Tech 20 Recruiters Pushing Macedonia’s IT Growth
Meet the standout recruiters shaping Macedonia’s IT workforce through elite placements and deep networks. ↓
Macedonia’s tech sector is gaining global traction, and behind its momentum are the recruiters connecting top talent with bold opportunities. From startup specialists to enterprise hiring leaders, these professionals are shaping the country’s IT growth by sourcing engineers, scaling dev teams, and mentoring the next wave of tech talent.
Below is a curated and updated list of standout tech recruiters in Macedonia—individuals making a real impact through international hiring, innovative sourcing strategies, and deep industry knowledge.
- Zimrie Idrizi
- Zoran Grueski
- Teodora Jakimovska (Hinić)
- Ana-Marija Karadjovska
- Samir Dushkaja
- Anika Metikosh Rikikj
- Mila Velichkovska
- Dragi Pavlovski
- Viktorija Drangovska
- Elena Ognenovska
- Aleksandra Veleva
- Hristijan Ivanovski
- Sandra Velichkovska
- Kostanca Tasevska
- Elena Nikolovska
- Dejan Vanevski
- Sanja Djurkovic
- Dragana Delova
- Joana Temelkovska
- Marija Papadinova Stankic
Each entry includes a brief explanation of why they are among the best, followed by their social media profiles.
Zimrie Idrizi
Zimrie Idrizi is a Senior HR & IT Recruiter at LinkPlus IT (Skopje).
She rapidly rose from a junior recruiter to a senior role, shaping tech talent strategy at LinkPlus. Known for her passion in helping others grow their IT careers, she spearheads recruiting initiatives and even founded an e-learning platform for students.
- LinkedIn: Zimrie Idrizi
Zoran Grueski
Zoran Grueski is a Freelance Global Talent Acquisition Manager based in Skopje.
He has 20+ years of versatile recruiting experience across Europe and the Middle East, sourcing experts for consulting firms and even government projects. Multilingual and innovative, he provides hiring solutions as an independent recruiter/coach.
- LinkedIn: Zoran Grueski
Teodora Jakimovska (Hinić)
Teodora Jakimovska (Hinić) is a Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Endava (Skopje).
She specializes in full-cycle technical recruitment for high-level positions, partnering with engineering managers to hire top developers. Formerly a Recruitment Consultant at Frontwise Group (NL) and Accenture, she brings international savvy to North Macedonia’s IT hiring.
- LinkedIn: Teodora Jakimovska (Hinić)
Ana-Marija Karadjovska
Ana-Marija Karadjovska is the Head of Key Talent at The Big Search, working remotely from Skopje.
She oversees executive tech recruitment projects for fast-scaling startups. With roles as Delivery Lead and Research Lead, and a stint as a Recruiter at Revolut, she has a diverse background in talent acquisition. She holds a Master’s in International Business and brings a multilingual approach to recruiting.
- LinkedIn: Ana-Marija Karadjovska
Samir Dushkaja
Samir Dushkaja is a Recruitment Team Lead at Brevco Services (Tetovo/Skopje).
He is a bilingual IT recruiter who connects Macedonian and regional talent with international defense and IT projects. He earned his degree at the State University of Tetova and now leads a team hiring tech specialists across Europe.
- LinkedIn: Samir Dushkaja
Anika Metikosh Rikikj
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Anika Metikosh Rikikj is a Talent Acquisition Lead at IT Labs (Skopje).
She is one of Skopje’s most visible IT recruiters with 14,000+ LinkedIn followers. She leads hiring for software engineers and data scientists at IT Labs, frequently posting tech job tips and engaging content for the developer community.
- LinkedIn: Anika Metikosh Rikikj
Mila Velichkovska
Mila Velichkovska is a Talent Recruiter at Brainster (Skopje).
She is a tech recruitment certified specialist who connects coding bootcamp graduates and experienced IT talent with jobs. A speaker at DisruptHR Skopje, she advocates innovative hiring practices. Mila previously recruited for Quantox Technology and now focuses on sourcing software engineers and UX designers through Brainster’s network.
- LinkedIn: Mila Velichkovska
Dragi Pavlovski
Dragi Pavlovski is a Recruitment Manager at BlueCloud (Skopje).
He leads talent acquisition for data analytics and AI teams at BlueCloud, fueling the company’s global service delivery. He prides himself on finding niche specialists (data engineers, AI/ML experts) and has built a strong employer brand presence in Skopje’s tech scene.
- LinkedIn: Dragi Pavlovski
Viktorija Drangovska
Viktorija Drangovska is the Co-founder & CEO of CodeIT Solution (Skopje).
An entrepreneurial recruiter, she launched CodeIT in 2012 to provide IT staffing and outsourcing. She is a frequent speaker (e.g. DisruptHR) advocating women in tech and AI-driven HR. Under her leadership, CodeIT has placed engineers in projects across Europe.
- LinkedIn: Viktorija Drangovska
Elena Ognenovska
Elena Ognenovska is an HR Manager at ⋮IWConnect (InterWorks) in Bitola.
