Contract Technical Talent Sourcer / Researcher

What You''ll Do:

As a Contract Technical Sourcer, you will be the engine of our talent pipeline, leveraging cutting-edge techniques to secure top-tier talent. Your primary focus will be on deep-dive research, strategic engagement, and establishing long-term candidate relationships.

• Execute Deep Research & Talent Mapping:

  Conduct thorough research on job requirements, competitor landscapes, and candidate profiles to develop comprehensive

  talent maps

  for hard-to-fill and strategic roles.

• Master Advanced Sourcing Techniques:

  Utilize and innovate with techniques including

  Boolean, X-raying, Flipping, Peeling-back, and cross-referencing

  to precisely identify candidates on diverse platforms.

• Leverage Specialized Tools:

  Expertly navigate and extract talent from platforms such as

  Stack Overflow, GitHub, LinkedIn Recruiter,

  and deploy

  X-ray searches

  (e.g., Google, Bing) and tools like

  Gem

  to maximize reach and efficiency. A strong

  passion for AI tools

  in the sourcing process is highly valued.

• Proactive Passive Candidate Engagement:

  Design and execute highly personalized and compelling outreach strategies to

  engage passive candidates

  , generating genuine interest in Oktas mission and opportunities.

• Strategic Pipeline Buildout:

  Continuously focus on creating and maintaining robust, segmented

  talent pipelines

  for both immediate needs ("ready now") and future strategic hiring ("ready later"), ensuring sustained velocity for the recruiting function.

• Data-Driven Collaboration:

  Maintain an

  analytical mentality

  by accurately tracking sourcing activity and providing clear, data-backed updates on pipeline health and market insights to recruiters and Engineering/Business Technology Managers/Directors.

• Candidate Nurturing & Relationship Building:

  Establish and maintain long-term, high-touch relationships with key potential candidates, keeping them engaged with the Okta brand and tracking their career progression.

• Seamless Hand-off:

  Conduct initial screening (availability, interest, compensation) before smoothly transitioning high-potential, qualified candidates to the Recruiter for the full interview and hiring process.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation within the company''s ATS.

What We Are Seeking:

We are seeking a sourcing specialist who thrives on solving complex talent challenges through strategic effort and analytical rigor.

• Deep Technical Sourcing Expertise:

  Proven ability to consistently

  identify, attract, and engage niche technical talent

  in competitive global labor markets, including a strong focus on the Indian tech ecosystem.

• Command of Sourcing Methodology:

  Demonstrable mastery of advanced sourcing techniques and the ability to train/mentor others on best practices, tips, and tricks.

• Understanding of Funnel Mechanics:

  A deep understanding of the full candidate funnel, including the necessary quality and volume of activity required at the top to maximize conversion rates and results.

• Technology Fluency:

  Experience with technology-driven sourcing tools and a commitment to staying ahead of the curve on the latest industry trends and innovations.

• Client Management:

  Proven ability to work consultatively with

  Engineering/Business Technology Managers and Directors

  to refine requirements and present qualified profiles.

Requirements:

• 5+ years

  of relevant, progressive experience as a

  Technical Sourcer

  is required.
• Proven expertise in sourcing in a high-growth, fast-paced high-tech or SaaS environment.

• 5+ years

  of experience consistently meeting or

  exceeding defined metrics

  (e.g., pipeline volume, conversion rates).

• 5+ years

  of client interaction experience, including working directly with leadership to take requirements, review profiles, and update pipeline progress.
• Demonstrable experience utilizing advanced sourcing tools (Stack Overflow, GitHub, Gem, X-ray searches, etc.).