Docker, the technology first released in 2013, offers businesses advantages such as consistent environment, optimized application performance, lightweight application development, better security, and scalability. Hiring Docker developers can enable businesses to design lightweight, scalable, and secure applications. However, hiring the right Docker developers requires clear job requirements, a Docker expert present during interviews, in-depth interviewing, diverse hiring options and selecting the correct hiring platform. These strategies can make the process more effective and niche-specific.