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The cheat code to augment your E-commerce team with vetted and senior React developers

Before

  • Spend months hiring, interviewing, and vetting
  • Hire expensive devs who don’t get e-commerce
  • Waste hours and hours in calls with unqualified candidates

With ReactSquad

  • Qualified, trained developers ready to start
  • Familiar with CRO, SEO, A/B testing, checkout flows, etc
  • Your new developer is shipping code within a week

Simple & Startup Friendly Pricing:

starting at
$75
/ hour
  • zero-risk replacement guarantee
  • flexible monthly payments
  • 7-day free trial
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Criteria
Hiring from ReactSquad
Traditional hiring
Hiring freelancers
Hourly rates
$75/hr
$50-$85/hr
$100-$180/hr
How fast can you hire?
48 hours
Weeks to months
2-4 weeks
Other costs?
No hidden costs. No equity required
Salaries + overhead costs. May sacrifice equity
No hidden costs
Are developers committed?
Devs are committed to your project
Devs can leave for another company
Devs can ditch you at anytime
Do devs sync with US & EU timezones?
At least 4 hours overlap with US & EU
Yes
It depends

What our E-commerce startup customers are saying

Having a developer who can get started on work at the drop of a hat and a CTO who can oversee and QA all work is an unbeatable deal.

It's a certain level of professionalism and quality that you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.

Corey Haines
Co-founder, Conversion Factory

ReactSquad promised top-notch fullstack developers in under a week and they delivered on every front.

Their developers understood our complex React/Redux frontend in no time and made a big difference in pushing our project forwards.

10/10, will hire for my next project again.

Philipp Uhl
Co-founder & CTO, Dango

ReactSquad’s engineers joined our project when we needed our team to meet a tight go-live timeframe.

The devs were skilled, collaborative, and a real pleasure to work with.

Max Bergmann
Co-Founder, Valideffect

I have worked with some strong devs in my career, but the experience I have working with my dev through ReactSquad is 🔥!

I feel invincible as a Co-Founder. So thankful to the team!

Robin Beer
Co-Founder, FastNote.io

I recommend ReactSquad to anyone looking for A-Player engineering talent. We previously worked with Toptal, Lemon.io, and many others, but ReactSquad’s developers were on a whole different level.

Timon Schreiber
Co-founder, Espira GmbH

I have to say, I really like the model you offer. I think having a CTO oversee this kind of work and qualify devs brings needed order to the chaos that is UpWork.

Mark Greene
Founder, Shepherdly

The React Squad team's expertise and guidance accelerated our learning process significantly.
Their in-depth knowledge and clear communication made complex concepts accessible, empowering our developers to make informed decisions and write more efficient, maintainable code.

Blake Bos
Senior Product Designer, ReferralRock

Having a developer who can get started on work at the drop of a hat and a CTO who can oversee and QA all work is an unbeatable deal.

It's a certain level of professionalism and quality that you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.

Corey Haines
Co-founder, Conversion Factory

ReactSquad promised top-notch fullstack developers in under a week and they delivered on every front.

Their developers understood our complex React/Redux frontend in no time and made a big difference in pushing our project forwards.

10/10, will hire for my next project again.

Philipp Uhl
Co-founder & CTO, Dango

ReactSquad’s engineers joined our project when we needed our team to meet a tight go-live timeframe.

The devs were skilled, collaborative, and a real pleasure to work with.

Max Bergmann
Co-Founder, Valideffect

I have worked with some strong devs in my career, but the experience I have working with my dev through ReactSquad is 🔥!

I feel invincible as a Co-Founder. So thankful to the team!

Robin Beer
Co-Founder, FastNote.io

I recommend ReactSquad to anyone looking for A-Player engineering talent. We previously worked with Toptal, Lemon.io, and many others, but ReactSquad’s developers were on a whole different level.

Timon Schreiber
Co-founder, Espira GmbH

I have to say, I really like the model you offer. I think having a CTO oversee this kind of work and qualify devs brings needed order to the chaos that is UpWork.

Mark Greene
Founder, Shepherdly

The React Squad team's expertise and guidance accelerated our learning process significantly.
Their in-depth knowledge and clear communication made complex concepts accessible, empowering our developers to make informed decisions and write more efficient, maintainable code.

Blake Bos
Senior Product Designer, ReferralRock
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Augment your E-commerce startup with our vetted, senior Developers.

We don't match E-commerce startups with random freelancers.
ReactSquad employs all developers directly, ensuring a level of consistency and quality that freelance platforms can't match.
1

The Resumé Review

After our CV check, we instantly cut devs who lack outstanding experience.
2

Communications Screening

We screen for pro-active and clear communication.
3

Hard Skills Check

90-minute live coding challenge under the watch of a lead developer.
4

Soft Skills Check

Culture interview and deep
screening done by our CEO.
5

Deep Technical Interview

Deep technical interview done by our CTO.
6

4-Week Internal Test Project

We evaluate developers based on actual on-the-job performance,
during a 4-week trial period.

