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Every developer we admit clears assessment, human review, and live interviews. Only the top 2% get through.
- Experience verification100%
- Technical screening46%
- AI-assisted skill analysis18%
- Live technical interviews8%
- Soft skills screening2%
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Behavioral analysis runs on every assessment: paste detection, per-question risk levels, and flags our engineers review before a score counts.
Questions graded routinely
Every question's strength is tracked against thousands of scored answers. Weak ones get flagged and retired from the bank.
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Per-question performance, completion, and difficulty data sit behind every score. A senior engineer signs off before a developer reaches your shortlist.
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Five Stages.One Standard.
Every developer clears the same five stages, and every session is monitored for cheating: per-question behavioral analysis, risk scoring, and session flagging.
The assessment platform behind our vetting. Every score comes with the evidence.
- 100%of applicants still in the running
Step 1 of 5: Experience verification
Work history analysis, reference checks, and resume and portfolio review.
- 100%of applicants still in the running
Step 2 of 5: Technical screening
Real-world coding challenges and scenario-based evaluations
- 46%of applicants still in the running
Step 3 of 5: AI-Powered Skills Intelligence
We evaluate problem-solving approach, code quality, and system thinking.
- 18%of applicants still in the running
Step 4 of 5: Live technical interviews
Two senior engineers conduct live pair-programming sessions to validate depth of knowledge under pressure.
- 8%of applicants still in the running
Step 5 of 5: Soft skills screening
Async writing, English fluency, time-zone overlap, and a structured behavioral interview.
Engineer showcase
A Higher Standard of Vetting.
Every developer is backed by a comprehensive assessment of their skills and capabilities, not just a CV.
Top 2%Paul
Backend Engineer
$21.99/hr
Paul N is a Backend Engineer with several years of experience in developing robust backend systems and microservices. He primarily works with Python, Django, Node.js, Docker, and AWS to build scalable backend services and microservices.
Skills
- Git
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- Flask
- Python
- NodeJS
- MongoDB
- Database:Relational
- Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology
- Member since Aug 2023
Vetting record
Average score 96 · Full record, every assessment scored
What was tested
View results- three algorithms questions Leetcode Level medium
- one algorithm question Leetcode Level hard
What was tested
View results- Good Scores in Web Security
What was tested
View results- Two Python Assessment with difficulty level Medium
- Demonstrated a high level of proficiency and understanding of Python concepts and best practices.
Projects
PetGuard
This is a full-stack web application built with React.js on the frontend and Django REST Framework on the backend. It enables pet insurance service providers to run their operations end-to-end, including policy management, claims processing, customer onboarding, and administrative workflows. Depending on the client’s needs, I can deploy the complete system or deliver and integrate only the backend or frontend components.
REMS
REMS is a web-based property management platform which allows landlords and real-estate agents to onboard themselves and manage their properties. The platform is built using Python and Django as a full-stack application.
We built this because the alternatives don't work.
Every alternative shortcuts the hard part. We don't.
| RocketDevsRocketDevs | AgencyTypical agency | FreelanceFreelance platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior engineers review every candidate | Yes | No | No |
| Five-stage assessment, 6 to 8 hours per developer | Yes | No | No |
| Full assessment record with scores | Yes | Partly | Partly |
| Free replacement, no negotiation | Yes | No | No |
| AI fluency tested | Yes | Not compared | No |
Vetted by engineers
Every candidate undergoes a comprehensive technical assessment conducted by senior engineers with over seven years of commercial experience. Selection authority rests exclusively with engineers, not recruiters.
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