Billys x linq: Hiring a Tech Lead Software Engineer in <30 Days with linq’s Talent Database
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For Billys, a dynamic tech company based in Athens, hiring a Tech Lead Software Engineer was a top priority. With a limited recruitment budget and full focus on product development, there was neither the time nor the in-house expertise for headhunting. That’s when they turned to linq, where by leveraging the Talent Database and expert guidance, they found the right hire in under 30 days – saving both time and cost on a critical hire.
Challenge
Billys needed to act quickly to fill the Tech Lead Software Engineer role, yet job postings had failed to attract suitable candidates. The position remained vacant, and the need was becoming increasingly urgent. With a limited recruitment budget, LinkedIn headhunting was not a viable option. The challenge was clear: how could a senior-level role be filled effectively – without agency costs and without diverting internal resources from core business priorities?
Solution
Billys leveraged linq’s Talent Database to gain immediate access to a pool of pre-assessed tech candidates. Our team provided hands-on guidance on how to best use the platform, created targeted candidate lists based on the role’s requirements, and suggested additional profiles that met the criteria. Throughout the process, we offered ongoing support through weekly check-ins and close collaboration at every stage. Billys had everything they needed to run a fast and focused hiring process – all while keeping it fully in-house.
Results
20 targeted outreach messages, 7 engaged candidates, 1 application and 1 hire. The right match, delivered in under 30 days – well below the industry average of 50+ days for similar senior roles. Billys filled the position without the cost or delays of a traditional end-to-end recruitment service, which typically amounts to 10-15% of the annual gross salary (at least €6,000). They also avoided the burden of initial headhunting and early-stage interviews, since every profile in the platform is already assessed. The result? Fewer steps. Less time. Lower cost.
Conclusion
Our collaboration with Billys proved that even when it comes to demanding, senior-level roles like Tech Lead Software Engineer, linq can make a real difference. This success highlights our commitment to delivering solutions that combine speed and quality – empowering our partners build strong teams and scale the right way.
At linq, every role is an opportunity to show that recruitment can be smarter, faster, and more effective.
Testimonial
“We didn’t expect to hire a Tech Lead Software Engineer in under 30 days. But with linq’s Talent Database and the right support, we managed to hire exactly who we needed – quickly, smoothly, and without the usual hassle.”
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