Best IT Recruitment Experts in Ukraine
Below is a curated list of leading Ukrainian IT recruiters from top agencies, recognized for their proven ability to connect global companies with exceptional tech talent. ↓
These industry leaders stand out through their extensive experience, proven track records and dedication to matching candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also align perfectly with company culture.
- Kristina Holysheva
- Anna Stetsenko
- Igor Glynianyi
- Pavlo Rozdobudko
- Yuriy Gorokhovskiy
- Viktoriia Prydatko
- Olena Volk
- Tanja Loktionova
- Iryna Kyselova
- Victor Soroka
- Nataliia Piantkivska
- Kateryna Donskykh
- Viktoria Ignatieva
- Zhanna Kapitsa
- Anna Vasiukhno
- Aleksandra Boguslavska
- Tetiana Bykova
- Viktoria Nalyvaiko
- Sofia Drigola
- Vadym Lobariev
- Lesia Polataiko
- Yuliya Keskin
Note: Recruiters are listed in no particular order.
Kristina Holysheva
Kristina (Kris) is a design-focused recruiter who founded Hirey to specialize in UX/UI, product design and product management roles.
With a background in design herself, she deeply understands both candidates and hiring teams, which has earned her strong respect in the design community. Despite the 2022 war, she sustained her agency by pivoting to US markets and expanding globally. Kristina also developed a resource library for hiring managers and frequently shares content to help designers land better jobs.
Her hands-on, empathetic approach makes her a go-to for design hires.
Anna Stetsenko
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Anna launched Indigo in 2007 and has since grown it into one of the most recognized IT recruitment agencies in Ukraine.
With over 16 years of experience, she’s filled thousands of roles ranging from junior developers to CTOs across 26 countries. Her firm boasts a 99% probation pass rate and a high client return rate, a testament to her quality-driven process. Anna is also active in HR-tech investments and startup mentoring, helping tech companies scale efficiently.
She’s widely respected as a strategic leader and one of Ukraine’s top voices in IT hiring.
Igor Glynianyi
Igor brings nearly two decades of tech recruiting experience and currently leads Skillers, one of Ukraine’s oldest and most effective tech hiring agencies.
His team has filled over 1,800 IT roles across 15 countries, often helping clients hire multiple senior engineers within weeks. Igor is known for his deep talent pipelines and hands-on approach to headhunting, especially for niche tech domains like IoT, data science, and blockchain. Clients frequently describe him as a “unicorn” recruiter with a knack for identifying culture fit.
He remains actively involved in complex searches and team mentoring.
Pavlo Rozdobudko
Pavlo (Pavel) is a seasoned recruitment leader with over 15 years of experience, having launched Capital Recruiters in 2007.
His firm operates across major Ukrainian cities and internationally, placing tech professionals in markets such as Germany, Poland, and the U.S. Known for his structured, results-oriented approach, Pavlo has overseen hundreds of successful hires from engineers to top-level executives. He is often the go-to recruiter for companies launching in Ukraine or scaling local teams quickly.
Clients value his reliability, market knowledge, and ability to deliver under pressure.
Yuriy Gorokhovskiy
Yuriy is the founder of Escadra, a global IT recruitment agency with a strong focus on senior and executive hiring.
With 15+ years of experience and an MBA, he helps international companies recruit Ukrainian talent often handling relocation and visa processes. Yuriy has overseen thousands of placements across software development, product, and management roles. He’s a respected expert in direct search and recruitment process outsourcing.
Clients highlight his team’s ability to deliver not just qualified, but deeply motivated candidates.
Viktoriia Prydatko
Viktoriia (Vika) is one of Ukraine’s most prominent recruiters and the founder of VP Team, a boutique agency helping startups and product companies scale globally.
With 21 years in tech and 13+ years in product-focused recruitment, she has filled key roles for top firms like Grammarly, Ring, and Vimeo. Her work goes beyond sourcing. She often advises founders on hiring strategy and team design. Viktoriia is also the co-founder of Highfive.expert and frequently shares insights on tech hiring trends.
Her combination of influence, execution, and mentoring makes her a standout in the industry.
Olena Volk
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Olena (Elena) is the founder of EvoTalents, a fully remote IT recruitment agency known for deep sourcing and high match quality.
With 10+ years of experience, she and her team have filled over 250 tech roles across Ukraine and Europe, with a 90%+ trial success rate. She also co-founded EvoTalents.School, one of the first educational platforms for recruiters in Ukraine. Olena is recognized for her candidate-first mindset and innovative sourcing techniques – often finding talent through unconventional channels.
