AI

AI

AI

AI changes everything – including the search for talent

AI changes everything – including the search for talent

AI changes everything – including the search for talent

We connect you with the minds behind the models: ML Engineers, AI Architects, and Tech Leads who make a real difference in the German market. Access a network you cannot reach on your own.

We connect you with the minds behind the models: ML Engineers, AI Architects, and Tech Leads who make a real difference in the German market. Access a network you cannot reach on your own.

We connect you with the minds behind the models: ML Engineers, AI Architects, and Tech Leads who make a real difference in the German market. Access a network you cannot reach on your own.

What does this mean

What does this mean

AI

AI

AI

Recruitment at Nova Search?

Recruitment at Nova Search?

Within 5 working days, we will provide you with a tailored shortlist of AI professionals, and within 48 hours, the right freelancers to support your project. Thanks to our specialisation and a two-stage skill and culture screening, we ensure the seamless integration of candidates into your tech structure.

Within 5 working days, we will provide you with a tailored shortlist of AI professionals, and within 48 hours, the right freelancers to support your project. Thanks to our specialisation and a two-stage skill and culture screening, we ensure the seamless integration of candidates into your tech structure.

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Tech stacks

Tech stacks

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We recruit across the entire software engineering lifecycle – from architecture and development to operations.

  • AI / Machine Learning – LLM integration, NLP, computer vision, MLOps platforms

  • Java / JVM – Spring Boot, Kotlin, microservices, cloud-native

  • Backend & API Development – REST, GraphQL, event-driven, Kafka

  • DevOps & SRE – Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, observability

  • Data Engineering & Data Science – Python, Spark, dbt, MLflow, MLOps

  • Full-Stack & Frontend – React, Angular, TypeScript

  • Cloud & Infrastructure – AWS, Azure, GCP, on-prem migrations

  • Engineering Leadership – VP Engineering, Head of Development, Tech Lead

Tech & AI Engineering Salaries and Day Rates 2026

Tech & AI Engineering Salaries and Day Rates 2026

Role / Specialisation

Junior (p.a.)

Mid-Level (p.a.)

Senior (p.a.)

Freelance Daily Rate

AI Engineer

€ 52,000 – 68,000

€ 68,000 – 95,000

€ 95,000 – 130,000

€ 1,050 – 1,500

Backend Developer

€ 48,000 – 62,000

€ 62,000 – 85,000

€ 85,000 – 110,000

€ 850 – 1,200

DevOps / SRE

€ 58,000 – 62,000

€ 62,000 – 82,000

€ 82,000 – 105,000

€ 900 – 1,250

Data Engineer

€ 48,000 – 63,000

€ 65,000 – 83,000

€ 86,000 – 108,000

€ 950 – 1,300

ML Engineer

€ 52,000 – 72,000

€ 72,000 – 92,000

€ 92,000 – 125,000

€ 1,100 – 1,600

Cloud Architect

€ 58,000 – 72,000

€ 72,000 – 98,000

€ 98,000 – 125,000

€ 1,100 – 1,600

Tech Lead / VP Engineering

€ 115,000 – 160,000+

As of June 2026 | Source: Nova Search tech database, 8,000+ profiles, internal placement analyses

As of June 2026 | Source: Nova Search tech database, 8,000+ profiles, internal placement analyses

Why Nova Search

Why Nova Search

Java/Backend depth – no algorithm

We speak with developers on their level. One of our founders comes from a tech recruitment background for Java and backend stacks and knows the difference between Spring Boot and Jakarta EE – saving you time otherwise wasted on unsuitable CVs.

5-day shortlist – engineered

Our process is highly streamlined: a briefing, a longlist of 20 candidates within 24 hours, and three qualified profiles in 5 working days. This saves your engineering team weeks of screening and shortens the time-to-productivity.

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2-stage screening: Code & team culture

Technical pre-screening by a senior recruiter with an engineering background, followed by a culture interview. You only receive candidates who fit both your tech stack AND your way of working – resulting in measurably higher retention.

Talent Intelligence: Salary & Skills

We provide you with exclusive market data: Which frameworks are increasing in market value? Where are salaries rising? This allows you to adjust your requirements profile based on data, rather than gut feeling, and increase your offer acceptance rate.

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Our customers trust us

Our customers trust us

Flexible staffing models

Flexible staffing models

Whether long-term strategic team building or acute project support to bridge capacity bottlenecks – we provide you with the right partner model for every challenge.

Whether long-term strategic team building or acute project support to bridge capacity bottlenecks – we provide you with the right partner model for every challenge.

Melina Nova Skorwider

Founder & CEO

Agency founder with highly specialised experience in the German tech sector.

Melina Nova Skorwider

Founder & CEO

Agency founder with highly specialised experience in the German tech sector.

Your strategic partner for the SAP market

Your strategic partner for the SAP market

Melina Nova Skorwider

Founder & CEO

Agency founder with highly specialised experience in the German tech sector.

Melina Nova Skorwider

Founder & CEO

Agency founder with highly specialised experience in the German tech sector.

SAP, IT & AI Engineering in the DACH region. Over 7 years of experience in highly specialised tech recruiting, with more than 200 engineering profiles placed.

Are you looking for your next challenge?

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Whether IT, SAP or AI: we open the door to tech roles for you that aren't listed on job boards.

  • Exclusive positions at tech companies, scale-ups and hidden champions

  • Clear tech stack, no wishy-washy job descriptions

  • Fair salary benchmarks

  • Personal preparation for every interview – with people who understand you

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly does Nova Search introduce the first SAP profiles?

After a brief initial conversation, we will define the requirement profile together. We will then start the target search in our network and present you with suitable candidates within a few days.

How quickly does Nova Search introduce the first SAP profiles?

After a brief initial conversation, we will define the requirement profile together. We will then start the target search in our network and present you with suitable candidates within a few days.

How does Nova Search verify the professional qualifications of the SAP candidates?
How does Nova Search verify the professional qualifications of the SAP candidates?
How long does a typical placement take?
How long does a typical placement take?
Does NovaSearch only operate in German-speaking countries?
Does NovaSearch only operate in German-speaking countries?
What happens if a candidate is not a good fit after all?
What happens if a candidate is not a good fit after all?
Do you also place candidates with specific LLM or GenAI experience?
Do you also place candidates with specific LLM or GenAI experience?
How do you find candidates who are not actively looking in the market?
How do you find candidates who are not actively looking in the market?
Can you also help with setting up an entire AI team?
Can you also help with setting up an entire AI team?
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