Recruitment Journey · Species360
DevSecOps Engineer #2
From search to offer, a full account of the hiring process
By The Numbers
A rigorous search, by the data
Every candidate was carefully reviewed against Species360's technical and cultural requirements. Here's what the full pipeline looks like.
Total Applications
60
reviewed across all sourcing channels
Longlisted
28
passed internal technical screening
Reviewed by Client
8
candidates across 3 batches
Offer Extended
1
Joao Caramelo · Mar 18, 2026
Effective Search
6wks
adjusted for OOO, JD change
Search Timeline
How the search unfolded
A chronological view of every key milestone, from the moment the role was opened to the day an offer was extended.
December 16, 2025
🚀 Job Opened, DevSecOps Engineer #2
Replacement search begins. Initial job description drafted and role posted internally.
January 5, 2026
🔍 Active Sourcing Restarted
Search officially relaunched across multiple channels. LinkedIn activated and the pipeline begins building toward the first batch.
January 9, 2026
📤 Batch 1 Sent to Species360
First batch delivered just 4 days after restarting the search. 12 longlisted, 4 screened, 3 submitted.
January 21, 2026
📤 Batch 2 Sent to Species360
Second batch delivered. 11 longlisted, 3 screened, 2 submitted. Both candidates advanced to client interview rounds.
February 10, 2026
⚙️ Job Description & Assessment Adjustment
Species360 requested changes to the job description and evaluation criteria. Active search paused for alignment.
1-week company retreat (OOO) immediately followed. The team used this time to re-calibrate targeting based on client feedback before the next batch.
February 27, 2026
📤 Batch 3 Sent to Species360
Strongest batch of the search: 5 longlisted, 4 screened, 3 submitted, an 80% screening rate driven by tighter post-calibration targeting.
March 18, 2026
🏆 Offer Extended, Joao Caramelo
After 6 effective weeks of search and 8 candidates presented, Joao Caramelo received an offer. Zero cost to Species360 under our replacement commitment.
Search Performance
Measurable quality, every step of the way
The numbers behind the search tell a story of rapid iteration, strong calibration ability, and sustained improvement across every batch.
Top-Level Funnel Performance
Total Longlisted28
Total Screened11 · 39% screening rate
Submitted to Client8 · 73% of screened
Submission-to-Offer Ratio8:1
Offer Rate (from submitted)12.5%
Speed & Delivery
Days from restart to first batch4 days
Effective search time6 weeks
Total search duration10 weeks
Adjusted for JD change + OOO–4 weeks
Effective time excludes 1-week company retreat and JD recalibration period.
Screening Efficiency by Batch
Client Alignment Impact
Pre-calibration rejection rate100% (5/5)
Post-calibration offer rate33% (1/3)
The Feb 10 JD adjustment was the pivotal moment. The third batch, built entirely on recalibrated criteria, produced the only offer of the engagement.
Client Submissions
A process built on iteration
Three targeted batches, each one sharper than the last. Every card shows the internal numbers and the candidates who reached Species360 from that batch.
📤 Batch 1 · 3 Candidates
Jan 9, 2026
Longlisted12
Screened4
Submitted to Client3
Henrique Fantato
Client Review
Cristian Constante
Client Review
Nicolás Álvarez
Client Review
Screening Rate33%
📤 Batch 2 · 2 Candidates
Jan 21, 2026
Longlisted11
Screened3
Submitted to Client2
Melany Barboza
1st Interview
Kevin Villagomez
1st Interview
Screening Rate27%
⚙️ Calibration Pivot
Feb 10, 2026
JD & Assessment Adjustment
Species360 requested changes to the job description and evaluation criteria. The team aligned on a revised profile, then resumed with sharper targeting after the 1-week company retreat.
This pivot directly led to the 80% screening rate and the hire in Batch 3.
📤 Batch 3 · 3 Candidates
Feb 27, 2026
Longlisted5
Screened4
Submitted to Client3
Bianca Goncalves
1st Interview
Fabricio Sander
2nd Round
Joao Caramelo
🏆 Offer Extended
Screening Rate80%
🏆 First & Only Offer Generated
Key Takeaways
What this search demonstrates
A replacement hire, delivered at no cost, with measurable improvement at every stage of the process.
Fast initial delivery. First candidates submitted just 4 days after search restart, despite the role complexity.
Screening efficiency tripled across batches. From 33% in Batch 1 to 80% in Batch 3, the post-calibration targeting was dramatically more precise.
Strong iteration and calibration ability. When Species360 requested a JD adjustment, the team pivoted immediately, and the very next batch produced the hire.
73% submission rate from screened candidates. Every screened candidate was worth presenting, reflecting high internal quality standards before any profile reached Species360.
Resilient through disruption. Despite a mid-search JD change and a 1-week company retreat, the team returned with the strongest batch of the entire process.
Delivered as a replacement at zero cost. This search reflects our commitment to the partnership and our confidence in the quality of our process.
The Result
Your next DevSecOps Engineer
🏆 Offer Extended · March 18, 2026
Joao Caramelo
DevSecOps Engineer · Species360 · Replacement hire at no cost
📅 Offer extended March 18, 2026
6 wks
Effective Search
60
Candidates Reviewed
8
Presented to Client
$0
Cost to Species360
⚠️
Disclaimer, Recruitment Report · Confidential
This report is based on ATS data as of March 19, 2026. Candidate names are included only for individuals who were presented to Species360. Pipeline stages reflect the current state in our applicant tracking system and may be updated as the process concludes. This document is intended exclusively for internal use and direct client presentations by Netmidas personnel. Unauthorized distribution is not permitted.
This report is based on ATS data as of March 19, 2026. Candidate names are included only for individuals who were presented to Species360. Pipeline stages reflect the current state in our applicant tracking system and may be updated as the process concludes. This document is intended exclusively for internal use and direct client presentations by Netmidas personnel. Unauthorized distribution is not permitted.
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