Adam Elliott-Smith

It's the start of a new week here at TalentVibe and we're kicking off with a new blog about the challenges of ED&I in Engineering. Check it out now and please feel free to share, comment, debate or highlight anything I've missed. https://lnkd.in/eX_i5d7a #Diversity #EDI #DiversityinEngineering #DiverseJobs #ProcessEngineers #EngineeringCareers #ProcessSafety #ProcessSafetyEngineers #EngineeringJobs

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Elixir & Erlang Hiring Managers!! I’m looking to speak with clients with live roles that require on-site presence, how is your hiring coming along?? Drop me a message if you have some free time #elixir #erlang

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🔥 As hot as they come - Seed funded client 🔥 Looking to chat to any solid full-stack Golang Engineers (FE is JS heavy, mainly ReactJS) in my network for a reliable client, who have recently secured Seed funding and are looking to grow their current engineering team. If you know of anyone that could also be a good match for this, get them tagged in the comments as this client will be happy to move as quickly as they need to, in order to secure the right talent! Four stage IV process, which could all be wrapped up within a 10-day window. If it sounds interesting, drop me a DM and we can schedule some time to chat before the end of the week! #hiring #web3 #golang #distributedsystems #recruiting #blockchain #web3

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June 2024 UK IT Salary & Contractor Rates If your company is thinking of hiring, do it now. As demand rises, so too with the rates of pay and the difficulty levels of attracting and securing the right talent. If, however, your company is slowing down - beware! If your IT staff start to feel insecure, talent competitors and recruiters will find it very easy to persuade your staff to interview elsewhere. Despite the stress and negativity that may exist, take the time to focus on reassuring your team and, where appropriate, reward their loyalty. It's a false economy to avoid salary increases for your best people. Doing so risks leave yourself vulnerable to losing key staff and the larger costs in both time and money of replacing them. Should you be considering recruitment or simply would like some advice on anything recruitment related, please do not hesitate to give us a call and see how we can really help you to Recruit Someone Worth Recruiting.

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One of the most undervalued skills in recruitment is listening. It’s easy to assume that a candidate's CV speaks for them, but the reality is that some of the most talented individuals struggle to sell themselves. That’s where we come in. At ArchiTech Talent, we take the time to truly listen—not just to what candidates say, but to what they don’t say. This ability to understand their motivations, challenges, and goals allows us to make better matches. We don’t just fill positions; we build long-term relationships that benefit both candidates and clients. Our mission? To ensure that every placement we make is the right one—not just for now, but for the future. #ListenToTalent #BuildingRelationships #LongTermSuccess

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Hiring support is not needed as we have an internal TA teams... This is something I hear often! Yes, using search firms is not always needed especially if your TA team are able to handle the workload. However, agencies do become necessary when: 👔 Hiring Executive Talent 📈 You're scaling at pace and your team do not have the resources or time to fulfil the demands 🔎 Niche skillsets - you are looking for a specialist, recruitment agencies typically have years of expertise in sourcing qualified candidates Partnering with executive search firms allows you to leverage their decades of hiring expertise, saving you time and resources. With established networks and pre-screening processes we ensure you are delivered highly-matched talent! #ExecutiveSearch ------------------------- If you’d like to discuss hiring Executives, Technology Leaders & Teams please do drop me a message or email at [email protected] #ExecutiveSearch #CSuite #TechnologyLeaders

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Feeling Ghosted by Recruiters? ‍👻 Don't let your applications disappear into the void... Our blog post unlocks the secrets to standing out and landing your dream job in the competitive UK market. Learn how to craft a compelling application, showcase your value proposition, and build a strong network amongst a number of great tips... Click the link below to level up your job search: https://bit.ly/4f0HeTR

