Our unique backgrounds in engineering leadership roles give us the ability to go broad and deep. Covering contract and permanent positions, from developer through to CTO, or product owner through to CPO, we help our clients across the globe.
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As a long-term trusted partner of Tier 1 investment banks, through rapid scaling start-ups backed by some of the world's best VC companies, we use our engineering backgrounds to mine, attract and qualify the best people to help our clients grow.
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Not necessarily restricted to C-Suite positions, we help our clients find those game changing individuals they need to help grow their companies. Having decades of experience ourselves in technology leadership roles, we're able to engage with credibility, ensuring a highly targeted short-list that fits both technically and culturally.
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Kofi, C# Authority, LONDON, UK | BANKING
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I was so impressed with the level of knowledge the firm had in my technology space.
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They seemed to really understand who I was and what I was looking for in my next job – a refreshing change from the usual recruitment experience.
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Seema, OO Developer, LONDON, UK | INVESTMENT BANKING
An expert understanding of the IT industry
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I’ve never before come across this level of personal service from a recruitment consultant. I was coached every step of the way.
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Sandra, Developer, NEW YORK, USA | FINTECH
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Mo, Software Developer, LONDON, UK | INVESTMENT BANKING
Very helpful and supportive throughout the process. What impressed me the most is that they have really taken the time to understand what I do and provide me with insightful feedback, which really sets them apart from their peers. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a career change.
Cannis, Knowledge Engineer, LONDON, UK | FINTECH FIRM
We feel genuinely valued and cared for as a unique customer at all times.
Okan, IT Manager, LONDON, UK | UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
They understood our diversity initiatives in sourcing the best candidates.
Leigh, HR Director, HOME COUNTIES, UK | AUTOMOTIVE
It’s great to have found an agency who offer flexibility, value for money and who don’t bombard you with CV’s that just don’t fit the bill!
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I would absolutely recommend that you use The Difference Engine, because when a firm is invested in your personal success it makes a difference.
Trishna, Product Developer, NEW YORK, USA | FINANCIAL SERVICES
[You] not only get top class service, but also get access to industry intelligence, flexibility in outlook and a highly skilled delivery team.
Mayank, Director, LEICESTER, UK | MSDUK
I very much value the fact that the partnership is actually a friendship where trusting each other has long been a given.
John, Global IT Director, ST LOUIS, USA | AUTOMOTIVE
The Cybersecurity space, as it stands in 2024, brims with potential. Forbes has dubbed this year as a pivotal one for cybersecurity, thanks in large part to the “momentous” year that was 2023.
A retrospective on the EU and Europe labour market in 2023
In this Long Read, we discuss the state of remote and hybrid working in 2024, plus the impact of RTO mandates in the UK workforce
