How to Hire a Back-End Developer with an AI-Powered Resume Screening Software?

Introduction

In the tech industry, one of the most sought-after and frequently recruited positions is that of a back-end developer, also known as a back-end engineer. These professionals are responsible for building and maintaining the server-side of web applications, managing databases, and ensuring the seamless operation of systems behind the scenes. Their work is critical to enabling user-facing functionalities powered by robust, scalable, and efficient back-end architectures.

In this article, we’ll share how one of our clients saved up to 15 hours in their applicant review process by using Brainner, an AI-powered resume screening software that integrates seamlessly with top ATS platforms to make hiring 10x faster and smarter.

Importing Job and Customizing Criteria

The talent acquisition team, in collaboration with the hiring manager, aligned on the job description and key criteria for the position. They utilized Brainner to extract an initial draft of the criteria directly from the job description, then customized it further within the platform. Additionally, they assigned weights to each criterion, specifying which were mandatory and which were preferred. In Brainner, mandatory requirements receive 80% of the weight, ensuring they are prioritized during the screening process.

Analyzing Results

As candidates applied through the client’s ATS (Lever), their profiles were automatically processed by Brainner in real time. The software helped identify which candidates met the mandatory requirements. For this position, only a certain percentage of candidates met the criteria, and just a handful scored above 80%. This enabled the team to avoid manually reviewing a significant number of unqualified resumes, saving them countless hours.

After pre-filtering for qualified candidates, the team manually reviewed the shortlisted applicants within Brainner. The platform provided all the necessary information for decision-making, including:

• The candidate’s resume
• AI-generated criteria reports
• Responses to pre-application questions
• Tags and notes
• The candidate’s status in other open positions within the company

Making Decisions

From Brainner, recruiters could make decisions such as archiving or advancing candidates, with changes automatically reflected in their ATS. This streamlined approach ensured a cohesive and efficient hiring process.

Finally, the team leveraged Brainner’s bulk archive feature to easily remove candidates who didn’t meet the hiring criteria, further simplifying their workflow.

Ending

By utilizing Brainner’s platform, our client transformed a tedious, time-consuming task into a streamlined, data-driven process. In just 10-15% of the time, they maintained a human-centric approach, kept a clear record of every decision, and aligned hiring managers from the start to ensure everyone was on the same page.