First Connect places the software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, and technology leaders that define India's most ambitious companies. Deep domain knowledge. Uncompromising standards. Results that last.
Two dedicated practices under one roof — each built with the depth, process, and specialist knowledge to consistently deliver exceptional talent across India's most competitive hiring landscape.
From front-end engineers to principal architects, from data scientists to DevSecOps specialists — we place technology professionals across every level, every stack, and every engagement model. Technical screening is built into our process as standard.
Confidential, research-led executive search for the technology and business leaders who shape an organisation's future. We don't post job ads — we map markets, approach passive talent, and present only candidates who genuinely redefine what's possible.
Most agencies generalise. We specialise. Every recruiter at First Connect has deep knowledge of the technology sector — they understand microservices, CI/CD pipelines, LLM infrastructure, system design trade-offs, and what separates a good engineer from a great one.
That depth translates into faster placements, higher-quality candidates, and a 95% 12-month retention rate that reflects the accuracy of every shortlist we deliver.
Every candidate is domain-assessed before we submit. Your team interviews serious contenders only — no keyword-matched CVs, no wasted hours.
Live talent pipelines across all major tech stacks and leadership tiers means we shortlist fast without skipping rigour. Speed and quality aren't mutually exclusive here.
We succeed when you succeed. Which is why we invest in understanding your culture, roadmap, and team dynamics — not just the open role on the brief.
"First Connect has been an outstanding recruitment partner for Physics Wallah. Their ability to understand our fast-paced, high-growth environment and deliver the right engineering and technology talent — quickly and consistently — is remarkable. The team's technical acumen and quality of candidates have been exceptional. They feel less like a vendor and more like an extension of our own TA function."
"We had a very positive experience working with Rishabh and the First Connect team to close several critical IT positions, particularly in DevOps and AI. They demonstrated a strong understanding of our technical requirements and consistently shared high-quality candidate profiles. The process was smooth, timely, and well-coordinated — helping us meet our hiring goals efficiently. We value them as a trusted recruitment partner."
"Working with First Connect has been a genuinely seamless experience. Kunal and the team bring a sharp understanding of what great recruitment looks like — fast, precise, and collaborative. They understood our requirements as a recruitment-led business and delivered candidates who were both technically strong and culturally aligned. A partner we would recommend without hesitation."
"As CTO of Walsons Group, I've engaged many recruitment partners over the years — but First Connect stands apart. They took the time to genuinely understand our technology architecture, the calibre of engineering leadership we needed, and the cultural fit that would drive results. The shortlist was exceptional, the process transparent, and the placement has made a measurable impact. First Connect are the real deal for leadership hiring in tech."
"Partnering with First Connect for our senior leadership search was one of the best hiring decisions we made. They approached the CFO mandate with the rigour of a top-tier executive search firm — thorough market mapping, structured candidate evaluation, and exceptional commercial acumen in how they assessed profiles. The candidate placed has been transformative for HealthifyMe's financial leadership. I'd confidently recommend First Connect for any critical leadership role."
Technology hiring or leadership search — a 30-minute discovery call is all it takes to get started with First Connect.
Six specialised service lines — each built around how ambitious technology organisations actually hire, from individual specialist roles to complete engineering leadership teams.
Permanent recruitment for all technology disciplines — from junior engineer through Staff and Principal levels. Technical screening is built in at no additional cost, meaning your team only interviews candidates who are genuinely qualified.
FTE · PermanentFlexible technology contractors for projects, platform builds, sprints, or sustained capability augmentation. Pre-vetted, stack-assessed professionals typically mobilised within 5–7 business days. You focus on delivery; we handle the rest.
Contract · InterimConfidential, research-led search for CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Heads of Data and Platform, CFOs, COOs, and other senior mandates that define an organisation's trajectory. Discreet, thorough, and held to the highest standard.
C-Suite · ExecutiveStrategic support on compensation benchmarking, technical interview process design, employer branding for engineers, and talent market intelligence across India's leading tech hubs. Help your hiring function compete at the highest level.
