Developer Vetting

Developer vetting is the process of checking that a software engineer is capable, reliable and genuine before they join a team. It covers technical skill, real experience, communication, references, identity and, where needed, background and right-to-work checks.

Related Terms

  • Replacement Guarantee

    A replacement guarantee is a staffing promise to supply a substitute if a placed engineer leaves or proves a poor fit within an agreed window. The replacement normally carries no second placement fee, though conditions and exclusions apply.

  • Right to Work

    Right to work is a person's legal permission to be employed in a country, and the checks employers make to confirm it before someone starts. In the United States, the phrase also names laws on union membership.

  • Technical Screening

    Technical screening is the early stage of hiring where a candidate's engineering skills are checked, through tests, calls or reviews, before full interviews. It filters the pipeline so senior interviewers spend time only on credible candidates.

  • Background Check

    A background check verifies facts about a job candidate, such as identity, work history, education and references, before or during hiring. Criminal or credit checks are included only where local law allows, and with the candidate's knowledge.

  • Coding Assessment

    A coding assessment is a practical exercise in which a candidate writes, debugs or reviews code so a hiring team can judge their skill on realistic work. It may be a timed online test, a take-home task or a live paired session.

  • Talent Pool

    A talent pool is a group of pre-screened candidates that a company or staffing partner keeps in contact with, so roles can be filled quickly when they open. It turns hiring from a fresh search into a shortlist that already exists.

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