Client Industry: Digital Engagement Technology
Client Profile: A dynamic software company that builds cutting-edge interactive and experiential marketing technology for major brands and agencies. Their platforms create immersive consumer experiences, driving engagement and brand loyalty.
Executive Summary
A leading digital engagement technology firm experienced rapid growth, creating an urgent need to scale their software development team. The requirement was for a specialized Backend .NET Developer to support new client projects. The search was challenged by a highly specific tech stack, a hybrid onsite requirement in a competitive tech hub, and a lack of internal recruiting resources. Through a focused and efficient recruitment campaign, we successfully placed a highly qualified developer who met all technical and cultural criteria within a decisive timeframe.
The Challenge: Finding a Needle in a Localized Haystack
The client’s primary objective was to quickly hire a skilled Backend .NET Developer with strong Azure experience to keep pace with increasing project demand.
The search presented several distinct hurdles:
- No Internal Pipeline: As a newly created role, there was no existing pool of pre-vetted candidates to draw from.
- Geographical and Work Model Constraint: The role was hybrid, requiring candidates to be located in the competitive Atlanta metro area, immediately limiting the available talent pool.
- Specialized Technical Focus: The client needed a dedicated backend engineer, a niche specialization that is often harder to find than full-stack developers. The mandatory requirement for proven Azure experience further narrowed the field.
- Lack of Internal Recruiting: With no dedicated internal talent acquisition team, the client was fully reliant on an external agency to manage the entire process efficiently.
The Solution: A Precision-Based Recruitment Strategy
We implemented a targeted approach designed to overcome these specific constraints.
Hyper-Targeted Sourcing: We focused exclusively on the Atlanta market, leveraging local networks and advanced search filters to identify backend-focused .NET developers with verifiable Azure project experience.
Rigorous Pre-Qualification: Each candidate underwent a multi-layered screening process to assess:
- Technical Alignment: Deep-dive into backend .NET and Azure competencies, ensuring skills were relevant and current.
- Logistical Fit: Confirming candidates’ willingness and ability to comply with the hybrid work model in Atlanta.
- Cultural Integration: Evaluating for a collaborative, fast-paced mindset that would thrive in the client’s innovative environment.
End-to-End Process Management: We acted as an extension of the client’s team, managing the entire candidate journey from initial contact to offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for all parties.
Metrics and Results
Our focused strategy delivered measurable and efficient results, filling a difficult role in a competitive market.
- Position Opened: August 4
- Candidates Sourced & Submitted: 5
- Candidates Hired: 1
- Time-to-Fill: 51 days (Position filled by September 24)
The outcome was the successful placement of a backend .NET Developer who perfectly aligned with the client’s core technical needs and team culture.
The Outcome
The client successfully onboarded a new developer who integrated seamlessly into the team and immediately began contributing to key projects. This hire provided the critical backend expertise needed to support the company’s growth and continue delivering innovative experiential marketing solutions to their clients. The client was highly satisfied with the quality of the talent and the streamlined efficiency of the recruitment process.
Client Testimonial
“Our recruitment partner made our first backend .NET hire an incredibly smooth process. They understood exactly what we needed—strong Azure experience, backend-only focus, and a team-oriented mindset. We were impressed with the speed and quality of candidates presented and couldn’t be happier with our new hire.”