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Why UMATR

We combine award-winning recruitment expertise with a community-driven approach, connecting top talent across the Software, Data & AI sectors to innovative companies globally. We’ve become a trusted recruitment partner across Europe, the USA, and the MENA region.

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Our mission is to become a one-stop hub for hiring solutions.

We excel in connecting exceptional talent with forward-thinking companies, while actively nurturing an engaged community.

We're more than tech recruiters - we go beyond traditional hiring by building lasting relationships, delivering tailored solutions, and driving the growth of individuals, businesses, and Software, Data & AI community.

Getting Started
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We live by our values

Keep it simple

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Be You, Be Bold, Be Fearless

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Deliver on what you promise

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Love what you do

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You Matter

What our clients say

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"I like how you are all about diversity, which is very important to us."

Kamil Eladas
Senior Technical Recruiter at Hopper

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“We really view them as an extension of my own recruitment team and very much as team members.What I was pleasantly surprised at was how quickly UMATR integrated within the team.”


Adam Peck
VP of Sales and Recruiting at Improving Ottawa (Previously known as Yoppworks)

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We've been working with UMATR for over a year now and pride ourselves to be one of their first partners. They provide a superior service whereby they truly understand our company culture and values and have developed a very comprehensive recruiting methodology to find us the best candidates in terms of both technical skills and project experience. The result - they have added numerous team members to our company who are now integral to the success of our business. I truly enjoy working with UMATR and consider them an extension of our team. 

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From the very first call, it was clear that Ryan was different. He took the time to genuinely understand our team, what we’re building, how we work, and what really matters to us. When we started working on filling our first position, Ryan didn’t just toss a pile of CVs my way. Instead, he asked thoughtful, detailed questions to get a clear picture of the kind of person I was looking for. Within a day, he delivered four candidates who weren’t just a match on paper—they were potential fits for our team’s culture, too.

Since then, we’ve hired two more fantastic people through Ryan. One of those roles was filled in less than a week—talk about superpowers! He has an amazing ability to find candidates who check both the skill and culture boxes, and he makes the whole process seamless.

Honestly, working with Ryan feels like having an extended member of our team who just gets it. There’s no unnecessary overhead, no wasted time—everything just works. I can’t recommend him highly enough!

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Because of a good relationship with UMATR's founder Mitchell, we started to work with UMATR nearly from day one. Getting the attention of Scala developers is a trade on its own. UMATR already has connections in this Scala area which sets them apart from most of the other recruiters. The connection with Mitchell comes with a natural flow, making communication easy and most of all relaxed. With the help of UMATR we were able to fill 3 Scala positions in a relatively short period of time. But maybe more importantly: UMATR was able to find people that fit Ace & Tate from a cultural perspective too.

Many thanks for your help Mitchell and team!

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Every Number Tells a Story

Our goal is to strive for excellence in everything we do. We are committed to setting high standards and continuously improving our services to ensure that we achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients and candidates.

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We have set out to do things differently

To inspire confidence and spark creativity. To provide custom-fit recruitment solutions to suit teams at any growth stage.

Need to hire fast in a niche community?

We’ve got you.

Have some serious plans to scale and need some support with the heavy lifting?

Contact us and we will discuss different hiring plans, personalised just for you and your company.

Bespoke training to upskill your engineering team.

Choose private workshops, or host an event to train your team and invite the community.

Learn more
  • An introduction to Scala and Functional Design
  • Learn Scala 3 Metaprogramming
  • Performance Optimisation on the JVM
  • Advanced Functional Design and Zio
  • Learn the Rust Programming Language
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Looking to hire or looking for a new role?

Find out how we work, and what makes us different.

We helped many Software & ML Engineers find their next role

Candidate 1

First I would like to say thank you to Jai for all the effort and support during the whole process. I wasn't looking for a new position but Jai approached me in a respectful way, listening to what would make me happy at work. He managed to find a suitable opportunity for my profile that quickly became a perfect match for me. Thanks again to Jai.
Senior Scala Engineer - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Candidate 2

Ryan and his team were super helpful and always available when I had questions or needed updates. I really appreciated how they supported me through the entire process and made sure I found a role that actually fit me, not just any role or company; something that’s unfortunately quite common these days. Their approach feels different, more personal, and really focused on the candidate’s experience. They take the time to understand what you're looking for and make the effort to find the right match.

