Senior Technical Recruiter - Data / Software Engineering

Internetwork Expert; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consultancy is seeking a high-performing Senior Technical Recruiter to handle the full talent acquisition process. The role involves sourcing top-tier technical talent in a fast-paced environment, with autonomy and accountability. Candidates must have over 8 years of experience in technical recruitment, specifically in Software Engineering and associated roles. You will collaborate closely with leadership teams and influence hiring strategies. This is a hybrid position located near London, initially offered as a 6-month contract with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Focus on quality talent without targets

Autonomy in recruitment processes

Direct collaboration with leadership

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in full-cycle Technical Recruitment.
• Proven experience in Software Engineering roles.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple pipelines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full front-end talent acquisition process.
• Engage technical talent and manage candidate experience.
• Build proactive recruitment pipelines.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Sourcing tools proficiency

Software Engineering knowledge

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Workable

Job description

Simple Machines is a global technology consultancy that helps the world’s leading enterprises engineer data, AI, and software to life. From designing intelligent data platforms to enabling enterprise-scale AI solutions, we combine technical depth with real-world execution to deliver measurable business impact.

We operate across the UK, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, and the US, with a team made up entirely of senior professionals who thrive on solving complex problems with clarity, precision, and purpose.

We believe in craftsmanship over scale, elegance over excess, and substance over slogans.

About the Recruitment function

Our success depends on hiring exceptional people — and we’re looking for a high-performing Senior Technical Recruiter who can hunt, engage, and manage top-tier talent with precision.

We are a global direct recruitment team, we do not reply on agency partners, so you will need to bring your A-game in sourcing top talent in the London and Poland markets.

You’ll be joining a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where autonomy, organisation, and results matter. This role sits at the heart of our Recruitment function — blending deep sourcing capability with flawless coordination execution

The Role

As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you’ll take ownership of the full front-end talent acquisition process — from identifying and engaging technical talent, to orchestrating interviews, managing candidate experience, and maintaining impeccable operational discipline.

You’ll work closely with Global Leadership, Technology Directors, and report into the TA Leadership team in Sydney, to build proactive pipelines, execute sourcing campaigns, and keep our recruitment operations running like a machine.

This role suits someone who’s strategic, obsessive about detail, and thrives in an environment where precision and pace are non-negotiable.

• This will be initially a 6 month-contract, with a view to convert to perm.
• You must reside near London, as this is a hybrid role and requires in-office meetings and in-person interviews.
• Sponsorship is not currently an option for this role.

What You will Bring

• 8+ years’ experience in full-cycle Technical Recruitment within Recruitment Agency, Technology Consulting and/or Professional Services. (must have proven tenure within technical recruitment)
• Must have extensive experience in Software Engineering (Java, JVM, Kotlin, Full stack / Backend / Frontend Engineers), Data Engineering and Delivery and Product Delivery roles.
• Proven success in identifying, engaging, and converting passive candidates in competitive technical markets.
• Exceptional organisational and coordination skills — can manage 10+ pipelines and multiple interview schedules simultaneously without dropping detail.
• Highly autonomous — able to self-prioritise and deliver outcomes without constant direction.
• Deep understanding of technology roles (Data, Cloud, Software Engineering, Delivery, Product Management, DevOps, AI, etc.)
• Strong stakeholder communication — able to influence, push back, and manage expectations confidently.
• Proficiency in ATS/CRM systems (Workable or similar) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, SeekOut, AI search tools).
• Driven by metrics and performance — measured by quality, speed, and candidate experience, not just activity volume.

Why Join Us

• No more targets or KPIs to worry about - Focus on finding great people over targets!
• Be part of a strategic, high-performance Recruitment function embedded within a world-class consulting business.
• Operate with genuine autonomy and accountability — no micromanagement, just clear outcomes.
• Partner directly with leadership and delivery teams on mission-critical hiring.
• A culture that values precision, growth, and excellence in everything we do.
• Real measurable impact in a fast growing global consulting business.