MarketMove.ai – demanding IT staffing for a high-growth crypto Web3 company

Nikoloz Khotcholava

Last updated on November 10, 2025 | 13 min read

Introduction

MarketMove.ai is a crypto and AI analytics platform focused on making Web3 trading safer and more transparent. The company, based in Warsaw, Poland, faced pressure to expand its product capabilities quickly. Their platform integrates decentralized finance (DeFi) features with automated safety checks powered by AI, creating a system that protects users against risks while supporting decentralized exchange operations. To continue scaling, they needed specialists who could combine strong blockchain security expertise with the ability to deliver at SaaS-level reliability.

The company’s internal recruitment efforts slowed down. Many candidates had experience in either blockchain development or SaaS engineering, but few combined both skill sets. Strict security requirements eliminated additional profiles, and the distributed structure of the team increased coordination challenges. At this stage, DevsData LLC stepped in to manage the recruitment process end-to-end, enabling the client to overcome these roadblocks with targeted and structured hiring support.

Client overview

MarketMove.ai was founded in Warsaw, Poland, with a mission to improve trust and accessibility in decentralized finance. The company develops AI-based analytics and secure blockchain tools designed to mitigate risks for traders and retail investors, while building scalable SaaS infrastructure to facilitate Web3 adoption.

Core capabilities include:

• MOVE X: decentralized platform for cryptocurrency trading and portfolio management
• Automated safety audits for smart contracts powered by AI
• Cross-chain transfers supported by MOVE NFT ID
• Fiat-to-crypto onboarding tailored to mainstream use
• User interface design focused on clarity and secure navigation of complex data

The company has 26 employees working remotely from different countries, which allows operations to continue across time zones. MarketMove.ai has built sector visibility through listings on cryptocurrency exchanges and a social media audience of more than 16000 followers. With a roadmap centered on expanding its SaaS platform and accelerating cross-chain functionality, the firm is positioned to grow its presence in international markets and strengthen its role in AI-enabled Web3 services.

Project scope and objectives

MarketMove.ai began the hiring process for senior positions via internal searches. After a prolonged period with no success, the company looked to DevsData LLC to successfully source candidates essential to ongoing product development. The assignment was to manage the recruitment cycle from sourcing through final placement, with a focus on both technical and creative specialists. The client required external support to resolve stalled hiring and keep product releases on track.

The work covered roles with demanding profiles. A Senior Smart Contract Developer was sought to deliver secure, audit-ready DeFi code. A Project Manager was needed to coordinate remote contributors and oversee delivery milestones. At the same time, the client wanted a Senior Graphic Designer to ensure brand consistency and convert blockchain data into accessible visuals. Each position was designed to strengthen the MOVE X ecosystem and support clients’ onboarding while extending the platform’s SaaS capabilities.

The recruitment goals focused on quick hiring and thorough candidate assessment, ensuring new team members could contribute directly to faster product releases. MarketMove.ai expected early shortlists and hires capable of adding value within their first week. Desired outcomes included shortening the hiring cycle compared to earlier attempts, reducing the time managers spent reviewing unsuitable applicants, and establishing a team composition that supports expansion across markets. Meeting these requirements was expected to keep release windows on track and ensure DeFi workflows stayed compliant, while also setting higher visual standards as the platform expanded.

Challenges and constraints

Recruitment at MarketMove.ai proved complex because internal efforts had already run for over two months without a single hire. Vacancies in technical and design roles placed delivery schedules at risk and created a growing strain on existing staff. To address this, DevsData LLC was asked to resolve specific barriers that had blocked progress. The key issues and responses are outlined below.

These obstacles demanded a structured process tailored to the client’s high-growth environment. By reshaping recruitment around technical expertise and strict compliance, DevsData LLC secured talent prepared for remote conditions, ensuring MarketMove.ai could maintain product development momentum.

