Experience
For over 25 years, Hartley People has recruited for businesses across Ireland — giving us an understanding of different industries, operating models and the people behind effective technology teams.
Tech Recruitment
Tech Hiring, Built Around Your Stack
The right technology hire can ship product faster, secure your systems and turn data into decisions. The wrong hire can cost you time, delivery and momentum.
Hartley People partners with businesses across Ireland to recruit IT and technology professionals who fit the role, the stack and the way your team builds.
- Software Engineers
- Data Engineers & Analysts
- Cloud & Infrastructure Engineers
- Cybersecurity Specialists
- Product & Project Managers
25+
Years recruiting talent in Ireland
50+
Professionals across our team
150,000+
Strong candidate network
32
Counties covered nationwide
Recruitment Built Around How You Build
A job title only tells us part of the story. Before we start searching, we want to understand your technology environment.
The Role
- What business problem does this hire need to solve?
- What will they own, and what’s shared?
- What should they have delivered after 6 or 12 months?
The Stack
- What’s your stack and architecture?
- Is it cloud, on-premise or hybrid?
- Which skills are essential, and which are trainable?
The Team
- Is it a product, project or support environment?
- Is the role remote, hybrid or on-site?
We use that information to build the search around the technologist your business actually needs. Not simply someone whose CV matches a list of keywords.
IT & Technology Recruitment Expertise
Technology roles can look similar on paper while requiring very different people.
Building new vs. running existing
An engineer building a new product needs a different skill set from one keeping a business-critical platform stable.
Depth vs. breadth
A deep stack specialist is a different hire from an all-rounder in a small IT team.
Technical leadership
Recruiting a Head of Engineering or IT Manager requires us to understand architecture, delivery, budgets and team-building as much as technical skill.
We recruit across:
- Software Development Talk to us about Software Development recruitment
- Technical Leads & Engineering Managers Talk to us about Technical Leads & Engineering Managers recruitment
- Data Engineering Talk to us about Data Engineering recruitment
- Data Analytics & BI Talk to us about Data Analytics & BI recruitment
- Cloud & DevOps Talk to us about Cloud & DevOps recruitment
- Infrastructure & Networks Talk to us about Infrastructure & Networks recruitment
- Cybersecurity Talk to us about Cybersecurity recruitment
- Product Management Talk to us about Product Management recruitment
- Business Analysis Talk to us about Business Analysis recruitment
- Project & Programme Management Talk to us about Project & Programme Management recruitment
- Implementation & Technical Support Talk to us about Implementation & Technical Support recruitment
- Head of IT & Technology Leadership Talk to us about Head of IT & Technology Leadership recruitment
Across all major industries, from graduate to Head of IT.
Talk to a Tech Recruitment SpecialistOur Technology Recruitment Team
You're hiring a service delivered by people. Meet the recruiters who could be working your search.
Fergal Hartley
Joint OwnerFergal Hartley
Joint OwnerWith a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Fergal Hartley is a highly regarded joint owner of prominent recruitment and staffing ventures, including Hartley People Recruitment & Training, Flexiforce, Clannad Care and Burton Sinclair. His entrepreneurial spirit has driven these companies to success, making them leaders in their respective fields. Fergal's comprehensive background in talent acquisition, combined with strategic insight and a commitment to best practices as a Fellow of the National Recruitment Federation, positions him as an invaluable partner for securing top executive talent.
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Pierre Fetat
Head of OperationsPierre Fetat
Head of OperationsPierre is an accomplished B2B International Director who works across functions, with over 15 years of experience across digital marketing, business development, and complex sales. With a strong background in Customer Data Platforms (CDP), Customer Success, and digital transformation initiatives, Pierre brings a wealth of expertise to executive search. His strategic insights, coupled with his commitment to driving innovation and operational excellence, make him a valuable partner for clients seeking visionary executive talent.
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Damien McCleane
Head of Strategic RecruitmentDamien McCleane
Head of Strategic RecruitmentWith nearly 30 years of experience across recruitment, training, business development, and customer relationship management, Damien McCleane is an accomplished professional with a versatile background in executive and managerial roles across diverse sectors. Also serving as Regional Manager at Hartley People, Damien combines his expertise in strategic recruitment, client partnership, and team leadership to drive excellence and innovation within the executive search landscape.
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Jessica Maher
Recruitment Team LeadJessica Maher
Recruitment Team LeadJess is responsible for recruitment across supply chain, production, engineering and warehousing. Having previously worked in the hospitality industry, she spent four years in Australia furthering her career before returning home to Wexford. A positive and energetic member of the team, Jess is a keen supporter of Wexford hurling and enjoys baking, going to the gym and spending time with friends.
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Darren O'Connor
Recruitment Team LeadDarren O'Connor
Recruitment Team LeadDarren specialises in recruiting for IT, HR, agricultural and commercial sales roles. With previous experience as an Operations Manager and Partner and Client Relations Manager within the waste technology sector, he brings strong operational and people-focused expertise to his role. Based in Waterford with his wife and dog, Loki, Darren enjoys sport, travel and keeping active.
