Executive Summary
A leading independent wholesale insurance brokerage relied on external consultants for the development of its proprietary, Mendix-based agency management system. Seeking greater consistency, ownership, and speed, they partnered with nexus IT group to build a dedicated internal Mendix development team. Through a targeted North American search, nexus IT group delivered three high-caliber, full-time Mendix Developers in an average of under 30 days per role, successfully transitioning the client to a self-sufficient, agile development unit.
Client Profile
The client is one of the largest independent wholesale insurance brokerages in the United States. To maintain a competitive edge, they rely on a custom-built, Mendix-powered agency management system that is critical to their daily operations and service delivery.
The Challenge: Overcoming Consultant Reliance to Accelerate Development
While external Mendix consultants provided necessary support, the client faced significant bottlenecks that hindered innovation and growth:
- Lack of Consistency & Ownership: Rotating consultants led to knowledge gaps and a lack of full ownership over long-term project goals and platform stability.
- Scarce Talent Pool: Finding technically strong Mendix developers with hands-on experience in new development—not just maintenance—was a persistent difficulty.
- Urgent Business Demand: The business required rapid deployment of new features and improvements, a pace that was unsustainable with their existing consultant model.
The Solution: A Strategic Partnership for Strategic Hiring
nexus IT group acted as an extension of the client’s leadership, implementing a precise recruitment strategy to build their core team.
- Collaborative Role Definition: We partnered directly with the CIO and internal tech leads to define non-negotiable technical skills (Mendix 8+, REST APIs, Java/JavaScript) and essential cultural attributes (collaborative, agile-minded).
- Targeted North American Search: We executed a focused campaign across the U.S. and Canada, specifically targeting certified Mendix developers with a proven track record in building and scaling enterprise applications.
- Efficient & Rigorous Vetting: Our process balanced speed with deep technical and cultural assessment to ensure candidates could not only code but also thrive within the client’s Agile team environment and take full ownership of their work.
Results & Metrics
The partnership yielded a fully-staffed, high-performing team in record time.
- 12 Total Candidates Submitted
- 3 Successful Direct Hires for the new internal Mendix team
- Average Time-to-Fill: Under 30 Days per role
The Outcome
The client successfully achieved their primary objective: transitioning from a consultant-dependent model to a fully empowered, in-house Mendix development team. The new developers have taken full ownership of the platform, leading to tangible business benefits:
- Accelerated Feature Releases: Increased development velocity to meet business demand.
- Improved Platform Stability: Consistent ownership has led to more robust and reliable systems.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Seamless integration into the Agile team has improved workflow and innovation.
Client Testimonial
“Nick and nexus IT group quickly understood our technical needs and found high-caliber Mendix developers who fit our team perfectly. The process was smooth, efficient, and helped us bring development fully in-house faster than expected.”
— CIO, Wholesale Insurance Brokerage
About nexus IT group
nexus IT group is a specialized technical recruiting firm that partners with organizations to build elite, high-impact technology teams. We combine deep market knowledge with a rigorous process to deliver candidates who drive long-term success.