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Clients rate Flexiple DevExpress developers 4.9 / 5 on average based on 12,835 reviews.

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“I’ve been pleased with Purab’s performance and work ethics. He is proactive in flagging any issues and communicates well. The time zone difference is huge but he provides a sufficient overlap. He and I work together very well and I appreciate his expertise.”

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UX and Conversion Optimization Lead

“Flexiple has exceeded our expectations with their focus on customer satisfaction! The freelancers are brilliant at what they do and have made an immense impact. Highly recommended :)”

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Henning Grimm

Founder, Aquaplot

“Overall Flexiple brought in high-level of transparency with extremely quick turnarounds in the hiring process at a significantly lower cost than any alternate options we had considered.”

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Kislay Shashwat

VP Finance, CREO

“Todd and I are impressed with the candidates you've gathered. Thank you for your work so far. Thanks for sticking within our budget and helping us to find strong talent. Have loved Flexiple so far — highly entrepreneurial and autonomous talent.”

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William Ross

Co-Founder, Reckit

“The cooperation with Christos was excellent. I can only give positive feedback about him. Besides his general coding, the way of writing tests and preparing documentation has enriched our team very much. It is a great added value in every team.”

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Moritz Gruber

CTO, Caisy.io

“Flexiple spent a good amount of time understanding our requirements, resulting in accurate recommendations and quick ramp up by developers. We also found them to be much more affordable than other alternatives for the same level of quality.”

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Narayan Vyas

Director PM, Plivo Inc

“It's been great working with Flexiple for hiring talented, hardworking folks. We needed a suitable back-end developer and got to know Ankur through Flexiple. We are very happy with his commitment and skills and will be working with Flexiple going forward as well.”

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Neil Shah

Chief of Staff, Prodigal Tech

“Flexiple has been instrumental in helping us grow fast. Their vetting process is top notch and they were able to connect us with quality talent quickly. The team put great emphasis on matching us with folks who were a great fit not only technically but also culturally.”

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Tanu V

Founder, Power Router

“Flexiple has exceeded our expectations with their focus on customer satisfaction! The freelancers are brilliant at what they do and have made an immense impact. Highly recommended :)”

Henning Grimm avatar

Henning Grimm

Founder, Aquaplot

“Overall Flexiple brought in high-level of transparency with extremely quick turnarounds in the hiring process at a significantly lower cost than any alternate options we had considered.”

Kislay Shashwat avatar

Kislay Shashwat

VP Finance, CREO

“Todd and I are impressed with the candidates you've gathered. Thank you for your work so far. Thanks for sticking within our budget and helping us to find strong talent. Have loved Flexiple so far — highly entrepreneurial and autonomous talent.”

William Ross avatar

William Ross

Co-Founder, Reckit

“The cooperation with Christos was excellent. I can only give positive feedback about him. Besides his general coding, the way of writing tests and preparing documentation has enriched our team very much. It is a great added value in every team.”

Moritz Gruber avatar

Moritz Gruber

CTO, Caisy.io

“Flexiple spent a good amount of time understanding our requirements, resulting in accurate recommendations and quick ramp up by developers. We also found them to be much more affordable than other alternatives for the same level of quality.”

Narayan Vyas avatar

Narayan Vyas

Director PM, Plivo Inc

“It's been great working with Flexiple for hiring talented, hardworking folks. We needed a suitable back-end developer and got to know Ankur through Flexiple. We are very happy with his commitment and skills and will be working with Flexiple going forward as well.”

Neil Shah avatar

Neil Shah

Chief of Staff, Prodigal Tech

“Flexiple has been instrumental in helping us grow fast. Their vetting process is top notch and they were able to connect us with quality talent quickly. The team put great emphasis on matching us with folks who were a great fit not only technically but also culturally.”

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Tanu V

Founder, Power Router

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What is Flexiple's process?

Our process is fairly straightforward. We understand your requirements in detail and recommend freelancers per your specific needs. You can interview the freelancers we recommend though they are already vetted by us rigorously. Once you like someone and decide to work with them, we draw up a tripartite agreement. You work directly with the freelancer, just the invoicing is done by Flexiple.

Is there a project manager assigned to manage the resources?

Our core strength is with freelance developers and designers. Though we do have senior engineers who can work as tech leads, project managers are not part of our offering.

What is Flexiple's model?

We typically work on an hourly model of upwards of US$30 per hour. For full-time longer term engagements, we can also work on a monthly model of upwards of US$5000 per month.The rates vary depending on the skill sets, experience level and location of the freelancer.

What are the payment terms?

- In the hourly model, the invoice is raised weekly/ fortnightly and is payable within 3 days of receipt of invoice.
- In the monthly model, the invoice is raised monthly and is payable within 7 days of receipt of invoice.

Are there any extras charges?

The hourly/ monthly rate shared is all-inclusive. No additional charges other than taxes are applicable.

How does Flexiple match you with the right freelancer?

Based on your requirements, we look for suitable freelancers based on:
- Tech fit: Proficiency in the tech stack you need, Recent work on stack, Work in a similar role
- Culture fit: Worked in similar team structure, Understanding of your company's industry, product stage.

How to Hire the Best DevExpress Developers

Engaging expert DevExpress developers is essential for organizations building rich, data-driven .NET applications that leverage DevExpress UI controls and reporting tools. Skilled DevExpress professionals bring deep knowledge of WinForms, WPF, ASP.NET Core, and DevExpress components to deliver intuitive interfaces, advanced dashboards, and high-performance reports. By hiring vetted DevExpress experts—freelance, contract, or full-time—you accelerate development, ensure maintainability, and align solutions with your business objectives.

