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Direct Tech Recruitment & Staffing Services Solutions

Accelerate technical hiring with proven direct hire recruitment and staffing services designed for engineering teams. We connect high-growth companies and enterprises with specialized software developers, cloud architects, and technology leaders. Backed by extensive industry networks and rigorous technical vetting, we deliver qualified permanent candidates who align with your architectural standards and company culture.

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Our Tech Recruitment Services

Comprehensive direct hire staffing solutions providing high-caliber engineering talent and executive leadership across modern technology stacks.

Chief Technology Officer

Place executive leaders who define technical architecture, guide organizational transformation, scale engineering departments, and align engineering priorities directly with corporate growth goals.

Cloud Engineer Placement

Source specialized cloud engineers capable of designing, securing, and maintaining scalable enterprise cloud infrastructure across modern distributed cloud environments.

DevOps Engineer Staffing

Recruit experienced DevOps professionals skilled in building robust CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and maintaining high availability across production environments.

Full Stack Engineer

Hire versatile software engineers proficient across modern front-end interfaces and scalable back-end services to accelerate core product development cycles.

Platform Engineer Search

Identify dedicated platform engineers to construct internal developer platforms, automate workflows, and maintain resilient engineering ecosystems for product teams.

AI/ML Engineer Hiring

Secure talented machine learning specialists to train, deploy, and monitor production machine learning models and intelligent data-driven applications.

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Our Proven Four-Step Technical Staffing Methodology

Strategic Discovery and Technical Profiling

We evaluate your technology stack, code standards, team dynamics, and long-term business goals to create an accurate candidate blueprint for direct hire placement.

Targeted Sourcing and Talent Mapping

Rigorous Technical Vetting and Assessment

Shortlist Delivery and Offer Management

Delivering Top Talent

Proven Hiring Results

Discover how our precision recruitment helps technical organizations scale engineering capabilities and secure critical leadership.

"We are thrilled with the exceptional executive assistant placement we received through Ikon Search. The candidate they recommended for our private equity firm has exceeded all expectations. In a fast-paced, high-pressure environment like private equity, finding someone who can not only support our senior leadership team but also anticipate needs..."

Private Equity Firm
The Ikon Difference

Why Choose Ikon Search?

We combine deep technical market insights with structured recruiting workflows to deliver exceptional permanent talent.

Rapid Shortlist Delivery

Qualified candidate profiles are typically delivered within two to three days.

Executive Search Heritage

Backed by over twenty-five years of executive search experience from leadership.

Rigorous Candidate Vetting

Every candidate is evaluated through detailed interviews, assessments, and references.

Flexible Search Models

Offering tailored direct hire placement, retained search, and temp-to-hire engagement options.

Meet The Recruitment Team

Experienced talent advisors dedicated to your technical growth.

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Kristin Lutz

Head of Contract Services

Kristin Lutz serves as Head of Contract Services at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm she helped establish in 2021. With deep expertise in contract and contingent workforce solutions, Kristin brings a client-first approach to every engagement, investing time upfront to thoroughly understand each organization's culture, values, and long-term hiring goals. Her extensive background in executive search and staffing enables her to connect businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing with exceptional professionals efficiently and accurately. Kristin is committed to delivering clean, quality-driven candidate pipelines and building lasting partnerships that support sustainable growth for clients ranging from growing startups to established corporations and PE-backed portfolio companies.

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Connor Brown

Head of Insurance

Connor Brown is the Head of Insurance at Ikon Search, leading the firm's specialized Insurance, Risk & Compliance recruiting division. With a focused expertise in the insurance sector, Connor works closely with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, reinsurers, and TPAs to identify and place top-tier talent across a wide range of roles. He leverages deep industry knowledge, broad professional networks, and Ikon Search's cutting-edge recruitment technology to present highly qualified candidates typically within two to three days. Connor takes pride in building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring every placement aligns with the organization's operational needs, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.

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Adam Levy

Managing Partner

Adam Levy is a key team member at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver tailored talent solutions across select industries. Adam contributes to the firm's commitment to pairing rigorous candidate vetting with a deep understanding of client needs, helping businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing find exceptional professionals. He embraces Ikon Search's core values of tailored focus, market speed, and data quality, working diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Adam's collaborative approach supports the firm's ability to handle diverse hiring engagements, from full-time permanent placements to contract and temp-to-hire arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a direct hire recruiter?

A direct hire recruiter specializes in sourcing, vetting, and placing permanent employees directly onto your company payroll. Unlike temporary staffing agencies where workers remain employed by the staffing firm, a direct hire partner manages candidate screening and interview coordination until an employment offer is accepted, earning a placement fee upon successful hiring.

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Ready to Build Your Engineering Team?

Speak with our technical recruitment advisors to discuss your hiring profile.

Industry Excellence

Awards and Recognition

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Executive Search Excellence

Over 25 years of combined leadership search expertise.

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Client Rating Standard

Consistently rated 5 stars for recruitment service delivery.

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Rapid Delivery Distinction

Recognized for shortlists delivered within two to three days.

Start Sourcing Your Technical Talent Today

Tell us about your open engineering roles, technical stack, and timeline to receive vetted candidates within days.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.