Senior Recruiter - Engineering

Bloomberg L.P.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company seeks a Senior Recruiter to drive software engineering recruitment. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of recruiting experience and strong knowledge of engineering roles. Responsibilities include managing full-cycle recruitment and collaborating with hiring leaders to ensure a best-in-class candidate experience. The role is based in London and promotes a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience required.
• Strong familiarity with engineering skillsets.
• Proven success sourcing and closing engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Drive recruitment for senior software engineering roles.
• Partner closely with hiring managers.
• Source talent through direct outreach and networking.

Skills

Full-cycle technical recruiting

Engineering skillsets

Interpersonal and communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

HR information systems

Job description

Senior Recruiter - Engineering

Location

London

Business Area

Human Resources

Ref #

10046706

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.

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

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’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, color, 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.

Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email [e-mail]