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Remote work is good for people, planet and profit 🙎 🪐 💰 and here are some excellent remote jobs currently available. 🇮🇪 Remote in IE 🇮🇪 1) Senior Android Engineer at Yelp —> https://lnkd.in/eR5RXxMN - Great employee benefits including things like a €150 monthly reimbursement to help cover #remoteworking expenses and €95 caregiver reimbursement to support dependent care for families. 2) Senior Customer Experience Engineer at Microsoft —> https://lnkd.in/eN-dKTUb - Microsoft are one of the largest global employers supporting #flexiblework and stand by their tagline "There is truly no “one size fits all.” and they have great transparency on roles. 🌐 Remote Global 🌐  3) HRC/EDD Manager at Binance —>  https://bit.ly/grbinance - Global team with 5,000+ employees, 100+ locations and 110+ nationalities with 300+ roles currently open - Flex Index Q4 2024 (https://lnkd.in/eNzYRcjK) says "68% of companies offer workplace flexibility" - Closer to home, Hays Ireland 🇮🇪 "Salary & Recruiting Trends Guide 2025" (https://lnkd.in/eBuzUtFs) has that number at 60% in Ireland. - Flexibility is here to stay. Rob Sadow Brian Elliott Nick Bloom Debbie Lovich Grow Remote

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Demand for Intermediate-level Software Developers is decreasing, resulting in salary levels on offer declining. For the time being it appears that the days of intermediate developers securing 15% - 20% pay increases when moving jobs are over.   Current advertised salaries for software developers in the UK (3 months to June 2024) are down to 2019 levels.   Is this trend mirrored elsewhere in the world? What are the causes for this?    

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⚠️ Attention SpecFlow Users! (Sharing this for anyone who may have missed it and needs more details.) Tricentis has officially announced the end-of-life for SpecFlow, with support ending on 31st December 2024. 🚨 As of 1st January 2025, SpecFlow’s GitHub repositories have been removed, and its support resources are no longer accessible. 🛠️ If you’re still using SpecFlow: ✅ Your projects will continue to work. 🚫 No updates for future .NET versions beyond .NET 7. 🚫 No support for newer IDEs like Visual Studio or Rider. 🚫 Existing GitHub knowledge base and issue tracking are no longer available. 💡 Good News! The Reqnroll project has stepped up as a community-driven successor to SpecFlow. Reqnroll supports .NET 8.0 and .NET 9.0, with new features like scenario-level parallelisation. The migration process is smooth, with full compatibility and a step-by-step guide to make it easy. 📅 Plan Ahead! If you rely on SpecFlow, now is the time to explore Reqnroll and ensure you stay ahead of future developments. 🔗 Find out more and access the migration guide here: https://lnkd.in/emQj5arQ 📢 For industry updates, 🔔 new job alerts, and 🎙️ details on future podcast shows, follow my company page! - Optimal #TechUpdates #SpecFlow #Reqnroll #CommunityDriven #TestingCommunity #QA #SoftwareTesting #trustinoptimal

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Bit late to it... but better late than never, right? Rundown of Q2 in Team Java & Kotlin incoming ➡➡➡ 💪🏼 122% of our quarterly target 💸 Highest billing UK team at Understanding Recruitment 🏆 We hit our team incentive 📅 23 new client meetings ✅ 1.09 CV : 1 Interview ratio It's no secret that the last 18 months haven't been the smoothest sailing for the tech market, but one thing for certain is that things are moving in the right direction. What have we got in store for Q3? 💥 If you're looking to scale your engineering team this quarter and need some advice or support, feel free to reachout for a chat about how we can alleviate some of the headaches that come with hiring! #quarterlyupdate #hiring #techrecruitment #java #kotlin

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❗❗New blog post alert! Josh O'Brien has shared is advice on how best to prepare for your next job interview. This is aimed at software engineers at all levels. In the post, Josh goes into detail on the following things to prepare; 🔬 Research the Company 💬 Who? 📂 Review the JD ❓ Prep your Questions 🪪 Who am I? 🎯 What do I want? Along with a few other tips like, hydration, video background, time management etc which some of the more seasoned interviewers may have forgotten. The blog post is live on our website, I'll link to this in the comments. What is your top interview Preparation tip? #Django #Python #DjangoDeveloper #PythonDeveloper #DjangoJob #PythonJob #DjangoRecruiter #PythonRecruiter

