Jordan Burns

Jordan Burns

Senior Tech Recruitment SpecialistSpecialising in Tech

Jordan specialises in recruiting across the Software Engineering market. He has an exceptional record of matching the best IT professionals in the market with leading start-ups, scale-ups, and established tech houses.

​"I had a great experience working with Chanel. She was a great communication, always responsive and went the extra mile to assist me at every stage of the process. Would highly recommend her to anyone considering a new role!"

​"I had the pleasure of working with Karl and couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome. From our very first conversation Karl listened carefully to my career goals and concerns and took the time to understand what I was looking for in my next roll. Thanks to Karl's dedication I have landed a job as a Production Team Lead at a Global Food Company — a position that fits my experience and goal aspirations perfectly. I would highly recommend Karl. He has been so helpful, even after securing the position he checks in to see how I'm getting on. I cannot thank you enough." ​

​"Highly recommend. Emma Jayne went above and beyond - she could not have done more for me! Fantastic support and encouragement through every step in process from application to interview. I felt that so much effort was put into matching the candidate to a job that was right for them."

​"My recent experience with VANRATH (Daniel Morgan in particular) has been excellent. Dan took the time to get to know me, which meant appointments he recommended matched my skill set and were pitched at the right level. A very efficient, friendly and professional service. Thoroughly recommend VANRATH"

​"I found joining VANRATH, and the transition into a new industry, quite straight-forward. VANRATH provided me with a structured training programme as well as a training buddy and that helped me learn the industry specifics in relation to my sector. It’s been a fun and engaging experience so far and has given me the confidence to deal with anything thrown my way."

​"VANRATH have been super supportive, the culture is welcoming and friendly, and there’s a great energy. I have the opportunity to learn from the best - their knowledge and connections are unparalleled."

Jobs by Jordan

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Junior Python Developer
Belfast£30000 - £45000 per annum

Junior Python Developer About Us We're building innovative new products and looking for a motivated Junior Python Developer to join our team. You'll play a key role in shaping our products and will...

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Senior React Developer
Belfast£50000 - £65000 per annum

Our client is hiring a talented Software Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will have expertise in React and/or full stack and will be responsible for developing and maintaining ...

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QA Automation Engineer
Belfast£50000 - £60000 per annum

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer looking to join an impressive financial company and assist with building out their automation. This role would be ideal for...

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