How Shework Powered a 34, Resource Migration Team for a Leading Software Company
Software
Leader
Industry: Software Development
Company Size: 1000-5000 employees
34
Talents Hired
65
Average Hiring Days
Software Leader
Industry: Software Development
Company size: 1000-5000 employees
34
Talents Hired
65
Average Hiring Days
Objectives
To rapidly deploy 34 cloud migration specialists for a global software company,€enabling seamless transition from legacy infrastructure to modern cloud architecture, while ensuring zero disruption to existing operations and accelerating time-to-value across migration workstreams
Background & Business Need
One of India’s largest nationalized banks, working with a top IT services provider, was using a database system that was stable but very costly. The high license fees and limited flexibility made it hard to innovate.
As customers started expecting faster and smoother digital banking, the bank decided to move to PostgreSQL. But there was a big gap as they didn’t have enough skilled DBAs to handle such a large migration.
They needed more than just people. They needed a partner who could deliver results from Day One. That is why they chose SheWork, trusted for its ability to quickly source niche talent and ensure smooth project execution.
Background & Business Need
A fast-growing global software company was at a critical inflection point. Years of legacy infrastructure had created technical debt that was slowing product velocity, limiting scalability, and increasing operational risk.
The decision was made,migrate to the cloud.
Fully. Strategically. At speed.
But ambition met reality quickly:
- The internal team lacked the bandwidth and specialised cloud expertise to execute at scale.
- Project timelines were aggressive; clients were waiting.
- Hiring through conventional channels was slow, inconsistent, and produced poor-quality pipelines.
The organisation needed a talent partner who could deliver,not just resumes, but deployment-ready cloud professionals,and deliver fast
SheWork was brought in to make it happen.
Challenges
Scale at Speed
34 cloud specialists needed
simultaneously across
multiple workstreams at a volume that
traditional hiring simply could not
support
Highly specialised skillset
Roles require deep expertise in cloud platforms, migration frameworks, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code, not widely available in the open market.
Quality inconsistency
Previous hiring attempts had produced technically weak candidates who cleared interviews but struggled in actual migration environments.
High dropout rates
Competitive market conditions meant cloud talent was backing out at the offer stage for better-paying alternatives
Cohort complexity
Deploying 34 resources in structured cohorts requires precise coordination, timing, and talent for readiness, not just sourcing
Trial method requirement
The client wanted a trial, based validation approach before full deployment, adding an additional layer of complexity to the hiring process.
Scale at Speed
34 cloud specialists needed simultaneously across multiple workstreams at a volume that traditional hiring simply could not support.
Highly specialised skillset
Roles require deep expertise in cloud platforms, migration frameworks, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code, not widely available in the open market.
Quality inconsistency
Previous hiring attempts had produced technically weak candidates who cleared interviews but struggled in actual migration environments.
High dropout rates
Competitive market conditions meant cloud talent was backing out at the offer stage for better-paying alternatives
Cohort complexity
Deploying 34 resources in structured cohorts requires precise coordination, timing, and talent for readiness, not just sourcing
Trial method requirement
The client wanted a trial, based validation approach before full deployment, adding an additional layer of complexity to the hiring process.
Solutions by Shework
SheWork designed a purpose, built a talent deployment strategy, combining precision sourcing, structured trial validation,
and cohort, based onboarding to meet the client’s unique requirements.
Trial Method, Validate Before You Commit
Rather than deploying all 34 resources at once,
SheWork implemented a structured trial phase, allowing the
client to assess real-world performance before full onboarding. This eliminated the risk of poor fit at scale and gave both parties confidence before full commitment.
Cohort, Based Deployment
Resources were deployed in carefully structured cohorts, ensuring each
wave of professionals was onboarded, integrated, and
productive before the next cohort began. This approach-maintained delivery continuity and prevented operational
overwhelm during the migration.
Deep Technical Pre-Screening
Every candidate underwent rigorous evaluation across cloud platforms, AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as migration tools,
Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Only validated, deployment, ready professionals
advanced to the client stage.
Proactive Talent Engagement
To combat dropout risk, SheWork maintained active candidate engagement throughout the process, ensuring offer acceptance
translated into actual joining through regular touchpoints and offer
management.
Trial Method, Validate Before You Commit
Rather than deploying all 34 resources at once, SheWork implemented a structured trial phase, allowing the client to assess real-world performance before full onboarding. This eliminated the risk of poor fit at scale and gave both parties confidence before full commitment.
Cohort, Based Deployment
Resources were deployed in carefully structured cohorts, ensuring each wave of professionals was onboarded, integrated, and productive before the next cohort began. This approach-maintained delivery continuity and prevented operational overwhelm during the migration.
Deep Technical Pre-Screening
Every candidate underwent rigorous evaluation across cloud platforms, AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as migration tools, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Only validated, deployment, ready professionals advanced to the client stage.
Proactive Talent Engagement
To combat dropout risk, SheWork maintained active candidate engagement throughout the process, ensuring offer acceptance translated into actual joining through regular touchpoints and offer management.
Results Delivered by SheWork
34
Cloud Specialists successfully
deployed
55%
faster hiring cycle vs.
conventional recruitment
85%
Trial-to-hire
conversion rate
65%
Reduction in post-
offer dropouts
Client Impact
What began as a talent crisis became a competitive advantage. With 34 deployment-ready cloud specialists onboarded through SheWork’s trial and cohort methodology, the software company
was able to execute its cloud migration at scale, on time, within budget, and without
compromising delivery quality.
The structured approach didn’t just solve an immediate hiring problem. It gave the organisation a repeatable talent deployment model for future technology initiatives.