Her agency is especially respected by product companies and startups seeking cultural alignment.
Tanja Loktionova
Tanja (Tetiana) specializes in recruitment for the game development industry and is the founder of Values Value and co-founder of InGame Job.
With over a decade in HR, she’s placed game designers, developers, and artists across major game studios in Europe and beyond. Tanja is also a thought leader in gaming HR – publishing salary surveys, speaking at industry events, and advocating for ethical hiring practices. She supported displaced professionals during wartime and helped shape the Ukrainian Game Industry Association.
Her deep community involvement makes her a go-to recruiter for game talent in Eastern Europe.
Iryna Kyselova
Iryna (Irina) has over 15 years of experience in IT recruiting, previously leading recruitment at TechHunt and now placing women in tech roles globally via WomenTech Network.
She is recognized for her strong sourcing skills and ability to lead high-volume hiring campaigns, including executive search for CIOs and CTOs. Iryna is passionate about diversity and frequently works with international teams hiring female engineering and leadership talent. She also mentors junior recruiters and has been ranked among Ukraine’s top recruiters in past Djinni reports.
Her fluency in multiple languages and KPI-driven approach make her stand out.
Victor Soroka
Victor co-founded SELECT* (Select Star) in 2016 and has since grown it into a 40+ person agency focused on tech and digital business hiring.
His agency operates across Eastern and Western Europe, helping global companies find top developers, PMs, and executives. SELECT* is known for its transparent pricing, three-month guarantee, and boutique-level service. Victor combines strategic oversight with client-facing involvement, making sure every placement aligns with company goals.
Clients see him as a reliable partner for both volume hiring and strategic roles.
Nataliia Piantkivska
Nataliia (Nataly) is a seasoned recruiter with 12+ years of experience and the founder of The Gravity Agency — an IT recruitment firm operating across Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro.
Her team of 20–50 professionals places tech talent in fintech, gaming, performance marketing, and even space tech sectors. Nataly emphasizes soft skills and long-term potential in her candidates, not just technical ability. She’s known for building a culture of communication and transparency in the hiring process.
The agency handles hundreds of vacancies annually and is trusted by both local and international clients.
Kateryna Donskykh
Kateryna is a Ukrainian-born recruiter now based in Lisbon, where she co-founded Bee’s Knees, a firm specializing in senior and executive hiring for European tech startups.
Over the past four years, she’s delivered 120+ C-level and senior placements with a 99% probation success rate. Her clients include fast-scaling companies like Printify, Pipedrive, and Salto. Kateryna previously led recruitment at Work.ua and frequently shares insights on salary trends and tech hiring.
She’s respected for her precision, calm leadership, and data-backed recruitment decisions.
Viktoria Ignatieva
Viktoria is a Kyiv- and London-based tech recruiter and co-founder of OnHires, a global agency focused on helping startups hire elite tech talent.
She promotes a strategic headhunting model that prioritizes cultural fit, long-term alignment, and passive candidates. Viktoria often shares tips on optimizing candidate experience and recruitment process efficiency. Her dual presence on LinkedIn and Upwork gives her access to both international startups and freelance platforms.
Clients recognize her for delivering results quickly while keeping communication honest and clear.
Zhanna Kapitsa
Zhanna leads 4TEAM, a Western Ukraine recruitment agency focused on mid-to-senior IT roles and team-building support for startups.
She’s also a co-founder of the Transcarpathian IT Cluster and the ITCT Foundation, highlighting her deep community involvement. Her agency blends recruitment with employer branding, and she regularly organizes job fairs and hackathons. In recent year, 4TEAM exceeded financial targets by 20% — even during challenging market conditions.
Zhanna is praised for her visionary leadership and regional market expertise.
Anna Vasiukhno
“Approach challenges as opportunities for growth, leveraging unique strengths and perspectives.”
Anna brings 10+ years of experience in HR and recruiting and founded A-HR to offer personalized, boutique recruitment services.
Her agency focuses on developers, PMs, and product teams, working with both Ukrainian startups and EU-based clients. After launching A-HR, she quickly grew the agency and successfully steered it through the early stages of the 2022 war by expanding into international markets. Anna is also active in mentoring HR students and contributes to the local HR ecosystem.
She is known for transparency, resilience, and client-first solutions.
Aleksandra Boguslavska
Aleksandra (Oleksandra) is a leader in AI and data science recruitment, having founded Data Science UA in 2016.