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Danielle Bohill-Walsh
Senior Partner — Finance SpecialistDanielle Bohill-Walsh
Senior Partner — Finance SpecialistAs an experienced Senior Talent Partner, Danielle brings extensive expertise and a genuine passion for connecting people with the right opportunities. She combines a professional and personable approach with a strong understanding of clients and candidates, building lasting relationships and identifying the right talent. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys home and interior design and spending time with her husband and young daughter.
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Padraig Murphy
Senior Partner — Sales SpecialistPadraig Murphy
Senior Partner — Sales SpecialistPadraig is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Hartley People Recruitment, where he leads the Sales desk and focuses on connecting talented individuals with the right businesses. Before moving into recruitment, he spent 10 years working in Business Operations and holds a BA in Business and Human Resource Management. Outside of work, Padraig is an avid Liverpool supporter and keen golfer.
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Brendan White
Marketing Manager
Nigel Kelly
Talent SpecialistNigel Kelly
Talent SpecialistHailing from Carrick-on-Suir, Nigel is responsible for recruitment across IT, research and development, hospitality, trades and service technician roles. With a strong interest in technology, he is often the first point of contact for technical support within the office. Nigel previously worked in radio, presenting sports news and his own weekly show on WLR. He is also an accomplished photographer, keen runner, rugby fan and enthusiastic gardener.
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Eimear Cox
Recruitment SpecialistEimear Cox
Recruitment SpecialistEimear graduated from WIT with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in 2018. Following several years in the insurance industry, including a period in Vancouver working with clients such as Michael Bublé and Nelly Furtado, she moved into recruitment to apply her understanding of people and relationships to helping clients and candidates find the right opportunities. A Waterford native, Eimear enjoys reading, board games, Dungeons & Dragons, pub quizzes and jiu jitsu.
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Hannah Sullivan
Recruitment SpecialistHannah Sullivan
Recruitment SpecialistHannah holds a Diploma in International Human Resource Management, a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma in International Hotel Management from Shannon College of Hotel Management. Beginning her career in hotel management, she developed strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a genuine interest in working with people. Her move into recruitment brings together her experience in business, hospitality and human resources, with a focus on understanding candidates and making the right connections.
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Tamara Fisher
Recruitment SpecialistTamara Fisher
Recruitment SpecialistTamara brings extensive experience in operations management, customer service and team leadership, having worked in fast-paced, people-focused environments. She also holds a QQI Level 6 qualification in Human Resources and has a genuine passion for building relationships and helping people find the right opportunities. Outside of work, Tamara enjoys travelling, keeping active and spending time with friends, family and her pug, Harry.
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Tricia Quinn
Commercial and Operations ManagerTricia Quinn
Commercial and Operations ManagerTricia brings energy and warmth to Flexiforce as Commercial and Operations Manager, Hartley People’s temporary recruitment division. A natural people-person, she ensures every interaction is positive and productive, and helps organise team events that keep morale high. With over 15 years as a trainer on FÁS-funded courses, she placed students into permanent roles before moving into operations with charities including Cycle Against Suicide and Make-A-Wish Ireland. Tricia joined Hartley People in 2021. Outside work, she is an avid sea swimmer along the Copper Coast and a proud Ironman finisher (Barcelona, 2019).
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Ashling Durand
Senior Team Lead & Talent SpecialistAshling Durand
Senior Team Lead & Talent SpecialistAshling started in reception at Flexiforce, quickly becoming the office’s go-to person for all things operational—a role she still holds alongside her work as Senior Team Lead and Talent Specialist. She has grown steadily through the business, gaining experience across multiple functions. Ashling enjoys supporting colleagues and clients, solving problems and providing guidance wherever needed. She takes pride in being a reliable point of contact for both the team and the wider business. Beyond work, she loves spending time outdoors with her young family, with a particular fondness for discovering new beaches.
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Kelley Rothwell
Senior Talent Specialist & Compliance CoordinatorKelley Rothwell
Senior Talent Specialist & Compliance CoordinatorKelley works as Senior Talent Specialist and Compliance Coordinator at Flexiforce. With a diverse background spanning talent management, education, hospitality and the creative sector, she brings strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills to her role. After eight years in hospitality—including managerial positions in Cork and Waterford—Kelley moved into education, holding a Professional Master of Education in Art from UCC following earlier studies in Fine Art at Crawford College of Art & Design. In her current role, she focuses on candidate engagement, recruitment coordination and compliance, taking a proactive, people-centred approach to connecting talent with opportunity.
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Sean Whelan
Talent Specialist & HR AdministratorSean Whelan
Talent Specialist & HR AdministratorSean supports the Flexiforce Agency Staffing Solutions team as Talent Specialist and HR Administrator. He holds a Master’s degree in HR and is an Associate Member of the CIPD. Sean combines his academic background with a genuine interest in recruitment and HR, bringing both knowledge and enthusiasm to his role. Outside the office, he is a keen soccer fan and reigning champion of the company Fantasy Football League.
