Lead Technical Recruiter

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished Lead Technical Recruiter to spearhead high-volume and niche recruiting efforts across complex technology domains. This leadership role demands a strategic thinker with hands-on sourcing expertise, full lifecycle recruiting experience, and the ability to mentor a team of recruiters while directly engaging with stakeholders and clients. You will be instrumental in driving talent acquisition for mission-critical roles in software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data science, and IT infrastructure. Core Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing & Full-Cycle Recruitment Lead full-cycle recruitment for complex technical roles, including: Software Engineers (Java, .NET, React, Python, Node.js) Cloud & DevOps Engineers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform) Cybersecurity Analysts/Engineers (SOC, IAM, SIEM, CISSP, NIST) Data Engineers / Scientists (SQL, Spark, Snowflake, ML, AI, Python, R) Infrastructure Specialists (VMware, Cisco, Active Directory, Windows/Linux) Use advanced Boolean, X-ray, and GitHub sourcing techniques to identify top-tier active and passive candidates. Develop proactive talent pipelines. Team Leadership & Mentoring Supervise and mentor a team of junior and senior technical recruiters. Conduct regular training on technical screening , market trends, and sourcing best practices. Monitor recruiter KPIs: Submittal-to-Interview Ratio, Time-to-Fill, Interview-to-Offer Ratio. Stakeholder & Client Engagement Partner with hiring managers, delivery teams, and clients to align on job qualifications, tech stack, and project scope . Conduct intake meetings , define search strategy, and provide market insights and salary benchmarking. Present qualified talent to internal stakeholders or clients with technical rationale and compensation analysis. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (preferred). 5+ years of technical recruiting experience in IT, Engineering, or Technology verticals. 2+ years of experience mentoring or leading recruiting teams. Experience with U.S. work authorization types: USC, GC, H1B, OPT, EAD, TN. Strong understanding of technical concepts (e.g., microservices, CI/CD, REST APIs, Agile, containers, machine learning). Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. What We Offer: Retention Bonus Competitive salary with aggressive commission/bonus plans. Access to premium sourcing tools and L&D programs. Flexible remote work policy and supportive team culture. Exposure to top-tier clients in IT, Cloud, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Government. Show more Show less