'We want to hire developers but we're struggling to find really talented ones' - thetrainline.com CTO

Sooraj Shah
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Mark Holt explains that many developers don't have the required attitude or communication skills to be considered for a job

There is a shortage of "really talented" developers, according to Mark Holt, CTO at thetrainline.com. Thetrainline.com is a popular website that commuters use to book national rail tickets. The ...

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