IT Recruitment in Ukraine
It’s just the beginning of your seamless expansion to Ukraine.
We build and operate tech teams of 10+ senior software engineers, and deliver:
- Silicon Valley-caliber developers in Ukraine
- Up to 40% savings
- Team scaling from 0 to 100 in a year
- Compliant employment without legal entity setup
- Cultural fits for your company
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8 CVs
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80% of our candidates
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98.6% of our hires
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Contact UsTech Business Chooses IT Staffing in Ukraine
302,000+ software developers
Move over Silicon Valley – Ukraine is brimming with top-notch IT experts skilled in JavaScript, Java, Python, C#, TypeScript, PHP, Kotlin, and more. The brightest minds concentrated in buzzing cities like Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Odesa.
Unmatched savings
Hiring Ukrainian software developers allows American and Western European employers to cut costs by up to 47%, with Ukrainian developers earning an average of $62,040 a year compared to $117,600 in the US. Plus, with a favorable 5% PIT for developers, it’s a savvy move for major savings.
High English level
Ukraine boasts of a high English proficiency level, being in the top 30 English-speaking countries in Europe. This makes it easy for local programmers to effortlessly communicate with international colleagues.
Western work culture
Ukrainian developers embody a Western work ethic, excelling both in teamwork and independent tasks. Their strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, transparency in communication, and consistent ability to meet deadlines, even under challenging conditions, truly set them apart.
Stellar tech education
More than 300 higher educational institutions in Ukraine offer STEM programs, graduating over 27,000 people per year. 11 universities of the country are even included in the QS World University Ranking.
Thriving product-focused IT scene
Ukraine accounts for 2,400 IT companies from enterprise level to startups, 75% of them being product-oriented. Google, Mastercard, Huawei, Deloitte, Oracle, Samsung, IBM, and other industry giants are successfully established in Kyiv and other Ukrainian tech hubs. Despite the ongoing war, they are not only thriving but also actively expanding their operations in Ukraine.
End-to-end IT Recruiting
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Full cycle effectiveness and ease
- Ukraine’s market guidance and consulting
- Salary benchmarking
- Sourcing, interviews, negotiations
- Candidates’ tech expertise assessment
- Employment, onboarding, and payroll
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Tech Recruitment Process
Kick-off call
- Discuss your hiring needs and requirements
- Report on salaries and talent pool for open positions
- Negotiate and sign the contract
Preparation
- Create a hiring strategy
- Compose ideal candidate profiles
- Define and promote your EVP to local developers
Candidate Search & HR Interview
- Source, headhunt, and pre-screen candidates
- Conduct the HR interview
- Evaluate the candidates’ experience, previous projects, English level, and soft skills
Tech Interviews & Offer
- Let you conduct tech interviews and test tasks
- Update you on the hiring progress weekly
- Manage job offers
- Work with offer rejections and counteroffers, if any
Post-offer support
- Accept payment for hires
- Help you onboard your hires 3-month candidate replacement warranty
- Employment, payroll, and other operational support
Result
Your own software development team in Ukraine of your size, budget, and required skills
Contact UsMore Than Just IT Recruitment in Ukraine
Alcor is your tech expansion accelerator for global growth
- From 0 to 100+ engineers in Ukraine
- Employer of record—no-entity compliant employment
- Comprehensive in-country support
- No buy-out or other hidden fees
- Your team from day one. Your management. Your culture.
Companies Scaling with Alcor
Alcor is a reliable partner that meets our hiring needs. We finally hired experienced software engineers in Eastern Europe with strong tech skills and business acumen. Account Managers are awesome!
With Alcor’s all-in-one solution, we got a software R&D office with 15 senior PHP devs and a compliant operational coverage. I really appreciated their transparent pricing structure and deep expertise.
We interviewed a lot of EoR platforms and companies, but Alcor was the only one that provides a combo package of EoR and Recruting offerings. Alcor helped us build a full stack team in 1.5 month.
We wanted to switch from our outsourcing provider, and Alcor has become really game-changing for us. Within a mere 6 months, we got a fully-fledged team of 30 engineers in our own R&D office.
Alcor’s R&D solution eclipses full-cycle recruitment, EOR service, and operational support for our offshore team. Their ‘all-in-one place’ approach is far more cost-effective than I could’ve imagined.
I value their commitment to going the extra mile. We evolved from an outstaff project into an independent company, and Alcor’s support was crucial. They hired and ondoarded 15+ professionals for us.
Thanks to Alcor, we hired four engineers and a designer that strengthened our team. Beside stellar recruitment, Alcor flawlessly handled our payroll. Their approach was seamless and swift.
Alcor closed our 4 QA positions in a month and more than doubled the team in a year! We chose Alcor because of their communication style, cost, scope of services, and ideas to help us be successful.
Expanding our engineering team outside the US with Alcor was a game-changer! They found 15 talented developers and provided seamless EOR & operational support. Great responsiveness to our needs!
Alcor’s flexible model helped us scale from 0 to 30 devs in a year first, and then to 50! No buy-out fees, seamless hiring, and top-tier talent. A hassle-free way to grow without setting up a subsidiary!
