Human Resources - Senior Recruiter - Engineering

Bloomberg L.P.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Recruiter to drive the recruitment of senior software engineering talent in London. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of technical recruiting experience, strong familiarity with engineering skillsets, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on collaboration and diversity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Proven success in sourcing and closing engineering talent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical recruiting

Engineering familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

HR information systems

Job description

Overview

Human Resources - Senior Recruiter - Engineering • 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.

You’ll Need to Have

• 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, either in-house or at a top-tier tech recruitment agency. Please note that we use years of experience as a guide, and will consider applications from all candidates who display the relevant skills required for the role
• 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 diversity
• Demonstrated ability to lead with passion, empathy, and professionalism

We’ll Trust You To

• 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

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.

Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, colour, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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