Scaling a Global Engineering Team from the Ground Up in Barcelona
The Challenge As a leading global audience and insights platform listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Cint AB faced a critical growth challenge following a strategic merger: establishing a new, high-performing engineering team in Barcelona. This initiative required not only hiring for numerous senior and mid-level software engineering roles but also sourcing specialized talent, such as DevOps specialists, Cloud Architects, and Data Scientists, on a global scale. The project began at the height of the pandemic, creating significant hurdles around candidate insecurity and a widespread geographic skill mismatch.
The Solution
Tech StaQ partnered with Cint AB to overcome these complex challenges by implementing a transparent and data-driven recruitment strategy. We moved beyond traditional hiring methods to build a new team from scratch, focusing on:
A Strategic, Data-Driven Approach: We developed a strong pitch that showcased Cint’s financial stability and growth plans, directly addressing candidate anxieties in the uncertain market.
Targeted Sourcing: We went beyond traditional job boards to engage passive candidates in specific tech communities, both within the EU and abroad.
Holistic Evaluation: Our process included in-depth interviews and a comprehensive soft skills assessment to ensure not only technical proficiency but also alignment with Cint’s team and company culture.
Communication & Collaboration: We established a continuous feedback loop and provided real-time updates and tailored reports to ensure transparency and a seamless, collaborative partnership.
THE RESULT
By streamlining the recruitment process from seven steps to just four, we delivered tangible, measurable results that accelerated Cint AB’s growth. The partnership successfully led to the hiring of permanent profiles and contractors.
| Metric | Result |
| Time-to-Hire | 41% reduction in the average time-to-hire, leading to faster team integration. |
| Cost Per Hire | 35% reduction in recruitment expenses, optimizing their hiring budget. |
| Talent Quality | A fully-staffed team of high-quality professionals, strengthening the client’s operational capabilities in Barcelona. |
Client Testimonial
“We’ve been partnering with Tech StaQ for over 4 years now across both permanent and contract hires globally. They consistently deliver top-tier talent, fast. Their speed and quality are unmatched.” – H.S.W – CTO, Cint AB