CodersLink

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO and co-founder of an entertainment platform in the AI industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CodersLink?

We needed to find the right type of engineering talent for our internal team.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CodersLink has supported us in recruiting developers for our team. We've had specific technical requirements, and the team has sourced candidates for us and eventually helped us find the appropriate engineers.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–3 teammates from CodersLink, including the leadership and talent team. 

How did you come to work with CodersLink?

I knew someone in CodersLink's business. We looked at other service providers and their offerings, but CodersLink was the right choice for us based on the value they provided.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with CodersLink in January 2024, and we're still working with the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Success for us is finding a quality employee who will continue to want to work on the team, and CodersLink has done that. The team has sourced good-quality engineers and helped us find the right talent.

How did CodersLink perform from a project management standpoint?

CodersLink's process is very organized and thoughtful. We communicate via virtual meetings and email.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to shout out Tito (CEO & Co-Founder) and his team.

What did you find most impressive about them?

CodersLink is well-organized, listens effectively, and doesn't waste our time with candidates who aren't relevant to us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing comes to my mind immediately. CodersLink has done a great job.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be very clear about your needs upfront. The better you understand your needs, the more effective and efficient CodersLink will be, allowing them to do the best work they can for you as a partner.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the president of a marketing agency. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CodersLink?

We wanted to bring some diversity into our team, both in terms of ethnicity and gender equality. Our company went about that in a few different ways, including in development, which is male-dominated. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CodersLink provides us with staff augmentation services. The team provides a teammate with development skills and a specific tenure. Initially, we asked for a teammate in the mid-range in terms of tenure, not a newbie, but not someone who's been working for 20 years. Specifically, we wanted someone who was still curious to learn. CodersLink provided us with a developer who has been with us for several years. 

What is the team composition?

We work with one full-time developer. 

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent between $50,000–$200,000 with them.

How did you come to work with CodersLink?

CodersLink has been with us since my predecessor worked for the company, so I'm unsure how we found them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since April 2022, and the engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Thanks to CodersLink's work, we've saved money. The developer is amazing and very efficient — her work exceeds expectations. 

How did CodersLink perform from a project management standpoint?

The team works with our project manager. The developer is great at adhering to schedules and delivering on time. We communicate through Jira, Google Chat, Google Meet, Zoom, phone calls, and emails. 

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Jesus (CEO & Co-Founder) has been helpful and very responsive. He's stuck the landing and is great to work with. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The developer CodersLink provides is very consistent and always with us. CodersLink constantly checks in and ensures everything is going well with us and the developer. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing they need to improve; our work with them has been consistently positive. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Have high expectations, and CodersLink will meet them. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the head of engineering at a company that provides medication ordering and management technology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CodersLink?

We required staffing services of engineers, QA, and DevOps personnel. We had previously outsourced our team to Bulgaria, and I wanted to move the team nearshore to increase collaboration and save costs. I wanted to work with a team closer to us and within our same time zone to speed up our processes.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CodersLink provides a full-functioning team that includes software engineers who write code and QA and DevOps specialists. CodersLink's team works using the LAMP stack, including Linux, PHP, and MySQL. We also work with developers who are experienced in the Laravel framework. The team works remotely from Mexico since our company was fully remotely distributed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with 7–10 teammates of CodersLink, and the team has varied over time. We've worked with software engineers, DevOps engineers, and QA testers. We're currently in a maintenance phase. 

How did you come to work with CodersLink?

We found CodersLink through an online search.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with CodersLink in June 2021, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

CodersLink's support has helped us save time and around 30%–40% off our operating costs.

How did CodersLink perform from a project management standpoint?

