We set up Optima Dev, because quite simply, we were tired of agencies overcomplicating things.Recruitment should be a pain free, transparent process for everybody and that's what we're striving towards.So, what's the best way to achieve this? Keep things simple. When it comes to our advertising roles, instead of copying and pasting a shopping list of requirements (which tells you nothing about the role), we'll do our best to put together an engaging advert, which actually tells you why you should apply – and in what may be seen as a shocking twist, we'll be open about the perceived challenges you'll be walking into.If you're looking to hire, our non-negotiable, is we won't always tell you what you want to hear, but we'll tell you what you need to. Sometimes a harsh truth is better than a comfortable lie, and in our experience recruiting in highly competitive markets, we've found this approach works better for everyone involved.Our focus falls within the realms of Software Engineering, predominantly those with .NET/C# bias, but our secondary focus has always been within the world of Data Engineering and Data Science.Of course, we've plenty of roles away from these, but they've always tended to be within the SDLC (Testing, Front-End, BA's etc.) – but if you need help elsewhere, then we'll see what we can do.We're proud to partner Pendleside Hospice, and will continue to donate a % of our yearly turnover to support the great work they do.