Remote Lead Technical Recruiter - Software Engineering

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development funds

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Technical Recruiter to drive global software engineering recruitment in a fully remote role, shaping talent strategy and building high-performing teams.

You will lead a team of recruiters, manage full lifecycle hiring, partner with engineering leaders, and implement innovative sourcing across channels while championing DEI.

The role offers remote flexibility and a competitive package with performance bonuses and development funds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical recruiting, with at least 3 years in leadership or senior specialist role.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of technical recruiters.
• Experience sourcing and recruiting for a wide range of software engineering roles, including niche specializations.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for software engineering roles across disciplines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical recruiters.
• Manage full lifecycle recruiting from sourcing to onboarding.
• Implement innovative sourcing techniques to attract top talent globally.
• Partner with Engineering leadership to define role profiles and hiring processes.
• Champion DEI initiatives within the recruitment function.
• Utilize analytics to improve processes and outcomes.
• Enhance employer branding to attract top engineering talent.
• Ensure outstanding candidate experience with clear communication.
• Stay current with tech market trends and best practices.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Leadership

Sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

Interviewing

Negotiation

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/HR

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Coding platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge software development company known for its innovative products and employee-centric culture, is seeking a dynamic Lead Technical Recruiter to manage and scale its global talent acquisition efforts. This is a fully remote position, ideal for a seasoned recruiter looking to make a significant impact from anywhere. You will be responsible for leading the recruitment strategy for software engineering roles, building high-performing engineering teams, and fostering an exceptional candidate experience. This is a unique opportunity to work with a rapidly growing company at the forefront of technology and to shape its talent acquisition function on a global scale. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in recruiting software engineers, a strategic mindset, and a passion for building world-class teams remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies specifically for software engineering roles across various disciplines (backend, frontend, full-stack, mobile, etc.).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical recruiters, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for engineering positions, from initial sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Implement and optimize innovative sourcing techniques to attract top-tier software engineering talent globally, leveraging diverse channels and platforms.
• Partner closely with Engineering leadership and hiring managers to understand technical requirements, define role profiles, and ensure a robust hiring process.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the technical recruitment function.
• Utilize data analytics and recruitment metrics to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and continuously improve recruitment processes and outcomes.
• Enhance employer branding efforts to attract top engineering talent and position the company as an employer of choice.
• Ensure an outstanding candidate experience, maintaining clear communication and providing timely feedback throughout the hiring process.
• Stay current with technology trends, talent market dynamics, and best practices in technical recruiting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical recruiting, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior specialist role focused on software engineering.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of technical recruiters.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and recruiting for a wide range of software engineering roles, including niche specializations.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter, technical job boards, coding platforms, and advanced sourcing tools.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, programming languages, and various tech stacks.
• Exceptional interviewing, assessment, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Human Resources, or a related field.
• This is a fully remote role; candidates must be self-directed and proficient in remote collaboration tools and environments.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead technical recruiting for a fast-growing, innovative software company.
• Full remote flexibility, offering a great work-life balance.
• Significant impact on building world-class engineering teams.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and professional development funds.
• Continuous learning opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.