CodersLink works as an integrated team with our in-house engineers in the US. The team collaborates with us hand in hand as part of a larger team. We communicate through Microsoft Teams.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

One of our QA engineers has been integral in helping us succeed and ensuring we don't release code with defects. She also does user acceptance testing and helps ensure we release a quality product. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I wish CodersLink had more touchpoints with us.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

CodersLink provides great talent, and I suggest integrating that talent with your internal team and making them feel a part of your larger company. This is how I've had success with outsourcing teams.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Reviewer 1: I'm the CTO of a supply chain solutions provider. I've been with the company for a little over two years, and I've been in the software and technology industries for two and a half decades.

Reviewer 2: I'm the director of engineering at the company. I've been here for about a year and a half, and I've been in this industry for a decade and a half.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CodersLink?

R1: CodersLink provides us with staff augmentation.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

R1: CodersLink provides us with technical resources, specifically software providers, who work with us as part of our team. In particular, there's one software developer from CodersLink who has been working for us for many years — he was here when I joined the company.

When I joined, CodersLink was well aware of us as a company, what we did, and the type of resources we were looking for because they already had this long-term developer working as part of our team for many years. Now, we're already in talks with CodersLink about getting a team from them to do other projects. We're in the middle of asking them for a couple more resources to add to our team on a full-time long-term basis.

If we need new resources, we can have a small conversation with CodersLink — even with the CEO — and let them know what we're thinking and looking for. Then, they start searching for the resources we need. For every request, we put together a job description.

A big part of what CodersLink provides us with are .NET and C# developers. We also use JavaScript, especially React, as well as Python and Node.js. Although we currently don't have resources from CodersLink working with those technologies yet, those are the possibilities we have.

What is the team composition?

R1: We currently have one developer from CodersLink who has been working for us for four years. Now, we're putting information together to request 1–3 new developers. Additionally, there are two main people on CodersLink's side who help us with finding candidates. One of them is the CEO, and the other is a sales representative/customer liaison who works a lot with us as well.

R2: I've also been talking with another teammate from CodersLink in charge of the scheduling. She's responsible for organizing and facilitating the developer's meetings with me. In total, there are three teammates from CodersLink communicating with me.

How did you come to work with CodersLink?

R1: I have no idea how we found them because the relationship between CodersLink and my company existed before I joined.

What is the status of this engagement?

R1: According to the agreement documents I have access to, our relationship start date with CodersLink goes back to March 2021, and it is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

R1: CodersLink has brought us one very strong software developer. He's very straightforward. Moreover, they send us very strong candidates even before we send them our written requirements because they know our company well, and our relationship with them is well-founded.

R2: CodersLink has also helped us make money, considering that they're helping us augment our staff and save money on what other developers could have cost us. In comparison to a local developer, CodersLink's developer costs us around 30% less.

How did CodersLink perform from a project management standpoint?

R1: CodersLink has a very good process. Moreover, the developer's performance regarding project management is excellent. We collaborate using Jira, Microsoft Teams calls, and messages.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

R1: We would like to give a shout-out to Jesus (CMO, CPO & Co-Founder). He has been very proactive and ready to jump on a call at any time whenever there's something to discuss or talk about. When I came on board with agreements and personnel from CodersLink already in place, Jesus very quickly set up a meeting so that I could understand the relationship and who they were.

Moreover, whenever we have quarterly sync-ups, Jesus is the one who sets them up and makes sure we're on the same page about what they can do for us and where we're going. This way, we van all brainstorm possible futures.

What did you find most impressive about them?

R1: Thanks to them, we've definitely saved money because they provide us with off-shore staff augmentation. Moreover, the developers they've given us are strong contributors to us building our product, which is the product that helps us get new customers — that's where CodersLink's value resides.

Are there any areas they could improve?

R1: I can't think of anything CodersLink could improve on. I'm happy with them.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

R2: Work with them.

R1: Be clear about what you're looking for but don't wait to have that written up.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of a full service digital agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CodersLink?

We use CodersLink for recruiting and staff augmentation services in Mexico specifically for WordPress developers.

What were your goals for this project?

