Permanent recruitment
We search, assess and present a shortlist of 3 to 5 profiles. You only pay when your hire starts.
Success-only fees, agreed upfront
// for companies
Less volume. More judgement. And total visibility.
We work with CTOs, engineering managers and talent teams who need great people, not more applications. We own search and assessment; your team only meets people who make sense.
// services
Two models. Clear terms from the start.
Executive search
A dedicated, retained search for technical leadership and confidential roles: CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Data, Principal Engineers. Full market mapping and progress reports.
Retained, with agreed stages
Success-only fees, agreed at the start. A clear proposal, no surprises.
// in every search
What you receive.
- Structured brief and market analysis
- Shortlist of 3 to 5 assessed profiles
- Technical test results
- Interview reports
- An ALANDRA recruiter's recommendation
- Portal with stage, next steps, chat, comparison and indicators
- Interview scheduling
- Follow-up at 30, 90 and 180 days
// your portal
Total transparency, in real time.
Every client has their own portal to follow searches live: current stage, next steps, team updates and a direct conversation with ALANDRA inside each search.
Live searches
Current stage, progress, next steps and updates published by the team.
Anonymous shortlist
Profiles stay anonymous until you approve, with test results, interview reports and the recruiter's recommendation.
Decide in the portal
Approve, reject, request an interview, give feedback or ask for an extra technical test.
Side-by-side comparison
Compare up to 3 candidates: experience, key skills, salary expectations, availability and recommendation.
Scheduling and documents
Book interviews within availability windows, with calendar invites. Contracts, proposals and reports in one place.
Market analysis
Salary estimate, talent availability and brief realism — we tell you upfront if a request is unrealistic.
// we respect your team
Off limits and confidentiality.
Off limits
We never approach people who work for our clients without an agreement.
Confidentiality
Your company name never appears in public vacancies, the Showcase or messages to candidates when a search is confidential.
// faq
Before we start.
How much does it cost?+
Success-only fees, agreed at the start, with a clear, tailored proposal. You only pay when your hire starts.
How long does it take?+
It depends on the role and the market. You follow the time to shortlist in real time in your portal.
How do you assess technical skills?+
Online tests with code executed against visible and hidden tests, plus a structured technical interview.
Does AI decide who moves forward?+
No. AI suggests; an ALANDRA recruiter decides. No decision about a person is made by AI alone.
Is data protected?+
GDPR by default: recorded consent with expiry, anonymity in the shortlist and a permanent audit trail.
Do you work with companies outside Portugal?+
Yes. We work with companies across Europe and Brazil, in English or Portuguese.
// next step
Hard role to fill? Give us 30 minutes.
A no-strings conversation to understand the role, the market and whether we're the right partner. If we're not, we'll tell you.