Tech Stack

What we build with.
React
Next.js
Remix
TailwindCSS
Redux (incl. Saga)
Styled Components
JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
Shadcn
Express
React Native

Why hire React devs from ReactSquad for your E-commerce startup?

All our developers are:

  • E-commerce Experts
  • Seniors only (5+ years experience)
  • Reliable, proactive & communicative
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How to Hire a React Developer for your E-commerce startup

What type of React developer do I really need?

Match the developer to your e-commerce business model and team size. High-volume DTC brands need developers who can ship fast, test changes quickly, and optimise for conversion during campaigns.

Enterprise e-commerce with longer release cycles needs developers comfortable with more process, QA, and stakeholder management.

Small teams thrive with strong solo coders who can own features end-to-end. Larger teams need people who can navigate cross-functional meetings and handoffs. The wrong fit here slows everything down.

How do I assess React devs without running a drawn-out process?

Skip generic coding puzzles. Give them a short, paid project instead. Then do a live session to review it and make small changes together. You’ll see their speed, problem-solving, and ability to handle real e-commerce needs all in under a week.

What should I include in my 30/60/90-day plan?

Define what success looks like:
  • 7 days: Fully onboarded, local store running, improved onboarding docs
  • 14–90 days: Owning and shipping features like product pages, cart flows, or promo banners.
  • After 90 days: Knows the codebase like a long-timer, handles edge cases confidently, can optimise key pages without guidance.

How do I decide between a generalist and a specialist?

Early-stage e-commerce needs a reliable full-stack dev who can handle frontend React work, API integrations with the commerce platform, and basic deployment. Later, as you grow, split into specialists: one team focused on frontend UX/conversion, another on backend/catalog logic.

What’s the right mix of technical skill vs. product sense for this stage?

Early stage: You need “entrepreneurial developers” who work from rough ideas, make product calls as they code, and figure things out on the fly. 

‍Later stage: You need “team player developers” who execute within structured processes alongside PMs, designers, and QA.

How do I compete for talent without paying top-of-market salaries?

It’s tough when you can’t match big-company cash and equity is limited. Startups can offer faster growth, broader responsibilities, and direct impact on the product, but finding devs who value that takes time.

ReactSquad helps tackle this problem by connecting you with top React talent for roughly half the cost of US freelancers. That way, you can compete without blowing your budget or losing months to recruiting.

How do I evaluate startup-readiness, not just technical ability?

Look for people who’ve shipped features under tight deadlines, worked without full specs, and prioritised impact over perfection. In e-commerce, that means being able to fix a broken checkout in hours, not days.

How fast should my hiring process be?

Aim for under 3 weeks. Seasonal campaigns like Black Friday don’t wait. A slow process means losing top candidates to faster-moving companies.

Getting matched with a ReactSquad developer is even faster. We connect you with an expert engineer within 48 hours.

What’s my plan if my first hire doesn’t work out?

Have a 3-month probation. Keep repos documented and avoid one person owning critical flows like checkout or payments. Maintain a shortlist of backup freelancers or agencies so you can recover quickly without losing sales.

What is React?

React.js is a JavaScript library for building dynamic user interfaces. It lets developers create reusable components, making apps faster to build, easier to maintain, and more responsive—without needing to reload the whole page each time something changes.

Technical Proficiency and Soft Skills

  • Strong understanding of core JavaScript and React fundamentals (JSX, components, state, props, lifecycle methods)
  • Experience with key tools in the React ecosystem (Redux, React Router, UI libraries)
  • Ability to build reusable, modular, and maintainable components
  • Proficiency in working with APIs and handling async data
  • Clean coding practices and version control with Git
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking in debugging and development
  • Effective communication and teamwork in cross-functional environments

Finding React Developers

You can find dedicated React teams on vetted talent platforms which focus on experienced developers. Clutch and GoodFirms list React development agencies with client reviews. GitHub, Stack Overflow, and LinkedIn can also help identify active React teams. Consider hiring remotely to expand your access to skilled global teams.

OR save yourself the time and hire directly from us. You can get expert part-time devs within hours.

The Cost of Hiring React Developers

Part-time React developers typically charge $70 to $160 per hour, depending on experience and location. In the US, average React developer salaries range around $120,000 annually, with variations across different states. Junior developers may start around $50/hour, while senior talent in the U.S. or Western Europe can command $100/hour or more. 

ReactSquad offers startup-friendly rates at $75 per hour.

Next Steps

As you progress in your hiring process, consider the benefits of integrating a team like ReactSquad into your development projects. Our developers offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in React development. Our approach also ensures seamless integration with your project goals, resulting in developers shipping code for you within a week. In a nutshell, partnering with ReactSquad streamlines your hiring process and helps you build successful React projects.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do your React developers understand E-commerce?

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How experienced are your React developers?

Any experience with larger E-commerce companies?

How does the 7-day trial work?

What if I need someone who gets analytics?

How are you different from other freelance platforms?

Will my developer ghost me halfway through the project?

What timezones are your developers in? Will we have a timezone overlap?

How much does it cost?

Can I focus on growth and let you handle the tech?

Do ReactSquad developers work on short-term or long-term projects?

Can I scale the team later if needed?