Introduction to DevExpress Development

DevExpress development focuses on integrating a comprehensive suite of UI controls, reporting, and analytics into .NET applications. A proficient DevExpress developer typically:

  • Leverages UI Controls: Implements grids, charts, pivot tables, and navigation elements.
  • Builds Reports: Designs and deploys interactive, dynamic reports using XtraReports.
  • Customizes Themes: Applies and extends DevExpress skins and styling.
  • Optimizes Performance: Tunes data binding, virtualization, and server-side processing.
  • Integrates with BI: Connects to SQL Server, SSIS, or OLAP cubes for enterprise data.

Why DevExpress Matters

  • Rich Feature Set: Over 180 controls for desktop and web applications.
  • Rapid Development: Pre-built components accelerate UI and reporting tasks.
  • Consistency: Uniform look and feel across platforms through theming.
  • Scalability: Handles large datasets with virtualization and server modes.
  • Support & Updates: Regular updates, support tickets, and extensive documentation.

Essential Tools and Technologies

  • DevExpress Suites: WinForms, WPF, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and XAF.
  • XtraReports: Designer, Viewer, and Export to PDF/Excel.
  • Data Layer: Entity Framework, LINQ, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
  • IDE: Visual Studio with DevExpress extensions and CodeRush.
  • Version Control: Git or TFS for managing solution files and assemblies.
  • CI/CD: Azure DevOps or Jenkins with scriptable report builds.
  • Testing: NUnit or MSTest for unit and UI automation.
  • Performance Monitoring: Profiling with dotTrace and SQL Profiler.

Key Skills to Look for When Hiring DevExpress Developers

  • .NET Expertise: 3+ years in C# or VB.NET.
  • DevExpress Controls: Hands-on experience with Grids, Charts, Ribbon, Scheduler.
  • Reporting: Building and customizing XtraReports and dashboards.
  • Data Binding: Using LINQ, OData, and server-side paging.
  • UI/UX Sensitivity: Creating intuitive layouts and responsive designs.
  • Performance Tuning: Virtualization, lazy loading, and asynchronous operations.
  • Integration: SSIS, REST APIs, and BI tools.
  • Communication: Translating requirements into technical designs.

Crafting an Effective Job Description

Job Title: DevExpress Developer, .NET UI Engineer, Reporting Specialist

Role Summary: Outline responsibilities such as developing DevExpress-based UIs, designing interactive reports, integrating data sources, and optimizing performance.

Required Skills: List .NET, DevExpress suites, XtraReports, Visual Studio, and SQL Server experience.

Soft Skills: Emphasize teamwork, documentation, and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

  • UI Development: Implement and customize DevExpress controls in desktop and web apps.
  • Reporting Solutions: Design, develop, and maintain XtraReports and dashboards.
  • Data Integration: Connect applications to SQL Server, SSIS packages, and RESTful APIs.
  • Performance Optimization: Profile and tune data queries and control rendering.
  • Quality Assurance: Write unit and UI tests; participate in code reviews.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • .NET & C#: Proven track record building enterprise applications.
  • DevExpress: Experience with WinForms, WPF, or ASP.NET Core suites.
  • Reporting: Solid knowledge of XtraReports design and deployment.
  • Database: SQL Server, SSIS, and Entity Framework proficiency.
  • Version Control: Git, TFS, or Azure DevOps experience.
  • Soft Skills: Effective communication, problem-solving, and adaptability.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CodeRush: Familiarity with DevExpress productivity tools.
  • Blazor or XAF: Exposure to emerging DevExpress frameworks.
  • No-Risk Trial: Willing to prototype a small UI or report module.

Work Environment & Compensation

Specify remote, hybrid, or on-site options; competitive salary; benefits such as training budgets and DevExpress support credits.

Application Process

Detail steps: resume and portfolio review, DevExpress coding exercise, technical interview on control customization and data integration, and culture-fit discussion.

Challenges in Hiring DevExpress Developers

  • Framework Niche: Ensuring deep hands-on experience with DevExpress suites.
  • UI Complexity: Validating ability to build intricate reports and dashboards.
  • Performance: Assessing skills in virtualized data and large-scale data binding.

Interview Questions to Evaluate DevExpress Developers

  • How do you implement server-side paging and filtering in a DevExpress GridView?
  • Describe customizing a chart legend and data annotations in XtraCharts.
  • Explain embedding a WinForms report viewer and exporting to multiple formats.
  • What strategies do you use to optimize rendering performance in a WPF application?
  • Share your approach to debugging data binding errors in DevExpress controls.

Best Practices for Onboarding DevExpress Developers

  • Provide Sample Solutions: Share a DevExpress Sample Browser project and your code standards.
  • Pilot Task: Ask to implement a new report or dashboard feature.
  • Document Standards: Share naming conventions, theming guidelines, and performance benchmarks.
  • Mentorship: Pair with a senior DevExpress architect for initial reviews.
  • Regular Demos: Weekly showcases of UI enhancements and report improvements.

Why Partner with Flexiple

  • Vetted Experts: Access top DevExpress developers with proven enterprise experience.
  • Flexible Engagement: Hire freelance, contract, or full-time talent with a no-risk trial period.
  • Rapid Onboarding: Quickly integrate experts into your Visual Studio and DevExpress workflows.
  • Dedicated Support: Leverage project managers to ensure clear communication and delivery.
  • Global Talent Pool: Tap into a diverse network of .NET specialists across time zones.

Hire DevExpress Developers: Parting Thoughts

Securing the best DevExpress developers requires a strategic hiring approach—defining clear UI and reporting requirements, evaluating deep component expertise, and structured onboarding. By focusing on performance, maintainability, and intuitive user experiences, you can deliver standout .NET applications. Partner with Flexiple to access elite DevExpress talent, flexible engagement models, and a streamlined recruitment process—ensuring your development initiatives succeed from day one.

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