Talaera, Inc. – IT recruitment for a US-based EdTech SaaS company

Tatia Tatoshvili

Last updated on October 30, 2025 | 17 min read

Introduction

Building a high-quality eLearning platform is about developing responsive, scalable frontends that deliver a seamless user experience and support the company’s learning objectives.

Talaera, Inc., a US-based SaaS company in the EdTech sector, needed to strengthen its engineering team with top-tier frontend talent, including a senior React developer. However, finding candidates with the right mix of technical expertise, communication skills, and cultural fit was difficult in a remote, international team setup.

This case study outlines how DevsData LLC successfully recruited three skilled engineers, including a senior-level frontend expert, enabling Talaera, Inc. to accelerate development while maintaining its high standards for team dynamics and code quality.

Client overview

Talaera, Inc. is a technology company headquartered in the US, providing corporate English training to professionals worldwide. The platform offers personalized, one-on-one communication coaching, live lessons, and tailored learning paths that help employees improve their English proficiency for real-world business scenarios. With clients ranging from Fortune 500 enterprises to rapidly growing startups, Talaera, Inc. equips global teams with the language skills needed to operate confidently and effectively in international business environments.

The platform is built as a scalable web-based solution that integrates with client workflows, including learning management systems (LMS) and HR tools. As the company expanded its content delivery features and enhanced user experience, there was a growing need for frontend engineers capable of owning entire product areas, from responsive design and performance optimization to integrating backend APIs and ensuring end-to-end testing.

Talaera, Inc. engaged DevsData LLC to recruit three engineers, including a senior React developer, to strengthen their frontend architecture and ensure smooth collaboration across their async, internationally distributed workforce.

Talaera, Inc. is privately held and headquartered in the United States, with a fully remote team operating across North America and Europe. The company was founded by language learning and SaaS professionals with deep expertise in global education delivery.

Talaera, Inc. employs approximately 40 people, including software engineers, language experts, instructional designers, and client success teams. As a growing EdTech business, Talaera, Inc. generates multi-million-dollar annual revenue, with consistent expansion driven by enterprise partnerships and platform growth. The company’s frontend is built using React and TypeScript, supported by Cypress for automated testing and a robust API layer for content delivery and session scheduling. The engineering culture emphasizes code quality, performance, and test coverage, with a strong preference for engineers who can take ownership of key modules.

Challenge

As Talaera, Inc. set out to expand its engineering team, the company encountered a mix of technical, logistical, and cultural challenges that made hiring particularly complex, especially for senior frontend roles that required both high technical standards and exceptional communication skills in a fully remote, asynchronous work environment.

While the need was clear, a senior React developer to take ownership of key parts of their platform, identifying and securing talent with the right combination of skills, mindset, and time zone flexibility required a focused and strategic recruitment approach.

High technical bar with full accountability for deliverables

Talaera, Inc. wasn’t simply hiring a frontend developer to implement UI components. The role required deep knowledge of React and TypeScript, hands-on experience building and testing complex SaaS features, and the ability to take end-to-end responsibility for architecture, testing (e.g., Cypress), and performance. Candidates also needed to collaborate closely with backend engineers and designers in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.

Strict cultural and communication expectations

As a company specializing in English training, Talaera, Inc. places a premium on clear, proactive communication. Candidates were expected not only to be fluent in English and collaborative in team discussions but also to work effectively across disciplines, coordinating closely with backend engineers and designers to implement and optimize complex React and TypeScript features. Strong technical ownership and clarity in asynchronous collaboration were essential, as lack of engagement, poor communication, or inability to coordinate technical dependencies were immediate red flags.

Time zone coordination with async-first team

Although remote-friendly, Talaera, Inc.’s team is primarily US-based, with engineers expected to be available for regular syncs around 8-10 AM CEST to ensure overlap with West Coast colleagues. While the rest of the workday could follow a flexible schedule, engineers needed to be comfortable working independently and making progress without constant supervision.