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Maureen Flynn
Talent SpecialistMaureen Flynn
Talent SpecialistMaureen is a Waterford native and Talent Specialist with Flexiforce. Before joining the team, she managed the Pandora store in Waterford city and later completed a Diploma in Interior Design. Maureen combines her retail and design experience with a natural ability to connect with people, making her a valued member of the recruitment team. Outside work, she enjoys beach walks, sea swimming and spending time outdoors with her two children. She is also known locally as the lead singer of the band No Hot Ashes.
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Jessica Murphy
Talent SpecialistTechnology Hiring Outside the Tech Sector
Digital skills are now needed across the Irish economy, not just in Dublin's tech multinationals. Manufacturers, med-tech, financial services and regional businesses are building their own software, data and security capability, often competing with much larger employers for the same people. We help you present the role so the right people take it seriously.
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Software Engineers & Developers
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Technical Leads & Engineering Managers
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Data Engineers & BI Specialists
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Cloud & Infrastructure Engineers
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Cybersecurity Specialists
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Business Analysts & Project Managers
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Implementation & Systems Specialists
Our 3E Approach
Our technology recruitment model is built around three principles that guide every search we run.
Expertise
Our team of 50+ professionals is supported by 2 dedicated Strategic Sourcing Specialists, combining recruitment expertise, technical market knowledge and an advanced suite of sourcing technology.
Ethics
A successful technology hire needs to work for both sides. We represent your stack, workload and working model accurately and assess candidate motivation carefully, so candidates understand the role, expectations and business they're considering joining.
The Technologist You Need May Not Be Applying
Experienced engineers, data and security professionals are often already employed, well looked after and regularly approached about new roles. Waiting for them to apply is not enough. Our search can combine:
150,000+
Candidate network
- Direct candidate sourcing
- Passive candidate engagement
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Advanced sourcing technology
- Market mapping
- Referral networks
- Targeted advertising & leading job boards
Our two Strategic Sourcing Specialists work alongside our recruiters to identify relevant professionals and create routes into candidate markets beyond traditional job advertising.
We Look Beyond the CV
Technical skill needs context. When assessing a candidate, we want to understand:
What have they built or supported?
What have they used in production?
Is their experience deep, broad, or both?
What have they delivered and owned?
Product, project or support environment?
How do they approach and solve problems?
How do they communicate with stakeholders?
How have they adapted to new tools and change?
What are their location expectations?
Why are they considering their next move?
This helps your hiring team spend time interviewing candidates with genuine relevance to your technical requirement.
Talk to a Tech Recruitment SpecialistEvery Tech Search Is Different
You might need someone to:
We don’t start with a standard search. We start with what you need the person to achieve — and build the recruitment approach from there.
Your Technology Team, Supported by Ours
With offices in Dublin and Waterford, Hartley People supports businesses recruiting IT and technology talent across Ireland.
- Dublin
- Waterford
You understand your systems, product and what needs to be delivered. We understand how to search, engage and qualify the people who can help you deliver it.
Tech Recruitment Questions, Answered
A few of the questions employers ask us most often about hiring IT and technology talent in Ireland.
What IT and technology roles does Hartley People recruit for?
We recruit across software development, data and analytics, infrastructure and cloud, cybersecurity, and product and delivery — from Software Engineers, Data Analysts and Cloud Engineers through to Technical Leads, Engineering Managers and Heads of IT. We also recruit Business Analysts, Project Managers and Implementation Specialists.
Do you recruit for technology roles outside Dublin?
Yes. With offices in Waterford and Dublin, we recruit IT and technology talent across Ireland, not just in the capital — for on-site, hybrid and remote roles.
How do you find technology candidates who aren't actively job hunting?
Many experienced engineers, data and security professionals are already employed and rarely respond to job ads, so we don't rely on advertising alone. Our two Strategic Sourcing Specialists use direct sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, market mapping and our 150,000+ candidate network to reach passive candidates who fit your specific requirement.
How do you assess a candidate's technical ability beyond their CV?
We look at what they've actually built, the technologies they've used in production, the environment they worked in and what they owned and delivered — not just keywords. This helps your hiring team spend time only with candidates who have genuine relevance to your technical requirement.
Can you help us fill hard-to-find roles in cybersecurity, cloud or data?
Yes. Cybersecurity, cloud, data engineering and senior engineering roles are among the most competitive searches in Ireland. We use market mapping and direct sourcing to reach people who aren't on job boards — and we'll tell you honestly where the salary, skills list or working model may need to flex.
How long does a typical technology recruitment search take?
It depends on the seniority of the role and how niche the stack is — an IT Support Analyst search moves faster than a Cloud Architect search requiring a very specific platform background. We'll give you a realistic timeline once we understand what you need the hire to deliver.
What does it cost to use Hartley People for technology recruitment?
Fees depend on the seniority and complexity of the role. Get in touch and we'll talk you through pricing for your specific requirement — no obligation.
Who Does Your Technology Team Need Next?
Tell us about the role and what you need that person to deliver. We'll talk you through the market, the search and how we can support your hiring team.
- 25+ years recruiting talent across Ireland
- Access to a 150,000+ candidate network, active and passive
- A search built around your stack and what your hire needs to deliver
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