Ryan Hill


Ryan Hill is the Sales Director at Trust in SODA, where he's focused on growing the company’s global technology offering. With over 15 years of experience in technology recruitment across the UK, Europe, and the US, Ryan is committed to meaningful, results-driven relationships. He strives to embed himself in the culture and operations of the businesses he partners with to deliver lasting value.

He is passionate about developing high-performing consultants and helping them achieve their full potential. This same mindset extends to his clients, working tirelessly to provide exceptional service and connect them with top-tier technical talent worldwide.

“To be part of an organisation that truly knows where it is, where it wants to go, and how it plans to get there is incredibly refreshing. I met the founders earlier in my career, and now is the perfect time to join and help achieve the ambitious goals we’ve set. I want to support both the business and its people in doing something truly special in the years ahead. We have all the foundations in place, and I’m very excited about the journey.”

 

JOBS FROM RYAN

Hamburg, Germany
(Senior) Performance Marketing Manager- Analytics
Soda have partnered with a business who is operating a leading European platform for online lottery and prize-based gaming, offering customers the chance to win dream homes and other high-value rewards in a fun, secure, and regulated environment—all while supporting charitable causes!They are now on the hunt for a talented Performance Marketing Manager to join the team!Role: Performance Marketing ManagerLocation: Hamburg (1x per month in office)Salary: €50,000–€70,000Language: Must be C1 level of German or aboveYou'll work closely with our Performance Marketing Manager who brings the creative spark — your job is to bring the analytical firepower, campaign hustle, and channel expertise to match it.What you will be doing:Run and optimize paid media campaigns (Google Ads a must; Reddit/Twitch a big plus)Launch campaigns, adjust budgets, and update creativesMonitor performance and report on key metricsTest new channels, audiences, and creative anglesCollaborate with creative team to align messaging and visualsLearn, adapt, iterate — fastWhat We're Looking For:3–5 years of experience in paid performance marketingStrong Google Ads experience — you live in the dashboardComfortable with media buying, budget pacing, and performance trackingAnalytical mindset with a love for numbers and campaign testingStartup-ready: comfortable with rapid changes, imperfect info, and taking initiativeA builder’s mindset — not afraid to try, fail, learn, and scaleBonus: experience with Reddit Ads, Twitch, TikTok, MetaDon’t be shy- apply now!
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Berlin, Germany
Java Developer
Soda is proud to partner with a fast-moving, AI-focused tech company that's redefining how businesses engage with their customers through smart, multilingual automation platforms. As part of a high-trust, autonomous engineering team, they’re now looking for a Senior Java Developer to help drive a large-scale backend modernisation effort while contributing to frontend migration projects.Role: Senior Backend Developer (Java)Location: Fully Remote (Must be a German Resident)Salary: up to €75kLanguage: German fluency (minimum C1) requiredWhat You’ll Be Doing:Backend-Focused (80%)Develop scalable services using Java (v8 )Work with REST APIs, WebSockets, messaging systemsImplement robust testing with JUnit and SonarQubeWork with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS-SQL, Oracle)(Bonus) Help support Azure cloud deploymentsFrontend-Minded (20%)Support migration to modern Svelte frontendProvide onboarding or technical guidance to team members new to SvelteWhat We’re Looking For:5–6 years of professional experienceStrong backend development background in JavaExposure to frontend frameworks like Svelte is a plusGerman language proficiency (C1 minimum) and strong English (B2 )Previous experience working independently or in freelance/consulting environments is a big plusThis is great opportunity for a skilled backend developer who enjoys variety, project ownership, and working in a mature, engineering-driven environment that values both collaboration and independence.Apply now to learn more or refer someone in your network! :)
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Budapest, Pest, Budapesti, Hungary
Senior Full stack Engineer
Soda is teaming up with a top German company revolutionizing global supply chains! We're looking for (Senior) Full Stack Engineers to be part of this game-changing journey.Position: (Senior) Full Stack Engineer (Multiple Openings!!)Salary: 1.4 million- 1.7 million HUF/per monthLocation: Budapest (Hybrid, 3 days in-office)What You'll Do:Build and maintain cloud-based applications with MS Azure, C#, .NET.Design scalable backend architectures and engaging frontend interfaces.Work with APIs, microservices, and cloud databases.Ensure quality through code reviews, testing, and CI/CD.What We’re Looking For:✅2 years of experience with C#, .NET✅ Expertise in Azure services (Azure Functions, Kubernetes, DevOps).✅ Frontend skills in React, Angular, or Vue.js.✅ Strong database knowledge (SQL Server, CosmosDB).✅ Fluent EnglishSound like you? Apply now and let’s talk! 🚀
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Budapest, Pest, Budapesti, Hungary
AI Developer
Soda have partnered with a fast-growing, international SaaS company at the forefront of AI innovation is expanding its AI division. With several new projects and a forward-thinking team, they are now seeking a Senior AI Developer to help shape the next generation of cloud-native, AI-powered products.🚀 Senior AI DeveloperLocation: Budapest, Hungary - 3 days per week in office!Language: English fluency requiredSalary: €40-45k Euros Per yearEmployment Type: Full-time, PermanentWhat You’ll Be DoingDesign and maintain AI-powered cloud apps with Azure and .NET.Integrate LLMs and GenAI tools, and prototype with frameworks like LangChain or OpenAI APIs.Build scalable services using Azure ML and Functions.Collaborate cross-functionally, uphold code quality via testing and CI/CDMentor teammates, and continuously improve workflows and tools.What We’re Looking ForExtensive experience in software engineering, with a strong background in AI and cloud systemsProficiency in C# / .NET and Python (especially for data and ML workloads)Experience with Azure Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, CosmosDB, and microservicesStrong grasp of modern AI model integration, including APIs and frameworks like Hugging Face, LangChain, or LlamaIndexApply now!
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