Artificial Intelligence Engineer - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Candidate 3

The people at UMATR are definitely professional and did an exceptional job at finding me a new Scala position in record time. Mitchell reached out to me as soon as I expressed my availability on LinkedIn, and along with the staff they managed to present me a choice of possible positions, all of them tailored to my profile, and all of them very interesting. Eventually I managed to land the one I originally found more appealing (extra cherry on top), all within few weeks. UMATR obviously know the landscape, and they're prepared to quickly identify potentially matching offers on the market. Mitchell was always ready and available to discuss every step along our "quite short" journey together, actually he was very active and always on-spot to get feedback from me and keep me in the loop for what was coming next. I can definitely vouch for these people, keep it up!

Scala Team Lead - Remote

Candidate 1
I had an excellent experience with UMATR, and I highly recommend their services. They helped me find a suitable position, and their professionalism stood out throughout the process. A special thanks to Ryan Kavanagh, who was incredibly helpful and ensured I was always kept updated. His guidance and support made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. Thank you, Ryan and UMATR, for your exceptional service!
 
Director of IT - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Candidate 2

I had the pleasure of working with Jai from UMATR when I was planning a move from Hungary to the Netherlands. Despite my specific request to work remotely for a while before relocating, Jai exceeded all my expectations by finding the perfect job offer at de Vakantiediscounter. His professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Jai truly listened to my needs and went above and beyond to find a role that aligned with both my professional goals and personal situation. I highly recommend Jai and UMATR to anyone looking for exceptional recruitment support. Thank you for everything!

 

Senior Backend Engineer - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Candidate 3

I had a fantastic experience with Umatr! They helped me secure a position at a great company with an excellent salary. A special shoutout to Ryan, who led the process. Everything was smooth, professional, and transparent from start to finish. Highly recommend their services!

Senior Software Engineer - Dubai, UAE

Candidate 1

I absolutely recommend Jai. He helped me get the job I currently have, which I love.By chance, Jai got in touch with me just when I become open to new opportunities. We quickly agreed to a call and we discussed my experience and what type of place, projects and team I'd be happy working at/with. Once we figured it seemed like a great match for me, he described the opening, the business, and mentioned what salary the company was offering for the position and what he thought they would be willing to offer me based of my experience and skills.He was always kind, quick to reply and was there every step of the hiring process, checking how I was feeling with it and whether he could offer his help in any way.Jai took 100% care of the salary negotiation part of the process, and he did an EXCELLENT job of it. Not once did I have to bring it up directly with the company, and I'm very happy with the result.

Front-end Typescript Software Engineer - Argentina

Candidate 2

​Mitchell contacted me at the time that I was absolutely frustrated with many recruiters and hiring managers. Working with Mitchell became one of my very rare and best experiences in job hunting. His support throughout the process, the efficiency and the communications were extraordinary. Mitchell never left me hanging wondering what was happening regarding my application. I felt absolutely trusted, valued and empowered. Mitchell has earned my respect and trust and I am grateful for the very existence of professionals like him in the industry. If you ever get a chance to work with Mitchell and his team, I am confident that like me you will understand the true meaning of a very smooth process. I mattered and I am sure UMATR, too!​​​

Scala Developer - Canada

Candidate 3

I had an incredible experience with UMATR, special shout out to Charlie for his outstanding efforts. He helped me throughout very stage (interviews, gathering feedback and negotiations) and even checked on my current progress at the role. Thanks again Charlie.

Quant Rust Developer - London, UK

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Relocation guides

We provide relocation packages to make the process of moving for a new role as seamless and stress-free as possible. By supporting candidates with the resources they need to settle into a new location, we help them focus on their career growth while ensuring our clients gain access to top talent from across the globe. It’s our way of fostering successful, long-term matches that benefit both candidates and employers.

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