How Heidelberg Materials Digital Hub found top tech talent fast

Finding senior-level tech professionals can be a long, difficult process but Soko Job made it fast, simple, and successful.

Franklin Nyarko Boateng Talent Acquisition Specialist at Heidelberg Materials Digital Hub

About Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials Ghana is part of one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. As the company continues its digital transformation journey, it needs to strengthen its technology team with experienced leaders who can drive innovation and oversee complex software projects.

To support its expanding operations, Heidelberg Materials sought to hire a Senior Software Engineer with both strong technical expertise and the leadership capacity to deliver scalable digital solutions.

The Hiring Challenge

Recruiting senior tech talent is never easy. The company needed candidates who not only had deep technical knowledge but also understood business needs, team management, and digital strategy.

"Our biggest challenge was finding top-tier candidates quickly without compromising on quality," said Franklin. "Traditional hiring channels were slow and often gave us unqualified applicants."

Traditional hiring channels were slow and often gave us unqualified applicants.

Why Heidelberg Materials Chose Soko Job

Heidelberg Materials turned to Soko Job for a smarter, more efficient hiring process. Through its intuitive recruitment platform, Soko Job delivered:

Access to verified, pre-screened IT professionals
Targeted recommendations based on specific role requirements
Hands-on recruitment support from Soko Jobs' expert team
A fast and transparent process from job posting to final selection

Within just a few days, Soko Job presented a shortlist of qualified candidates who perfectly matched the company's technical and leadership needs.

The Results

In record time, Heidelberg Materials successfully hired a Senior Software Engineer and a professional who has already begun contributing to critical software projects and improving internal digital systems.

"The speed and quality of candidates were impressive," noted Franklin Boateng. "Soko Job helped us build a stronger tech foundation to support our business goals. It felt like having an entire recruitment team working just for us."

Conclusion

Thanks to Soko Job, Heidelberg Materials transformed what could have been a months-long recruitment challenge into a swift and successful hiring experience, securing the technical leadership needed to power its next phase of digital growth.