What's been your biggest hiring challenge?
Where have you found the best talent?
What qualities have made the biggest difference after the hire?
Top comments (1)
Good points. For me, communication and product thinking are becoming just as important as technical skills.