When we started working with CodersLink our goal was to find a full time WordPress developer who could grow with our team and help offset our expanding workload. We have since hired two additional full time team members in Mexico and look forward to growing with them in the near future.

SOLUTION

How did you select CodersLink?

CodersLink was referred to us by a former colleague who gave them a glowing review.

Describe the project in detail.

During our initial contract with CodersLink, we met with the account management team in the U.S. and the talent recruiter and spoke in-depth about our requirements for the position and the type of candidate we were seeking.

We then provided a detailed job description and provided feedback to CodersLink as they presented us with various candidates for the role. Our account manager provided CVs and video responses from a variety of candidates and scheduled interviews for our team.

Once we were ready to hire, they handled all the details and we proceeded with our first full time staff augmentation hire. This hire was an incredible candidate and has been with us since 2018. We couldn't be happier. We have since hired two additional developers through CodersLink.

What was the team composition?

We worked with an account manager, a talent recruiter, and also had several conversations with the CEO. All were very proactive in their communication and wonderful to work with.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Hiring full time developers in Mexico through CodersLink has saved our agency well over $100,000 in salary and overhead costs over the last few years and we hope to increase this savings as we grow the team.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The most critical part in hiring a candidate through a staff augmentation company is communication, which CodersLink has nailed. We spent time working through our requirements and once we were all clear on needs, the process was smooth sailing.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

CodersLink has great staff who are friendly, talented, and committed to helping companies like ours grow their teams. We enjoy working with them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We've nailed down a process that works and they know us well, which means we are able to move swiftly and efficiently. No improvements needed at this time.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of people at Paystand, a B2B payments platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Coderslink?

We started expanding into our office in Guadalajara and hiring engineers for that office.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Coderslink is a great recruiting source and strategic partner for us. Our growth is large so I rely on them to help me fill open positions and get the right candidates in our pool. They send me quality resumes, ask for feedback, and recalibrate their search accordingly.

They’re also my go-to for salaries, benefits, or anything that could be asked by our current or future staff. I appreciate that they’re willing to drop everything and help me out on any given day. They also have a wonderful online portal where we can see the candidate pool and where we are with them, but that’s not the main reason why we use them.

How did you come to work with Coderslink?

Coderslink is both in the US and Latin America, but I mainly use them for Latin American searches, where they perform better.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $50,000–$100,000. It depends on how many people they find for me.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together for over a year.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

When Coderslink brings me quality candidates, we hire them. and they become quality employees. We’ve recently hired two people and have an awesome candidate pool moving forward. They know how to bring the right people and how to talk about our culture, our goals, and our values before introducing us to those candidates. The entire experience has just been wonderful, to be honest.

How did Coderslink perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re willing to work with whatever I need. I’m completely inundated with stuff on a day-to-day basis. Coderslink is there for me when I need them, but they’re not there all the time. We meet once a week to stay on top of the candidate pool. The person I work with is new but hungry to learn, and having that brainpower is huge. I can talk to him about what’s worked and hasn’t worked for me in the past, and he shifts accordingly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

When COVID-19 hit, Coderslink was one of the first vendors to offer us a discount because they wanted to continue working with us. I really liked that they reached out to us right away. I felt like they would be our partner forever because of that.

They also have really nice people on top of it. From every part of the experience, I’ve just had a good feeling.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’re spot-on and will be rockstars in the recruiting world.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a team lead at a digital payment platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CodersLink?

We hired them for their recruitment services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CodersLink helped us find talent that specialized in software development, QA, full-stack technologies, and frontend development.

What is the team composition?

We worked with a recruiter and manager.

How did you come to work with CodersLink?

I’m not sure how the relationship started because they were working with them before I started at the company.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started this particular project in February 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

They brought in nine candidates per month. Five of them moved on to our evaluation stage because they met all of the technical criteria.

How did CodersLink perform from a project management standpoint?

We use email, phone, and video conferencing. The team always had a prompt and effective response.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Before bringing candidates to us, they record an interview with them to showcase their language skills. It was helpful to show their skills beforehand. Not a lot of other recruitment companies offer that.

