CI/CD Best Practices
This article covers: The automation of tasks Testing early and often Version control Monitoring developments Infrastructure as code Practising continuous learning Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) is a software development methodology that focuses on continuously integrating code changes into a shared repository and then deploying those changes to production as quickly and safely as possible. It […]
In FinTech: EC1 Partners Meets Anoushka Rayner
https://youtu.be/KZDJkbCP7DI The latest episode of our In FinTech podcast is live! Join our UK Director, Rich Lesser, as he talks to Anoushka Rayner, Head of Growth – Commodities at Paxos. In this episode, Anoushka gives us the inside scoop on how she has successfully navigated her career, the key to finding excitement in your profession, and […]
The benefits of hiring a contract employee
This article covers: Contract vs interim employees What are the benefits of hiring a contract or interim employee? How can employers attract contract/interim employees? In today’s rapidly evolving business world, companies are looking for ways to optimise their operations and remain competitive. Before diving into the benefits of hiring Contract or Interim employees, let’s first […]
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
This article discusses: How diverse is the FinTech industry? What can businesses do to diversify their workforce and encourage change? The benefits of a diverse workforce Breaking down barriers to entry Diversity and inclusion are increasingly becoming important topics in the FinTech industry. Although FinTech has been hailed as a sector that is breaking down […]
The resilience of the FinTech market
This article discusses: How resilient is the FinTech market? The most resilient areas in the FinTech industry The cyclical nature of the FinTech market Advice for candidates worries about the current market conditions The collapse of Credit Suisse, SVB, FTX, Silvergate and Signature Bank, is enough to make anyone feel rather anxious about their future, […]
Reinventing Yourself and Your Career
This article discusses: Changes in the financial markets Transiting from an investment bank to FinTech Similarities between the 2008 credit crunch and the current market Reinventing yourself and your career can be challenging, especially in a sector known to evolve quickly. I have been in FinTech recruitment for over 20 years and have witnessed a […]
Software Engineers: The move from traditional finance to crypto/blockchain.
In response to COVID-19, the FinTech industry was forced to evolve and adapt. The financial landscape changed overnight putting the industry into overdrive, and as a result of its innovative resilience, the FinTech space is currently booming. A spike in investment There has been a flood of investment, capital, and acquisitions in the FinTech space, […]