She transformed a local meetup into a full-service recruitment and consulting company that serves global clients like Samsung and Nvidia. Her team specializes in placing highly skilled talent in roles like Data Scientist, ML Engineer, and Head of Data Science. Oleksandra also helps companies set up R&D centers in Ukraine and advises on AI strategy.
She’s recognized for building Ukraine’s largest data science community and promoting the country as a global AI talent hub.
Tetiana Bykova
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Tetiana (Tanja) is known for her ability to recruit “IT unicorns” – rare, high-performing specialists across software and non-technical roles.
Originally from Ukraine and now based in Cyprus, she has built a reputation for delivering exceptional talent for tech product companies worldwide. Her agency Bykova Recruitment focuses on hard-to-fill roles, and Tetiana herself actively mentors other recruiters through training programs. Clients praise her strategic, quality-first approach to hiring.
She blends deep technical understanding with emotional intelligence to ensure strong long-term matches.
Viktoria Nalyvaiko
Viktoria is a dual-force in recruitment and HR tech, leading ReTeam (a recruiting agency) and BazaIT (a hiring platform).
She also heads the HR Cluster at Techosystem, shaping strategic HR development across Ukraine’s tech industry. With 12+ years of experience, she has helped startups scale fast while promoting diversity hiring and supporting the local tech ecosystem. Her clients value her blend of traditional recruitment expertise and innovation through platforms and automation.
Viktoria is also a mentor and frequent speaker on recruiting and team growth.
Sofia Drigola
Sofia bridges recruitment and HR tech as the co-founder of MoreThan and COO at AllTogether.jobs.
She focuses on non-technical IT roles such as project management, customer success, marketing and sales – often with a strong emphasis on employer branding and retention strategy. During the war, she led humanitarian hiring efforts and helped co-organize a major Ukrainian HR community on Telegram. Sofia is seen as a community builder and innovator, frequently collaborating on volunteer and tech-for-good projects.
Her hiring philosophy sets her apart in the people operations space.
Vadym Lobariev
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Vadym (Vadim) has nearly 20 years of experience in executive search, having founded MindHunt in 2011 after working at firms like Hudson and Ciklum.
His agency specializes in confidential and leadership-level hiring across Ukraine, Europe and Asia, filling roles that internal teams struggle with. MindHunt uses AI-assisted sourcing, a proprietary candidate database of 100,000+ profiles, and detailed reporting to support precision hiring. Vadym regularly publishes strategic hiring advice and is known for guiding clients through complex hiring landscapes.
His structured, data-driven approach earns high trust from clients across industries.
Lesia Polataiko
Lesia founded Brainy Agency in 2019 and quickly scaled it to a 30+ person team, operating out of Tallinn with many team members based in Ukraine.
She focuses on sourcing global tech talent for international clients and is known for flexible pricing and transparent processes. Brainy supports remote hiring at scale and adapts quickly to global workforce trends. Lesia is praised for her international outlook, people-centric culture, and execution speed.
Her agency often works on urgent, multi-role hiring campaigns with startups and scale-ups.
Yuliya Keskin
Yuliya is a London- and Ukraine-based recruiter with 13+ years of experience and founder of VeryBusy Recruiting.
Her boutique agency supports hiring across EMEA and LATAM, with clients like MacPaw, BlaBlaCar, and Sigma Software. She emphasizes DEI, honest client advising, and a “people-first” model that has led to 100+ placements in recent years. Yuliya is also a community leader in the iOS space (CocoaHeads Ukraine) and writes frequently about hiring, leadership, and recruitment innovation.
Known for her wit, transparency, and coffee-fueled insights, she brings a human touch to global tech recruiting.
Wrap Up
These leading Ukrainian recruitment experts consistently deliver outstanding results, from sourcing niche talent to building entire tech teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IT recruitment focuses on filling up information technology positions in software companies. An IT Recruiter deals with different types of tech requirements related to different IT skills or technologies such as PHP, Java, .NET, SAP, Embedded, Android, Digital Marketing etc. Non-IT Recruitment is basically searching for the right people in other business domains like Aerospace, FMCG, Agro, Healthcare, Industrial, Retail, Real Estate, Media & Entertainment etc.
Contingency is the most common and straightforward form of collaboration with Ukrainian recruiters. This is where an agency only gets paid once a candidate is accepted for the job. Standard recruitment fees vary in a range between 9% and 25% of a candidate’s first annual salary.
The process takes time to do it right and, therefore, requires some careful thought, but it also should be efficient and not drag out for too long. Usually, 2-4 weeks is a minimum you need to find a decent software engineer, plus additional 2-4 weeks, which is a typical notice period in Ukraine.
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