Hire SaaS developers

How much does it cost to hire a SaaS developer?

The cost to hire a SaaS developer depends on the seniority level, the scope of work, the hiring model, team location, and other unique technical requirements. 

At Northell, we offer flexible pricing models to work under the most favorable terms for our customers. Each SaaS developer has a standard hourly rate ranging between $30-$60 per hour. Rates are based on skills, experience, and seniority level. Our SaaS programmers are available both for full-time and part-time engagement.

What technologies do you use for SaaS development?

The choice of technology stack significantly affects the success of your SaaS application on the market and development efficiency. Our SaaS development team is well-versed in many leading web technologies, frameworks, and programming languages, allowing you to create high-quality and feature-rich SaaS applications and unlock the full potential of your product.

At Northell, we prioritize using the following tech stack: 

For frontend SaaS software development:

• Languages: HTML 5, CSS 3, JavaScript
• Libraries: Angular, React, Vue.js
• Mobile frameworks: React Native, Flutter, Objective-C, Swift, Kotlin, Java

For backend SaaS-based application development:

• Languages: Node.js, PHP, Java, Python
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
• Frameworks: Express, Laravel, Spring, Django

Cloud services:

• AWS (Amazon Web Services)
• Vultr
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform

What are the benefits of choosing a SaaS model for my product?

The growing popularity of SaaS applications is a justified development trend due to the valuable benefits this technology can provide to the business and its target customers. The main ones of them are:

• Scalability on demand. As your product grows, you can buy more cloud space to meet the needs of your end users. SaaS businesses subscribe to the services they need. 
• High performance. The best cloud solutions guarantee high performance for your web product almost anywhere in the world. 
• High data protection and security. The SaaS model provides high data protection through third-party integrations and standard security protocols, including SSL and TLS encryption.
• Large customer base. SaaS-based application development allows you to attract a large customer base worldwide. 

Flexible monetization models. A variety of subscription models allows customers to choose the option they can afford. 

What are the core differences between SaaS and traditional licensed software?

Before moving to SaaS development, you should consider all important development and business aspects between SaaS and traditional licensed software. That will help you to make a well-informed decision and set up the correct business strategy tailored to your capabilities, business needs, and product requirements. Let’s highlight the core differences between the two options regarding cost, accessibility, updates, security, and customization.

• Cost. Licensed software requires an upfront investment, while the SaaS model offers affordable monthly subscriptions.
• Accessibility. Licensed software is limited to a single device, while SaaS solutions are accessible from any device connected to the Internet. 
• Updates. SaaS apps entail regular and convenient updates from the service vendor, while maintenance is up to you and is done manually for licensed software. 
• Security. SaaS models are widely known for providing high-level data protection. Licensed software is safe if you take care of it on your own.

Customization. Licensed software has limited functionality, while SaaS applications can easily be extended with custom functionality. 

What are the main challenges of SaaS development?

To avoid running into troubles during SaaS development, hire SaaS programmers with proven expertise in solving multiple technical challenges for projects similar to your type. Having a solid development background, we identify the following challenges you should be aware of: 

• Improper third-party integrations. If you need third-party integrations for your app, hire SaaS developers with deep technical knowledge to ensure smooth APIs integrations with payment gateways, social media APIs, etc. Otherwise, you can expect the product to work incorrectly.      
• Poor security. Protecting customer data and privacy is a core priority for any reputable SaaS development agency. That’s why you will need to consider your product requirements with your potential vendor in the early stages of product development while assuring the development team maintains all regulatory compliance and uses workable security practices.
• Lack of customization. Customization is essential to long-term business success, but this process is resource-intensive. So, make sure your freelance SaaS developers can offer you customization support to ensure the long-term viability of your product in the market.