Delivering a placement that transformed their engineering culture and capability.
case study
Medinet had been searching for a Principal Engineer for several months. Despite working with other agencies and exhausting their own networks, they were unable to find the calibre they needed.
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When ScaleUp sat down with Joel Hynoski, Medinet’s Head of Engineering, we explored the opportunity, role, and the challenges ahead.
The role came with a rare blend of requirements:
The ScaleUp Approach
Given the urgency and specificity of the role, Piero immediately tapped into ScaleUp’s trusted Principal Engineering network.
Here’s how we tackled it:
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Deep Discovery
We met in person with Joel, it's a key requirement for such a niche and tailored approach. We didn't just look under the hood, we took the whole engine apart to discover the true essence of the role and why so many had failed to deliver. We quickly discovered the uniqueness of the person required for the role but made sure we truly understood everything needed for the right person. This included technology, habiltual traits, how the right person tackled problems and thought. By the end of the discovery it was apparent we truly needed a "unicorn" Principal Engineer.
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Leverage the network & tailored headhunting
We immediately consulted our strong network of Principal Engineers and began using all the tools at our disposal. When we partner exclusively we act as an extension of your business and aim to act as quickly as possible to solve your problem. Tailored head hunting means we don't just speak to the 10% of people "open to work" we directly targeted the right people giving access to much more of the market.
03
A consultative partner to the end
Within 48 hours we cam back with a strong shortlist of 3 people with an absolute stand out candidate we knew Joel will be interested in. Throughout processes anything can happen so we worked with both Joel and the candidates to ensure a smooth process from start to finish.
Technical expertise and the ability to act as a lighthouse for engineering standards across the team
Advanced knowledge of software and system architecture. Ability to navigate complex architecture when critical issues arose
Strong ability to influence at all levels. This was vital, given Medinet is a small business powering technology for one of Australia’s largest insurance companies.
the outcome
Within two weeks, Medinet had met and hired the strongest candidate they had seen during their entire search.
The placement exceeded expectations from day one. At both the three-month and six-month check-ins, feedback from Joel, the candidate, and the team highlighted the immediate and lasting impact on culture, technology, and environment.
After not hitting the mark in the months leading up to engaging ScaleUp it was the right outcome for everyone with the candidate having a lasting impact on the future of the company.
ScaleUp was awesome to work with on this role. They made a huge effort to understand what I was looking for and the other, less tangible aspects of the person who would be suitable for the role.
Joel Hynoski
— Head of Engineering, Medinet
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