FAQ about IT recruitment services in Ukraine
Is it advisable to hire professional software developers in Ukraine during the war?
Sure. Despite the war, foreign tech companies are more than welcome to hire Ukrainian software developers. The latter have successfully adapted to the changes by relocating to safer regions of Ukraine and abroad, as well as supplying themselves with power banks and uninterrupted Internet to deliver high-quality results despite any blackouts (which are no longer the case in Ukraine).
Their dedication and stress resistance have allowed a majority of IT companies to deal with most challenges and work stably, while more than 34% of tech businesses have succeeded to adjust to a new reality to the fullest. And with the help of a reliable IT recruitment partner like Alcor, the process of recruiting experienced Ukrainian programmers becomes cost-effective and easy.
How can one find a competent IT recruitment company in Ukraine?
Recruitment services for IT companies are specific, so it’s best to choose a tech-focused hiring agency with experienced tech recruiters and a proven track record of successfully filling roles across various expertise levels and tech stacks.
You can find the best IT hiring agency in Ukraine on Clutch, GoodFirms, or ask for recommendations in your network.
What are the benefits of hiring Ukrainian tech talent in 2025?
Ukraine’s IT services market is anticipated to grow at a 5.90% rate from 2025 to 2029, sustained by startup innovations. As for its IT sector, it is now on track to become a global leader in DefenseTech.
Additionally, over the past six years, the Ukrainian tech sector has attracted nearly $1.5 billion in venture capital and private equity investments. Other high-growth areas include AI, DeepTech, Fintech, Blockchain, and cybersecurity.
Judging from these positive trends, Ukrainian tech talent once again proves its resilience, professionalism, and potential to deliver top-notch software development services.
What are the main tech hubs in Ukraine?
The primary hubs for finding skilled tech talent in Ukraine are Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Odesa.
What is the portrait of an average candidate you recruit for a tech position in Ukraine?
Alcor holds recruiting for tech roles in Ukraine to a high standard. With 8 years of tech recruitment experience and a network of over 253,000 candidates, we deliver senior developers with rare tech stacks and ensure a corporate culture that perfectly matches your tech product needs.
Our hires’ tenure averages 2.5 years, so you get top-10% talent, long-term cooperation, and 24/7 dedicated account support.
Will there ever be a shortage of IT talent in Ukraine, and how can Alcor address it?
With over 302,000 programmers, Ukraine has a good chance of addressing the worldwide tech talent shortage.
As for Alcor, our 40 tech headhunters in Ukraine and a vetted network of over 253,000 candidates make the tech recruitment process quick, efficient, and shortage-proof.
What is the best strategy to hire tech talent in Ukraine?
The best strategy for tech companies is to partner with a local provider that has a solid team of tech recruiters with experience in end-to-end hiring of senior developers and headhunting C-level and rare specialists in Ukraine.
Alcor’s 40 senior tech recruiters have already assembled teams of 20-30 elite developers for Sift, LivePerson, Dotmatics, and Ledger. We close tech vacancies in 2-6 weeks, while the average tenure of our hires is 2.5 years. Contact us to discuss your team scaling needs!
How can tech companies speed up IT recruitment in Ukraine?
To speed up IT talent sourcing in Ukraine, tech companies usually partner with a local IT recruitment firm. Recruitment services for IT companies are specific, so it’s best to choose a tech-focused hiring agency with experienced tech recruiters and a proven track record of successfully filling roles across various expertise levels and tech stacks.
For instance, Alcor can find you Silicon Valley-caliber tech talent in Ukraine in just 2-6 weeks. We operate on a contingency search instead of a retained search basis, meaning you pay only when the open position is successfully filled. With 98.6% of our hires passing probation, you can trust us to deliver top-quality IT talent in Ukraine.
Do you use FTE or B2B models of employment when recruiting for tech roles in Ukraine?
We hire dedicated developers from Ukraine both on a B2B and FTE basis. Which one should you choose as a tech executive?
B2B contracts are the simplest way to hire remote developers, as you don’t need a legal entity to recruit IT talent in Ukraine. You can pay higher net salaries while avoiding costly social security contributions, payroll tax, and personal income tax—your tech workers handle their tax obligations. Alcor can also handle this function, so your developers can have peace of mind. Plus, our lawyers can advise you on contract provisions, ensuring you hire tech talent from Ukraine on the best terms for both parties.
Want to hire a software development team in Ukraine on an FTE basis? Alcor’s Employer of Record service has you covered. We already have legal entities overseas, so you bypass business incorporation hurdles. Our lawyers will draft tech-focused employment contracts, with local labor law specifics included, and mitigate any risks related to worker misclassification, social security, and tax obligations. Meanwhile, Alcor’s payroll specialists will take care of taxes, social contributions, and accurate salary payouts so you can focus on your product development instead.
Contact us to get more details on this topic!
What else does Alcor’s software R&D solution in Ukraine include?
In addition to recruiting for tech roles in Ukraine, EOR, and in-country operational support, our tech R&D solution covers additional services, such as employer branding, tech RPO, WFH assistance, etc. Our clients also benefit from detailed consultations on taxation, labor laws, salary benchmarking, and more.