Build Tech Team In Vietnam within 1 Month for a Foreign Scaleup

Delays in hiring can slow product development, increase pressure on existing teams, and directly impact business growth. In 2022, a UK-based legal tech scaleup partnered with Reco to solve urgent tech hiring demand under extreme time pressure. 

With limited internal recruitment resources and a strict timeline, speed was critical. Reco successfully helped the company build a remote tech team in Vietnam, delivering three high-performing IT engineers within just one month, well ahead of the overall two-month hiring window.

1. Client Overview

The client develops legal software products for international customers. As customer demand increased, the company required immediate engineering support but faced challenges hiring quickly in the UK due to long notice periods and high competition for talent.

2. Client Requirements

The client’s primary pain point was speed of execution. Traditional recruitment agencies were unable to meet the timeline, and internal hiring efforts moved too slowly to keep pace with the company’s growth.

The enterprise required a recruitment partner that could:

• Offer a short time-to-hire
• Build a fully remote tech team ready to perform from day one
• Maintain strong technical quality despite rapid hiring
• Ensure cultural alignment with a fast-moving UK scaleup
• Minimize hiring risk during a critical growth phase

These requirements made it clear that only a speed-driven, standards-focused IT headhunting approach could meet the client’s expectations.

3. Reco’s Approach

Reco applied a highly agile, speed-focused recruiting model optimized for urgent remote tech hiring. Rather than relying on reactive recruitment methods, we executed a proactive headhunting strategy built on preparation, specialization, and execution discipline.

3.1 Rapid Talent Mapping in Vietnam

Immediately after project kickoff, we activated our existing talent network in Vietnam, enabling sourcing to begin within days rather than weeks. This rapid mobilization was critical in meeting the client’s aggressive timeline.

Talent mapping focused on engineers who met strict remote-ready criteria:

• Proven experience working remotely with international teams
• Strong English communication skills for daily collaboration
• Prior exposure to product-driven or fast-scaling environments
• Ability to onboard quickly with minimal ramp-up time

Reco prioritized candidates already operating at a senior or mid-senior level, reducing onboarding risk and accelerating time-to-productivity. 

3.2 Dedicated IT Headhunters for Fast Turnaround

A dedicated squad was assigned to the project from day one. Each consultant specializes in technical recruitment and remote hiring, enabling rapid, accurate candidate screening. Candidates were assessed not only for technical competence, but also for their ability to perform immediately in a remote, high-pressure environment.

3.3 Optimized Hiring Process for Speed and Quality

To maximize speed without sacrificing quality, Reco optimized every stage of the recruitment funnel. The process was intentionally streamlined to remove delays and unnecessary handoffs, while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards.

Key optimization tactics included:

• Direct sourcing instead of job advertisements, eliminating waiting time for inbound applications
• Pre-vetted candidate pools, built and maintained prior to project kickoff
• Condensed interview timelines, with structured technical and behavioral interviews
• Real-time feedback and decision-making, reducing offer delays and candidate drop-off

By aligning sourcing, screening, and client communication into a single execution flow, Reco significantly shortened hiring cycles while maintaining high standards for candidate acceptance and performance. Leveraging the flash IT headhunting services of Reco, the client built a tech team in Vietnam within just 1 month.

4. The Outcome

Within one month, Reco successfully placed 3 high-performing IT engineers, enabling the client to stabilize development velocity and meet product delivery deadlines. The client was impressed with Reco’s exceptionally fast candidate matching and delivery with strong technical quality and excellent cultural fit professionals within an extremely short timeline.