Strategic recruitment approach

DevsData LLC directed the recruitment toward Central and Eastern Europe, with Warsaw as the primary hub and additional searches in nearby cities with active blockchain engineering communities. Narrowing the geography helped maintain short feedback loops and secure candidates familiar with European compliance standards.

The team filtered its private database of more than 65000 professionals to identify engineers with current DeFi audit experience. Direct outreach campaigns targeted cryptography departments at European universities, while referrals from recently placed candidates surfaced hidden talent. Participation in online DeFi forums and blockchain meetups contributed additional leads, and recruiter dashboards tracked response rates and conversions for each source to refine the approach week by week.

Screening went beyond resume checks. Developers completed coding assignments replicating token launch security issues, with their GitHub repositories reviewed for consistency in audit-level code. Project Manager candidates completed practical tasks such as drafting sprint plans for distributed teams, demonstrating how they would manage priorities and communication across time zones. Designers, in turn, shared examples of their past SaaS or FinTech projects and reworked visuals during live review sessions.

Structured interviews confirmed technical alignment and readiness for distributed collaboration, making sure the new hires could integrate and add value right after onboarding.

“The client needed contributors who could prove value from day one. Our process emphasized direct evidence, from code reviews to live coordination tasks, and we maintained strict checkpoints with managers to accelerate decisions. That balance of precision and speed was critical for keeping the hiring window under control.” – Nenad H., IT Recruitment Lead

Results and impact

DevsData LLC completed MarketMove.ai’s recruitment in 36 business days, closing three senior hires after reviewing 180 screened applications drawn from more than 400 sourced profiles. From that group, 30 advanced to the shortlist and 18 reached the interview stage. All final offers were accepted, with each professional integrated into live projects immediately after onboarding.

Key outcomes included:

• Delivery of fully vetted shortlists that met both technical and cultural requirements, minimizing time spent on unsuitable interviews.
• Implementation of structured screening, which identified security-aware candidates aligned with blockchain and DeFi standards.
• Improved collaboration between distributed teams by securing hires with prior remote-work readiness.
• Clearer design workflows were established through the placement of a senior designer with SaaS experience, which streamlined investor-facing materials.

The engagement replaced stalled internal searches with a structured process that restored delivery momentum. MarketMove.ai gained technical and creative capacity aligned to its roadmap, while DevsData LLC demonstrated how disciplined recruitment supports growth in demanding Web3 environments.

Conclusion

MarketMove.ai entered the partnership facing significant risk from unfilled senior roles. Prolonged internal efforts had not produced viable candidates, leaving critical features in the MOVE X platform delayed and internal resources overstretched. For a company working at the intersection of DeFi, AI, and SaaS, the inability to secure specialized talent threatened both its near-term roadmap and investor confidence.

DevsData LLC resolved this bottleneck through a structured recruitment strategy centered on regional targeting, precise sourcing, and scenario-based screening. Within 36 business days, all three required hires were in place, following a review of 180 candidates and the shortlisting of 30 profiles. The hires had an immediate impact on delivery, allowing delayed product features to move into production and enabling design updates to reach users without further backlog. By cutting the cycle time by more than half compared to internal attempts, DevsData LLC restored delivery capacity and reduced strain on MarketMove.ai’s existing teams.

This project demonstrates DevsData LLC’s ability to provide value in demanding, high-growth contexts where timing and accuracy are critical. With proven expertise in roles spanning blockchain engineering, SaaS project leadership, and creative design, the firm continues to support clients across Europe and beyond.

Organizations seeking a recruitment partner for complex mandates in Web3, AI, or FinTech can reach DevsData LLC at general@devsdata.com or visit www.devsdata.com.

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Nikoloz Khotcholava Copywriter and Marketer

Nika Khotcholava is a dedicated copywriter with four years of experience crafting engaging content across various platforms. His background in social media management has sharpened his ability to communicate ideas effectively and collaborate closely with designers to bring creative visions to life. Nika thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys learning something new every day.

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