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Hire offshore developers in India
Hire offshore developers in India who work only for you: we find them in Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Pune, handle their employment, and you run the work.
India has the second-largest developer base on GitHub, 21.9 million accounts in 2025, and a technology sector that employs about 6 million. We hire in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune.
The offshore developer market in India
developers on GitHub in 2025, second only to the United States (accounts, not employed developers)
GitHub Octoverse 2025employed directly in India's technology sector in fiscal 2026, a NASSCOM estimate
NASSCOM Strategic Review 2026an hour, what international clients pay for standard development roles in India
Second Talent rate cardThree ways to hire offshore developers in India
Companies that hire offshore developers in India usually pick one of three routes. They differ in who employs the developer and who directs the work.
| Route | Who employs the developer | Who directs the work | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance developer | No one; they invoice you | You | Short, well-defined tasks |
| IT services firm on a project | The services firm | The firm's project manager | A fixed-scope build you hand over |
| Dedicated offshore developer through Hire Offshore | A local employer in India, arranged by us | You, in your own tools and rituals | Product teams that want offshore developers who work like employees |
A dedicated offshore developer works full time on your product, joins your standups and stays. You can start with one offshore developer and add more one hire at a time, with no minimum team size.
Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune
We hire in three of India's tech cities. India runs on one time zone, UTC+5:30, so the city changes the talent pool, not your meeting schedule.
Bengaluru
The first city we search for product engineering, backend and data roles.
Hyderabad
A second large pool, worth searching for backend, cloud and enterprise work.
Pune
A smaller pool that adds depth for Java, QA and mid-level roles.
We search all three cities for each role unless you ask for one.
What it costs to hire an offshore developer in India
International clients typically pay $18 to $40 an hour for standard development roles in India, rising to $55 to $80 for leads and scarce specialisms, per Second Talent's software developer rate card for India.
Through Hire Offshore you pay one fee a month, with the offshore developer's employment, payroll and equipment inside it:
| Route | Monthly cost per offshore developer | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Hire Offshore, dedicated offshore developer | $2,499 to $5,999 | Salary, provident fund and statutory costs, payroll, equipment, replacement guarantee |
| Comparable US hire | $13,079 to $25,461 | Salary, US payroll taxes, benefits, overhead |
The exact figure depends on stack and seniority, and we fix it before you interview anyone. For how offshore compares with Latin America and Eastern Europe, see nearshore vs offshore costs.
Working with an offshore developer in India
- Hours. Bengaluru is 9.5 hours ahead of New York in summer, and India does not change its clocks. Offshore developers who work with US teams run a shifted day; we agree the schedule before the offer.
- Diwali. Diwali falls on 8 November in 2026, per the central government holiday list, and many offshore developers take leave around it. Plan releases for either side of that week.
- Notice. Notice periods in India are set by the employment contract and typically run 15 to 90 days, according to Ahlawat and Associates. We agree the notice period before the offer, so a hand-over has time built in.
- English. India scores 484 on the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, 74th of 123 countries, so we test every offshore developer at C1 or above before you see a profile.
When a Indian workday lands in yours
An offshore developer working 9am to 6pm in Bengaluru (UTC+5:30) covers these hours in your office. Many offshore developers shift their day to add overlap; we agree it before the offer.
| Your office | Their 9am | Their 6pm |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 7:30pm (previous day) | 4:30am |
| New York | 10:30pm (previous day) | 7:30am |
| London | 3:30am | 12:30pm |
| Sydney | 2:30pm | 11:30pm |
Standard time. US and UK daylight saving moves your side one hour later.
Roles you can hire in India
Offshore full-stack developers
React, Node.js and TypeScript product engineers.
Offshore Java developers
Spring Boot, microservices and enterprise systems.
Offshore Python developers
Django, FastAPI and data-heavy backends.
QA engineers
Manual and automated testing embedded in your sprints.
Offshore mobile app developers
iOS, Android, React Native and Flutter.
Data engineers
Pipelines, warehouses and reporting.
Hire offshore developers in India: FAQ
How do I hire offshore developers in India?
Send us the role, stack and working hours. We shortlist 6 to 8 vetted Indian offshore developers within 24 hours, you interview and pick, and we handle the employment. The full hire takes 2 weeks.
Can I hire offshore developers in India without a local company?
Yes. The offshore developer is employed in India on a local contract, with payroll, provident fund and equipment handled for you. You direct the work.
How much does it cost to hire an offshore developer in India?
Through Hire Offshore, $2,499 to $5,999 a month per offshore developer, all-in. International clients typically pay $18 to $40 an hour for standard development roles in India, per Second Talent's rate card.
Should I hire in Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Pune?
All three share one time zone, so the choice is about the talent pool for your stack. We search all three unless you need a specific city.
Do offshore developers in India work US hours?
Many work a shifted day to overlap 4 to 6 hours with a US team. We agree the schedule with the offshore developer before the offer, so it is part of the job from day one.
Meet offshore developers from India tomorrow
Send us the role. We come back with 6 to 8 pre-vetted offshore developers within 24 hours, and you pay nothing until you hire.