Over seven years, IT Talent helped Yolo Group make 200+ hires as its trusted recruitment partner. We joined Yolo on its journey when it was a 25-person startup and supported its growth into a global group of around 1,000 people. Yolo later earned a place on #EstonianMafia Wall of Fame in Tallinn.
About Yolo Group
Yolo Group is a global technology group working across iGaming, fintech and blockchain. Its portfolio has included Bitcasino, Sportsbet.io, Hub88 and Bombay.
How the partnership grew
When we started working together, the business was still known as Heathmont. As the company grew, so did the range of people it needed. We hired across the business, from customer support specialists to engineering leaders.
The next search could be for a senior developer, a Japanese-speaking support specialist or a Head of Legal. Because we knew the business well, we could focus each search on what the team needed at that stage. We also supported hiring for other companies and brands within the group, including RnD Labz, OneTouch and Bombay Group.
A hiring challenge we’re especially proud of
In 2017, Yolo needed to build several core engineering teams around Elixir. It was still a relatively new technology, and we knew of only a handful of engineers in Estonia who worked with it. To build several teams, we needed to look beyond the local market.
We sourced globally through the Elixir community. Finding engineers with the right experience was the first step. We also had to show them what Yolo was building, give them a reason to join and help them move to Estonia.
Some of those early hires are still with Yolo and have gone on to take on much more responsibility. We’re proud to see the careers they’ve built since making that move.
The outcome
Over seven years, we became an extension of Yolo’s talent acquisition team. As the business grew, its hiring priorities shifted, and we shifted with them. From building Elixir teams to hiring engineering leaders and multilingual support specialists, we took ownership of each search and adapted our approach to what the business needed at that stage. Along the way, we helped Yolo make 200+ hires.
Roles filled:
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Software engineering — Elixir Developer, Senior Elixir Developer, Senior iOS Developer, Senior Android Developer, Full-stack Node.js Developer, Senior Node.js Engineer, Senior .NET Developer, Frontend Developer, JavaScript Developer and Game Developer.
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Security, infrastructure and QA — Cybersecurity Specialist, DevOps, Manual QA and QA Automation Specialist.
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Product, design and leadership — Product Owner, UX/UI Designer, Head of Project Management and Head of Development.
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Customer operations and gaming — Technical Support, Chinese-speaking Customer Support Agent, Japanese-speaking Support Specialist, VIP Client Manager and Game Presenter.
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Business and people operations — Accountant, Head of Legal, Personal Assistant and Talent Acquisition Specialist.
As Yolo grew, its hiring needs evolved, and we adapted our approach to what the business needed at each stage.
We were especially proud to see our hires grow within Yolo. They took on greater responsibility and built careers at the company that lasted more than 5 years. One of our early hires has now been with Yolo for more than 9 years.
Building an engineering team in Estonia or looking for someone with a rare tech stack? Let’s talk about your hiring plans.
Last updated at: 10.11.2026
