Now open for Autumn 2026

Launch your MVP with the next generation of developers

Rapid prototyping by emerging talent. Post a sprint, get matched with hand-picked student developers, and ship in days—not months.

Students: get paid to build real projects and grow your portfolio.

Starting at £50 per developer

Testimonials

What people say.

Reviews from businesses and developers using JrDev.

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"We got our MVP built in under two weeks. The developers were responsive and the quality exceeded our expectations."

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Maria RodriguezStartup Founder
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"Best way to build real portfolio projects. Got paid, learned new tech, and the business was great to work with."

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James KimStudent Developer
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"Affordable, fast, and the refund guarantee gave us confidence. We've already posted a second sprint."

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Alex LeeProduct Manager
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"The sprint model is brilliant. We tested our idea without huge upfront cost and found an amazing developer."

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Sarah WilliamsTech Founder
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"JrDev helped me land my first paid project. The platform made it easy to show what I can do."

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Tom MitchellComputer Science Student
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"We launched our beta in 10 days. The student we matched with understood our vision from day one."

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Emily ChenProduct Lead
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"Clear deliverables, fair pay, and no pressure. Exactly the kind of first gig I needed to build my confidence."

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David ParkJunior Developer
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"We got our MVP built in under two weeks. The developers were responsive and the quality exceeded our expectations."

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Maria RodriguezStartup Founder
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"Best way to build real portfolio projects. Got paid, learned new tech, and the business was great to work with."

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James KimStudent Developer
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"Affordable, fast, and the refund guarantee gave us confidence. We've already posted a second sprint."

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Alex LeeProduct Manager
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"The sprint model is brilliant. We tested our idea without huge upfront cost and found an amazing developer."

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Sarah WilliamsTech Founder
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"JrDev helped me land my first paid project. The platform made it easy to show what I can do."

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Tom MitchellComputer Science Student
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"We launched our beta in 10 days. The student we matched with understood our vision from day one."

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Emily ChenProduct Lead
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"Clear deliverables, fair pay, and no pressure. Exactly the kind of first gig I needed to build my confidence."

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David ParkJunior Developer
Process

The 4-Step Sprint.

From vision to shipped product.

01

Define Your Vision

Drop a brief. We match you with developers who fit your tech stack—typically within 24 hours.

Sprint Creator
Project Outline
A decentralised marketplace for university textbooks with real-time bidding...
User Authentication Real-time Bidding
React Python Flask
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Developer Screening & Confidentiality

View developers who have applied and onboard the right fit with a signed contract. Developers cannot see the deliverables — only the technologies required.

Your Listings
Developer Screening
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Jane Doe
React · Python · Flask
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Alex Smith
React · Node.js
Accepted Contract signed
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Rapid Development Sprint Begins

As soon as a developer has signed the JrDev approved contract, they have until the end of the deadline to meet your essential deliverables.

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Essential Deliverables
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Progress 33%
Deadline: 7 days remaining
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Review

Review your developer's work through JrDev. If the work does not meet the given essential deliverables, receive a full refund. If you wish to continue work with a developer, you can reach out privately.

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Complete
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Jane Doe
3/3 deliverables completed
Approved
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Students gain hands-on experience and a real project for their portfolio.

Benefits

Why JrDev?

We're building a new kind of talent pipeline.

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Cost-Effective Prototyping

Get your MVP off the ground without breaking the bank. Perfect for testing new ideas quickly.

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Empower Future Devs

Your projects provide the crucial real-world experience that shapes the next generation of developers.

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No Commitments

Flexible engagements with no long-term contracts. Scale up or down as your project needs evolve.

Demo

See JrDev in action.

From posting a sprint to shipping your prototype—in one place.

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    Labelled, Real Project Experience

    Showcase exactly what technologies you used in the prototypes you’ve built for real clients.

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    Get Paid to Learn

    Earn a junior rate for every prototype you help integrate—learn and get paid at the same time.

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    No Strict Commitments

    Work on projects as your schedule allows—no long-term or rigid obligations.

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    Cost-Effective Development

    Get high-quality MVPs and websites at a fraction of agency costs.

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    Support Local Talent

    Invest in the next generation of tech leaders.

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    Fresh Perspectives

    Leverage the latest technologies and innovative student thinking.

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FAQ

Questions

Everything you need to know.

Common questions about JrDev, answered clearly.

Ready to build something amazing?

Join the platform that connects businesses with emerging developers. Whether you're hiring or building, you belong here.