BEHIND THE SCENES

BEHIND THE SCENES

BEHIND THE SCENES

About Nova Search

At Nova Search, we believe that finding the right tech talent should be quick, transparent, and personable.

What started as a boutique headhunter for Java has evolved into a full-stack talent partner for ambitious companies in the DACH region.

The best solution for building powerful fintech & tech teams

Our mission is to transform every phase of recruitment into a competitive advantage – we bridge the gap between recruiters and qualified professionals through processes designed for speed and substance.

Our Mission

Drastically shorten tech time-to-hire in the DACH region

Drastically shorten tech time-to-hire in the DACH region

Drastically shorten tech time-to-hire in the DACH region

Targeted improvement of candidate experience at every touchpoint

Targeted improvement of candidate experience at every touchpoint

Targeted improvement of candidate experience at every touchpoint

Create career-defining matches that have a lasting impact

Create career-defining matches that have a lasting impact

Create career-defining matches that have a lasting impact

Our Vision

Become a top recruitment partner for critical tech roles

Become a top recruitment partner for critical tech roles

Become a top recruitment partner for critical tech roles

Setting the market standard – with a 5-day shortlist guarantee

Setting the market standard – with a 5-day shortlist guarantee

Setting the market standard – with a 5-day shortlist guarantee

+1000 successful placements by 2030

+1000 successful placements by 2030

+1000 successful placements by 2030

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Shortlist in record time

First three pre-qualified candidates for fintech and tech roles within 5 working days, contract workers already in 48 hours.

Shortlist in record time

First three pre-qualified candidates for fintech and tech roles within 5 working days, contract workers already in 48 hours.

Shortlist in record time

First three pre-qualified candidates for fintech and tech roles within 5 working days, contract workers already in 48 hours.

Deep tech know-how

Over 7 years of experience with Java, backend, and product searches - real conversations with senior developers from Fintech & Tech.

Deep tech know-how

Over 7 years of experience with Java, backend, and product searches - real conversations with senior developers from Fintech & Tech.

Deep tech know-how

Over 7 years of experience with Java, backend, and product searches - real conversations with senior developers from Fintech & Tech.

Embedded Flexibility

Recruiters adapt to the roadmap, scale with the fintech/tech team, and exit once the mission is accomplished.

Embedded Flexibility

Recruiters adapt to the roadmap, scale with the fintech/tech team, and exit once the mission is accomplished.

Embedded Flexibility

Recruiters adapt to the roadmap, scale with the fintech/tech team, and exit once the mission is accomplished.

Data-driven decisions

Salary benchmarks, market analyses, and funnel metrics – usable long after hiring, specifically for fintech & tech teams.

Data-driven decisions

Salary benchmarks, market analyses, and funnel metrics – usable long after hiring, specifically for fintech & tech teams.

Data-driven decisions

Salary benchmarks, market analyses, and funnel metrics – usable long after hiring, specifically for fintech & tech teams.

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Your tech recruiting partner in the DACH region

Our vision is a job market where HR teams reliably meet their hiring SLAs, candidates find exactly the role that truly suits them, and engineering teams deliver their products significantly faster.

Why Nova Search?

Founder-led Partnership – direct collaboration without intermediaries

Binding Guarantees – 5-day shortlist for permanent positions, 48-hour placement for freelancers

Extensive, curated network – Access to millions of pre-qualified engineering professionals

Radical Transparency – clear process, honest market data, fast feedback loops

#1

DACH Tech Recruitment Partner

#1

DACH Tech Recruitment Partner

#1

DACH Tech Recruitment Partner

8000+

8000+

Professionals in our network

Professionals in our network

300+

300+

Candidates successfully placed

Candidates successfully placed

100+

100+

Over 100 managed companies

Over 100 managed companies

EXPERTEN TEAM

EXPERTEN TEAM

EXPERTEN TEAM

Our dedicated team

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Melina Nova Skorwider

Founder & CEO


Java and data specialist, over 5 years of experience in tech recruitment, convinced that every hire matters.

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Morten Laufer

Co-Founder & Managing Director


Former country lead of an agency, now agency owner; specialising in building fintech teams for investor-backed companies.