Market constraints and a limited candidate pool

While there was no hard regional sourcing preference, candidates from Eastern Europe were ideal due to time zone overlap. However, the combination of required experience, soft skills, and cultural fit significantly narrowed the pool of candidates. Previous internal sourcing efforts had failed to surface candidates meeting the required technical depth and communication standards, primarily due to generic outreach, limited access to vetted talent pools, and insufficient screening for async readiness, factors that later shaped DevsData LLC’s more targeted and rigorous recruitment approach.

Strategic recruitment partner needed

Talaera, Inc. turned to DevsData LLC for help navigating these intersecting challenges. With access to a curated network of senior frontend engineers and a track record of recruiting for communication-intensive remote roles, DevsData LLC stepped in to deliver a tailored recruitment process that focused on both technical expertise and cultural alignment, resulting in three successful hires, including a standout senior React developer.

DevsData LLC’s approach

At DevsData LLC, we recognize that successful recruitment, especially for remote-first, async teams, goes far beyond matching technical skills. It’s about understanding team culture, communication dynamics, and product ownership expectations. In Talaera, Inc.’s case, the challenge wasn’t just about sourcing React developers; it was about finding engineers who could operate autonomously, contribute meaningfully in distributed teams, and maintain high-quality code standards within an educational SaaS platform.

To support Talaera, Inc.’s specific needs, we deployed a cross-functional recruitment team with expertise in frontend engineering, remote hiring for US-led companies, and sourcing within Eastern Europe and beyond.

Our focus was on delivering technically strong candidates who could excel in Talaera’s remote setup, where autonomy and clear communication are essential.

Our team for this engagement included:

• 1 senior account manager to manage the end-to-end relationship, guide strategy, and serve as the primary contact for Talaera, Inc.’s leadership.
• 2 technical sourcing specialists with a focus on identifying frontend engineers proficient in React, TypeScript, and Cypress, open to remote work with time zone alignment.
• 1 senior technical interviewer to evaluate candidates on advanced React architecture, testing practices, and UI performance optimization.
• 1 recruitment coordinator to streamline scheduling, manage candidate pipelines, and ensure a smooth communication process across all parties.

Key elements of our process

Kickoff discovery call

The collaboration began with an in-depth discovery session involving Talaera, Inc.’s CTO and engineering leads. During this meeting, DevsData LLC’s team worked to fully understand the company’s technical and cultural landscape, including the specific stack requirements (React, TypeScript, Cypress, REST APIs) and the expectations for autonomy, communication, and time zone overlap within an async-first setup. This clarity allowed us to immediately design tailored job descriptions, candidate messaging, and precise pre-screening filters. Within days, our sourcing specialists launched targeted outreach campaigns through LinkedIn Recruiter, AmazingHiring, and DevsData LLC’s proprietary database of vetted engineers.

Strategic check-ins

To ensure continuous alignment, we held weekly review calls with Talaera, Inc.’s engineering leadership. These sessions served as an open forum to exchange feedback on candidate shortlists, adjust the role profile in line with evolving priorities, and discuss candidate reactions to the opportunity. By keeping communication transparent and decisions agile, we were able to accelerate promising candidates through the process and minimize time to hire.

Real-time collaboration and transparency

Throughout the engagement, both teams operated with full visibility into the recruitment pipeline. A shared live-access tracking sheet and a dedicated Slack channel allowed for real-time updates, faster feedback loops, and immediate coordination when candidates reached critical interview stages. This setup eliminated bottlenecks and helped Talaera, Inc. make timely offers in a competitive market.

Advisory role beyond recruitment

Beyond delivering qualified candidates, DevsData LLC acted as a strategic advisor. We provided insights into salary positioning versus market expectations, recommended refinements to the interview flow to better assess cultural fit, and suggested ways to enhance the candidate experience, from clearer pre-interview preparation to more structured offer communication. This consultative approach ensured that each stage of the process reflected Talaera, Inc.’s high standards for professionalism and communication.

