Principal Technical Recruiter - Software Engineering

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Technical Recruiter specializing in Software Engineering for our client in Randburg, Gauteng. You will source and attract top software engineers, architects, and development leads, understanding complex requirements and delivering strategic talent solutions.

This leadership role offers mentoring for junior recruiters and close collaboration with innovative tech companies and enterprise clients in the regional market.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sourcing and attracting top-tier software engineers, architects, and development leads.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience for junior recruiters.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract senior software engineering talent across multiple stacks.
• Advise clients on talent acquisition strategies and market trends.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly reputable recruitment consultancy based in the bustling hub of Randburg, Gauteng , is seeking a seasoned Principal Technical Recruiter specializing in Software Engineering. This senior position requires an individual with extensive experience in sourcing and attracting top-tier software engineers, architects, and development leads across various technology stacks. You will work closely with innovative tech companies and enterprise clients, understanding their complex technical requirements and challenging recruitment needs. The successful candidate will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, build strong candidate relationships, and provide strategic advice to clients on talent acquisition strategies within the competitive software engineering market. This is a leadership role offering the opportunity to mentor junior recruiters and significantly impact the recruitment function for our client's technology partners in Randburg, Gauteng . We are looking for an expert in technical recruitment with exceptional market knowledge and candidate engagement skills.