Aman – extensive IT recruitment of senior software engineers from Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Portugal for a leading Israeli IT staffing company

Elen Muradian

Last updated on September 29, 2025 | 17 min read

Sourcing top-tier software engineers across multiple European markets isn’t just a task; it’s a long-term strategy. For over four years, DevsData LLC has supported Aman, a major Israeli IT staffing firm, in building elite engineering teams across Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Portugal. The collaboration has grown steadily, with the latest phase bringing 11 highly specialized senior developers on board in just 8 months.

Client Profile

Aman Group is a leading Israeli IT services provider, recognized among the top five in the nation. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Aman has grown into a global enterprise with approximately 2500 employees and operations spanning 7 countries across Europe and the Asia-Pacific.

Specializing in areas such as cybersecurity, software development, data analytics, blockchain, and knowledge management, Aman delivers comprehensive IT solutions to a diverse clientele. Their customers include major banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and high-tech firms, both within Israel and internationally.

Aman’s outsourcing division is particularly noteworthy, providing expert placement services across various industries, including banking, telecom, defense, and the public sectors. With a commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored solutions, Aman continues to be a trusted partner for organizations seeking to navigate complex technological challenges.

Highlights:

• Established in 1974, headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.
• Approximately 2500 employees with a global presence in 7 countries.
• Expertise in cybersecurity, software development, data analytics, blockchain, and knowledge management.

Challenges: High Expectations and Rapid Pace

Aman, a major player in Israel’s IT staffing sector, consistently operates with one of the highest technical bars in the industry. Every candidate needed to meet strict requirements across both hard and soft skills, with a particular focus on senior-level experience, system design expertise, and adaptability in complex enterprise environments. This meant readiness to contribute within enterprise delivery settings, where large-scale systems must meet strict uptime, compliance, and performance standards.

Since the beginning of the collaboration, DevsData LLC has supported Aman in hiring over 40 senior-level engineers across four countries, contributing to the success of multiple long-term outsourcing projects. These placements have included full stack developers, DevOps engineers, data engineers, UI/UX specialists, and backend-focused professionals with domain-specific experience. Each recruitment cycle came with its own pace and expectations, with roles ranging from enterprise-level internal systems to high-availability platforms in sectors like fintech, cybersecurity, and telecom.

Aman’s decision to engage external recruitment support was driven by several pressing factors. Rapid business scaling and global expansion created immediate demand for seasoned engineers who could integrate seamlessly across different markets. At the same time, ongoing digital transformation projects required specialists familiar with modern architectures, cloud-native systems, and data-intensive platforms. Balancing speed of delivery with technical precision, Aman needed a recruitment partner capable of sourcing talent that not only met technical requirements but could also operate effectively in fast-moving project environments.

The most recent recruitment phase, one of the most intensive to date, focused on filling 11 critical roles in under 8 months. These positions were opened in response to new client projects and the expansion of Aman’s delivery capacity. The roles required immediate availability, deep technical fluency, and the ability to integrate into distributed teams with minimal ramp-up.

Positions filled during the latest phase included:

The recruitment effort spanned multiple regions – Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Portugal – each with its own labor market nuances, salary expectations, and cultural considerations. Aman’s requirements weren’t limited to raw technical ability; engineers also had to fit into fast-paced, team-oriented structures while maintaining a high degree of independence. Finding professionals who could balance technical depth with cross-cultural collaboration was a significant hurdle.

The technology mix reflected the realities of scaling modern, distributed systems. Senior Java and .NET developers anchored backend services, chosen for their robustness in enterprise and cloud-native environments where reliability and scalability were non-negotiable. Their contributions were central to enterprise delivery environments, which required not just technical fluency but the discipline to work within strict release cycles and dependency-heavy architectures. React specialists and UI/UX developers ensured that front-end experiences could evolve rapidly, keeping pace with user expectations while maintaining seamless integration with backend systems.

