Building the Tech Backbone for Trupanion:

Trupanion

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At the forefront of innovation, Trupanion, a SaaS/Tech Platform company revolutionising the pet insurance industry, embarked on an ambitious journey to bolster its technological foundation. To achieve this, they sought market leading software development talent. Here’s where we, WüNDER_TALENT, stepped in, becoming a strategic partner in their recruitment endeavors.

Building the Tech Backbone for Trupanion: Wundertalent Tech Recruitment

The Challenge

Aquarium Software/Trupanion needed to assemble a dream team of FullStack .NET Developers, Senior Front-End Developers, and Senior FullStack Developers. The challenge lied in attracting these highly sought-after professionals while adhering to strict budgetary constraints. Also building out a strong brand image as they were a newer brand in the market.

Our Solution

We devised a multifaceted recruitment strategy designed to not only attract top talent but also ensure a seamless integration into Aquarium Software/Trupanion’s dynamic work environment.

Here’s a breakdown of our approach:

Tailored Talent Acquisition:

We meticulously crafted a recruitment approach that resonated with Aquarium Software/Trupanion’s unique company culture and cutting-edge projects. This ensured we attracted candidates who were not only technically adept but also passionate about the company’s mission. Heavier lifting earlier on in the interview process through more technical screening and video calls led to a more robust talent pool.

Employer Branding Expertise:

Leveraging our extensive network and industry expertise, we amplified Aquarium Software/Trupanion’s brand image as a leading employer within the competitive software development landscape. This attracted a wider pool of qualified candidates which we then were able to pick the top 10% to invite to interview.

Strategic Cost Optimisation:

By streamlining the recruitment process, we significantly reduced Aquarium Software/Trupanion’s recruitment expenses. These savings allowed them to channel resources towards other critical areas for growth and development.

Collaborative Partnership:

We fostered a close working relationship with Aquarium Software/Trupanion’s leadership team. This ensured our recruitment strategy perfectly aligned with their long-term vision and strategic goals.

The Result

Our collaborative efforts yielded exceptional results:

Successful Placements

Building the Tech Backbone for Trupanion: Wundertalent Tech Recruitment
We successfully recruited a total of 10 highly skilled developers, fulfilling Aquarium Software/Trupanion’s critical hiring needs.

Cost Savings

Building the Tech Backbone for Trupanion: Wundertalent Tech Recruitment
Compared to traditional agency models, our approach delivered significant cost savings, totaling £65,000 for Aquarium Software/Trupanion.

Top Talent Acquisition

Building the Tech Backbone for Trupanion: Wundertalent Tech Recruitment
We achieved a balance between rapid hiring and securing the best possible candidates. This ensured Aquarium Software/Trupanion received a constant stream of highly qualified developers without compromising on quality.Black Friday.

Focus on Growth:

Building the Tech Backbone for Trupanion: Wundertalent Tech Recruitment
By minimising internal recruitment efforts, we freed up countless hours for Aquarium Software/Trupanion’s team, allowing them to dedicate their resources towards preparing for critical business milestones like Black Friday.

Speed and Efficiency

Building the Tech Backbone for Trupanion: Wundertalent Tech Recruitment
We achieved an impressive average time-to-hire of 20 days, ensuring a swift and efficient recruitment process.

  • X3 Application Support Engineers
  • X4 DevOps Engineers
  • X10 Software Engineers
  • X1 Solution Architect

Our partnership with Aquarium Software/Trupanion exemplifies the power of a strategic recruitment approach. By combining in-depth industry knowledge with a focus on building a strong employer brand, we were able to deliver exceptional results, empowering Aquarium Software/Trupanion to assemble a world-class development team and propel their business forward.

Praise from our client

Building the Tech Backbone for Trupanion: Wundertalent Tech Recruitment
We have been dealing with WüNDER_TALENT now for years. The two directors came down to see us and took the time to fully understand not only our business, but exactly the type of people we were looking for. For me, it’s easy finding people with the right skills,but much less so finding people with the right behaviours, attitude, and work ethic, which is what WüNDER_TALENT manage to find us, each and every time. This is clearly one of their USPs.
Building the Tech Backbone for Trupanion: Wundertalent Tech Recruitment

Bridget Stidworthy

Manager, People & Culture

Building the Tech Backbone for Trupanion: Wundertalent Tech Recruitment