She heads IT recruitment for one of Bitola’s leading software firms, bridging opportunities beyond Skopje. Known as a motivating voice in the company, she recently earned recognition for inspiring change in the workplace. Elena ensures talent growth in regional cities, hiring .NET developers, QA engineers, and more.
- LinkedIn: Elena Ognenovska
Aleksandra Veleva
Aleksandra Veleva is the Head of HR & People Development at Intertec.io (Skopje).
With 15+ years in HR, she oversees recruitment and employee growth at Intertec (a Swiss-Macedonian dev company). She modernized Intertec’s hiring processes and spoke at DisruptHR on “Human Intelligence” in HR. Her team hires front-end, back-end, and DevOps engineers while nurturing a strong company culture.
- LinkedIn: Aleksandra Veleva
Hristijan Ivanovski
Hristijan Ivanovski is a Senior Global IT Recruiter at Andela, originally from Skopje.
A seasoned tech recruiter, he excels at finding top software talent worldwide and guiding them through rigorous technical interviews. He previously recruited for Israeli startups (RecruitX) and German firms, and holds an engineering degree from UKIM.
- LinkedIn: Hristijan Ivanovski
Sandra Velichkovska
Sandra Velichkovska is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Damilah (Skopje).
She is a key recruiter at Damilah, joining over 3 years ago to scale their engineering teams. She is a vocal proponent of diversity in tech – “It’s not someone’s gender that matters,” she says. Sandra has successfully placed dozens of developers and QA engineers, earning an internal “People’s Advocate” award for her candidate-centric approach.
- LinkedIn: Sandra Velichkovska
Kostanca Tasevska
Kostanca Tasevska is a Recruitment Strategist at Sennasearch (remote, based in Skopje).
She works with a Dutch recruitment firm, bridging Macedonian tech talent with EU startups. Passionate about matching people with opportunities, she also has sales experience that aids her strategic hiring campaigns. Kostanca often shares tips on LinkedIn about CV polishing and interview prep for software engineers.
- LinkedIn: Kostanca Tasevska
Elena Nikolovska
Elena Nikolovska is a Director of Operations at Frontwise Group (Skopje office).
She ensures smooth execution of Frontwise’s international recruitment projects, coordinating a team of tech sourcers and consultants. With 9+ years at Frontwise, she has helped numerous EU scale-ups hire Macedonian developers. Elena was a speaker on agile recruitment (“From Disruption to Flow”) at a local event.
- LinkedIn: Elena Nikolovska
Dejan Vanevski
Dejan Vanevski is a Managing Partner at Thrivity (Skopje).
He co-founded Thrivity, a boutique tech recruitment agency, after years as an in-house IT recruiter. He now oversees talent acquisition for multiple startups and enterprises, from software engineers to CTOs. Dejan is a thought leader who gave a DisruptHR talk on “unlocking potential” in talent placement.
- LinkedIn: Dejan Vanevski
Sanja Djurkovic
Sanja Djurkovic is a Talent Acquisition Lead (formerly at Symphony Technology Group, Skopje).
She is an experienced IT recruiter who spent 2+ years scaling Symphony’s engineering team in Skopje. She excels at finding niche experts (cloud, mobile) and has a knack for engaging passive candidates. Sanja recently transitioned to a new TA leadership role and continues to contribute to HR forums on best hiring practices.
- LinkedIn: Sanja Djurkovic
Dragana Delova
Dragana Delova is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Emapta Global (Skopje).
She has 11,000+ LinkedIn followers and a broad global HR profile. She previously recruited tech talent at Singular and Adevait, and now at Emapta she connects Macedonian developers with international clients. Dragana is known for sharing recruiting tips and for her continuous upskilling (multiple HR certificates).
- LinkedIn: Dragana Delova
Joana Temelkovska
Joana Temelkovska is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Singular (Skopje).
She transitioned from a psychology background to IT recruiting. She applies analytical skills to hiring, using psychometric tests and structured interviews to select top candidates for Singular’s gaming software division. Joana’s fresh perspective (Master’s in Cognitive Psychology) and enthusiasm have made her a valued recruiter for entry-level and mid-level engineering roles.
- LinkedIn: Joana Temelkovska
Marija Papadinova Stankic
Marija Papadinova Stankic is a Senior Talent Partner (Berlin, formerly Skopje).
She spent nearly a decade as a top IT recruiter at Seavus before moving to an EU tech firm. She has “over 10 years of experience in global recruitment”, specializing in scaling software teams across Europe. Marija remains engaged with the MK tech community, often mentoring junior recruiters. Her career exemplifies Macedonian recruiters’ ability to compete on the international stage.
- LinkedIn: Marija Papadinova Stankic
Wrap Up
While these individuals offer valuable industry expertise, deep networks, and a track record of working with startups and tech firms in Macedonia, their services often come at a premium price tag or with limited availability.
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Note: We’ve dedicated significant time and effort to creating and verifying this curated list of top professionals. However, if you believe a correction or addition is needed, feel free to reach out. We’ll gladly review and update the page.
Lou Reverchuk