Job Description

Job Summary

The Technical Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and placing top technical talent across a range of roles and technologies. This role requires strong staffing or agency recruiting experience, the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously, and deep expertise in building candidate pipelines in fast‑paced, client‑driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting for technical roles, including software engineering, infrastructure, cloud, data, cybersecurity, QA, and product roles
• Partner with clients and/or hiring managers to understand technical requirements, business needs, and hiring urgency
• Source candidates using job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, and direct outreach
• Conduct technical and behavioral screenings to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit
• Present qualified candidate shortlists with detailed assessments and market insights
• Coordinate and manage interview processes, feedback, and candidate communication
• Negotiate compensation, employment terms, and start dates with candidates and clients
• Build and maintain long‑term talent pipelines for recurring and future technical needs
• Meet or exceed recruiting KPIs such as time‑to‑fill, submittal‑to‑interview ratio, and placement targets
• Maintain accurate and compliant records in the ATS/CRM
• Stay current on technology trends, labor market conditions, and competitive intelligence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent recruiting experience
• 3–7+ years of technical recruiting experience, preferably in a staffing or agency environment
• Proven success managing high‑volume and fast‑turn technical requisitions
• Hands‑on experience recruiting for technical roles (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, Salesforce, Cloud, DevOps, Data, Security)
• Strong sourcing expertise using LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS/CRM tools
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to thrive in a metrics‑driven, deadline‑oriented environment
• Must have experience hiring candidates with clearance for federal projects (MBI, TSC, Public Trust, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Fortune 500 or enterprise clients
• Knowledge of contract, contract‑to‑hire, and full‑time placement models
• Familiarity with U.S. employment laws and staffing compliance (W2, C2C, 1099, visa basics)
• Experience mentoring junior recruiters or leading recruiting initiatives

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical talent sourcing & market mapping
• Client and stakeholder management
• Candidate engagement and closing strategies
• Offer negotiation and compensation analysis
• Multitasking and prioritization in high‑demand environments
• Results‑driven, resilient, and customer‑focused mindset

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