Episode 9

Niche languages: Chris Grounds on hiring for Rust?

Published on: 3rd December, 2025

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In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Christopher Grounds, a Software Engineering Manager at Switch2 Energy. Chris shares his unique journey into software engineering, transitioning from a background in philosophy and linguistics to leading engineering teams in the energy sector.

The conversation delves into the challenges and strategies of hiring for niche technologies like Rust, the importance of mindset and diversity in hiring practices, and the evolving landscape of software engineering. Chris emphasises the value of a positive team culture and the need for companies to be open to diverse backgrounds and learning potential in candidates.

Connect with Chris here – Christopher Grounds | LinkedIn


✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn


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More Than A CV is a podcast where Tech and Talent Acquisition Leaders share their knowledge and experience on improving hiring practices, innovative ways to approach hiring and how we need to look at candidates as more than a CV.

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Sean Allen

Sean Allen is Key Accounts Director at Biometric Talent, leading a brand-new division focused on building key client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that genuinely enhance our clients' internal TA efforts, helping organisations scale their tech teams with innovative, data-driven strategies.

Prior to joining Biometric Talent, Sean transitioned from a background in Tech recruitment to overseeing company-wide recruitment operations specialising in the entire recruitment lifecycle. With over 17 years of experience, Sean is proficient in navigating the challenges of talent acquisition within a competitive digital landscape, pioneering strategies to attract top-tier talent.