Hire offshore full-stack developers for your UK product team
What our offshore full-stack developers do
End-to-end features
Takes a ticket from schema change to API to UI, with tests.
Front end
React, Next.js, Vue or Angular with TypeScript and accessible components.
Back end
Node.js, PHP/Laravel, Python or .NET APIs and services.
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis; migrations and query tuning.
Cloud and CI
Deploys through GitHub Actions or GitLab CI to AWS, Azure or Vercel.
Product sense
Comfortable turning user stories into shippable increments.
Typical work: new product features, MVP builds, admin dashboards, third-party integrations (Stripe, HubSpot, Xero), performance fixes, and refactoring legacy code into modern frameworks.
Technologies our full-stack developers work with
| Area | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Front end | React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, TypeScript, Tailwind |
| Back end | Node.js (Express, NestJS), PHP (Laravel), Python (Django, FastAPI), .NET |
| Data | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Prisma |
| DevOps | Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS, Azure, Vercel |
| Testing | Jest, Vitest, Playwright, Cypress |
Cost of an offshore full-stack developer vs a UK hire
| Option | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UK full-stack developer (salary) | £43,500 / £59,000 / £77,250 | 25th / 50th / 75th percentile, Robert Half 2026 |
| UK employer cost at midpoint | ≈ £5,700 a month | Salary + 15% employer NICs above £5,000 + minimum pension; excludes recruitment, equipment and office |
| TalentDock offshore full-stack developer | From £1695 a month | All-in: employment, payroll, benefits, equipment, security, HR, replacement cover |
Robert Half lists full-stack developer among the UK’s most in-demand tech roles in 2026. Indicative pricing; senior and lead engineers are quoted individually. See offshore development cost UK and UK developer salaries 2026.
How to hire an offshore full-stack developer
1 · Brief us
Stack, seniority, hours and start date; we confirm an all-in monthly price.
2 · Assessment
Timed coding task across front and back end in your stack, plus a code-review exercise.
3 · Shortlist
Assessed candidates, typically in under 10 working days.
4 · Your interview
You run your own technical interview and choose.
5 · Onboard
Managed laptop, secure access, NDA and IP assignment; they join your sprint.
Building more than one role? See dedicated development teams or all roles on hire offshore developers.
Why hire through TalentDock
Dedicated, full-time
Works only on your product, in your tools and rituals.
UK-hours overlap
Sri Lanka is 4.5-5.5 hours ahead; shifts can cover the full UK day.
Your IP, secured
IP assignment, managed devices, MFA and UK GDPR transfer paperwork included.
No recruitment fee
One monthly fee with replacement cover if someone leaves.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an offshore full-stack developer cost?
From £1,695 a month all-in with TalentDock, compared with around £5,700 a month to employ a UK full-stack developer at the Robert Half 2026 midpoint of £59,000.
What stacks do your full-stack developers use?
Most commonly React or Next.js with Node.js, Laravel, Python or .NET, on PostgreSQL or MySQL.
Is a full-stack developer right for an MVP?
Usually yes. Two full-stack developers can build and ship an MVP without separate front- and back-end hires.
Full-stack or specialist developers?
Full-stack suits small teams and fast iteration; add specialist back-end or front-end developers as the product and team grow.
Who owns the code an offshore full-stack developer writes?
You do. IP is assigned in the engineer’s employment contract and flows through to you under our agreement.
Can an offshore full-stack developer work UK hours?
Yes. Sri Lanka is 4.5-5.5 hours ahead of the UK, so shifts can overlap or match your working day.
Robert Half, 2026 UK salary guide role pages; HMRC employer National Insurance rates 2025-26; TalentDock pricing, September 2026.
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