How ErgoWork Enhanced E-Commerce Success Through Strategic Full-Stack Developer Hiring

"Employia delivered exactly what we needed - a strong developer who fit right into our team  in less than four weeks. Their process saved us time and ensured we only spoke to serious, well-matched candidates." --- CEO, Ergowork

Client: ErgoWork (Austria)

Industry: Ergonomic Furniture & Accessories

Hiring Goal: Full-stack developer for webshop relaunch

Talent Market: Austria

Languages required: JavaScript, React, Node.js

ErgoWork, an Austrian company specializing in ergonomic furniture, was planning a major relaunch of its webshop. With limited internal resources and no dedicated HR function, the company turned to Employia for targeted hiring support.

Employia structured the hiring process as follows:

- Candidate sourcing: Developers were sourced through Employia’s vetted network and online communities, including developer forums and job boards.

- Pre-screening for skills and cultural fit: Candidates were vetted not only for technical expertise but also for alignment with ErgoWork’s team environment and communication culture.

- Technical assessment: Shortlisted applicants completed a coding-focused test to evaluate hands-on proficiency in the required tech stack.

- Final candidate shortlist: The three most promising candidates were submitted to ErgoWork for internal interviews and final selection.

Impact:

- Critical role filled in under 4 weeks

- Reduced HR effort thanks to pre-screened candidate shortlist

- Smooth integration due to strong cultural alignment