RTG Engine · Octopus

The Faster & Smarter Way of High-Quality Tech Team Building

The group's people business — connecting tech talent to global opportunities through outsourcing, recruitment, employer-of-record services, and digital hub building. Market intelligence since 2009.

145K+
Candidates in Talent Pool
7+
Countries
500+
Placements Made
90%
Offer Acceptance Rate

How We Work

Our Engagement Models

Choose the model that fits your needs — from one-time recruitment to full end-to-end team management.

Recruitment Model

One-Time Fee

  • Talent Sourcing and Vetting
  • Interview Coordination
  • High-Quality Candidates
  • Streamlined Selection Process
Most Popular

Management Model

One-Time Fee + Monthly Retainer

  • Everything in Recruitment, plus:
  • Payroll Management
  • Full Onboarding Support
  • Talent Travel & Logistics
  • Partial Workspace Facilities (optional)

Comprehensive Solution

One-Time Fee + Monthly Retainer

  • Everything in Management, plus:
  • End-to-End Service
  • Operational Support
  • Legal Support
  • Full Workspace Facilities
  • And more...

Our Services

People Solutions at Every Scale

Four core offerings that cover the full spectrum of tech talent and team-building needs.

Talent Acquisition

End-to-end recruitment for tech roles — from sourcing and screening to onboarding. We find the right people, fast.

  • Technical role mapping
  • Global talent sourcing
  • Screening & assessment
  • Offer management & onboarding

Tech Outsourcing

Dedicated remote tech teams that integrate seamlessly with your organization and deliver as if they're in-house.

  • Dedicated team models
  • Staff augmentation
  • Project-based outsourcing
  • Nearshore & offshore delivery

Employer of Record (EOR)

Hire talent in new markets without setting up a legal entity. We handle compliance, payroll, and employment contracts.

  • Legal entity coverage
  • Payroll & benefits management
  • Local compliance & contracts
  • Multi-country support

Digital Hub Building

We design and stand up fully operational tech hubs in target markets — from location strategy to team ramp-up.

  • Location & market analysis
  • Hub setup & infrastructure
  • Team hiring & onboarding
  • Ongoing operational support

Our Process

Our Hiring Process

A simple, structured process from job description to day one — fast, transparent, and built around your needs.

6 Weeks

Average time-to-hire

Our Standards

Our Qualification Focus

Every candidate is evaluated across three rigorous dimensions before reaching your desk.

Sourcing & Screening

  • Match experience and skills to role requirements
  • Verify work history and project relevance
  • Review certifications and education
  • Assess availability and alignment with timelines
  • Ensure role and industry fit

Technical

  • Validate expertise in tools and technologies
  • Confirm problem-solving and scalability experience
  • Ensure familiarity with workflows and methodologies

Cultural

  • Evaluate collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Assess clear and effective communication
  • Ensure accountability and results-driven attitude
  • Look for adaptability to new environments
  • Align with client values and organizational culture

Expertise

Sample of Tech Stacks We Work With

Deep talent pools across every modern technology.

Backend

Node.jsPythonJava.NETC++C#Spring BootDjangoLaravelMagento

Frontend

React.jsAngularVue.js

Mobile

SwiftKotlinFlutterReact Native

UX/UI

FigmaAdobe XDSketch

Product & Project Mgmt

JiraTrelloAgileScrum

DevOps

AWSAzureGoogle CloudDockerKubernetesJenkinsTerraformCI/CD

Coverage

Sample of Roles We Hired

From data scientists to ERP managers, we source and place across every corner of the tech organisation.

Data & Analytics

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • BI Developer
  • BI Analyst
  • Data Analyst

Solution Development

  • Solution Transformation Manager
  • UI/UX Designer
  • Director of Engineering
  • IT Project Manager
  • ERP Developer
  • Quality Engineers

Application Operations

  • Application Operations Team Lead
  • Specialist – Application Operation
  • Digital, ERP, CRM Specialists

Consultancy & PM

  • Consultant
  • Senior Consultants
  • Consultant-Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Senior Project Manager

IT Service Management

  • ITSM Team Lead
  • IT Support
  • System Administrator
  • Data Center Lead
  • Infrastructure Director
  • Database Administrator

ERP & Business

  • ERP Project Manager
  • IT Business Partner (HR/Finance/Retail)
  • Relationship Managers
  • Commercial Managers

Why Octopus

Built for Speed, Scale & Reliability

Octopus combines deep regional talent networks with global delivery models — backed by the full resources of Robusta Technology Group. 15+ years in talent management, 145,000+ candidates in our pool.

Deep MENA & European market expertise
Integrated with Robusta Studio for full-cycle delivery
Dedicated squads built around your tech stack
Performance management & compensation services
Employer-of-record coverage across multiple markets
Coworker spaces for community & co-working

Community

Coworker

Our community co-working spaces where tech talent, entrepreneurs, and innovators connect, collaborate, and grow. Part of the Octopus ecosystem.

Visit Coworker
Co-working Spaces
Talent Community
Industry Networking
Innovation Programs

Our Clients

Octopus is Trusted By

Forward-thinking organisations across MENA, Europe, and beyond rely on Octopus to build and scale their tech teams.

Octopus global reach
Octopus trusted clientsOctopus trusted clients

Recognition

Award-Winning Employer

Consistently recognised as one of the best places to work in technology.

54
Employee Net Promoter Score
Excellent — measured quarterly
4.0
Average Score on Glassdoor
Based on previous employees
20th
Top Employer 2017
Career Advancers — across industries
1st
Top Tech Employer 2022–23
Engineerex Employer of Choice

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