Consistent recruitment support for OEV

Since joining OEV in 2010, Sebastian has witnessed the company’s growth and transformation, evolving from a small team to a strong development department catering to the needs of their valued customers in the insurance industry. The recruitment consultants at Spilberg support him in his continuous search for new Front & Back-end developers.  

Managing a large team of developers is no small feat. Sebastian leads a dedicated team of 12 developers. "We prefer to work with directly employed developers instead of freelancers. To remain flexible, we source consulting and conceptual services from external firms when required," Sebastian explains. This strategy allows the company to stay flexible and adapt to diverse project needs while maintaining the core capabilities within its own team.  

Like many in the industry, Sebastian acknowledges the challenges of finding skilled developers. "Developers are hard to find in the market. However, Spilberg’s understanding of our needs and their thorough screening process make it easier," he says. This partnership has been particularly valuable during critical times, such as when OEV transitioned to a new content management system in 2020. "It was difficult to find people with the right experience, but Spilberg helped us find a developer with the necessary expertise," recalls Sebastian. 

Despite the challenges of managing a large and geographically dispersed team, OEV has managed to foster a positive work environment. "We have a good atmosphere with our interdisciplinary product teams. Developers have the opportunity to have a substantial impact on product development, and we support mobile working", says Sebastian. “Since our product teams consist of employees from both the Berlin and Düsseldorf offices, we have additional team days where the entire team meets on-site.” This flexibility and collaborative culture contribute to a stable and motivated team. 

OEV’s partnership with Spilberg has been helpful for Sebastian in building a steady and versatile development team. By providing the right candidate when needed and understanding the unique needs of OEV, Spilberg has helped him with the challenges of the competitive tech industry and the continuation of his successful team of developers at OEV. 

Sebastian is committed to the continuous development of his team. "Some team members are evolving into roles like Software Architects, which gives them a broader perspective and new skills," he explains. This focus on personal and professional growth ensures that the team remains dynamic and capable of meeting new challenges, but it also means Sebastian is looking for new team members regularly.  

When it comes to recruitment, Sebastian has been working with Spilberg for five years, and this collaboration has been important in finding the right talent. "Spilberg helps us find suitable candidates with not only the technical skills but also a high degree of self-sufficiency and teamwork," Sebastian notes. 

The process of working with Spilberg is seamless and efficient. "When we need someone, we let them know. They already know how much we value candidates' soft skills and technical abilities, and present us with a very suitable selection of potential candidates. This means we don’t have to spend a lot of time interviewing unsuitable candidates," explains Sebastian. This process ensures that the candidates presented are a good fit, both technically and culturally. But moreover, it saves Sebastian valuable time, that he can spend on the management side of his role.