04.12.24
Success Story: Data Engineering
Case Study: Enabling Scalable Data Solutions for a FinTech Innovator
A rapidly growing FinTech company specialising in digital payments and personalised financial services was facing critical challenges in scaling its data infrastructure to support increasing user demand.
Their goal was to build a robust data engineering function to streamline analytics, enhance compliance, and enable real-time insights.
Understanding the Challenge
The client needed to implement a modern data architecture within a constrained timeframe and budget. Key obstacles included:
- Talent Shortages: Difficulty finding skilled Data Engineers and BI professionals experienced in cloud-native technologies and financial data.
- Budget Constraints: Balancing the cost of top-tier candidates while adhering to strict hiring budgets.
Delivering the Right Talent
Leveraging our expertise in data-driven hiring within SaaS and FinTech, we partnered with the client to create a bespoke recruitment strategy:
- Talent Market Mapping
We conducted an in-depth analysis of the FinTech talent market, identifying professionals with expertise in AWS Redshift, Python, and real-time data pipelines which were all critical for the project. - Tailored Outreach
Through personalised campaigns, we engaged passive candidates who met both technical and cultural criteria, showcasing the client’s compelling mission and growth story. - Proactive Budget Management
We proposed flexible hiring solutions, such as contract-to-perm arrangements, to align with the client’s financial constraints while ensuring immediate access to expertise. - Optimised Hiring Process
We streamlined interview scheduling and introduced technical assessments focused on practical problem-solving, reducing time-to-hire by 40%.
The Outcome:
- On-Time Delivery: The project was completed two weeks ahead of the deadline.
- Cost Savings: Optimised hiring saved the client 15% compared to market rates.
- Long-Term Impact: The scalable architecture has set the foundation for future data-driven innovations.
By sourcing the best Data talent, we have ensured the project was delivered successfully in line with our clients' goals, budget and timeframe.
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