A fast-growing EdTech company expanding its learning platform across Europe.
Challenge
The company needed a Principal Backend Architect to lead the transformation of their monolithic platform into a modular, scalable microservices architecture. Despite a three-month internal search, they struggled to find candidates who combined strong Java expertise, experience with high-load systems, and leadership skills.
Actions
Mapped the European talent market for senior engineers with architectural and leadership capabilities.
Focused on Serbia and Romania for technical strength, cultural fit, and cost-effectiveness.
Identified and engaged a candidate in Belgrade with deep telco architecture experience and leadership of a 40+ engineering team.
Managed a fast and structured hiring process with full candidate and client alignment.
Results
The candidate was hired within 3 weeks of kickoff.
Successfully led the new architecture design, mentored the team, and reduced server costs by 30%.
Became a key technical leader and foundational figure in the company’s scaling journey.
Key Success Factors
Strategic regional focus and deep talent mapping.
Ability to surface hidden leadership talent in niche markets.
End-to-end process ownership and engagement management.
Contact Us
Case Studies
Explore our Case Studies to see how our services can deliver business value and insights across industries.
100+ Roles Filled in 9 Months Through Embedded RPO
A global tech company needed to scale fast across functions and regions. We embedded seamlessly into their team and filled 100+ roles in under 9 months — with a 100% fill rate and 99% retention rate.
Fintech Hiring at Scale: 60+ Engineers for Cyprus HQ
A high-growth fintech company needed to relocate 100+ engineers to Cyprus fast. We built a dedicated sourcing strategy and filled 60+ roles — more than all other partner agencies combined.
A global software company set out to build its first Sales and Customer Success functions across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. We delivered 20+ strategic hires in 6 months.
Hiring a Business Development Director for Web3 Growth
A crypto B2B startup in Dubai needed a senior BizDev leader with Web3 experience — fast. We delivered the perfect hire in 4 weeks, unlocking new partnerships.