Technical Recruiter

EPAM Systems; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPAM ESPP

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Dental care

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Cyclescheme

Season ticket loans

Regular social events

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Newcastle, United Kingdom, is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join a hybrid team. You will source and hire for Data Analytics & AI, AI Engineering, and Enterprise/Cloud Architecture, collaborating with hiring managers and a Lead Recruiter to support EPAM’s expanding Data & AI practice.

You will drive sourcing strategies, build proactive pipelines, and leverage AI-enabled tools to engage top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience and alignment with business

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of technology recruitment experience.
• Experience recruiting for Data Analytics, AI, Cloud or Engineering roles.
• Solid understanding of software engineering concepts and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract niche technical talent.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search and AI tools to build talent pipelines.
• Conduct technical screening and assessments based on software engineering principles and cloud tech.
• Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles and recruiting strategies.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple technical roles with strong candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate ATS records and provide hiring metrics updates.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align delivery with business priorities.
• Support employer branding and recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Sourcing strategies

AI-enabled sourcing

Communication

Stakeholder management

ATS experience

Analytics

Multitasking

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

AI sourcing tools

Job description

We're looking for a Technical Recruiter to join our team in Newcastle, United Kingdom in a hybrid working mode.

In this role, you will focus on sourcing and hiring technical professionals across Data Analytics & AI, AI Engineering and Enterprise/Cloud Architecture. You will partner with hiring managers and work closely with a Lead Recruiter to support EPAM’s rapidly expanding Data & AI practice within an AI-native consulting environment.

You will drive recruitment strategies, develop proactive talent pipelines and leverage modern recruitment methodologies, including AI-driven sourcing, to identify and engage top-tier technical talent. This position offers an opportunity to directly influence EPAM’s growth by attracting exceptional engineering professionals for transformative technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract niche technical talent in Data Analytics, AI Engineering and Cloud Architecture
• Utilize Boolean search techniques, job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter and AI-enabled tools to build and maintain talent pipelines
• Conduct technical screening and assessments based on understanding of software engineering principles, the SDLC and cloud infrastructures
• Partner with hiring managers to analyse staffing needs, define ideal candidate profiles and create effective recruiting strategies
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes across multiple technical roles while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system and provide regular updates on hiring metrics
• Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment delivery with business priorities
• Support employer branding, recruitment campaigns and community engagement initiatives
• Stay informed about industry and labour market trends in Data Analytics, Cloud Engineering and AI talent spaces
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with internal hiring policies, data protection and regulatory standards

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in technology recruitment, preferably hiring Data, AI, Cloud or Engineering professionals
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for technical roles across Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Cloud or Architecture
• Solid understanding of software engineering concepts, SDLC processes and modern cloud technology stacks
• Proven sourcing skills, including Boolean search, networking, direct sourcing and passive candidate engagement
• Experience using AI tools to enhance sourcing efficiency and recruitment workflows
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management abilities
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions efficiently
• Analytical mindset to evaluate metrics and continuously improve recruitment performance
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, hybrid and team-oriented environment

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting for consulting, commercial or IT services roles in a technology organization or agency environment

We offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive group pension plan
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
• Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program