Role & Culture Deep-Dive
We go beyond the job description. Before sourcing begins, we work with you to map technical requirements, team dynamics, growth trajectory, and the profile of candidate most likely to stay and thrive.
Permanent Staffingfor IT
Finding the right permanent IT hire in Malaysia takes more than posting a job ad. Tech Talent brings a deep candidate network, rigorous screening, and sector-specific expertise across software engineering, data and AI, cloud and DevOps, cybersecurity, and IT leadership — delivering a qualified shortlist within 48 hours of your brief.
16%
Flat fee on annual salary — all roles, all seniority levels, no tiers
48 hours
Qualified shortlist delivered after receiving your brief
Free benchmarking
Role-specific salary range report included with every brief — at no extra charge
5 disciplines
Software engineering, data & AI, cloud & DevOps, cybersecurity, IT leadership
Executive search available for IT Director, CTO, and VP-level roles.
How We Work
Active Talent Network
Most of our best placements never apply to job boards. We tap an active network of IT professionals across software engineering, data and AI, cloud and DevOps, cybersecurity, and IT management built over years of specialist recruitment in Malaysia.
48-Hour Shortlist
Speed matters when the right candidate is in the market. We deliver a curated shortlist of qualified, screened candidates within 48 hours of receiving your brief — not weeks.
AI-Powered Candidate Sourcing
We go beyond job board postings. Our sourcing combines AI-driven LinkedIn candidate mining, automated job posting across multiple platforms including Foundit, and active headhunting from our existing talent network — reaching both active jobseekers and passive candidates who are not applying anywhere.
AI-Powered CV Screening
We use OPAL, an AI recruitment screening platform developed by Oxydata, to evaluate every CV against your role requirements before shortlisting. This systematically reduces poor-fit submissions and improves the quality of every candidate we present to you.
Learn more about OPAL90-Day Replacement Guarantee
If a placed candidate leaves within 90 days for any reason, we find a replacement at no additional fee. We stand behind every placement we make.
Tech Talent has placed IT professionals across Malaysia's leading banks, telcos, technology firms, and multinationals. Whether you are hiring a single specialist or building an entire IT function, we deliver candidates who are the right fit — technically and culturally. Our flat 16% fee applies to all permanent placements, with no hidden costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about permanent IT recruitment with Tech Talent.
How much does permanent IT recruitment cost?
We charge a flat 16% fee on the hired candidate's annual salary — all roles, all seniority levels, no tiers and no hidden costs.
Do you provide salary benchmarking for the roles you recruit?
Yes — and it is included free with every brief. When you engage Tech Talent for a permanent placement, we provide a role-specific salary benchmarking report showing the current market range for that exact role in Malaysia. This helps you set a competitive offer from the start, reducing the risk of losing your preferred candidate at offer stage.
What roles do you place?
We place permanent IT professionals across software engineering, data and AI, cloud and DevOps, cybersecurity, and IT management — from individual contributors to IT Director, CTO, and VP-level executive search roles.
How do you reduce CV rejection rates?
We use OPAL, an AI-powered recruitment screening platform built by Oxydata Software, to evaluate every candidate CV against your specific job requirements before we submit anyone for your consideration. OPAL scores candidates against a structured rubric — covering technical skills, experience depth, and role fit — which means you receive a shortlist of genuinely qualified candidates, not a volume dump. This significantly reduces the rejection rate and saves your hiring team time.Learn more about OPAL
What does your 90-day guarantee cover?
If your placed candidate leaves within the first 90 days for any reason, we find a replacement at no additional fee.
How quickly can you deliver a shortlist?
We deliver a curated shortlist of qualified, screened candidates within 48 hours of receiving your brief.
Do you offer executive search for leadership roles?
Yes. Executive search is available for IT Director, CTO, and VP-level roles — handled with additional discretion and a tailored search approach.
Which types of employers do you work with?
We have placed IT professionals across Malaysia's leading banks, telcos, technology firms, and multinationals.
Are you a licensed recruitment agency in Malaysia?
Yes. Tech Talent is a licensed recruitment agency (Agensi Perkerjaan Tech Talent, JTKSM 1304) registered in Malaysia.