SODA Contract
Fully compliant contract / freelance payrolled resource. Hourly, daily, or statement of work solutions. We are fully compliant across all regions we operate in, including Switzerland, Germany, UK, Ireland and the US.
New Opportunities at SODA — Join the Team
Scale Your Earning Potential.
Join a high-growth tech recruitment platform. Access larger deal sizes, a multi-solution sales model, and the global infrastructure to bill across the US, DACH, and UK.
WHY SODA
BEYOND CONTINGENT.
BUILT FOR HIGH PERFORMERS
WHY SODA
BEYOND CONTINGENT.
BUILT FOR HIGH PERFORMERS
We aren't just another recruitment agency. Trust in SODA equips ambitious 360 consultants and business developers with a multi-solution offering designed to maximise revenue and build lasting client partnerships.
Global Reach
Unrestricted access to the most lucrative tech markets worldwide — US, DACH, and UK — with full operational and compliance infrastructure in place.
Multi-Solution Model
Don't leave money on the table. Sell Contingent, SOW, Retained, and Embedded Hiring Solutions to build deeper client relationships and maximise revenue.
Specialist Focus
Deep expertise in the highest-demand verticals: Cloud, DevOps, Software Engineering, Data, and AI — giving you the credibility to win premium mandates.
Community Power
Leverage SODA Social and Women in DevOps — our 18,000+ strong communities — to access warm talent pools and open client conversations nobody else can.
Global Opportunities
Choose Your Market.
Accelerate Your Billings.
Three distinct markets. Three distinct opportunities. All backed by the same world-class infrastructure, compliance credentials, and community platform.
The Ultimate Scaling Opportunity.
The US market offers unmatched scale, significantly larger deal sizes, and a greenfield landscape for ambitious consultants ready to build out their own territory. This is where careers are made.
- Significantly higher average fee sizes vs UK market
- Fast-track leadership opportunities in a scaling team
- Full E2 visa and structural compliance handled for you
- Greenfield client base — you build it, you own it
We Planted Our Flag.
Now We're Building an Empire.
Our US Story
SODA launched in the US in January 2020, opening our first office in Manhattan Beach. We quickly built a high-performing business unit, scaling to a team of 20 and delivering for clients across the US over the following three years.
Like many businesses, we were impacted by the global economic downturn and made the decision to consolidate back into the UK and reset.
Since then, as market conditions have improved, SODA has returned stronger — with the US now driving record-breaking performance and representing one of the most exciting growth opportunities in the business today.
So much so that we've made the decision to launch in Miami in Q1 2027. This creates a unique opportunity for our team, with the option to relocate and be part of building our US presence — fully supported by our E2 visa structure, something very few UK recruitment businesses can offer.
Launching in Miami, FL
Average fee size — $55,000
5 Team members
56% Year on year growth
The biggest Tech Market on the Planet.
The Tech Market in the US
The US technology staffing market is the largest in the world, valued at over $50 billion and growing year on year. Demand for specialist tech talent consistently outstrips supply, creating a market where skilled recruiters with genuine vertical depth can command fees that simply aren't achievable in the UK.
SODA operates at the premium end — AI, FinTech, and high-growth SaaS — where average fees are significantly higher than the UK market. Our focus on permanent and retained search means stronger client relationships, bigger deals, and a more defensible revenue base. This is the market where the best billers in the world operate.
$50B+ US tech staffing market — the largest globally
Average fee size of $55,000 — vs ~£18,000 in the UK
Key verticals: AI/ML, FinTech, Cloud & DevOps, SaaS
Permanent & retained search — higher value, deeper relationships
Dominate a Premium European Market.
Strong, established European tech market with high-value enterprise clients and a thriving contractor market. Our AUG and SECO licences give you a compliance advantage nobody else can match.
- Premium enterprise-level tech clients
- Thriving contractor market for consistent margin
- AUG licence — fully compliant German placements
- SECO licence — regulated Swiss operations
The Platform for Progression.
Our mature, core market. Team UK provides an exceptional platform for career progression, leveraging a massive existing client base and significant cross-sell opportunities across our full solution suite.
- Immediate access to a strong, established client portfolio
- Significant cross-sell potential across all SODA solutions
- Clear, structured progression and team-building path
- Deep brand recognition and community presence
What You'll Be Selling
Multiple Revenue Streams.
Deeper Client Relationships.
Stop relying solely on contingent placements. We empower our consultants to solve complex talent challenges — elevating you from a vendor to a strategic partner.
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SODA Contract
SODA Contract
Fully compliant contract / freelance payrolled resource. Hourly, daily, or statement of work solutions. We are fully compliant across all regions we operate in, including Switzerland, Germany, UK, Ireland and the US.
SODA Search
SODA Energy
SODA Max
SODA Contingent
Nearshore Talent Solutions
How we support you
The Infrastructure to win
How we support you
The Infrastructure to win
We provide the operational backbone, marketing power, and delivery infrastructure so you can focus on what you do best: billing and building relationships.
