Technical Specialist - iwoca

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech sector is seeking a Technical Sourcer for a 12-month FTC in London. This role involves sourcing exceptional software engineers and data professionals to elevate the tech talent within the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in high-growth environments, demonstrating emotional intelligence, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of tech recruitment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Medical insurance including gym membership discounts

25 days holiday plus additional leave options

Sabbatical after four years

Learning and development budget

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience sourcing high calibre back-end software engineers.
• Ability to run semi-technical interviews.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems, ideally Ashby.

Responsibilities

• Map, identify and approach software engineers.
• Work closely with hiring managers to define roles.
• Own the process from sourcing to interviews and offers.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Organisational skills

Pragmatic approach

Clear communication

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Sourcing tools

Job description

Job Description

Technical Sourcer - 12-month FTC

Hybrid in London, UK

We're looking for a Technical Sourcer.

You will map, source and hire exceptional software engineers, data scientists and product professionals who raise the bar within high-performing teams.

The company

Imagine a world where every small business has the power to thrive. That's the world we're building at iwoca. Small businesses aren't just statistics - they're the heartbeat of our communities, the character of our high streets, and the engine of our economy. Since 2012, we've revolutionised how these businesses access finance, turning what was once a lengthy, frustrating process into something remarkable: funding that's fast, flexible, and actually works for modern businesses.

Our impact speaks for itself: we've provided billions in funding to over 150,000 businesses across Europe, making us one of the continent's leading fintech innovators. But we're just getting started. Our mission? To empower one million businesses with the financial tools they deserve.

We combine cutting-edge technology and data science with genuine human understanding to make finance feel less like a barrier and more like a superpower. Whether it's managing cash flow or seizing unexpected opportunities, we ensure businesses get the funds they need - often within minutes.

The team

Our Tech Talent team hires software engineers, data scientists, and product professionals with a data-driven, objective approach that prioritises quality, fairness, and consistency in our recruitment processes. We use systems like Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Welcome to the Jungle (Otta) for hiring, and harness our hiring data to share insights that support informed decision-making. The team encourages innovation and experiments with technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Models (LLMs) to work more effectively.

The role

This role focuses on hiring for our Tech, Analytics, and Product (TAP) department. You'll help secure the talent behind iwoca's data-intensive systems;

• Autonomy: Map, identify and approach exceptional software engineers and other specialists. Use sourcing tools, build pipelines, collate insights, and shape hiring strategies.
• Stakeholder partnership: Work closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to define roles, set hiring standards, and run smooth, consistent processes for candidates and interviewers.
• Ownership: Own the process from collating salary benchmarking data and sourcing to interviews, closing offers and pre-onboarding, maintaining visibility throughout.

The requirements

Essential:

• At least 5 years of experience sourcing high calibre back-end software engineers and assessing the complexity and impact of their past projects, ideally with expertise in Python, Django, Rust, Golang, and relational databases.
• A track record building tech teams in a fast-paced scale up or high growth product focused organisation.
• Emotional intelligence demonstrated through thoughtful questions, active listening, empathy, and strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders.
• Organised and pragmatic approach, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy in documentation, process, and candidate data.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ideally Ashby) to manage pipelines, automate workflows, keep hiring on track, and set up self-serve reporting.
• Ability to run semi-technical interviews, assessing how candidates apply knowledge, explain ideas, and contribute in practice.

Bonus:

• Experience hiring across other technical roles, including data scientists (especially those using probabilistic models), data engineers, product managers, and front-end or full-stack developers.
• Ability to test new sourcing tools and methods, and adapt based on evidence and feedback.
• Confidence using data and metrics to assess and improve processes.
• Fluency with AI tools.
• Clear, direct communication when aligning with stakeholders on hiring needs, candidate feedback, and decisions.

The salary

We expect to pay from £50,000 - £70,000 for this role. But, we're open-minded, so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and run quarterly performance and salary reviews.

The culture

At iwoca, we prioritise a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. We value in thought and skill, and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us improve our products and services.

The offices

We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work:

• Offices in London, Leeds, Berlin, and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks.
• Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football, etc.

The benefits

• Flexible working.
• Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership.
• A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you, your partner, and your dependents.
• 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave.
• A one-month, fully paid sabbatical after four years.
• Instant access to emotional and mental health support.
• 3% Pension contributions and share options.
• Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and electric car scheme.
• Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield.

And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer:

• A learning and development budget for everyone.
• Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers.
• Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.