On the infrastructure side, the inclusion of a DevOps engineer was pivotal. With deployments spanning multiple regions and cloud providers, continuous integration, automated scaling, and infrastructure-as-code were critical for stability. Similarly, the Kafka specialist role addressed the growing reliance on real-time data pipelines, where low latency and fault tolerance underpin business-critical decision-making. The full stack developer role added flexibility, bridging gaps across backend and frontend needs and ensuring coverage in fast-moving project phases.

Compounding the difficulty was the speed at which roles needed to be filled. With several clients depending on Aman’s ability to scale teams quickly, any delays in sourcing talent directly impacted delivery timelines. Given the technical complexity of the roles and the need for precise team integration, this phase required a recruitment approach that was both highly targeted and aggressively paced.

Goals

The client aimed to rapidly expand its senior engineering workforce across Europe, filling critical roles in high-demand technologies such as Java, .NET, React, DevOps, and Kafka. With projects already in motion, every unfilled position represented a bottleneck in delivery timelines.

Aman’s strategic objective was to increase delivery capacity for several enterprise-grade client projects across banking, telecommunications, and public sector domains. The new hires were needed to support system modernization efforts, build out cloud-native platforms, and implement scalable data processing pipelines. By adding senior engineers to distributed project teams, Aman sought to meet aggressive milestones, reduce technical debt, and strengthen its value proposition to end clients. These weren’t just individual hires; they were foundational to project delivery across multiple verticals.

The goal was about identifying engineers who could deliver impact immediately, operate independently within complex systems, and align with both the pace and standards of enterprise delivery environments.

DevsData LLC was tasked with identifying senior developers from Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Portugal, regions known for deep technical talent and cultural compatibility with Israeli teams. The focus was on delivering reliable, top-tier candidates while maintaining an efficient and low-friction recruitment process. Cultural fit, clear communication, and long-term retention potential were all essential to success.

Our Approach

To meet the client’s ambitious hiring goals, DevsData LLC assembled a specialized recruitment unit consisting of 3 technical recruiters and 2 in-house software developers. This team, already familiar with the client’s environment after four years of collaboration, launched a dual-track recruitment model combining rapid outbound search with inbound qualification through DevsData LLC’s proprietary candidate network of over 65000 profiles. The involvement of in-house developers ensured that candidates were assessed not only on general technical skills but also on architecture-level problem-solving, code quality, and practical fit for the client’s complex systems. Their participation added an additional layer of credibility and precision to the technical screening process, minimizing the risk of mismatched hires.

Having previously delivered in similar high-stakes settings, such as sourcing backend and Big data engineers for Kroll, where we successfully staffed roles with a high technical bar and tight deadlines, the team drew on its experience to quickly adapt processes to Aman’s multi-country expansion effort.

Targeted campaigns were deployed across LinkedIn, GitHub, and regional platforms, with messaging tailored to each country’s market dynamics. For example, salary benchmarks and employer brand positioning were adjusted to align with expectations in Poland, Serbia, and Portugal, respectively. To address the need for both speed and quality, we prioritized channels with proven response rates, leveraging established relationships in local tech communities to fast-track outreach.

Simultaneously, we implemented structured debriefings for both successful and unsuccessful candidates. This directly addressed one of the major challenges: reducing candidate drop-off during multi-stage hiring cycles. By providing clarity and transparency at every step, we kept candidates engaged, improved feedback loops, and ensured expectations were aligned across both sides. The strategy also helped strengthen the client’s brand reputation in tight-knit engineering communities. Candidates appreciated the transparency and feedback, making them more likely to re-engage in future opportunities.

In addition, cultural alignment and soft skills, both emphasized in the original brief, were proactively evaluated through structured scenario-based interviews and behavioral assessments. This ensured that candidates would not only perform technically but also integrate well into Aman’s fast-paced, distributed teams.

By combining past learnings, regional insight, and a highly structured yet flexible delivery model, DevsData LLC was able to address every core challenge: Speed, specialization, cultural fit, and long-term retention.

Execution and Delivery

Our recruitment workflow emphasized speed without compromising quality. The process began with a detailed role intake, where technical recruiters and DevsData LLC’s in-house engineers worked together to unpack the requirements for each position, including must-have skills, team structure, and project context. This alignment ensured the sourcing strategy was targeted from day one.