Strategic advantages delivered

Beyond filling roles, DevsData LLC’s collaboration with Talaera, Inc. created measurable strategic value. Our recruitment process was not only about speed but also about precision, adaptability, and long-term cultural fit. The following table summarizes the key advantages delivered throughout the engagement:

Through a focused and adaptive process, DevsData LLC not only achieved Talaera, Inc.’s immediate hiring goals but also established a repeatable recruitment framework for future growth. The collaboration proved that a clear strategy, open communication, and precise technical evaluation can consistently deliver high-quality hires in competitive markets.

Solution and results

To help Talaera, Inc. secure a senior React developer and two additional frontend engineers under strict technical, cultural, and time zone requirements, DevsData LLC implemented a focused recruitment strategy designed for remote-first, high-autonomy teams. Instead of high-volume outreach, we prioritized quality over quantity, combining advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, AmazingHiring, and internal ATS data) with behavioral and communication alignment models to identify candidates capable of thriving in Talaera’s asynchronous work environment.

Each shortlisted candidate was evaluated through a rigorous two-stage process. Technical interviews, led by senior engineers, assessed proficiency in React, TypeScript, and Cypress, while follow-up discussions focused on problem-solving, collaboration, and remote-readiness. This approach ensured that only professionals who combined strong coding ability with clear communication and self-management progressed to final interviews.

The results were immediate. Talaera, Inc. hired three frontend engineers, including a senior React developer, within a short timeframe and under demanding criteria. Each hire demonstrated strong ownership, fluency in English, and proven experience working in SaaS environments. The collaboration improved recruitment speed, match quality, and long-term retention potential.

Key outcomes:

• Total candidates presented: 6
• Time to offer (senior React role): 11 business days
• Offer acceptance rate: 100%
• Shortlist delivery time: within 7 business days
• Candidate satisfaction: Over 90% described the process as “transparent,” “respectful,” and “well-structured.”
• Hiring ratio: 3 hires from 6 profiles (50%)

Business impact

The partnership between Talaera, Inc. and DevsData LLC delivered tangible value during a critical phase of the company’s platform evolution and expansion of its engineering team.

By securing three high-caliber frontend engineers, including a senior React developer, Talaera, Inc. amplified its development velocity, improved codebase maintainability, and enhanced product quality across its eLearning platform.

The new hires enabled faster iteration on user-facing features, improved frontend performance, and reduced reliance on short-term contractors or overburdened internal staff. Testing coverage also improved, with engineers taking ownership of end-to-end quality using tools like Cypress, which contributed to smoother releases and a more consistent learning experience for users.

Beyond technical improvements, the collaboration brought lasting strategic benefits. DevsData LLC sourced engineers who not only met the skill requirements but also aligned with Talaera, Inc.’s async-first culture, vigorous communication expectations, and mission-driven mindset. The developers’ autonomy, clarity in distributed collaboration, and proactive approach helped reinforce an engineering culture built on trust, ownership, and continuous improvement.

As a result, Talaera, Inc. now has a proven recruitment partner with a repeatable framework for hiring remote engineers in a fast, efficient, and culturally aligned way, ready to support ongoing team growth and long-term product innovation.

Case match: Is your company scaling remote product teams?

A short 3-question diagnostic:

1) Are you hiring frontend engineers who must thrive in async, international team setups?
2) Do you need senior developers who can take ownership of features, from architecture to testing, with minimal supervision?
3) Have previous hiring attempts failed to surface candidates who match both technical and cultural expectations?

If you answered “yes” to any of these, you’re facing the same challenges Talaera, Inc. overcame with DevsData LLC. Whether you’re scaling your engineering team or seeking high-impact individual contributors, we can help you hire smarter, faster, and with confidence.

For more information, contact DevsData LLC at general@devsdata.com or visit www.devsdata.com.

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Tatia Tatoshvili Copywriter and Marketer

Tatia Tatoshvili is a Marketing and Communications professional with deep expertise in digital strategy and project management. Tatia’s experience includes implementing strategic marketing campaigns, elevating brand visibility, and building partnerships that expand education and job opportunities in the digital sector. She is passionate about fostering innovation and advancing digital literacy to create lasting impact.

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