About the client

The German product company with over 20 years of experience developing B2B solutions for automating PowerPoint presentations, with a strong focus on complex chart and graph generation. Their software is used by leading consulting and analytics firms worldwide and the company is an official Microsoft partner.

Main goal

To develop a consistent and sustainable hiring process for C++ developers with strong technical expertise, aligned with the client’s culture and high code quality standards.

Tasks

• Sourcing rare, senior-level C++ specialists with product development experience
• Matching strict requirements for code quality and architectural thinking
• Operating in a highly competitive talent market with lengthy selection cycles
• Maintaining a steady candidate flow, despite a narrow tech stack and complex role requirements

Approach

• Deep technical immersion into the C++ stack
• Built a targeted, high-precision pipeline based on both hard and soft skills
• Conducted thorough pre-screening to submit only relevant and qualified candidates
• Ensured close communication with the client’s team, even within a distributed recruitment model

Result

• Delivered 360+ relevant candidates — an exceptional volume given the niche stack and high standards
• Ensured a consistent pipeline of screened professionals, despite a complex and selective hiring process
• Enabled the client to maintain a strong, diverse pool of quality candidates for critical roles
• ERA became not just a provider for the client, but an external partner capable of meeting the complex recruitment challenges