I help tech companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland hire engineers who can actually do the job — not just interview well.
As co-founder of a Munich-based HR-tech startup, I've built a structured, skill-based vetting process from the ground up — combining Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing, and competency-based screening frameworks to find talent that performs. To date: 500+ engineers assessed, 15+ placements across DACH, and a consistent track record of cutting time-to-hire for early and growth-stage startups.
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Frontend · Backend · Fullstack · Mobile App · CMS · SAP · DevOps · Cloud Engineer · Data Scientist · ML Engineer · QA Engineer · UI/UX Designer
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▸ End-to-end talent acquisition — from intake and headhunting to structured assessment and signed offer
▸ Role scoping with founders and CTOs to define what "good" looks like before sourcing starts
▸ Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing across DACH and international talent pools — particularly strong nearshore networks in North Africa
▸ ATS setup and hiring process design for startups without a dedicated HR function
▸ Employer of record (EOR) services for companies hiring international engineers without a local entity
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▸ 500+ engineers assessed across frontend, backend, fullstack, AI/ML, DevOps, and cloud profiles
▸ 15+ successful placements with DACH startups and scale-ups
▸ Built KothonTech's nearshore talent pipeline from zero — covering Tunisian, German, and broader European engineering markets
▸ Secured €100K EXIST-Gründerstipendium — through a competitive federal selection process
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𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵
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Early and growth-stage tech companies that are done wasting time on unqualified candidates and want a repeatable IT recruiting process that scales. Especially strong fit if you're hiring engineers in or for the DACH market.
📩 Send me a message with the role you're hiring for. I'll respond same day with whether I'm the right fit and what the process would look like.
LinkedIn Recruiting
Boolean Search
HR & Business Services
Business Operations
Process Engineering
Recruiting
Recruiting Process Consulting
IT Recruiting
Candidate Sourcing
Candidate Evaluation
Candidate Interviewing
Applicant Tracking Systems
Process Design
Process Documentation
Business Process Outsourcing IT Services
Kanika S.
Bad Vilbel, Germany
$20/hr
5.0
19 jobs
Professional Overview
A highly talented Human Resources Professional with 10+ years of experience in performing a variety of
recruitment, administrative and clerical duties and responsibilities in the Human Resources
Department across various geographies. I have proficiently handled end to end recruitment (IT as well as non IT) role from various industries (Telecom/Healthcare/Banking/IT etc) as well as carried out general administrative activities like data entry/employee relationship management/releasing offers/onboarding and off boarding/payroll assistance etc. Well versed with Google Workspace/MS-Office/HR Systems/Linkedin/ATS like Workday/PMS like Asana/Notion. I have fluent English skills and intermediate Deutsch communication skills.
Administrative Support
Recruiting
Virtual Assistance
HR & Business Services
Computer Skills
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
PeopleSoft
Workday
Trello
Asana
Employee Onboarding
Microsoft Excel
Business with 1000+ Employees
Mujtaba I.
Berlin, Germany
$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Building Specialist helping companies hire hard-to-find talent across tech, commercial, creative, healthcare, and real estate functions.
Experienced in headhunting, active sourcing, talent mapping, and candidate engagement using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, and AI-assisted sourcing workflows.
15,000+ candidates sourced | 550+ professionals placed
Focused on connecting companies with high-quality candidates who are often not actively looking for a new opportunity.
LinkedIn Recruiting
Boolean Search
Sourcing
Recruiting
HR & Recruiting Software
Human Resources
Contract Management
IT Recruiting
eRecruit
Job Posting
Career Coaching
People Management
Market Research
Dila Y.
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
$42/hr
5.0
37 jobs
Finding great candidates shouldn't take months or hundreds of applications.
I help founder-led businesses hire high-performing talent across Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Operations, and Leadership through proactive headhunting and executive search. I partner with agencies, AI SaaS companies, e-commerce brands, coaching businesses, and online service companies to identify, engage, and secure exceptional talent.
What I can help you with:
✔ End-to-end recruitment
✔ Executive search & headhunting
✔ Passive candidate sourcing
✔ LinkedIn Recruiter & Boolean search
✔ Candidate screening & structured interviews
✔ Employer branding & recruitment strategy
✔ Salary benchmarking & market mapping
✔ Hiring process design
✔ ATS implementation and management
💡 Roles I recruit
• Sales Leaders & Account Executives
• Marketing Managers & Performance Marketers
• Paid Media Specialists
• Creative Strategists
• Customer Success Managers
• Operations Managers
• Executive & Leadership roles
• Virtual Assistants and Business Support professionals
📍Industries
• AI & SaaS
• Marketing & Creative Agencies
• E-commerce
• Coaching & Consulting
• Technology Startups
• Professional Services
Tools
LinkedIn Sales Navigator/Recruiter • Greenhouse • Lever • Ashby • Workday • Teamtailor • HireEZ • SeekOut • Clay • Notion • Slack • Google Workspace
I believe recruitment is more than filling vacancies. The right hire shapes culture, drives growth, and creates long-term value for your business.
