Senior Software Talent Acquisition Specialist - 6 Month (FTC)

AMCS Group; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMCS Group is seeking a Senior Software TA Specialist to join our global team, based in Limerick, for a special purpose recruitment project across Product and Software Engineering. The initial scope lasts six months and will involve end-to-end recruitment across multiple senior roles.

You will partner with engineering leads, manage timelines and pipelines, source across networks, and coordinate technical assessments to ensure a strong candidate experience and timely hires.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in technical recruitment, ideally with at least 3 years focused on software engineering hiring.
• Proven track record of filling multiple engineering roles quickly (15-20+ hires in a project).
• Strong sourcing across mid, senior, and lead-level engineers, including niche or specialist skill sets.
• Solid understanding of software engineering disciplines (backend, frontend, full-stack, DevOps, data, QA, etc.) and associated technologies.
• Experience working directly with hiring managers and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with an ATS and sourcing tools.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and closing skills.
• Data-driven approach to pipeline management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and engineering leads to define role requirements, hiring profiles, and success criteria for multiple senior positions.
• Build and own the end-to-end recruitment plan: timelines, hiring targets, and weekly pipeline reporting.
• Source passive and active candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, technical communities, referrals, and talent networks.
• Screen candidates for technical fit, motivation, and cultural alignment, including a working understanding of relevant tech stacks.
• Coordinate technical assessments, interview loops, and structured debriefs with engineers.
• Manage the full offer process: compensation benchmarking, negotiation, closing, and pre-boarding.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and activity in the ATS.
• Deliver a strong candidate experience and promote the project's engineering brand and value proposition.
• Advise stakeholders on market conditions, salary benchmarks, and talent availability.
• Flag risks early (e.g., skill scarcity, offer declines) and adjust sourcing strategy accordingly.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Engineering hiring

Sourcing skills

ATS & sourcing tools

Negotiation

Communication

Data-driven recruiting

Stakeholder management

Tech stack knowledge

Tools

ATS

Job description

Build what matters. Grow where it counts.

Who We Are

At AMCS, sustainability means business - and careers that create impact. From our roots in Ireland to our teams across Europe, North America and Australasia, we are bringing together ambitious people to help reshape the industries that sustain our world.

What We Build

We build intelligent, cloud-based SaaS solutions that turn complex operations into smarter, more sustainable performance. Powered by AI, data and deep industry expertise, our technology helps customers optimise routes, manage recycling, improve compliance, unlock insight and move faster toward a more efficient, circular future.

Why Join AMCS

Join AMCS and be part of a global team where purpose meets performance. Here, you can grow your career, challenge what's possible and work on technology that makes a measurable difference - for our customers, our communities and the planet.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software TA Specialist to join our global team in Limerick. This is a special purpose recruitment project across our global Product and Software Engineering teams. The initial scope of this project will last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and engineering leads to define role requirements, hiring profiles, and success criteria for multiple senior positions
• Build and own the end-to-end recruitment plan: timelines, hiring targets, and weekly pipeline reporting
• Source passive and active candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, technical communities, referrals, and talent networks
• Screen candidates for technical fit, motivation, and cultural alignment, including a working understanding of relevant tech stacks
• Coordinate technical assessments, interview loops, and structured debriefs with engineers
• Manage the full offer process: compensation benchmarking, negotiation, closing, and pre-boarding
• Maintain accurate candidate data and activity in the ATS
• Deliver a strong candidate experience and promote the project’s engineering brand and value proposition
• Advise stakeholders on market conditions, salary benchmarks, and talent availability
• Flag risks early (e.g., skill scarcity, offer declines) and adjust sourcing strategy accordingly

Background and Experience Required

Essential

• 5+ years' experience in technical recruitment, ideally with at least 3 years focused on software engineering hiring
• Proven track record of filling multiple engineering roles at pace (e.g., 15-20+ hires in a project or high-growth setting)
• Strong sourcing skills across mid, senior, and lead-level engineers, including niche or specialist skill sets
• Solid understanding of software engineering disciplines (backend, frontend, full-stack, DevOps, data, QA, etc.) and associated technologies
• Experience working directly with hiring managers and senior stakeholders
• Proficiency with an ATS and sourcing tools
• Strong negotiation, communication, and closing skills
• Data-driven approach to pipeline management and reporting

Desirable

• Prior experience on project-based, contract, or ramp-up recruitment campaigns
• Experience hiring across multiple locations or in a remote/hybrid environment
• Knowledge of employment, right-to-work, and relocation considerations
• Familiarity with diversity-focused sourcing and structured interviewing practices
• Background in agency or in-house recruitment

Success Measures

• Roles filled within agreed timelines
• Time-to-hire and offer-acceptance rates
• Quality of hire and hiring manager satisfaction
• Candidate experience feedback