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📉 The contracting market in software development is evolving, and it's a shift that both contractors and employers need to navigate wisely. In today’s candidate-heavy market, we’re seeing: ✔️ Contracting roles becoming harder to secure. ✔️ Contractors adjusting daily rates compared to a couple of years ago. ✔️ A growing need for flexibility from both candidates and companies. To help you stay informed, Frazer Tremble has put together a quick Guide to Contracting Rates in Software Development (see the image below). It reflects the current rates across key roles—from Mid-level to Lead. 💬 How are you adapting to this changing market? - Are you adjusting rates or your hiring strategies? - What trends are you seeing in your industry? Let’s start a conversation, whether you’re hiring or seeking a new opportunity, I’d love to help you navigate this dynamic space. #SoftwareDevelopment #ContractingRates #MarketInsights #Recruitment

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https://lnkd.in/eva-Kw8w This is an example of where AI is actually creating a human capital need. Using agencies and in house teams to phone screen candidates is increasing in importance and value to hiring managers. I am going to resist the offer from LinkedIn to Rewrite in AI 🤣

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We pride ourselves on adding value to our clients recruitment needs, one such way being able to offer tailored data reports on specific technologies. Big thanks to Nicole Thomas Wyeth of Total Jobs , for working with us on providing useful insights into the C/C++ market in the UK, and for locations specific to our core recruitment services If you recruit for this tech or are in C/C++ development, I hope you find it of interest? #data #recruitment #insights

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💜 WE ARE HIRING 💜 Staffr is hiring! We're looking for 2 new team members to join us building something special 😎 What we need? ✅ x1 Delivery Consultant 🎯 You've been successful as a recruiter in the Tech space 🎯 Preferably placed candidates in the UK, Europe or the US 🎯 Looking to take your career to the next level ✅ x1 Delivery Trainee/Graduate 🎯 You are keen to work-hard, fail fast & forward and above all else, learn from one of the best delivery consultants I've worked with (Luke Owens) What's in it for you? 🤝 Retained & exclusive clients - PIPING HOT desks to walk into 🪴 Coaching/Mentorship - On-desk training with a high performing team ☀️ Unlimited holidays - We don't support burnout 🫶 Flexible working - WFH or our office in Ancoats & you choose your hours 💜 Weekly team lunches, monthly team activities & quarterly team holiday incentives 🚀 Working with some of the hottest/most disruptive SaaS companies backed by the biggest VC & PE firms in the world 🤯 💸 Top commission structure - up to 30% 😎 No d*ckhead policy - fail forward (together) 💰 Employee Stock Option Plan - you can own a piece of the pie 🏋️‍♀️ £100 a month health & well-being stipend - we want you to look after yourself 💻 Best in class tech-stack - we want to enable you 🤩 Mature culture - manage your schedule, full transparency, drive your own success In true fashion, always keen to qualify out than in. This isn't for you if: ❌ You don't do well in organised chaos (we are a start-up) ❌ You have an ego bigger than my fringe ❌ Wearing different hats or the odd long day isn't for you ❌ Collaboration isn't something you do well with If you're interested in a chat, get in touch with Sam Pavlou, Joe Hall or myself for a candid chat. 💥 If you know someone that could be right for this, we will pay a £500 referral fee 💥 #SaaSRecruitment #Hiring #Recruitment #Manchester Kate Morgan, Evie Tranmer

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8 Tools Software Developers Can Use to Propel Their Career Paths 💻 In the competitive UK tech market, it's vital for developers to stay ahead. Here are 8 tools you can learn to boost your skills and career prospects: 1️⃣ Jira - Track projects efficiently with agile features like Scrum & Kanban boards. 2️⃣ GitHub - Collaborate globally, manage projects, and streamline workflows. 3️⃣ IntelliJ IDEA - Optimised for Java/Kotlin, offering AI-powered code suggestions. 4️⃣ VS Code - Customisable code editor supporting multiple languages. 5️⃣ Slack - Enhance team collaboration with AI-driven communication. 6️⃣ Stripo - Speed up email design with drag-and-drop features and integrations. 7️⃣ Payara Cloud - Automate cloud deployment for Java-centric apps. 8️⃣ Axify - Track team performance with real-time data and improve workflows. Mastering these tools will help you to stay competitive in your tech career! What other tools are you noticing employers increasingly seek? Comment below 👇 #SoftwareDevelopment #TechTools #CareerGrowth

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