179Hires
122 permanent and 57 contract hires for Capgemini, supporting high-volume projects for clients including the Home Office, HMRC, Deliveroo and John Lewis.
When SODA Flex works best
When is this the right partnership for you?
01When a gap can’t wait
When a critical role is suddenly open
A resignation, a new project or a slipped deadline. Our virtual bench of vetted contractors puts three profiles in front of you within 24 hours, so delivery keeps moving.
02When you need contract capacity
When your roadmap outgrows your headcount
Add experienced contractors for a migration, a launch or a regulatory deadline, then dial resources up or down as milestones land. Shorter notice periods in the first three months let you fine-tune the team.
03When the hire is business-critical
When your next permanent hire really matters
For roles that shape your platform or your revenue, we run community-led permanent searches with market and competitor insight, diverse shortlists and no fee until you make a successful hire.
04When skills are hard to find
When niche skills are thin on the ground
Platform engineers, ServiceNow developers, data architects. Through Women in DevOps, Pride in Tech and the SODA Social network, we reach specialists who aren’t active on the open market.
Client Testimonial
Hear from Ford on staffing critical project roles with SODA
“The contacts are very professional, the timing and communication are flawless, and the ‘above and beyond’ approach to the client is consistent, even with changes in the POCs.”
Programme Director, on behalf of FordFord Motor CompanyThe SODA team have been great, quick to submit candidates, really responsive on interview requests and offers made. Great Service! Feedback score 10/10.
Deloitte
ClientAlways been very easy to work with, you listen to our requirements, ask the right questions and provide regular updates. You've been successful with a few of our hires over the last few year and made an impact to the teams as well as making my job a lot easier. Feedback score: 10/10.
G. Network
ClientOliver did an amazing job on our introduction call - tbh I'm generally unimpressed with recruiting firms but Oliver quickly understood our priorities and was highly responsive. Feedback score 10/10.
Virtasant
ClientNathan listened, learned, adjusted and delivered, exactly as required, most in recruitment don’t understand this, Nathan just got it, impressive work. Feedback score 10/10.
DR.PN
ClientGreat company, great people, great results! Feedback score 10/10.
Zeal Network
ClientAdam Whitehurst is a great guy, very knowledgeable and gets our requirements. Feedback score 10/10.
Fidelis Ireland
ClientTrust In Soda has provided create candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It's been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn't be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team. Feedback score 10/10.
Onda.ai
ClientDom is fantastic, and always now my first port of call when we begin hiring! Feedback score 10/10.
Bupa
ClientLauren Langdell made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time. Feedback score 10/10.
Comave Global
Client
Flex in Action
Capgemini, Deloitte, Ford, Meta and Guidant Global rely on SODA for permanent and contract technology hiring across the UK, Europe and the USA.
71%Fill rate
58 hires across software engineering, DevOps, data and cloud, with a 2.6:1 CV to first interview ratio and top-performing agency status.
100%Extended
Every contractor placed on Ford’s critical electrification project roles had their contract extended, with three CVs sent per role.
What you get with SODA Flex
Specialist hiring, on your terms
SODA Flex combines community reach, market insight and dedicated account management, so every permanent and contract hire is fast, compliant and built to last.
Shortlists in 48 Hours
Your first peer-reviewed shortlist within 48 hours of briefing and fully resourced inside 72, with three contract profiles ready to interview within 24 hours.
Community-Led Reach
A 1.3m+ community across Women in DevOps, Pride in Tech and the SODA Social network, reaching passive talent traditional agencies can’t.
A Virtual Bench
A vetted, engaged pool of contractors ready to mobilise, so you can ramp up or down without the delays of traditional hiring.
Market Insight
Salary and day rate guides, competitor talent mapping and quarterly reviews showing what’s working and where to adjust.
Compliance Handled
IR35, labour leasing and worker classification handled in house, with W2 and C2C supply in the USA.
A High-Touch Candidate Experience
Peer-reviewed CVs, structured check-ins from day one and an NPS of 79 against an industry average of 30. Great candidates stay, extend and refer.
Our Specialisms
SODA Flex places permanent and contract talent across the disciplines that power modern technology businesses, from DevOps and cloud to data, engineering and go-to-market.
