Java & Dev Ops

Java is one of the most predominant programming languages in the world. We analysed our placement history with a deep dive on our clients' tech stacks and saw that the overwhelming need came from Java, so we entered the market to best support our clients with quality candidates in a timely manner. Since the advent of cloud tech, DevOps engineers have become a must-have member of any technical team. Experience in this latest technology is hard to come by in permanent employees, so contractors are the answer for very specific tasks, an area where we add huge value due to our large networks.

The market has seen dramatic change in recent years, with remote working becoming the norm, even for contractors. Companies not set up accordingly have missed out on talent. Technology is also an inherently evolving space and we are seeing rapid change with new versions of Java; Android moving their development to Kotlin; and companies becoming more cloud focused. If businesses fall behind on these trends, they will struggle to attract candidates who all want to work with the latest tech. Not having a secure modern solution in place can also cost businesses millions in revenue if their customer data is hacked.

Java & DevOps engineers enable companies to move to the next level in today’s digital age and we pride ourselves on helping shape these businesses by providing the best talent available. With our finger on the pulse of the Java & DevOps community, we understand that every company operates differently and so we react accordingly and tailor our approach and process to our clients’ needs or market trends and developments. We aim to make our clients feel like we are an extension of their business rather than just another agency they use.

​Key features:

• We source and secure high calibre talent using innovative, customised search methods

• On-off flexibility to suit your needs

• We can deliver a “full package” from resourcing high-quality candidate to contactor care and compliance

• Ongoing brand awareness campaigns via our headhunting schemes

• Weekly or bi-weekly meetings to discuss progress, candidates, and feedback

Why you’ll love it:

• We can accommodate the differing needs of your business over time

• Long term support and advice on your talent management strategy

• Easier to compare the quality of candidates across the market, so you can make more informed decisions

• Option to request a search for a specific role or to be kept regularly informed of relevant people becoming available in your market

• No commitment to hire unless you really like a candidate

​Key features:

• One specialist point of contact at Hydrogen

• Using innovative, customised search methods, we source and secure the market’s best talent

• Searches conducted by a consultant and dedicated research team, to ensure a thorough search and all relevant candidates in the market are spoken to

• Weekly updates on the search

• Flexible rates depending on the role requirements

Why you’ll love it:

• Save time having to manage different agencies and numerous points of contact

• More control over your brand message in the market as candidates don’t get approached multiple times for the same role

• Receive better quality candidates for the role, as we’re not simply in a race to find the best people, which is often detrimental to the thoroughness and quality of a search

• More cost effective than a non-exclusive solution

Key features:

• More cost-effective end-to-end solutions, compared to bigger consultancies, because we have direct access to the talent

• Our pool of trusted advisors, Delivery Assurance Directors (DADs), ensure every part of your project is optimised to ensure success

• Dedicated project delivery team

• On-going administration and compliance management

• Regular progress review meetings

• Project off-boarding and IP transfer

Why you’ll love it:

• Direct access to the best talent in the market, built up over 20 years

• Average savings of 36% against leading consultancies

• A completely personalised solution for your unique needs

• A scalable solution that's swift to implement, so you can ramp up and down quickly

• Guaranteed knowledge transfers to you can maintain BAU

• On-site dedicated service and programme management led by industry-leading specialists (DADs)

​Key features:

• You have one specialist point of contact at Hydrogen

• Using innovative, customised search methods, we source and secure the market’s best talent

• Searches conducted by a consultant and dedicated research team, to ensure a thorough search and all relevant candidates in the market are spoken to

• Weekly updates on your search

• Option to conduct market mapping and report on your brand perception in the market

• Staggered pricing solutions, in line with different hiring phases

Why you’ll love it:

• You gain preferred access to the best pools of active and passive candidates in your market

• Working exclusively with us, we will control your message in the market and promote your brand successfully

• We’ll work to tighter deadlines due to the increased resources that can be committed to the search

• Ability to spread the cost across a number of weeks or months

Key features:

• We can migrate an existing direct workforce to our payroll solution in just 28 days

• Comprehensive background and education checks as standard on all incoming contractors

• Contractors receive seamless on-boarding and enjoy the financial security that comes from contracting through a PLC

• Easy-to-use online systems for screening, timesheets and contract management

• Supportive of IR35 status for contractors

Why you’ll love it:

• Mitigated risk - contractors are insured under Hydrogen’s group policy

• We ensure contractors are compliant with any regulatory changes relating to contingent workforces

• Reduced onboarding time: your contractors receive a more positive, consistent experience

• You receive just one monthly, consolidated invoice for your entire directly hired contractor workforce

• We’ll advise on potential cost savings you can make on your contractor workforce

Key features:

• Up-to-date, tangible salary and rate information that can be used by to shape your future workforce strategies

• Targeted salary and reward data, which is evaluated against your requirements, job profiles and organisational scale

• Geographic, niche and seniority-level-based benchmarking available from graduate to leadership positions

• Get visibility on how your remuneration compares to the rest of the sector

Why you’ll love it:

• Helps you make informed and effective remuneration decisions

• Improve staff retention

• Can give you an upper hand in securing the top talent

• Assists in the development of attraction strategies for your future recruitment needs

• Helps you make informed decisions on your expansion plans in new locations