<aside> <img src="/icons/flash_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/flash_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> We’re excited to share a success story about how we found the perfect Flutter developer for our client within just two weeks.
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Late last year, an international startup approached us with a highly specific task—not just to find a Senior Flutter Developer, but someone with the potential to lead. The developer had to be more than just a senior engineer. They needed to analyze independently, set tasks, and offer creative solutions. On top of that, they required strong communication skills to connect with the CEO, tech leads, product managers, and the rest of the team.
The goal was clear: Find a Flutter developer who was passionate, experienced, and could rise to the challenges of a fast-paced startup environment.
✅ More than just Senior-Level Expertise: The ideal candidate needed to have leadership potential and the ability to think strategically.
✅ Solid Flutter Experience: They had to possess 3-4 years of commercial experience, including at least 3 years in native development.
✅ Soft Skills: These were crucial, as the developer needed to be genuinely invested in the product and able to communicate effectively with the core team.
As with most startups, the situation changed rapidly during the recruitment process. The company restructured its tech leadership and even shifted focus from a new project to improving an existing product that required a complete redesign. Adapting to these changes while continuing the search was challenging, but we remained flexible and determined.
Moreover, finding a Senior Flutter developer posed a unique challenge. Flutter, being a relatively new technology (with its first stable version launched in 2018), meant finding a developer with 5+ years of experience was almost impossible. Most developers only began adopting Flutter around 2020. To overcome this, we expanded our search to include developers with strong native development backgrounds (iOS/Android) who had transitioned to Flutter in recent years.
We kicked off the search by carefully crafting the candidate profile. We needed someone who could build from the ground up, handle obstacles with ease, and genuinely align with the team and product. Given the scarcity of Flutter developers with extensive experience, we also considered senior Android and iOS developers and those familiar with other cross-platform technologies like React Native. However, a minimum of 3 years of Flutter experience remained a key factor.
Our sourcing channels included LinkedIn and other professional networks. We moved fast: 🔹screening over 120 resumes
🔹sending out 98 emails
🔹conducting 9 interviews
In the end, the perfect candidate emerged, passing all interview stages and accepting the job offer.
✅ Accurate Candidate Profiling: We developed a clear and precise profile that helped us find a candidate with the right mix of technical expertise and communication skills.