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Best Recruitment Agencies for Ruby Developers in Europe
Jeanro Krupac
Jeanro Krupac
4 min read
Hiring great Ruby/Rails developers in Europe can be tricky: too many generic recruiters, unclear fees, or long delays. In this guide, I’ll highlight some of the best agencies, what makes them stand out, and why Ruby on Rails Jobs often ends up being the best choice.
1. Ruby on Rails Jobs (Rails-only, transparent & flexible)
Let’s start with us, because we’re one of the few agencies that are 100% focused on Ruby on Rails.
- Run by Rails devs, for Rails devs.
- Over 1,300+ developers in our directory.
- Clear fee: 18% of first-year salary.
- Flexible: pay can be split across 12 months.
- Built-in guarantee if the hire doesn’t work out.
- Extra visibility through our Companies page and job board.
- See full details on the Recruitment Services page and compare fees on our Pricing page.
If you want fast Rails hires with no hidden costs, this is where to start.
2. Sorcer (UK, Rails + Clojure specialists)
Sorcer is a UK-based boutique recruiter with a niche in Ruby and Clojure. They cover both permanent and contract roles across the UK, Europe, and sometimes the US. They don’t publish pricing, but expect standard agency fees (15–25%).
3. Ruby on Rails Recruitment (Niche Software Recruitment)
This is another boutique that places only Ruby on Rails devs. They work across Europe and the US. Like Sorcer, fees aren’t transparent on the website, but they pitch themselves as Rails-only specialists.
4. Mirror Placement (US-based, global reach)
Mirror Placement (run by Brian Mariani) is well-known in the Rails community thanks to podcasting and events. Although US-based, they’ve placed Rails devs worldwide, including remote roles in Europe. Good option if you want someone with a strong community brand.
5. Oliver Bernard (UK boutique tech recruiter)
Oliver Bernard is a broader tech recruiter in the UK that actively handles Ruby roles. They’re not Rails-only, but if you need to hire Ruby plus related tech stacks (React, DevOps, etc.), they can be a fit.
6. Understanding Recruitment
Also UK-based, Understanding Recruitment covers Ruby alongside Elixir, Rust, and other stacks. They regularly have Rails roles posted in Europe.
7. SR2 (Socially Responsible Recruitment)
SR2 is a B-Corp certified recruiter, with offices in the UK and Germany. They often have Ruby contract and permanent roles. Their community and ethical approach is a differentiator.
8. Xcede
Xcede is a pan-European tech recruitment agency that includes Ruby among its core stacks. Broader than others on this list, but if you’re hiring at scale across multiple roles, they’re useful.
9. Trust in SODA
A tech recruiter with presence across UK, Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland. Rails is one of many stacks they cover, with an emphasis on community engagement.
10. dotLinkers (Poland, strong CEE pipeline)
Based in Poland, dotLinkers specialize in tech recruitment for CEE. They have strong Rails activity and can be a good option if you’re open to nearshore/remote devs in Europe at competitive salaries.
Alternatives: Marketplaces instead of agencies
If you want a more DIY approach:
- Honeypot — developer-centric marketplace used across Europe.
- talent.io — curated hiring marketplace popular in Paris, Berlin, London, Amsterdam.
These aren’t agencies, but they give you access to Rails devs directly. Pricing models vary (subscription or success fee).
Why Ruby on Rails Jobs Stands Out
So why choose Ruby on Rails Jobs over others?
- We’re Rails-only.
- Fees are transparent (18%).
- Payment is flexible (split across 12 months).
- Built-in guarantee.
- 1,300+ devs in our pool.
- Extra visibility via Companies and Developers pages.
Other agencies can be a fit depending on your needs, but if speed, Rails focus, and clarity are priorities, we usually win out.