We hire for these sectors

Senior Management

Software Engineering

Infrastructure

QA and Testing

What is Linear Search?

Linear Search is a boutique technology recruitment consultancy, dedicated to providing high quality service for the IT professional sector. Being a niche recruitment provider, we focus on ​ delivering ​quality service for ​both IT professionals​ and ​businesses​.

Barry Kirby

Director

Barry has worked in​ IT recruitment for over 10 years in both the Dublin and London markets. Over this time, Barry h​as developed a strong and tenured track record of working within the software engineering sector, partnering with leading multinationals as well as small tech startups. When he’s not searching for software engineers or tech opportunities he can be found watching his beloved horseracing!

Colin Murray

Principal Recruiter

Colin has worked in IT recruitment for over 10 years within the Dublin market. Specialising within the software engineering market, Colin has partnered with top tier technology companies. A great relationship builder, Colin is the go to recruiter in Dublin. Outside of work Colin can be found playing centre back for his local soccer team!

Killian Dixon

Principal Recruiter

Killian has worked in IT recruitment for over 7 years both within the local Dublin and global markets. Killian specialises in the IT Project Management, Business Analyst and Product markets. His ability to build key strategic relationships with clients from small start up's to larger multinationals allows Killian to have an extensive range of opportunities for candidates to choose from. Outside of work Killian can be found "trying" to lower his handicap on the golf course.

Mark O'Reilly

Principal Recruiter

Mark has worked in IT recruitment for over 7 years within the Dublin market. Mark works across the software engineering and QA testing market. Proven experience working on difficult to fill key hires for leading multinational businesses. Marks focuses on a quality lead service for both his candidates and clients. When not sourcing for software engineers, Mark can be found on the golf course!

Emma O'Brien

Senior Recruiter

Emma joined Linear Search in 2020. She is a graduate from UCD, who has a comprehensive understanding of the full IT recruitment cycle, including resourcing, interviewing and contract negotiation. Emma has great communication skills with a can-do attitude, she takes the time to fully understand the needs of both her candidates and clients. In her free time Emma can be found playing for her local hockey team.

Milly Barnwell

Senior Recruiter

Milly joined Linear Search in 2021. Milly has a comprehensive understanding of the full recruitment cycle, including resourcing, interviewing and contract negotiation. Milly is a strong communicator with the ability to cultivate and strengthen relationships with both potential and existing clients to maximize business opportunities and secure new vacancies. Her downtime involves keeping fit & playing Hockey for her local team.

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