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Technology • London

From Junior Developer to CTO in 5 Years

When Alex approached PrimeTalent in 2019, he was a talented junior developer at a small agency, frustrated by a lack of progression and eager to make his mark on the technology world. Our specialist technology consultants saw immediately that Alex's skills and ambition were being underutilised.

We placed Alex as a Mid-Level Software Engineer at a fast-growing FinTech scale-up in 2019. Within eighteen months, he had been promoted to Senior Engineer, leading a team of six developers. PrimeTalent continued to support Alex's career journey, placing him as Head of Engineering at a Series B startup in 2021.

By 2024, Alex had built an outstanding reputation in London's technology community. When a FTSE 250 financial services firm came to us seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer, Alex was our top recommendation. Today, he leads a team of 85 engineers and has overseen a complete platform modernisation worth over £40 million.

"PrimeTalent didn't just find me jobs — they mapped out a career strategy and stayed with me every step of the way. They understood my potential before I fully did myself."

— Alex B., Chief Technology Officer

Career Journey Timeline

Before PrimeTalent

Junior Developer

£28,000 / year • Small Agency, London

After PrimeTalent

Chief Technology Officer

£195,000 + equity • FTSE 250 Company

Transforming Careers Every Day

Hundreds of professionals across the UK have taken their next step with PrimeTalent's support.

Sarah M.

Marketing Director • London

Marketing

PrimeTalent understood my vision for where I wanted to take my career. They didn't just match my CV to a job description — they found a role that genuinely excited me and aligned with my long-term goals.

📈 45% salary increase achieved

Senior Marketing Manager → Marketing Director

James T.

Senior Software Engineer • Remote

Technology

Found my perfect remote role working for a brilliant US-listed tech company. PrimeTalent was transparent throughout the whole process and negotiated a package that exceeded my expectations.

🏠 100% remote working achieved

Software Engineer → Senior Engineer (Remote)

Priya K.

Finance Manager • FTSE 100

Finance

The consultants at PrimeTalent were genuinely exceptional. They prepared me thoroughly for every interview stage and their knowledge of the FTSE 100 hiring process was second to none.

🏆 FTSE 100 dream role secured

Financial Analyst → Finance Manager, FTSE 100

David H.

Head of Legal • Magic Circle

Legal

A confidential executive search handled with complete discretion and professionalism. PrimeTalent's legal division clearly understood the nuances of partnership-track roles at top-tier firms.

⚖️ Magic Circle firm placement

Senior Associate → Head of Legal

Emma R.

HR Director • Tech Startup

HR & People

My career pivot from corporate banking to HR in a tech startup felt daunting, but PrimeTalent guided me every step. They championed my transferable skills when other agencies dismissed me.

🔄 Successful industry pivot

Operations Manager (Finance) → HR Director (Tech)

Michael C.

Chief Operating Officer

Executive

The executive search process was outstanding — thorough, respectful of my time, and utterly professional. PrimeTalent's senior team clearly have deep networks at board level.

⭐ C-Suite placement achieved

VP of Operations → Chief Operating Officer

In Their Own Words

Video Testimonials

Hear directly from candidates who transformed their careers with PrimeTalent.

Sarah M. — Marketing Director

3:42 • Career Transformation Story

James T. — Senior Software Engineer

4:18 • Remote Work Journey

Michael C. — Chief Operating Officer

5:07 • Executive Search Experience

Employer Perspective

Trusted by Leading Organisations

From fast-growing startups to FTSE 100 companies, employers rely on PrimeTalent to build exceptional teams.

"We filled 15 senior positions in Q1 2026 through PrimeTalent, all of whom have exceeded performance targets. Their understanding of the regulatory landscape in financial services is unmatched. We consider them a true strategic talent partner."

Rachel O., Chief People Officer NexaBank PLC — Financial Services

15 Placements in Q1 2026

"Building our engineering team from 12 to 55 people in under 18 months would have been impossible without PrimeTalent. They found candidates who fit not just technically but culturally — our retention rate has been extraordinary."

Tom W., CTO & Co-Founder VectorScale — Technology / Series B

43 Hires • 97% Retention

"PrimeTalent's legal division placed six of our current partners and over twenty associates. Their discretion, sector knowledge, and calibre of candidates consistently surpasses that of other legal recruiters we've worked with."

Andrew S., Senior Partner LexWorth LLP — Magic Circle Law Firm

6 Partner Placements

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