Advisory · StrategicStructured bulk hiring for engineering teams scaling rapidly — cohort-based intakes, standardised assessment frameworks, and end-to-end coordination across multiple simultaneous positions and hiring managers.
Scale · VolumeSpecialist search for emerging or niche technology profiles — Rust engineers, blockchain developers, quantitative researchers, embedded systems specialists, and roles where standard sourcing channels simply don't reach the right talent.
Niche · SpecialistDeep-dive on your stack, architecture, team culture, and true requirements — far beyond what's in the JD.
Direct headhunting, community outreach, and pipeline activation. We go where the talent is, not where they post.
Domain-specific evaluation and competency-based interviews before any profile reaches your desk.
Offer management, onboarding support, and a structured 90-day post-placement check-in as standard.
One specialist or a full engineering team — we have the pipeline and expertise to deliver.
Technology roles exist in every sector — but context, compliance requirements, and domain nuances vary enormously. Our recruiters understand both the technology and the industry it operates within.
Product & Services
Finance & Payments
Digital Health & R&D
D2C & Marketplace
Industry 4.0
Data, AI & Strategy
Learning Technology
Digital & Programmatic
Real Estate Tech
Renewables & EV
InfoSec & GRC
Seed to Series C+
LLMs, Robotics, NLP
AR/VR & Interactive
5G & Cloud Networking
EV, ADAS & Connected
Technology exists everywhere. If you're hiring tech or leadership talent, we can help — regardless of industry.
First Connect was built to fix what's broken in recruitment — generalist agencies sending keyword-matched CVs to engineering teams who deserve far better. We built something different from the ground up.
First Connect is not a generalist agency with a technology vertical. Technology and leadership hiring is our entire business — and every process, system, and conversation we have reflects that singular focus.
Our founders saw the same problem repeated across India's most ambitious companies: agencies that didn't understand the technology, delivered volumes of irrelevant profiles, and disappeared after placement. First Connect was built as the direct antidote to that experience.
Our recruiters have deep roots in technical hiring, software consulting, and engineering operations. They've participated in architecture reviews, conducted technical interviews, and understand what makes a hire genuinely transformative versus merely adequate.
Today, with 600+ placements across India's leading technology companies, over 78% of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals — a measure of outcomes, not promises.
We don't just read job descriptions — we understand the technology, the architecture, and the team behind every role. That's what makes the difference between a good placement and a transformative one.
Every candidate is evaluated for genuine domain depth — not keyword alignment or LinkedIn profile quality.
We invest in understanding your business beyond the brief. Your growth is the metric we measure ourselves against.
Weekly updates, honest market feedback, and clear timelines. No black boxes, no vague "we're working on it" responses.
48-hour shortlists without skipping technical evaluation. Our process is built so you never have to choose one over the other.
Our recruiters understand microservices, LLM infrastructure, system design, and engineering career paths — for real.
Deep talent networks built across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and every major tech hub in India.
"As CTO of Walsons Group, I've engaged many recruitment partners — but First Connect stands apart. They genuinely understood our technology architecture and the calibre of engineering leadership we needed. The shortlist was exceptional, the process transparent, and the placement has made a measurable impact on our engineering organisation."
"Partnering with First Connect for our CFO search was one of the best decisions we made. They approached the mandate with the rigour of a top-tier executive search firm — thorough market mapping, structured evaluation, and genuine commercial acumen. The candidate placed has been transformative for HealthifyMe's financial leadership."
"First Connect has been outstanding for Physics Wallah. Their ability to deliver the right engineering and technology talent — quickly and consistently — in our fast-paced environment is remarkable. They feel less like a vendor and more like an extension of our own TA function."
We hire recruiters who understand technology and leadership — people who can have real conversations about system design, engineering culture, and executive career paths. If that's you, let's talk.
We're always open to exceptional people. If you're passionate about technology recruitment and want to build something great — send us your profile.
Technology hiring or leadership search — our team responds within 24 hours. Every enquiry is reviewed by a specialist, not a bot.
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