Candidates were identified through a mix of outbound search and inbound referrals from DevsData LLC’s proprietary network. Every profile was screened against a structured evaluation matrix covering hard skills, system architecture experience, communication ability, and remote collaboration readiness.

Shortlisted candidates then advanced through a multi-stage interview process:

1. Initial screening
   Conducted by technical recruiters to confirm baseline qualifications, English proficiency, and motivation alignment.
2. Technical assessment
   Tailored to each role, this step included live coding tasks, architectural discussions, or problem-solving exercises, all reviewed by DevsData LLC’s internal engineering team.
3. Soft skills and culture fit interview
   Focused on decision-making, ownership, and communication in distributed team environments. Candidates were assessed for their ability to integrate quickly and operate autonomously.
4. Final client briefing
   Each finalist received a personalized walkthrough of Aman’s expectations, technical environment, and team structure, reducing friction during onboarding.

Within 8 months, DevsData LLC successfully placed 11 senior engineers, including full stack developers, DevOps professionals, and data streaming specialists. Altogether, our partnership has resulted in over 40 hires to date, many of whom have advanced to leadership roles within the client’s delivery teams.

Continuous iteration, daily feedback loops, and our consistent debriefing practices helped refine the selection pipeline in real time. This not only improved match quality but also minimized misalignment between candidate profiles and role requirements. The cooperation remains active, with new roles regularly opened as the client scales into new technical domains and geographies.

Outcome

In the latest 8-month recruitment cycle, DevsData LLC successfully placed 11 senior-level developers across multiple European countries, covering high-impact roles in full stack development, DevOps, UI/UX, ELK, and Kafka. These hires were onboarded into client teams with minimal delay.

The recruitment process was marked by consistency, transparency, and high retention. Candidate engagement remained strong throughout, with structured debriefings reinforcing trust and leaving a positive impression on both successful and declined applicants. These interactions helped bolster the client’s employer brand across competitive regional markets.

Over the course of the four-year partnership, DevsData LLC has helped the client refine its recruitment approach, aligning hiring practices with evolving technical and organizational needs. Earlier phases of collaboration included building initial engineering teams in Poland and Romania, supporting rapid expansions into new markets, and filling niche roles in data engineering and DevOps during high-demand periods. DevsData LLC also assisted Aman in balancing short-term contract hires with long-term placements, ensuring flexibility without compromising quality.

By gradually standardizing processes such as technical screening, feedback cycles, and candidate engagement, the partnership created a recruitment framework that could scale with Aman’s growth. This framework was especially effective in enterprise delivery environments, where repeatable and transparent hiring practices are key to meeting client delivery milestones. This collaboration has laid the groundwork for future cycles, with transparent processes, trust-based communication, and shared visibility into upcoming staffing priorities, all contributing to a sustainable and scalable hiring strategy.

Highlights:

• 11 developers hired in under 8 months across four European countries.
• 40+ successful placements over the course of the long-term partnership.
• High candidate retention and reputation gains via structured debriefings.

What’s Next?

As the client continues to grow its delivery capacity and explore new verticals, the demand for experienced software engineers remains constant. DevsData LLC remains embedded as a long-term recruitment partner, ready to scale hiring efforts in response to evolving project needs and market shifts.

Future collaboration will likely focus on expanding into adjacent tech roles, such as solution architects, QA automation, and team leads, while maintaining the same standards of speed, technical accuracy, and candidate care. DevsData LLC is currently preparing for the next recruitment cycle, with strategic sourcing initiatives already underway in targeted European regions.

Need to scale your engineering teams fast, without compromising on quality? Partner with DevsData LLC for tailored, cross-border tech recruitment that delivers. Get in touch at general@devsdata.com or visit www.devsdata.com.

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Elen Muradian Copywriter and Marketer

As a versatile and accomplished writer with 3+ years of experience in digital media publishing, Elen is skilled in crafting engaging content across various subjects, styles, and media. In her previous experience, Elen worked closely with editorial teams and visual artists to bring content to life. She always seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth and is eager to contribute to the writing field.

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