Devcenter

Devcenter runs a developer hiring service that now trades as Gigson, matching companies with remote software engineers from Africa. A dedicated talent manager sources and screens candidates, then presents a shortlist of three within five business days. Gigson also supports developers after placement to keep their productivity high.

What Devcenter offers

• Managed developer hiring: a talent manager handles sourcing, vetting, contracting and compliance for cross-border remote hires.
• Screened candidates: only about 4.3 per cent of screened developers receive a Devcenter assessment profile.
• Senior and specialist roles: deeper technical screening for roles such as senior React, DevOps and blockchain engineers.
• Ongoing performance support: human talent managers who stay involved after a developer starts.
• Replacement guarantee: a 90-day guarantee to replace a developer who is not a good fit.

Customers and markets

The service is aimed at companies without time to run their own hiring, firms filling senior or specialist roles, and non-technical founders who cannot assess code themselves. Most clients have a developer in place within about three weeks of the first call.

Key facts

• Trading name: Gigson
• Talent pool: African engineers, with Lagos and Nairobi named as key hubs
• Shortlist time: three candidates within five business days