Talent Acquisition Specialist

Celebal Technologies; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 110,749,000 - 174,034,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Office-based role in Bogotá

Job summary

Celebal Technologies is seeking an IT Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical Recruiter for Bogotá, Colombia. The role covers end-to-end recruitment for Data Engineering, Data Analytics, AI/ML, and related Data & AI roles, with a focus on Databricks ecosystem capabilities.

You will source, screen, and engage candidates across Colombia and other markets. The ideal candidate will have strong technical recruiting experience, LinkedIn sourcing expertise, and the ability to collaborate with hiring

Qualifications

• Proven IT recruitment experience sourcing for Data & AI roles.
• Ability to interpret technical job descriptions and identify relevant skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for technical roles.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, job portals, referrals and Boolean search.
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and close offers.

Skills

IT recruitment

Technical recruitment

LinkedIn sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM platforms

Job description

Company: Celebal Technologies

Job Title: IT Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical Recruiter

Job Location: Bogotá, Colombia

Work Mode: Work from Office / Hybrid

Job Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire

Job Overview

Celebal Technologies is seeking an experienced IT Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical Recruiter with a strong background in recruiting professionals across Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).

The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the Databricks ecosystem, experience in technical recruitment, and the ability to source and assess qualified candidates for Data & AI opportunities. The candidate will manage end-to-end recruitment activities, collaborate with hiring managers, and build a strong pipeline of technical talent in Colombia and other relevant markets as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, from sourcing and screening to interview coordination and offer closure.
• Recruit professionals for Data Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML Engineering, Data Architecture, and Databricks-related roles.
• Understand technical job descriptions and identify candidates whose skills align with client requirements.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals, professional networks, and Boolean search techniques.
• Identify candidates with experience in the Databricks ecosystem, including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Medallion Architecture, and Delta Live Tables (DLT).
• Conduct initial screening calls to assess technical experience, communication skills, availability, location, work authorization, and compensation expectations.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and upcoming Data & AI requirements.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and clients, collect feedback, and manage candidate follow-ups.
• Negotiate compensation and contract rates within approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment trackers, and ATS/CRM updates.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet recruitment targets and hiring timelines.
• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT recruitment, technical talent acquisition, or IT staffing.
• Experience hiring for Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, AI/ML, and Data & AI consulting roles.
• Good understanding of the Databricks ecosystem and related technologies.
• Strong proficiency in LinkedIn sourcing, Boolean search strings, and candidate screening.
• Ability to interpret technical job descriptions and distinguish relevant technical skills in candidate profiles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Willingness to work from the Bogotá office or follow a hybrid working arrangement.

Technical Knowledge – Data & AI

The candidate should have a working understanding of the following technologies and terminology:

• Databricks: Lakehouse Platform, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables (DLT), Medallion Architecture, and Databricks SQL.
• Data Engineering: Apache Spark, PySpark, Python, SQL, ETL/ELT, and data pipelines.
• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Data Integration: Azure Data Factory, dbt, and related data integration tools.
• AI/ML & GenAI: Machine Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for Databricks-focused consulting firms, technology service providers, or system integrators.
• Experience sourcing niche technical talent in Colombia or across Latin American markets.
• Familiarity with local hiring practices, compensation expectations, and contract recruitment.
• Knowledge of Spanish and English to support candidate communication and stakeholder coordination, as required.
• Familiarity with recruitment ATS/CRM platforms and candidate pipeline management.