Human Resources - Senior Recruiter - Engineering

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment platform in London is seeking a Senior Recruiter for Engineering to lead full-cycle recruitment for software engineering roles. You will work closely with hiring managers, drive the recruitment process, and enhance the candidate experience. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience and a strong understanding of engineering skillsets. This role promotes collaboration and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Strong familiarity with backend, distributed systems, C++, Python, and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven success sourcing and closing engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Drive full-cycle recruitment for senior software engineering roles.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs.
• Source top talent through direct outreach and networking.

Skills

Full-cycle technical recruiting

Engineering skillsets understanding

Sourcing engineering talent

Interpersonal and communication skills

Data analysis and reporting

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

HR information systems

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Human Resources - Senior Recruiter - Engineering

Location: London

Business Area: Human Resources

Ref #: 10046325

Description & Requirements

The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.

What's the Role?

You will drive software engineering recruitment efforts for Bloomberg, ensuring we attract and hire the best talent across a diverse range of professionals. From day one, you'll foster strong partnerships with hiring leaders, streamline processes, and align recruitment strategies with Bloomberg's broader business goals. In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruitment, partner closely with hiring leaders, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience. Your expertise in sourcing and assessing top-tier talent will help build the teams that keep Bloomberg moving forward.

Responsibilities

• Drive full-cycle recruitment for senior software engineering roles across Backend, Infra, SRE, AI, and Full Stack teams
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and lead full-cycle recruitment for senior level roles
• Source top talent through direct outreach, networking, and various recruiting tools.
• Assess technical talent with a deep understanding of software development fundamentals, tools, and systems
• Provide consistent guidance and communication to candidates and hiring teams, ensuring a smooth and transparent hiring experience
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR business partners, immigration, and onboarding teams to deliver seamless outcomes
• Monitor market trends and competitor intelligence, advising hiring managers on challenges, salary benchmarking, and sourcing opportunities

You'll Need to Have

• 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, either in-house or at a top-tier tech recruitment agency
• Strong familiarity with engineering skillsets (e.g. backend, distributed systems, C++, Python, SRE, cloud infrastructure) and hiring processes
• Proven success sourcing and closing engineering talent in highly competitive markets
• Experience conducting technical screens and partnering with interviewers to calibrate assessment quality
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, and other recruiting technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to build inclusive teams.
• A team-oriented mindset, with strong self-awareness, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with passion, empathy, and professionalism.

We'd Love to See

• Experience recruiting for roles in areas such as backend, full-stack, infrastructure and AI roles
• A track record of deep market research and proactive talent engagement.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to present insights to leadership.
• Experience in both agency and in-house recruiting environments.

Does This Sound Like You?

Apply if you think we're a match. We'll be in touch to let you know what next steps are.