Ben Walsh

Senior IT Recruitment Consultant - Jvm-focused Software Engineers (Java, Kotlin, Scala) @Ascentia Partners

Manchester, GB

We are Ascentia Partners - the preferred recruitment partner to FCA regulated industries within Pricing & Actuarial, Data & Analytics and Technology. Find out more at a Senior IT Recruitment Consultant, I specialise in connecting top-tier JVM-focused software engineers (Java, Kotlin, Scala) with innovative tech teams across UK and Europe. With a deep understanding of the JVM ecosystem and the ever-evolving demands of backend engineering, I work closely with clients and candidates to deliver high-impact recruitment solutions that drive growth, agility, and innovation.I partner with early-stage startups, scale-ups, and established enterprises, helping them identify and attract the right engineering talent – from backend developers to technical leads and engineering managers. My approach combines market insight, proactive sourcing, and relationship-driven recruitment to ensure a seamless hiring process for both sides.Key areas of expertise- JVM technologies: Java, Kotlin, Scala, Spring Boot, Micronaut, Vert.x, etc- Backend and platform engineering recruitment- Permanent placements- Talent market mapping & salary benchmarking- Employer branding and hiring strategy consultationIf you\'re hiring JVM talent or exploring new opportunities in backend engineering, feel free to reach out — I’m always open to a conversation.

Edge Hill University

Bachelor's degree, Health and Physical Education/Fitness