Technical Recruiter
Aston Carter · Seattle, WA · 6 days ago
On-siteHuman Resources$50/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned roles, including requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
- Proactively source and attract candidates for software development roles, with a particular focus on SDE2 and SDE3 positions, using a variety of tools, channels, and techniques.
- Handle high-volume recruiting needs by building and maintaining strong candidate pipelines and talent pools.
- Conduct structured interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, technical skills, and cultural fit.
- Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies to manage requisitions, track candidates, and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate closely with hiring teams to understand role requirements, define candidate profiles, and align on hiring strategies.
- Plan and accomplish recruitment goals by leveraging extensive experience, market knowledge, and best practices.
- Led and direct the work of others as needed, providing guidance and support to junior recruiters or coordinators.
- Apply a high degree of creativity and latitude in sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and problem-solving.
- Stay familiar with current concepts, practices, and procedures in recruiting and talent acquisition, and recommend process improvements where appropriate.
Essential Skills
- 3+ years of experience in high-volume sourcing for software development roles, specifically SDE positions (such as SDE2 and SDE3).
- Proven experience in recruiting, sourcing, and talent acquisition within a similar or related field.
- Strong proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidates and requisitions.
- Demonstrated ability to source and engage technical talent in competitive markets.
- Experience conducting interviews, checking references, and managing offer processes.
- Able to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish recruitment goals.
- Familiarity with a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with candidates and hiring teams.
- Able to work with a high degree of autonomy and exercise creativity and latitude in day-to-day responsibilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is typically required.
- 5–8 years of experience in recruiting or a related area is preferred.
- Experience leading or directing the work of other recruiting team members.
- Background in recruiting for device or technology-related roles is beneficial.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple requisitions and candidates.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and hiring demands.