Joe Parker

Co-Founder

Manchester, England, United Kingdom16 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in recruiting for modern Microsoft and JavaScript technologies
Leads a team of recruitment consultants in Manchester
Connects top tech talent with leading employers

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS recruitment expert specializing in software engineering talent acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

C#Asp.net Core.net Technologies

Other Skills

TypeScriptJavaScriptSQL ServerNoSQLAzureAWSGCPMicroservicesTerraformKubernetesDockerAgileLeanDevOpsCI/CD

About

As an Associate Director I'm responsible for both leading a team of recruitment consultants and helping experienced software engineering professionals find new roles in Manchester with a focus on Web and Cloud technologies. I work with a mix of organisations from some of the region’s most recognisable brands to new and exciting start ups. Focusing on modern Microsoft and emerging JavaScript technologies I have experience recruiting for the following skills: C#, ASP.NET Core, TypeScript, JavaScript (including React, Node, Angular, Vue etc.), SQL Server and NoSQL alternatives (MongoDB, Couchbase etc.), Azure, AWS and GCP, Microservices, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Agile (Scrum), Lean (Kanban), DevOps, CI/CD, SOLID, TDD, BDD, DDD, CQRS, Event Sourcing, Design Patterns and Pair Programming. Disciplines and positions I recruit for include: CTO, Technical Director, Head of Software Engineering, Solution Architect, Technical Architect, Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineering Team Lead, Principal Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer.

Experience

16 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

4 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Ecom

5 roles

Associate Director - Manchester

Promoted

Aug 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Established in a garage in Camden (London) in 1999, we were the first pure play digital recruiter in the UK and we’ve come a long way. Our people recruit across the full digital lifecycle, we’re large enough to service a global PLC but small enough to be agile and deliver to start-ups.
Our network of consultants extends across the UK, New York, Netherlands and Germany, the people we engage with are those that you want to work with.
We operate a specialist model of recruitment where each consultant attends conferences, meetups and training for type of people they recruit. This means that our consultants are experts in their community and know how to question and accurately match the right person with a great employer in that space.
In all of our offices you’ll find an Anthony Burrill print “work hard and be nice to people”. They’re words we live by. It’s what we do...

C#ASP.NET CoreTypeScriptJavaScriptSQL ServerNoSQL+19

Managing Consultant - Software Development (Manchester)

Promoted

Nov 2018 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Principal Consultant - Software Development (Manchester)

Promoted

Dec 2016 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

Senior Consultant - Software Development (Manchester)

Promoted

Feb 2014 – Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Consultant - Software Development (Manchester)

Apr 2012 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos

Leaders in tech

Co-Founder & Organiser

Jan 2019 – Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Established as a joint venture between ECOM and Infinity Works in 2019 but owned by the community.
Leaders in Tech is a dynamic roundtable networking event designed to bring together the most prominent and forward-thinking leaders in the Manchester tech community. Our exclusive gatherings offer a unique opportunity for participants to exchange ideas, share insights, and connect with peers who are shaping the future of technology in the region.
The event provides a relaxed and informal setting where attendees can engage in meaningful conversations with like-minded individuals and explore the latest trends and emerging technologies. Through open discussions and interactive sessions, attendees can gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and learn from each other's experiences and best practices.
With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and growth, Leaders in Tech aims to foster meaningful connections and build a strong sense of community among the tech leaders in Manchester. The event offers a platform for individuals to expand their network, exchange knowledge and ideas, and form partnerships that can drive the future of tech in the region.
Whether you're a seasoned executive, a startup founder, or an emerging leader in the tech community, Leaders in Tech is the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, learn from experts, and be part of a community that's shaping the future of the industry.

Adecco

Consultant - Software Development

Aug 2011 – Apr 2012 · 8 mos · Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Computer People are part of the Adecco Group and are a specialist IT recruitment consultancy, covering all areas of the contract and permanent market.
Being part of the Adecco Group, the world’s leading provider of HR solutions and the third largest employer in the world means we work with all types of organisations. These include companies working within the IT sector to financial services, communications to public sector & government.
I am a Recruitment Consultant within the permanent division based at the Manchester branch.
My specialist areas are SharePoint, BizTalk, Dynamics and all associated .Net technologies. I am responsible for the full permanent recruitment lifecycle, new business development and account management, sourcing, interviewing and testing candidates.
I specialise in supplying all levels of SharePoint, BizTalk, Dynamics and .Net professionals as well as whole project teams to organisations across the UK.

SharePointBizTalkDynamics.Net technologies

Appco group

Sales Person

Jan 2010 – Aug 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos · Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

The Appco Group, part of the Cobra Group of Companies, is the world's leading sales and marketing company with more than 800 locations in 26 countries on five continents.
Every day they speak to more than one million people and deliver hundreds of thousands of new customers for their blue chip client base, such as BSkyB and Australian Power and Gas, as well as other companies in the Cobra Group.
Appco's unique Human Commercial™ and outcome-based fee structure ensures they deliver in excess of $4 billion per annum in revenue for their clients from new customers.
I was involved in both their residential and events campaigns based in Newcastle.