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As the go-to destination for software recruitment, our 90+ specialist recruiters have expertise spanning Java, JavaScript, Python, Rust, Golang, Elixir, .NET, DevOps, and Machine Learning & AI. Our team works tirelessly to connect you with the talent you need and helps developers find a job that ticks all their boxes.

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We’re big on finding the right people

If you need help growing your engineering teams, we're experts in scaling developer-first, SaaS, and Crypto Infrastructure teams. We've got a solid track record of taking start-ups from the early stages all the way to late-stage funding, IPOs, and acquisitions. We don't limit ourselves to any specific industry, but we're particularly skilled at recruiting top talent for Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3 teams.

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Get the latest insights from our 2023 Talent & Salary Reports covering Java, Rust, Golang, Elixir, .NET, Python, JavaScript, DevOps, Machine Learning & AI, US Software Engineering, and Product.

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We're on a mission to create life-changing opportunities

2007

Understanding Recruitment founded by Chris Jackson and Dale Swords in St. Albans, Hertfordshire.

90+

Specialist consultants across the UK and the US including one of the largest team dedicated to Java recruitment!

7500+

Technology professionals placed in permanent & contract roles with some of the best technology-driven businesses across the UK, Europe and the US.

880+

Clients successfully supported, ranging from innovative start-ups to established larger companies.

2019

Expanded into the US as Acceler8 Talent specialising in AI and machine learning, hardware, software, and emerging tech.

The universe of logical people.

Planet Java

Java

We're proud to have one of the largest Java recruitment team in the UK, catering to the demand for the world's most popular language.

Machine Learning & AI

We are at the forefront of the booming Machine Learning and AI market, enabling numerous companies to scale up in Machine Learning Research and Engineering, as well as Data Science and Engineering.

Rust

Since 2018, we have been early adopters of global Rust hiring, specialising in recruiting talent across the UK, Europe, and the US.

Golang

We're pioneers in Golang recruitment, finding high-calibre Golang (Go) talent across the UK, Europe, and the US.

Elixir

We're one of the first to specialise in Elixir recruitment with a focus on the UK, Europe, and the US.

DevOps, SRE & Cloud

We specialise in recruiting DevOps, Cloud, and Site Reliability Engineers, recognising that DevOps is not merely a title and that technologies within this field can vary significantly.

.NET

Our leading .NET recruitment team is focused on scaling tech teams across the UK, Europe, and the US.

Python

We source exceptional Python developers, from Junior to Engineering Manager level, who work with core Python and frameworks including Django, Flask, FastAPI, Tornado, and many more.

JavaScript

We collaborate with rapidly expanding tech companies in the UK, Europe and the US, offering guidance and recruitment services across all aspects of JavaScript Engineering.

Product

Our expertise lies in partnering with start-ups, scale-ups, unicorns, and globally distributed businesses to support their growth, change, or digital transformation projects.

Tech360

We collaborate with rapidly expanding tech companies throughout the UK, Europe, and the US, offering recruitment solutions in various IT and Tech domains.

I highly recommend Danielle for helping source and secure .NET development talent. A superb partner in the process, communicative and explanatory in every aspect of the working relationship. Fulfilled the brief to the letter, conscientious and diligent. Really raises the bar in recruitment experience. Thank you, Danielle.
Andrew Markou CEO - Dynamis

Tom has worked tirelessly to fill our recent software engineer roles in Lisbon. He’s remained upbeat, professional, and driven to succeed through what must have been a frustrating period of time. His efforts have been much appreciated.
Gillian Bray Head of HR - Alfa Systems

Anna is one of the top class recruiters, very personal, execute details throughly, and a true professional . I would recommend any company anyone to hire Anna for her skills, experiences and professionalism.
Kiich Kanai Director, Cloud DevOps - Visa

Matt belongs to those rare breed of recruiters who really takes time to understand client’s needs and finding the right candidate fit. I have worked with Matt both as a candidate and as a hiring manager and on both occasions, I had an outstanding experience. He comes prepared when he approaches you and really invests his time to understand candidates’ aspirations and ambitions. It is evident from the very first call, that he’s really empathetic and deeply cares about landing you the right job. But he was a sheer delight when I worked with him as a hiring manager. He spends quality time to understand the role/opportunity he is recruiting for. The quality of CV’s I got from him is a testament of how he scours the market to find the best talent, needless to mention I handed over offer letters to many of his candidates.
Pinki Choudhury Head of Product - Money SuperMarket

Kirsty was a pleasure to work with! She was not only professional throughout the process but extremely friendly and approachable which is always appreciated. I 100% would and have recommended her to my friends in the tech industry. Thanks again Kirsty!
Kerry-Anne McLaughlin Java Developer - CGI

Understanding Recruitment are not your typical agency as they really do put in the extra effort to understand your requirements, technical and from a business perspective. Chris and James were a pleasure to deal with and worked hard to find us the right person for the role.
Peter White Director - iTrinergy

Danielle is an absolute pleasure to work with. She has helped us fill numerous positions, always doing so with the upmost enthusiasm and passion for the candidates she brings across. Danielle is also flexible, adaptable and there is always an open line of communication between us. By staying consistently organised and on top of things, she always brings the perfect flow to our Team, which compliments our workflow perfectly. We hope to continue strengthening our professional relationship with Danielle and Understanding Recruitment, and bring in even more amazing talent.
Caroline Wright Talent Partner - BigHand

Working with Llewelyn was a great pleasure - he took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for in my next job and sourced opportunities which piqued my interest. Would highly recommend Llewelyn to anyone looking for a change in their careers.
Dylan Hamersztein Software Engineer - Policy Expert

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We’re proud to be a trusted recruitment partner for some of the best technology-driven businesses across the UK, Europe and the US, specialising in Software Development and Technology.

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