We place React developers. Probably north of 200 in the last three years alone. So I’ll be upfront about the bias here. But I’ve also spent enough years watching companies botch these hires that I think the perspective is worth something. The short version: a mid-level React developer in the US runs $110,000 to $145,000 … Read more
If you want to hire DevOps engineers in 2026, know this. We placed over a dozen DevOps engineers in Q4 last year. Every one of those searches landed on our desk in a similar way — a hiring manager called after their internal process had stalled for six or more weeks. Sometimes longer. The DevOps … Read more
Hiring a cloud engineer right now feels a lot like trying to buy a house in 2021. Everything moves fast, the good ones get snatched up before you blink, and you’re probably going to pay more than you planned. That’s the reality of the cloud engineering talent market in 2026, and it’s not slowing down … Read more
Recently, a client in the disruptive technology space needed to hire many professionals, very quickly. They were referred to Devin Hornick and his team at Kore1 to support this rapid growth initiative. Hiring so many technical resources in a short period of time can create a great deal of challenges for an organization. In concert with … Read more
Fierce demand for top IT talent is forcing many organizations into a mad dash to extend job offers the moment they set eyes on the perfect fit. These companies have goals to meet, they are motivated by urgency, and the sooner they can fill empty positions the better. This doesn’t mean they’re not smart about … Read more
When an open IT position means lost performance in the face of looming deadlines, urgency in the hiring process is key – especially when the demand for IT talent is so much higher than the supply. But urgency can come with a cost, and needs to be carefully balanced with taking the time to thoroughly … Read more
In the current market, where demand for IT professionals is high, candidates are often interviewing at more than one company simultaneously. It stands to reason that the companies with the shortest and most efficient hiring process have the highest chance of securing the best candidates. If your company is feeling the pressure of this heightened … Read more
It’s no secret that the IT market is booming. Demand for top tech talent is sustaining its upward trajectory, especially in Southern California. Given the demand, it’s far from uncommon for candidates to receive 2-3 job offers at the same time. Though you want to avoid hiring purely money-motivated candidates, you can’t ignore the fact … Read more
We’ve established that the salary conversation is essential when attracting and retaining top IT talent. But figuring out how much to pay tech professionals is just a fraction of the big picture. Even if you’ve done thorough research, using resources like our Southern California IT Salary Guide, to ensure your compensation packages meet or even … Read more
