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The tech sector is booming. Start-ups are springing up across Northern Ireland, global giants are opening offices here, and the demand for top-tier tech talent has never been higher. But with all this rapid growth, one big question remains: who’s actually helping these companies find the right people?
Bigger isn't always better. At VANRATH, we’re proud to be a mid-sized recruitment firm. We’ve got the scale to deliver, but we’re still small enough to care. Going beyond filling vacancies, we’re helping shape teams that can handle serious growth.
The tech sector doesn’t just need people — it needs the right people, placed fast and with minimal disruption. Mid-sized recruitment agencies are uniquely positioned to meet that need, combining deep sector expertise with the kind of personalised service and speed that larger firms often struggle to deliver.
If you haven’t considered working with a mid-sized recruitment partner before, now’s the time. Here’s why companies across Northern Ireland’s tech scene trust us to deliver.
1. Big enough to deliver, small enough to care
Mid-sized agencies are that perfect in-between. We've got the capacity, resources and networks to handle complex tech hiring — without the bureaucracy or cookie-cutter service that often comes with larger firms.
You’re not just another requisition in the system. You get account managers who actually remember your name, understand your business, and can react quickly when you need to scale fast.
2. We know this market inside out (and further afield too)
We’ve been placing engineers, software developers, DevOps leads, data specialists and more in NI’s top tech companies for over two decades. We know the market — who’s hiring, who’s on the move, what salaries look like, and where the best people are hiding.
And with remote work now the norm, we’ve expanded our reach. You get access to global talent without losing that on-the-ground local knowledge.
3. They know what (and who) works in tech
Tech hiring isn’t like other hiring. It moves faster, expectations are higher, and the competition is fierce. Our tech-savvy recruiters knows the difference between a backend developer and a full stack one. They’ll spot red flags on a CV, understand niche tools, and are able to tell if someone’s bluffing their way through a screening call.
When you're hiring in a market where skills shortages are real, this kind of insight is priceless. We’re filtering for fit, potential, and people who’ll actually make a difference to your business.
4. Flexible, fast, and no messing about
Mid-sized firms don’t need ten layers of approval to get creative. Want to explore contract options alongside permanent hires? Need help with employer branding to attract passive candidates? Sorted.
We adapt as your business evolves, taking the time to move with your business, not just hand you CVs and hope for the best.
5. Long-term thinking, not quick wins
Mid-sized agencies thrive on relationships. We grow because our clients trust them. That means we invest the time in really getting to know your team, your culture and your long-term hiring goals.
That kind of loyalty works both ways — and it often leads to better hiring outcomes and a much smoother process.
The tech sector in Northern Ireland is on fire — and whether you’re a scaling start-up or a global player with a base in Belfast, your recruitment partner needs to be more than just a middleman.
Mid-sized recruitment companies are agile, experienced, and totally plugged into the market. They offer the kind of smart, strategic support that’s hard to come by elsewhere.
If you’re ready to build a team that can handle whatever the future throws at it, we’d love to chat. At VANRATH, we’re proud to sit right in that sweet spot — big enough to deliver, small enough to care.
Give us a shout.
Email: hello@vanrath.com
Phone: (028) 9033 0250