Our vetting process 

in details

Here we reveal some of the magic that turns thousands of candidates into 1.2% of the chosen ones, ready to make your next project a blast.

Our rigorous vetting ensures your next hire with Lemon.io is predictably easy, fast, and risk-free. Why not have a quick look?

Tough vetting by us smooth & fast hires for you

Let us handle the hard work of finding the right fit, so you can enjoy the benefits of a strong and capable team without the hassle.

100%
Resume review

Every candidate passes a thorough LinkedIn and resume check—we accept senior developers with proven experience only.

10%
Soft skills screening

A little over 10% of all screened profiles undergo a live interview. We test English fluency, communication skills, and validate if CV is true-to-life.

3%
Technical interview

Only 3% reach the tech interview with the best senior developers from our community. All interviews are quality controlled to ensure high standards.

1%
On Listing

1.2%—literally best of the best—are listed on the platform with all their skills, experience, and achievements validated and well-organised.

When We Say “We Handpick the Best”, We Mean It

Technical skills are just the beginning. The candidates we connect you with excel in multiple dimensions of success.

Deep Expertise Across

Tech Roles and Skillsets
Adaptability and Collaboration in Remote Teams
Proactive SelfManagement

& Accountability
Clear, Effective, and Responsive Communication

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We Made It Simple Just for You

We take the hassle out of hiring so you can focus on building and scaling, not sorting through resumes.

01

Tell us your needs

Share your hiring goals, tech stack, budget, and time zone preferences. We’ll take it from there.

02

Meet Your Top Matches

We’ve already vetted them. You just pick from the best. No guesswork, no wasted time.

03

Hire and Get to Work

You choose, we handle the details. Contracts, compliance, payroll, all sorted so your new hire can hit the ground running.