Dev & Tech team
Our consultants are complete specialists in their markets, attracting the most in-demand developers, architects and technology leaders.
The biggest challenge about recruiting in tech is also the best thing; the top candidates are difficult to find, they don’t advertise themselves on CV sites and it’s very rare they actively look for work. They just don’t need to...
This means we’re at our best when we truly embed ourselves in our markets and build unique relationships with people by meeting them in person, whether that be for a coffee, beer or at one of the many tech industry meetups or events across your city.
Hiren Vekaria
Practice Manager


Hiren Vekaria
Practice Manager
Expertise: Dev / TechLocation: London
As Practice Manager for the Technical Team at ECOM, Hiren manages the contract recruitment for a range of Software, E-commerce, FinTech & Digital companies and supply them with exceptional candidates as well as managing a team of consultants.
Hiren specialises in contract roles for web, software, and mobile developers as well as QA’s and senior level technology focussed candidates. Hiren's in-depth knowledge of the market gives him unparalleled access to leading organisations and sought after candidates.
Rob Sugden
Practice Director


Rob Sugden
Practice Director
Expertise: Senior Appointments
Location: Manchester
Rob is ECOMs Director for Manchester. He leads our teams across the North & Midlands operating in Digital Tech, UX & Design, Product & Project and Marketing & eCommerce. He’s had over 15 years of recruitment experience in Manchester, building an extensive network. Over the years Rob has created a reputation for working with the best candidates and the most interesting companies! He’s passionate about Manchester’s digital scene and has loved being part of its ever evolving journey. Outside of work when he’s not spending time with his family, he can be found Rock Climbing or enjoying Manchester’s amazing music scene.
E: rob.sugden@ecomrecruitment.com T: 0161 237 0033Joe Parker
Associate Director


Joe Parker
Associate Director
Expertise: Dev / TechLocation: Manchester
Joe has worked at ECOM since 2012, he’s one of the founding members of the Manchester team and has progressed all the way from Junior Consultant to Associate Director.
As an Associate Director, he’s responsible for both leading a team of recruiters and helping Manchester’s most recognisable tech brands to build their software engineering teams, with a focus on modern Microsoft, JavaScript and Cloud technologies.
Gareth Pike
Software Engineering Recruiter


Gareth Pike
Software Engineering Recruiter
Expertise: Dev / TechLocation: North West
Gareth Pike is a Principal Consultant at ECOM who specialises in the Software Engineering sector across the North West of England. This is Gareth’s 14th year in the recruitment industry so he has definitely been around the block! Over the past 5 years he has focussed on helping organisations with their recruitment of Open Source software engineering candidates, predominantly across the Java, PHP and Python technology stacks. Gareth graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in Information Technology Systems which has definitely helped him throughout his IT recruitment career. In his spare time Gareth has a very busy family life being the dad to two sports mad young boys Leo & Zac, which involves lots of homework duty and being a part time football coach! Aside from family life his other major passions are following Man United FC where he is a season ticket holder and raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease which is charity close to his heart. Gareth feels integrity is one of the biggest things people should demonstrate in and out of working life and prides himself on this.
E: gareth.pike@ecomrecruitment.com T: 0161 237 0042Marcus Gray
Associate Consultant


Marcus Gray
Associate Consultant
Expertise: Dev / TechLocation: London
As a Tech Recruiter at ECOM, Marcus looks after the Permanent recruitment for a range of Software, E-commerce, FinTech & Digital companies and supplies them with industry-leading talent
Marcus specialises in Perm roles for web, software, mobile developers as well as CTO and Head of Engineering placements. Marcus' in-depth knowledge of the tech market gives him access to find exceptional candidates across his clients.
Tommy Wilson
Principal Consultant


Tommy Wilson
Principal Consultant
Expertise: Dev / TechTommy has 6 years experience in contract recruitment across the UK & Europe. As a Principal Consultant he’s responsible for helping Software Engineering teams deliver on their business requirements by finding the best contract and interim talent. With a focus on the placing Software Engineers and DevOps/Cloud professionals.
E: tommy.wilson@ecomrecruitment.com T: 0161 237 0012Josh McLean
Principal Consultant


Josh McLean
Principal Consultant
Expertise: Dev / TechLocation: Manchester
Josh has worked with ECOM since 2021, he has joined with 6 years’ experience recruiting in the Software Engineering space.
As a Principal Consultant he’s responsible for helping experienced software engineering professionals find new permanent roles in Manchester with a focus on Web, Mobile, Digital and Social technology.
He supports the growth of Manchester’s most recognisable tech brands build software engineering teams with a focus on modern Microsoft, JavaScript and Cloud technologies.
Karolis Lari
Associate Consultant


Karolis Lari
Associate Consultant
Expertise: Dev / TechLocation: Manchester
E: karolis.lari@ecomrecruitment.com T: 0161 237 0043Charlotte LeBlond
Recruitment Consultant


Charlotte LeBlond
Recruitment Consultant
Location: Harrogate
Recruitment consultant. Charlotte helps to match clients and candidates within the world of JavaScript Development across Yorkshire.
She is passionate about all things digital and meeting new people.
Holly Jordan
Delivery Recruitment Consultant


Holly Jordan
Delivery Recruitment Consultant
Location: Harrogate
Experienced Recruitment Consultant with a passion for all things data related.
Working with some of the best clients in the industry, Holly helps data professionals find their most desired roles across Leeds and Yorkshire area.
For more information on our live roles and to see how we can help you today, please get in touch.
Maia Burgess
Recruitment Consultant


Maia Burgess
Recruitment Consultant
Expertise: Dev / TechLocation: Manchester
As a Recruitment Consultant, I’m responsible for helping experienced software engineering professionals find new permanent roles in Manchester with a focus on Web, Mobile, Digital and Social technology.
I work with a mix of organisations from some of the region’s most recognisable brands to new and exciting start ups.
Focusing on modern and emerging JavaScript technologies I have experience recruiting Software Engineers with experience in TypeScript, NodeJs, ReactJS, VueJS and AngularJS.
Georgina Stockdale
Technology Practice Client Services Manager


Georgina Stockdale
Technology Practice Client Services Manager
Location: Harrogate
E: georgina.stockdale@interquestgroup.com T: 01423 878 660Lewis Wilkins
Recruitment Consultant


Lewis Wilkins
Recruitment Consultant
Expertise: Dev / TechLocation: Manchester
As a Recruitment Consultant, I’m responsible for helping experienced software engineering professionals find new permanent roles in Manchester with a focus on modern Microsoft, JavaScript and Cloud technologies.
I work with a mix of organisations from some of the region’s most recognisable brands to new and exciting startups.
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