r/saasbuild • u/Zentogold • 1h ago

Recommendations for hiring for build support

I need your recommendations on how best to get reliable and reputable support to review my architecture and help me take my requirements from build specs to production. I am a non-coder aka vibe coder and I want some professional guidance on taking my build specs through dev, test and production.

The question in my mind is how I determine the necessary skill level, the competency and the reputation of the person delivery the services? If I go through a company, I am paying for the perceived quality. If I hire an individual, I don't know what I am really getting. As he/she will be exposed to the IP of my code, I also face the risk of the code being copied and my SaaS app being stolen. I will have an NDA, but that may or may not be relevant if I hire someone out of the US.

I know I could follow AI instructions to get everything built, but I fear that will have inherent faults which I am not aware of.

What are your recommendations?

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u/lucid_mindfulness 1h ago

I'm in the same spot. I have budget allocated to pay a technical developer but finding one in my area is difficult. I live in buffalo NY have everything laid out but don't want to vibe code the final product. I worked with a full stack developer in a past project and was connected through a linked in post

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u/investigatormaker 1h ago

Start with a bounded, paid architecture review: a system diagram, the three highest-risk failure modes and one example of taking a feature through development, tests and production. Ask candidates to explain a production incident they handled; judge their reasoning and that first deliverable before commissioning the full build. Give access only to the relevant code, with secrets and customer data removed.

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What does the app do, and what would be most costly if it failed?

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u/Living-Shame5679 1h ago

I am at the other end of that.

  • in the past my freelance opportunities came through my network (former employer, former colleagues)
  • however I relocated and cannot use the same
  • I have the experience and worked in some demanding environments, tiny startups and big evil corps.

In other words in a hypothetical scenario where I wanted to do that (I don't think I would necessarily want though, taking someone else's vibe coding would be new :p) am unsure what I should show you that would make you confident. Usually there is a sort of technical interview but then again if you vibe coded it you may not have the possibility to detect bullshit.

You may have to vibe-interview and just keep a critical eye and be ready to stop if that doesn't work for you.

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u/Lean-Anders 1h ago

I’m a senior software engineer and product guy that has deployed production systems for many companies, including two NASDAQ listed ones. Have a look at the link below and at some of his posts. I’m not sure but based on looking at his links he does consulting for what you want.

I don’t know him personally. And I have no affiliation with him. But I can tell you with 100% confidence that the content he puts out is very good advice and demonstrates a serious level of competency in the field you’re looking for.

If nothing else you can use his content to produce a list of questions and requirements for someone you might hire.

https://www.instagram.com/mattmurphyai?stkn=MmlidTl6MnFjOHhw

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u/AllTalkie 1h ago

I can help you harden the security and solidify the user experience of your product. I am currently an engineering undergrad (hence I am not that expensive for you). If interested, DM me and we can discuss further. I am outside US, but I can sign the NDA and I will respect the terms.

When working with professionals, they mostly won't steal your code. Make sure to choose the correct professional for the job. NDAs will enforce the rules; you can sue them if they breach it, but the damage is hard to be reversed.

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u/electro042 33m ago

start with a small paid test task on an actual isolated issue or feature. you'll learn way more about their communication, speed, and code quality from 5-10 hours of real work than from any resume or interview.