The Solution

During the first consultation, the client shared their hiring goals and outlined the project’s constraints. At this stage, it was essential to ensure that every developer would be able to meet the highest standards of code safety to pass future medical certification audits.

DOIT’s CTO recommended shortlisting middle-to-senior developers who had already worked in regulated environments. Developers with this background understand how even small implementation choices can affect medical certification. Without that experience, teams risk building features that later require rework because they don’t align with compliance expectations.

DOIT’s technical experts also emphasized the need for strong technical oversight. Because the system relied on iOS-specific technologies, we proposed to assign a lead iOS architect to guide engineering decisions throughout development.

For startups in healthcare, this role helps avoid scattered implementation choices that often result from short-term fixes. Instead, the architect sets a consistent technical direction that aligns early development with long-term certification goals.

After defining the role profiles, DOIT shortlisted candidates from our pre-vetted talent pool. Each developer had to undergo the structured vetting process:

The recruitment team started with a pool of over 650 qualified candidates. After the initial screening call, selected applicants moved on to complete a technical assignment. Next, DOIT’s senior engineers reviewed each submission and handled technical interviews with the top candidates.

Finally, the client met around 10 highly skilled professionals (roughly the top 1.5%) who made it to the final interview round with the project team.