A large Russian company engaged in the production and retail of clothing, footwear, and accessories, as well as owning an online store.
Task
The company needed a leader to manage their rapidly growing team of developers, propose new architectural solutions, and establish a transparent KPI system for the team. They approached us because their internal recruitment team lacked experience in sourcing specialists of this level, while we have access to a steady “warm” market of candidates.
Key requirements
6+ years of experience in CTO roles.
Deep understanding and experience in creating and optimizing software development processes using Agile methodologies.
Proven leadership and motivation skills for teams, team leads, and functional managers.
Ability to assess development efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.
Process
Our team conducted a preliminary study of the position and selected 5 candidates of potential interest to the company. After a briefing with the responsible specialist, we developed an effective candidate search strategy. We started by reviewing our internal candidate database and requested recommendations from our network. Then, we covered well-known sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Habr, relevant Telegram channels, etc.). We provided the client with weekly reports on the search progress, allowing for timely adjustments to the strategy.
Result
As a result, we found a suitable candidate from a product company who wasn’t actively job hunting. After successful negotiations and preparation of tailored terms, the candidate accepted the offer, despite a counteroffer from his current employer.