If you're looking for a recruitment partner who represents your company professionally and delivers quality candidates instead of quantity, I'd love to discuss your hiring goals.
Content Creation
Social Media Management
Social Media Content
Content Writing
Photo Editing
Video Editing
Virtual Assistance
Business Management
Hassan A.
Berlin, Germany
$40/hr
4.0
2 jobs
I’ve had the chance to work with various Berlin startups and international clients across
different industries, handling everything from active sourcing to full-cycle recruitment.
Whether working with small teams, large teams, or diving into tech and business roles, I’ve
learned to adapt quickly and find effective solutions. Active sourcing has been a key strength
of mine, and I’ve leveraged it successfully in every position to build strong pipelines and
close critical roles. My experience spans freelance projects and in-house roles, giving me a
well-rounded understanding of talent acquisition.
If you need support with full-cycle recruiting or active sourcing, I would be happy to help!
I've worked, and I'm fully onboarded with the following ATSs:
Lever, Greenhouse, Personio, Recruitee, TeamTaylor.
Regions I've hired from the most:
EMEA
Soucing:
• Heavy-duty active sourcing up to 500 profiles a week (Multiple roles).
• Sourcing Data: 25–35% reply rate, 15–20% positive interest, 12–16% prospect to SC
booked (role/market dependent).
• Strong targeting, clear messaging, fast follow-up, and close HM alignment
• Sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, Metaview/AI Sourcing, GitHub, and Upwork
Candidate Sourcing
Candidate Interviewing
Sourcing
Yana S.
Parsberg, Germany
$20/hr
5.0
6 jobs
Hi! I’m Yana, an IT recruiter with a strong network and a mission to solve your business goals with valuable professionals.
✅ 8+ Years of experience
✅ 180+ Successful hires
✅ 3 Days to find first candidates
✅ Tech Talent Network on LinkedIn with over 30.000 connections
I dive deep into the goals of your company and aim to find the perfect match for your position.
✔️ Expert at discovering the needs and pain points of businesses to find the relevant talent and reach the most efficient tasks-to-budget ratio.
✔️ Proficient in setting up the recruitment processes and training the team to make the work efficient and well-managed.
✔️ Focusing on a deep understanding of candidates and identifying their personal traits, strengths, and motivation.
🎯 My areas of expertise include:
◾Full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing the candidates to closing the vacancy
◾Auditing recruitment processes of companies, suggesting improvements, and implementing new strategies
◾Analyzing the target labor market and providing in-depth industry insights
◾Identifying targeted advantages and presenting employer culture to attract relevant candidates
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🤝 My successful hires list:
🧑💻 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - CTO, Software Architect, Head of Data Science, Head of DevOps, Senior&Middle Software Engineers in JavaScript & TypeScript (Angular, React, Vue.js, Node.js), Python, Java, C#, C++, PHP, DevOps
🔎 QUALITY ASSURANCE - QA Team Lead, Automation QA Team Lead, QA Tech Lead, QA Manager, Senior&Middle QA Engineers and Automation QA engineers
🎨 DESIGN - Art Director, Lead UI/UX Designer, Senior&Middle UI/UX Designers, Product Designers, Web Designers, Graphic Designers, 3D Artists, Animators, Illustrators
📊 BUSINESS ANALYSIS - BA Team Lead, Business Analyst, Requirements Analyst, Product Analyst
⚙️ PROJECT MANAGEMENT - PM Team Lead, Product Manager, Project Manager, Product Owner, Delivery Manager, SCRUM Master, Project Coordinator
📈 PRODUCT MARKETING - CMO, Head of Marketing, Marketing Manager, Content Manager, Technical Writer, Content Writer, SEO Specialist, SEO Manager, Link Building Specialist, PPC Specialist, SMM Specialist, Media Buyer
🙂 HR MANAGEMENT - HRD, HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Recruiter, Talent Researcher, People Partner, Business Partner, HR Brand Manager, System Administrator
💸 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - CBDO, Head of Sales, Sales Manager, Lead Acquisition Specialist, Customer Support Manager, Customer Success Manager, Accounting Manager, Affiliate Manager
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🚀 What I need to start:
◾Position name
◾Hiring objective
◾Job requirements
◾Location / remote
◾Salary (bracketing)
◾Number of hires needed
Let's get you a perfect match!
LinkedIn Recruiting
Candidate Sourcing
Recruiting
Recruiting Process Consulting
HR & Recruiting Software
Candidate Interviewing
Candidate Management
Sourcing
Management Skills
Business Management
IT Recruiting
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