SODA Social Community
18,000+ strong community of tech professionals. Warm talent pools, client introductions, and event-led business development that no other firm can replicate.
Delivery Infrastructure
Dedicated delivery teams to support high-volume and complex talent searches, so you can focus on client relationships and new business.
Marketing & Brand
A strong, challenger brand presence — SODA Social events, Women in DevOps, and a content-led community strategy that opens doors and starts conversations.
Compliance & Operations
We handle the complexity of international placements. AUG, SECO, and E2 structures mean you can operate globally without the risk or friction.
Compliance & Infrastructure
Global Operations.
Zero Friction.
International recruitment can be complex. We've built a robust, fully compliant platform that enables you to operate confidently across borders — removing risk and friction from every placement.
🇩🇪 AUG, Germany
Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz
Our AUG licence enables fully compliant contractor placements across Germany. You place with confidence; we handle the regulatory complexity.
🇺🇸 E2, United States
E2 Visa Structure
Our US operational structure is built around E2 compliance, giving you a legitimate, risk-free platform to operate in the world's most lucrative tech market.
🇨🇭 SECO, Switzerland
State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
SECO licence compliance means our Swiss operations are fully regulated, enabling you to place contractors and permanent hires with zero compliance risk.
Social Proof
Don't just take our word for it.
The transition to SODA allowed me to immediately access a larger deal size in the US market. The infrastructure here is genuinely built for scale — I've never had this level of support at any other firm.
Senior Consultant, Team US
Having the ability to sell SOW and Retained solutions completely changed my relationship with clients. I'm no longer just competing on speed — I'm solving real business problems and building genuine partnerships.
Principal Consultant, Team UK
The DACH market with SODA's AUG licence is a game-changer. I can place contractors in Germany with full confidence, and the client quality is exceptional. The compliance advantage is real.
360 Consultant, Team DACH
The Team
Meet the People
Behind SODA.
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in tech recruitment, international markets, and building high-performance cultures.
Your Path to Partner.
A transparent, merit-based career framework. Every level has clear targets, defined salaries, and measurable monthly performance expectations — so you always know exactly what it takes to get to the next level.
Promotion Rules & Framework
- All targets based on a rolling 6 month period, reset from date of most recent promotion
- Permanent financial target includes Total Permanent Sales
- Contract financial target includes New Weekly GP added with a minimum duration of 3 months
- Trainees must pass the training academy and hit the financial target to get promoted
- Must display minimum 6 out of 9 on values assessment (3 = always, 2 = sometimes, 1 = rarely/never)
Contract Expectations
26 week average duration- 65%+ extension ratio
- 18%+ margin
Perm Expectations
- 20%+ terms
- Max 30 day payment terms
- Pipeline entries = unique live processes at start of each month
Track: 360 Contract
| Level | Salary | 6m Min Target | 6m Promo Target | Clients | Opps/Mo | Jobs/Mo | CVs/Mo | 1st IVs/Mo | WGP Running |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee | $40–45k | N/A | $1,750 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | £1k |
| Associate | $45–50k | $1,750 | $3,500 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 6 | £2k |
| Consultant | $50–55k | $3,500 | $5,500 | 3 | 24 | 4 | 20 | 8 | £3.5k |
| Senior Consultant | $55–65k | $5,500 | $6,750 | 4 | 28 | 5 | 24 | 10 | £5k |
| Principal Consultant | $65–75k | $6,750 | $9,500 | 5 | 32 | 6 | 28 | 12 | £7.5k |
| Snr. Principal Consultant | $75–85k | $9,500 | $13,500 | 6 | 36 | 7 | 32 | 14 | £9k |
| Executive Consultant | $85–100k | $13,500 | $17,500 | 7 | 40 | 8 | 36 | 16 | £11k |
| Partner | $100k+ | $17,500 | – | 8 | 40 | 9 | 40 | 16 | £15k |
Track: 360 Perm
| Level | Salary | 6m Min Target | 6m Promo Target | Terms Signed | Leads/Mo | Jobs/Mo | CVs/Mo | 1st IVs/Mo | Pipeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee | $40–45k | N/A | $60,000 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Associate | $45–50k | $60,000 | $120,000 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Consultant | $50–55k | $120,000 | $180,000 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 20 | 8 | 3 |
| Senior Consultant | $55–65k | $180,000 | $225,000 | 3 | 28 | 5 | 24 | 10 | 4 |
| Principal Consultant | $65–75k | $225,000 | $315,000 | 4 | 32 | 6 | 28 | 12 | 5 |
| Snr. Principal Consultant | $75–85k | $315,000 | $450,000 | 4 | 36 | 8 | 32 | 14 | 8 |
| Executive Consultant | $85–100k | $450,000 | $585,000 | 4 | 40 | 10 | 36 | 16 | 9 |
| Partner | $100k+ | $585,000 | – | 4 | 40 | 10 | 40 | 20 | 10 |
* All 6-month targets reset from the date of your most recent promotion. Monthly performance figures represent minimum activity levels required to achieve your financial target.
