Tech Recruiter

Aerocloud; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Stockport seeks an experienced Technical Recruiter to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for Software Engineers and IT professionals. This role involves sourcing candidates through various channels and ensuring a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in technical recruitment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about attracting top tech talent, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting Software Engineers and IT professionals.
• Strong understanding of technical roles and tools.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment process for various IT roles.
• Drive positive candidate experience throughout recruitment.
• Collaborate with departments to align hiring priorities.

Skills

Recruiting Software Engineers

Sourcing passive candidates

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Experience with ATS platforms

Job description

Job Description

AeroCloud : Revolutionizing Airport Operations

AeroCloud is the new-age operating system for airports aiming to grow. Our suite includes Airport Operating Systems (AOS), Passenger Processing Systems (PPS), and Passenger Flow Management solutions, empowering airports to gain deep insights into the movement of passengers and aircraft around the world.

We achieve this by becoming the airport’s first call for technology. Whether in times of need or growth, we stand alongside our clients, offering support through innovative software that drives their success.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At AeroCloud, being the airport’s first call means exceeding expectations at every customer interaction. This is not just a goal; it’s our standard. We prioritize detail, diligence, and a proactive approach in everything we do. If there’s a task to be completed, we see it through. If a customer needs an answer we don’t yet have, we respond promptly to let them know we’re on it. We believe in keeping our team informed, being transparent, and maintaining accountability at every step.

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Recruiter on a Fixed term contract who knows how to identify, engage, and hire exceptional Software Engineers and IT professionals. You’ll play a key role in scaling our technical teams by owning the full recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and outreach to offer negotiation and onboarding. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and love the challenge of finding top-tier tech talent, this role is for you.

Job Requirements

Talent Acquisition & Hiring

• Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process for Software Engineering, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Data, and general IT roles.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and long‑term hiring needs.
• Conduct structured interviews, technical screens (where appropriate), and candidate assessments.
• Drive a smooth, positive candidate experience from first contact to offer acceptance.

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines using proactive sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, job boards, referrals, and networking.
• Identify and engage passive candidates through personalised outreach and relationship building.
• Use market insights and data to advise hiring teams on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and sourcing strategies.

Process & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with HR, People Ops, and department leads to ensure alignment on hiring priorities.
• Track recruitment metrics (time‑to‑hire, pipeline health, conversion rates) and provide regular reporting.
• Continuously refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency, quality of hire, and candidate experience.

Employer Branding

• Represent the company at tech events, meetups, and career fairs.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, job ads, and social media content to attract top technical talent.

Job Responsibilities

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience recruiting Software Engineers and IT professionals across multiple technical domains.
• Strong understanding of technical roles, tools, and technologies (e.g., Java, Python, cloud platforms, networking, DevOps, etc.).
• Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates using advanced search techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and stakeholders in a fast‑moving environment.
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruitment analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a tech company, startup, or agency specialising in technical recruitment.
• Familiarity with behavioural and competency‑based interviewing.
• Knowledge of diversity sourcing strategies and inclusive hiring practices.