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.
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