Initial Situation

GEMA, one of Europe's largest copyright societies, planned to strategically expand their tech teams. They were seeking:

• 6 Full Stack Engineers

• 1 Cloud Engineer

The challenge was not only the number of roles to fill but also the high demands on the candidates:

• Location: Berlin or Munich

• At least 5 years of professional experience

• Agile mindset for interdisciplinary projects

• Fluent in German

• Low employer attractiveness as a tech brand compared to start-ups

The goal was to fill the positions with qualified talent as quickly as possible.

Approach

With access to a Java developer network built over years and active use of:

• LinkedIn Recruiter

• Xing

• MeetUps

• Direct recommendations

we were able to quickly identify suitable candidates.

Quality & Process Advantages

• Pre-qualification through a one-hour interview with us before presentation

• Presentation of suitable profiles often within 24 hours

• Direct line to the hiring manager: interview processes were actively supported by us

• Personal contact with candidates throughout the entire process

• Result: 100% acceptance rate for offers

Results

• All 7 positions were successfully filled in a very short time:

  • 20 candidates presented

  • 15 interviewed

  • 7 offers

  • 7 hires

  • 100% retention after 6 months

A Senior Cloud Engineer wouldn’t have entered the process without us – today she is a central part of the team, has already passed her probationary period, and is responsible for new areas of responsibility.

The candidates were able to get up to speed quickly and are both a professional and cultural asset to the teams.