Cardiff IT Recruitment
Providing extensive IT recruitment services in Cardiff. Whether you are on the lookout for a new IT job opportunity or your business’s next hire, our team can support you.
A growing city
Cardiff is home to an exciting and rapidly growing tech scene, with many startups and scaleups establishing themselves in Cardiff and wider South Wales.
Fintech and insurtech flourished in Cardiff in the 1990s and early 2000s, largely due to the likes of Admiral and Confused.com launching and leading pioneering and innovative digital approaches. Since then, major players such as Starling Bank and Monzo have followed suit, allowing digital insurance and financial services to thrive in the area and encourage an exciting new generation of scalable startups.
Cyber security is also prospering in Cardiff, with a £5 million partnership between Airbus and Cardiff University facilitating research into machine learning, data science and artificial intelligence in cyber attack detection. Additionally, since the Cyber Innovation Hub was formed in 2023, it has played a crucial role in establishing fast-growing cyber security businesses, slowly putting Cardiff and the larger South Wales area on the global map for world-class cyber solutions.
With Cardiff playing a prominent role in the data analytics and business intelligence space as well, there are clearly significant opportunities for IT professionals and businesses in need of IT talent alike to prosper in the area.
Championing IT recruitment in Cardiff
Cardiff is consistently pulling international tech businesses from fast-growing startups to multinationals to the area, due to sector specialisms in the local ecosystem and access to skilled talent pools.
At VIQU IT, we have a vast understanding of how Cardiff’s growing tech scene is creating opportunities both for the local IT workforce and tech organisations in need of local Cardiff IT recruitment support.
Our experience supporting multiple public and private sector organisations and SMEs across Cardiff makes us an ideal fit for any local organisation requiring Cardiff IT recruitment support, from a one-off hire to a bespoke structured recruitment campaign. With a vast service offering, we can assist across the IT spectrum, whether that’s placing temporary contractors for short periods to fill skills gaps, or permanent hires for long-term workforce development.
Furthermore, for IT professionals looking to secure their next position, whether they are seeking project-based contract opportunities or a new challenge in a permanent role, our IT recruitment team is ready to assist.
Cardiff is a burgeoning city with plenty of opportunities for growth, and our team have the local knowledge and expertise to assist in any Cardiff IT recruitment requirement.
Our IT Specialisms
- IT Strategy & Business Transformation
- Development & Technical
- Infrastructure & Cloud
- Cyber Security
- BI & Data
- Public Sector
IT Strategy & Business Transformation
We can support your recruitment efforts across the IT and tech spectrum, from Heads of & senior appointments to project managers, business analysts, PMO professionals, and business change managers.
Development & Technical
Our expertise is not just limited to software development and engineering. We have extensive knowledge of software testing, QA, scrum, and solution, enterprise and technical architecture.
Infrastructure & Cloud
With VIQU IT being founded by infrastructure & cloud recruiters, we have substantial experience in IT support, service delivery, infrastructure and network engineering, devops, and application support.
Cyber Security
With an ever-expanding knowledge base for cyber security, we can assist you in SOC, information security, GRC, security analysis, data protection, penetration testing, and CISO recruitment.
BI & Data
Our extensive BI & data expertise includes but is not limited to, data analysis, data engineering, BI development, data science, data warehousing, and everything AI-based.
Public Sector
With a rich and interesting history supporting public sector organisations, including local and central government, emergency services, and education, we are well-equipped to support you.
Our Services
Local Cardiff Recruitment Expertise
Case Study: Preventing Project Delays For A Welsh Public Sector Organisation
A Welsh public sector organisation was at risk of delaying a vital digital transformation project with a fixed deadline, due to challenges in securing key IT contractor talent.
By Suzie Stone 
Case Study: Delivering Cost-Saving Recruitment Alternatives For A Cardiff Public Sector Organisation
A public sector organisation based near Cardiff approached our team for support with an implementation project which had stalled because of budget constraints.
By Nicholas Hopkins 
Case Study: Aiding A Cardiff NHS Trust To Recruit IT Staff Despite Strict Pay Bandings
An NHS Trust in Cardiff faced significant challenges in hiring tech professionals for their development and data teams due to restrictive pay bands.
By Danielle Keegan 
VIQU IT Shortlisted As A Finalist In Two Recruiter Awards
We are pleased to have been shortlisted as finalists in the “Best ESG Business Strategy” and “Recruitment Industry Entrepreneur of the Year” categories.
By Hannah Parsons 
Case Study: Supporting A Welsh NHS Trust To Secure Developer Contract Resource
An NHS Trust providing emergency and urgent medical services in Wales needed help securing IT contractors to support its ongoing business operations during and in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Nicholas Hopkins 
VIQU Announced As The UK’s ‘Best Contractor Recruitment Agency’
To be awarded the title of ‘Best Contractor Recruitment Agency’ by the Contracting Awards is an incredible recognition of VIQU’s extensive IT contractor service offering.
By Matt Collingwood 
VIQU Appointed As G-Cloud 14 Supplier
We are excited to announce that VIQU will continue to offer first-class cloud support services to our public sector clients through our appointment as a supplier on the G-Cloud 14 framework.
By Matt Collingwood 
VIQU Announced As British Recruitment Awards 2024 Finalists
We are excited to announce that VIQU has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ‘Agency Recruitment Team of the Year (<25 employees)’ award.
By Hannah Parsons 
VIQU Invests In Consult Energy
It’s the dawn of a new chapter for the VIQU team, with a key investment in energy, utilities and renewables recruitment business, Consult Energy, creating exciting new opportunities.
By Matt Collingwood 
VIQU’s Green Journey Continues
With VIQU’s 3 year green pledge coming to a close at the end of 2024, it’s time for the next update in how we are planning to support our chosen sustainable development goals in the future.
By Matt Collingwood 
Danielle Keegan Joins The VIQU Board Of Directors
Danielle Keegan joined our team 3+ years ago as our Head of Permanent Recruitment. She made an immediate impact across the business, and today, we are delighted to announce Danielle’s promotion to VIQU’s Board of Directors.
By Nicholas Hopkins 
VIQU’s Matthew Hill Shortlisted By British Recruitment Awards
I am delighted to share that VIQU’s Matthew HIll has been shortlisted for ‘Rising Star of the Year (Agency)’ by the British Recruitment Awards!
By Matt Collingwood 