19.08.25

Success Story: Developer Placement in 24hours

Success Story: Placing a Node.js Developer to Build a Fraud Detection API in 24 Hours…

At dcoded, speed, precision, and cultural alignment are at the heart of how we deliver recruitment solutions. This recent Success Story demonstrates how we helped a fast-scaling AI SaaS business in the insurance sector secure a Node.js Developer in record time – enabling them to launch a mission-critical API that detects document fraud, saving the industry millions.

The Challenge
Our client, an AI SaaS startup/scale-up specialising in fraud detection, had secured major insurance partnerships and needed to act fast. Their platform roadmap hinged on developing a real-time API capable of flagging fraudulent documents – a solution with the potential to save insurers millions in claims leakage each year.
However, their internal engineering team was at capacity. The business urgently required a Node.js Developer with experience in API development, scalable SaaS platforms, and security protocols. Beyond technical expertise, they needed someone who could thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, collaborate seamlessly with their AI and data science teams, and get to work immediately.
We sat with the CTO and CEO to truly understand what they needed – as opposed to what they wanted…
The refined requirements included:
•    Proven expertise in Node.js and API development.
•    Strong background in scalable, secure SaaS architecture.
•    Ability to integrate with AI and machine learning workflows.
•    Cultural fit for a collaborative, high-growth environment.
•    Immediate availability to deliver against an ambitious launch timeline.

The Process
1. Understanding the Client’s Needs
We held a rapid consultation with the CTO and CEO on a Thursday evening to understand the technical roadmap, security priorities, and cultural fit. It became clear that this wasn’t just a “developer hire” – this was about finding someone who could deliver impact from day one, embedding themselves into the team’s mission.
2. Tapping Into Our Network
With over a decade in technology recruitment, we’ve built a strong pool of Node.js and back-end engineers who specialise in SaaS and API development. By leveraging our network, we identified candidates with direct experience in fraud detection and AI-enabled platforms.
Within 12 hours, we presented a shortlist of two highly relevant engineers – both with the skills, start-up experience, and immediate availability required. Interviews booked.
3. Rigorous Selection
Each candidate was screened against:
•    Technical Capability: API architecture, scalability, security-first coding practices.
•    Problem-Solving: Scenario testing around fraud detection workflows and real-time validation challenges.
•    Cultural Fit: Ability to embed quickly into a dynamic, mission-driven AI start-up.
•    Availability & Delivery: Confirming they could start almost immediately.
4. Securing the Placement
By Friday, our client had interviewed their preferred candidate. By Monday AM at 9am, the engineer was on-site, laptop open, and writing production code.
The entire process – from brief to start date – took just 24 hours. This isn’t the ordinary… but its shows the power of our network, and ability to work at speed.

Post-Placement Support
Our involvement didn’t end with the placement. We supported both sides through:
•    Onboarding Coordination: Ensuring the developer was embedded into sprint planning from day one.
•    Check-Ins: Regular feedback loops with the CTO & CEO to track all parties we set for a smooth Monday start.
•    Candidate Check in: Although the candidate is still in their first week, we have continually checked in – we appreciate that this was a very rushed process, and wanted to ensure it was as smooth a transition as possible for the candidate, and client.
•    Ongoing Partnership: Advising on future technical hires as the AI SaaS business scales.
 

Conclusion
This placement illustrates the power of speed, efficiency, and technical precision in our recruitment processes. By leveraging our network and understanding both the technical and cultural DNA of the business, we secured a Node.js Developer who is already helping build a fraud detection API that could save the insurance industry millions.
If you’re scaling your engineering team and need immediate impact hires who deliver, get in touch with dcoded today. Let’s build something game-changing together.