About the client

The fast-growing international consultancy specializing in data and cloud solutions. Operating across global markets, the company needed to build a remote-first engineering team to deliver a major enterprise project.

Main goal

To assemble a core team of experienced Data Engineers and a Solution Architect within EMEA, combining strong technical skills with a consulting mindset — and deliver hires within an accelerated timeframe.

Tasks

• Launch hiring for Senior & Lead Data Engineers and a Solution Architect
• Prioritize not just hard skills, but mindset and cultural fit
• Provide fully remote candidates within EMEA time zone
• Build a hiring process from the ground up with full transparency and speed
• Ensure high candidate engagement and zero drop-off during process

Approach

• Held a strategic intake session to align on values, expectations, and team dynamics
• Launched a multi-country sourcing campaign across 5+ EMEA markets
• Took full ownership of candidate communication, motivation, and expectation management
• Created detailed candidate briefs to elevate brand messaging and value proposition
• Guided hiring managers on efficient interviewing and fast decision-making
• Provided weekly syncs and real-time dashboards for full process visibility

Result

• Delivered first profiles within 48 hours, pre-screened and aligned
• 4 key positions closed in just 6 weeks with complete alignment on both technical skills and cultural fit