Development office in another city from scratch

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This is a bit of a "do it all for me" question, but any advice would be appreciated nonetheless.

I plan to open a development office in another city absolutely from scratch, that is, there is nothing yet - no office, no people. The office is planned from three to five programmers. I think to start by finding a manager - that is, we need a person who can both select (that is, be able to interview a programmer) and manage (help implement the correct architecture, coordinate interaction, etc.).

Is it possible to find this in one person?
What must be done to find it?
Where to look for it?
How much should he pay? (if in your city)

Well, in general, I will be grateful for any advice on where to start at all. Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Jel Spolsky Programming Again. There he spent the first chapter on how and where to look for "good" programmers.
And now, in essence:
1. it is very, very difficult to find, but still real
2. what to do? — to interest
3. hh, thematic forums, etc.
4. Moscow — over 5k$

Answer 2

The KMK position with the title “IT Director” / “Head of the IT Department” fully implies both HR skills and management and the ability to kick a hat for shitty code.
Those. find it real.
Where to look… I can’t speak for everyone, but I would look on job search sites, through acquaintances and, last but not least, through recruiting agencies.
You can also find out the salary there; although in this case it is necessary to build on your capabilities.

Answer 3

There was an experience of organizing an office in my city, so to speak, on the other side of the barricades. =)
I did everything from scratch - I was looking for a room, selected staff, set up work.
Found through friends. Now, taking into account the
experience gained, for an amount less than fifty thousand, I would not agree (Kaliningrad ) for such work the better 5. You need to look for a responsible person, almost like for the position of general director.

Answer 4

Go to the city yourself and organize as you need, and then hire a manager who will steer.