Lead - Talent Acquisition

Lead Recruiter

Role & responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of technical hiring including Software Engineers, Architects, DevOps Engineers, Cloud, Data Engineers, and other niche technology roles
• Source, screen, and assess technical talent using various channels (LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, employee referrals, job boards, etc.)
• Drive proactive talent pipelining for critical skill areas using market intelligence and competitor benchmarking
• Partner with Delivery Managers and Business Leaders to understand project needs and define hiring plans
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews; evaluate candidate fit from both technical and cultural standpoints
• Work with TA operations to ensure a smooth recruitment process, timely offer rollout, and onboarding
• Ensure accurate tracking, data-driven reporting, and insights using the ATS and other recruiting tools
• Maintain strong candidate engagement to minimize drop-offs and improve candidate experience

Preferred candidate profile

• 5-10 years of experience in technical recruiting, preferably in Digital Engineering or IT Services
• Proven ability to hire across full stack development, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), data engineering, AI/ML, and DevOps profiles
• Strong knowledge of modern tech stacks, frameworks, and terminologies (Java, .NET, Python, React, Node, etc.)
• Hands-on experience using ATS (e.g., SmartRecruiters, Workday, Taleo), sourcing tools, and market mapping
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to handle high-volume, high-velocity hiring
• Analytical mindset with strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive and solution-oriented approach

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Computer Science, or related field
• Certifications in Tech Recruiting / Boolean Search / LinkedIn Recruiter (nice to have)
• Exposure to global recruitment (US, Canada, EMEA) is an added advantage