Bonify (SHUFA)

Challenge

Bonify needed to expand its engineering team to support the growth of its fintech platform. They required Backend Engineers, Data Engineers, and Team Leads in Berlin with expertise in an advanced AWS-based tech stack. Additionally, Bonify sought strategic consulting on Tech and Product strategy to ensure long-term scalability and leadership alignment.

Solution

Recruitment and Consulting

TechBiz Global provided a comprehensive recruitment strategy, sourcing top-tier talent for Bonify’s technical roles. We collaborated closely with their Business Partner Manager, Founder, and VP of Engineering to ensure a seamless hiring process. Beyond recruitment, we delivered C-level consulting, advising on the Tech and Product strategy to align leadership with Bonify’s growth trajectory.

- Acquired by

User Group

Credit and Financial Management

Individuals with Tools

Bonify company specialising in credit and financial management solutions, empowering individuals with tools to enhance their financial health.

About the Company

Bonify is a leading fintech platform that provides credit insights and financial solutions to users. With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and cloud technologies, Bonify helps consumers access personalized financial recommendations and improve their financial well-being. Bonify was acquired by SCHUFA and provides SCHUFA score to private customers.

Case Studies: Addressing Bonify’s Talent and Leadership Needs

Case Study 1:
Scaling Bonify’s Engineering Team

About the Company

Bonify required multiple Backend Engineers, Data Engineers, and Team Leads to support the expansion of its platform. Finding experts in an AWS-based cloud environment with the right skill set and cultural fit was a key challenge.

The Process

Targeted Recruitment Strategy

Interviews

Interviews with relevant stakeholdersand hiring managers were conducted.

Custom job descriptions

Developed custom job descriptions aligned with Bonify’s technical and business needs.

Sourced candidates

Sourced candidates with expertise in AWS, backend development, and data engineering.

Screening & Selection

Technical and cultural assessments

Conducted rigorous technical and cultural assessments to shortlist the best candidates.

Final selection

Collaborated with Bonify’s VP of Engineering and Business Partner Manager for final selection.

Live Coding Challenge

Live Coding
Challenge

Technical proficiency in backend development and data engineering.

Ability to write clean, scalable code under time constraints.

Problem-solving approach and collaboration skills in a live setting.

Analyses

Analyses of Live Coding challenge results including assessment for the integrity of the answers.

Hiring & Onboarding

Successful
Hiring

Successfully placed multiple engineers who seamlessly integrated into Bonify’s team.

Interviews

Interviews with relevant stakeholdersand hiring managers were conducted.

Custom job descriptions

Developed custom job descriptions aligned with Bonify’s technical and business needs.

Sourced candidates

Sourced candidates with expertise in AWS, backend development, and data engineering.

Technical and cultural assessments

Conducted rigorous technical and cultural assessments to shortlist the best candidates.

Final selection

Collaborated with Bonify’s VP of Engineering and Business Partner Manager for final selection.

Live Coding
Challenge

Technical proficiency in backend development and data engineering.

Ability to write clean, scalable code under time constraints.

Problem-solving approach and collaboration skills in a live setting.

Analyses

Analyses of Live Coding challenge results including assessment for the integrity of the answers.

Successful
Hiring

Successfully placed multiple engineers who seamlessly integrated into Bonify’s team.

Case Study 2:
Strategic Consulting on Tech and Product Stategy

Problem Statement

Bonify needed high-level advisory on structuring its Tech executive leadership strategy, particularly for resource allocation and team topology, to align with its long-term vision.

The Result

Multiple key hires

Multiple key hires completed within tight timelines.

Effective Onboarding

Engineers onboarded efficiently, contributing immediately to Bonify’s product development and scaling efforts.

The Process

Leadership Strategy Assessment

Tech Strategy
Review

Evaluated Bonify’s current tech leadership strategy and future requirements.

Key Elements

Identified key elements needed for tech and product strategy.

Strategic Roadmap

Strategic Hiring

Provided strategy recommendations to attract and retain leadership talent.

Advisory

Advised on strategy definition.

Implementation & Alignment

Strategic Alignment

Helped refine Bonify’s approach to tech strategy and hiring, ensuring alignment with growth and product strategy.

Tech Strategy
Review

Evaluated Bonify’s current tech leadership strategy and future requirements.

Key Elements

Identified key elements needed for tech and product strategy.

Strategic Hiring

Provided strategy recommendations to attract and retain leadership talent.

Advisory

Advised on strategy definition.

Strategic Alignment

Helped refine Bonify’s approach to tech strategy and hiring, ensuring alignment with growth and product strategy.

The Result

Clear Roadmap​

Bonify gained a clear roadmap for next best steps in tech and product strategy.

Leadership Foundation

Strengthened its tech leadership strategy foundation to support scalability and innovation.

Conclusion

TechBiz Global’s expert recruitment and consulting services enabled Bonify to overcome its challenges efficiently:

Recruitment Success

Rapidly hired skilled Backend Engineers, Data Engineers, and Team Leads, ensuring strong technical growth.

Leadership Strategy

Provided C-level consulting for Tech and Product strategy, helping Bonify structure its leadership for long-term success.

Tech Recruitment

Our talent recruitment services are carefully tailored to meet our client’s needs. We always go the extra mile to understand the client’s needs and requirements in great detail to provide the right people. For us, fast and honest communication with all the involved parties is a crucial ingredient of our daily activity.

Customized Consulting

No matter the topic or knowledge required – we can provide you with top consulting services. Are you in need of some help with agile, leadership, IT, product, or project-based problems? Or maybe there is a need for know-how that will make your team succeed in achieving your business goals? Hit us a request, and let us prove to your leaders that the sky’s the limit!