ClientWe had a need for a major deploy and needed a resource that could supply full software teams in months. Cordova was able to bring on 45 contractors in two months that were integrated into our existing teams with Cordova oversight.
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Cordova places top IT and executive talent, builds AI-powered agentic systems, and delivers custom software solutions — all backed by local relationships and national reach.
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Whether you're scaling a team or looking for your next opportunity, we match the right people with the right roles.
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We find the right permanent hires for your team — software engineers, architects, and technical leads — vetted and ready to contribute from day one.
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Contract Recruiting
Need talent fast? Our contract recruiting connects you with experienced engineers available immediately for short or long-term engagements.
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Contract-to-Hire
Try before you commit. Bring on engineers as contractors first, with a clear path to convert the right fits into permanent team members.
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Staff Augmentation
Extend your development team with senior engineers who integrate into your workflow, tooling, and culture.
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Dedicated Development Teams
A fully managed development team that handles projects end-to-end — from architecture and design to delivery and maintenance.
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Technical Screening
Every candidate we submit has been through in-depth interviews with our expert recruiters. You interview only engineers who can actually do the job.
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Career Placement
We represent engineers and developers looking for their next opportunity — managing the process from introduction to offer negotiation.
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Contract Opportunities
Prefer flexibility? We match engineers with short and long-term contract roles at companies actively building — no endless job board searching.
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Interview Preparation
We prep you on the company, the team, and the role before every interview — so you walk in confident and ready to have the right conversation.
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Offer Negotiation
We negotiate on your behalf and give you a clear picture of market rates — making sure you don't leave money on the table.
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Career Guidance
Not sure what's next? Our recruiters know the local market deeply. We'll help you map a path to the role and compensation you're targeting.
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Get invited to our exclusive networking events, hiring meetups, and industry mixers — stay connected whether you're actively looking or not.
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ClientThe Cordova Des Moines team placed two senior engineers with us in under three weeks. Exceptional quality and speed.
CandidateMy Cordova recruiter understood exactly what I was looking for — not just the tech stack, but the culture and growth opportunities. Best job search experience I've had.
ClientCordova found us a senior React architect in two weeks when we'd been searching for three months on our own. The quality of candidates was exceptional.
ClientThe staff augmentation team integrated seamlessly with our existing engineers. They were productive from week one and stayed on for the full project.
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