How to hire a developer analyst

How to hire a developer analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step developer analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a developer analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new developer analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the developer analyst you need to hire. Certain developer analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a developer analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a developer analyst that fits the bill.

   This list presents developer analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Developer Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Developer Analyst	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$30-54
   Team Lead And Developer	A team lead and developer is a person who handles a group of employees in a particular section, geared to accomplish daily specific goals. The team lead and developer ensures that the team works cohesively and efficiently to achieve its goals... Show more	$23-73
   Applications Developer	An application developer is responsible for creating program applications for devices based on clients' specifications and business needs. Application developers must have excellent knowledge of computer systems, as well as a strong command of programming languages to develop customized programs... Show more	$32-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • C++
   • Eclipse
   • HTML
   • SQL Server
   • Architecture
   • Data Analysis
   • Web Services
   • CSS
   • J2EE
   • SharePoint
   • XML
   • Application Development
   • Visualization

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage API interfaces with third party platforms.
   • Implement the third party vendor's API to accomplish this effort.
   • Manage project requirements gathering, analysis, scope, design, development, QA, UAT resolution and providing ongoing support.
   • Create a completely automate and fully manage desktop management solution.
   • Manage communications- newsletter, SharePoint, calendars, meetings, executive presentations.
   • Administer and manage the document output solution and modernize ERP electronic documents.

   More developer analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your developer analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A developer analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, developer analysts' average salary in hawaii is 41% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level developer analysts 43% less than senior-level developer analysts.
   • Certifications. A developer analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a developer analyst's salary.

   Average developer analyst salary

   $85,279yearly

   $41.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level developer analyst salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated July 20, 2025

   Average developer analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$98,988	$48
   2	California	$94,612	$45
   3	New York	$92,131	$44
   4	New Jersey	$91,990	$44
   5	District of Columbia	$89,990	$43
   6	Virginia	$87,264	$42
   7	Illinois	$86,431	$42
   8	North Carolina	$83,182	$40
   9	Minnesota	$83,095	$40
   10	Texas	$82,981	$40
   11	Pennsylvania	$82,532	$40
   12	Connecticut	$82,091	$39
   13	Ohio	$81,202	$39
   14	Massachusetts	$81,040	$39
   15	Oklahoma	$80,453	$39
   16	Arizona	$80,196	$39
   17	Alabama	$78,589	$38
   18	Indiana	$77,785	$37
   19	Georgia	$77,715	$37
   20	Utah	$76,655	$37

   Average developer analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$138,241	$66.46	95
   2	Chewy	$125,324	$60.25	2
   3	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$124,343	$59.78	248
   4	Koch Industries	$122,669	$58.98	1
   5	Sprinklr	$122,526	$58.91
   6	Brex	$121,919	$58.61	5
   7	Marathon Petroleum	$121,335	$58.33	20
   8	First Republic Bank	$120,780	$58.07
   9	Castlight Health	$119,538	$57.47
   10	Bed Bath & Beyond	$119,330	$57.37
   11	Blackstone Group	$118,834	$57.13
   12	WOOD Partners	$118,688	$57.06
   13	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters	$118,160	$56.81
   14	GoldenTree Asset Management	$117,037	$56.27
   15	BGC Partners	$116,546	$56.03
   16	American Tower	$116,017	$55.78	3
   17	Pandora	$115,487	$55.52
   18	Phillips 66	$115,026	$55.30	3
   19	NRG Energy	$114,591	$55.09	9
   20	Costco Wholesale	$111,761	$53.73

4. Writing a developer analyst job description

   A good developer analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a developer analyst job description:

   Developer Analyst job description example

   At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain the best people by engaging, developing and rewarding employees.
   Essential Functions:
   Identifies needs and proposes enhancements to reporting systems, capabilities, and outputs, including developing reports and improvements to existing reports through various technologies, such as Power BI and SalesforceGathers, analyzes, and presents data on national agency partner production and experience Provides support and reporting for agency compensation plans, including commissions, agency profit sharing, and other forms of compensation and incentive programs, including both internal and external reporting Provides training and support for internal team members on department-managed systems, such as agency distribution management and customer relationship management systems Promotes and supports marketing best practices with branch marketing teams, including gathering agency profile information, agency review and joint planning processes, and agency technology training conducted by the branch offices
   
   Education & Experience:
   Bachelor's degree, preferably in insurance, marketing or business administration or equivalent relevant experience Three years of experience in property and casualty insurance industry in marketing, sales, underwriting or product management, or related experience Insurance designations preferred
   
   Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
   Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance industry Strong skills with computer software, including Microsoft ExcelExcellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and organizational skills and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines Excellent human relations skills Strong presentation skills Occasional travel; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving
   
   Our employment practices are in accord with the laws which prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right developer analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your developer analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality developer analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit developer analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with developer analyst applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new developer analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect developer analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new developer analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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