Are there any areas they could improve?

If they could find more senior-level candidates, it would be good.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of Easy Expunctions. We provide a clear path for customers to clear their criminal records.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CodersLink?

We needed staff augmentation.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We hire junior and senior developers from CodersLink that work under our developers. They’ve worked on dozens of projects for us, using whatever technologies we need. We’re currently building an extract, transform, and load (ETL) solution. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve hired five individuals from them in total. We currently work with only one. 

How did you come to work with CodersLink?

We were referred over to them when our company moved to San Antonio. Once we were introduced, we hit it off with their leadership. Once we hired two people, we saw they do great work.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $100,000–$250,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The partnership started at the end of 2016 or the beginning of 2017. We still work together.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

CodersLink’s developers are loyal and extremely dedicated to what they do. They’ve done a great job with all our projects; we’ve never had an issue with them. There are sometimes delayed deadlines, but that’s common in tech and development. We haven’t had a failed project of the many dozens we’ve done. Our CTOs are pleased with their developers and quality of work, especially considering the cost.

How did CodersLink perform from a project management standpoint?

We have our own project management tools like Azure, Atlassian, and Jira. CodersLink has been comfortable with all of them without issue. We never hired anyone as leadership to fill positions; we hired them to work under our individuals. They’re always willing to train, to listen, and execute what we need.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The individuals from CodersLink work hard. I don’t know many people who work as hard as them. They’re extremely dedicated, loyal, and excited to work on specific projects. Their younger developers are creative; not only did they do what we expected, but they also provided insights and suggestions to make our solution better.

It’s always a pleasant experience to work with their leadership and resources. We’ve never gone a single month without a developer from CodersLink.

Are there any areas they could improve?

CodersLink is good at doing exactly what we want, but what we want may not be what’s best for us. We’re not super tech-savvy and could us their insights on how things can be better. I’d encourage them to step up and become leaders this way.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of business operations for a network security company. We have an array of consumer business solutions that deliver secure, open access to files, websites, software, and media.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CodersLink?

We’ve had an ongoing relationship with them. Over two years ago, we identified some strategic initiatives in Guadalajara, and that’s how we got in contact with them. Since then, we’ve grown from two to over 35 employees in Mexico, almost entirely with the help of CodersLink.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

There have been two main segments. In the beginning, it was HR, recruitment, and overhead services. They sourced candidates for us, coordinated interviews, and worked with our team to identify great candidates. Once we were satisfied with a candidate, we extended an offer. From there, CodersLink handled monthly payments, payroll, and HR-related activities. After 18 months, we converted the employees to full-time employees and CoderLink has continued to provide recruitment services.

What is the team composition?

I work with 1–3 people on a weekly basis, and I’ve worked with five or more overall.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $300,000

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since April 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The main outcome is growing the team so much in only two years. One of the best things has been their ability to adapt to our business needs. Obviously, when we got started, it wasn’t exactly a great fit, but they’ve worked closely with us to understand recruitment needs, what hiring managers need, and other things. It’s been a learning process, and they’ve done an exceptional job at learning.

How did CodersLink perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re good. In some ways, things have slipped, but we’ve hit it in other ways so I would just say good.

Communication has been excellent. The CEO is ready to jump into communications at any time. We do a quarterly business review with him as well. Their team leads and recruitment leads make sure we’re up to do date on information for and about candidates. We exclusively speak over email or in-person.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their personnel distinguishes them from other companies. They’re dedicated and committed to recruiting and the individuals they work with. They’ve gone above and beyond multiple times in helping us covering HR processes, whether with payroll or timelines.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’ve shared information with them in the past, but I don’t have anything to say now.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be as transparent as possible. As you go through the recruitment process, be brutally honest with their recruiters about what you’re looking for. Learning is one of their best traits, so you need to give them information to learn from.