The challenge

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Our client is one of the largest global FMCG concerns. It required the construction of an IT team for a project implemented in a micro-frontend architecture using React.js, Node.js and a headless CMS concept. It was essential to find candidates with the requisite skills, experience and availability.

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The implementation of this project coincided with a challenging period for the organisation (end of December/beginning of January), and the entire process had to be carried out in collaboration with top management from headquarters (located in a different time zone).

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The solution

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The project was developed on the basis of a comprehensive understanding of the client's requirements and the specifics of the project, enabling us to tailor subsequent stages of the process. Our CTO led the Technical Discovery stage, focusing on the project's organisational, business and technological context. This knowledge was used to design an in-depth candidate qualification stage and a detailed presentation of the project to experts, ensuring a perfect match between our experts' profiles and the client's needs. 

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Following the pre-selection stage, we prepared the candidates for the client in order of their qualifications, potential and project needs. This stage was crucial, as the entire process was highly intensive and the timely start of the project depended on the accuracy of our recommendations and the extent to which they matched. 

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It was also essential to provide the client with regular updates on the current status of the project and the individual selection processes.

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We provided the entire team required by the client, which consisted of Solutions Architect, Business Analyst, Fullstack Developers (Node.js, React), Frontend Developer (React), Mobile Application Developers (Flutter, Dart) and Scrum Master.

The result

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The client initially discussed the project with several companies, but ultimately decided to entrust it entirely to Connectis. We did not disappoint his confidence. Thanks to our involvement, the client gained:

• Saved time and intra-organisational effort spent on finding and sourcing candidates 
• Quickly built team: we provided the client with a complete, highly qualified team, which we built for them in a matter of weeks
• Perfectly matched experts: selected on the basis of their skills, experience and fit with the client's organisational culture and project specifics. Our recommendations were so relevant that we were the ones who had to convince the client to meet more than one person per role :)
• Satisfaction with the quality of the candidates and the speed of the process
• Certainty of a quick start to the project on time, allowing the client to avoid potential risks associated with delays

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From our perspective, although the process employed in this instance was bespoke and tailored to the client's requirements, we have identified key elements that can be replicated in other projects. We are confident that the 'lessons learned' will assist our other clients seeking quality support in the future.