Recruiter 2

Aston Carter; Washington; On-site; USD 104,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Recruiter 2 for a contract role in Seattle, WA, focusing on full-cycle recruitment of Software Development Engineers (SDE 2/3). You will manage sourcing, interviewing, offers, onboarding, and status changes in a dynamic, tech-driven environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in technical recruitment, strong ATS proficiency, and experience hiring in large technology settings. The role requires autonomous work, collaboration with teams, and a results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of sourcing experience, with a focus on technical recruiting
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, hiring, and sourcing for technical roles
• Demonstrated success in technical sourcing for SDE 2 and SDE 3 positions
• Hands-on experience with ATS and recruiting platforms
• Strong technical recruiting background within large technology environments
• Ability to conduct structured interviews and evaluate candidates against defined role requirements
• Experience performing reference checks, managing offers, and conducting orientation for new hires
• Solid understanding of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures across the talent acquisition lifecycle
• Capacity to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish recruiting and hiring goals
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

• Source and attract qualified technical candidates with a focus on SDE 2 and SDE 3 levels
• Execute full-cycle recruiting activities including screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates
• Conduct reference checks and verify qualifications for informed hiring decisions
• Develop and present competitive offers and guide candidates through acceptance
• Coordinate and conduct orientation for new employees
• Perform exit interviews and update employee status records
• Leverage ATS and recruiting tools to manage pipelines and track progress
• Collaborate with hiring teams to define candidate profiles and align strategies
• Use data and judgment to plan hiring goals in a fast-paced technical environment
• Lead and mentor other recruiting team members when needed
• Develop sourcing strategies including targeting large technology companies
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition

Skills

Technical recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

ATS proficiency

Stakeholder management

Offer negotiations

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Recruiting platforms

Job description

Job Description

This role focuses on full-cycle technical recruiting, with a strong emphasis on sourcing and hiring Software Development Engineers. The Recruiter 2 manages the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, offer management, onboarding, and employee status changes. The position requires deep knowledge of talent acquisition practices, the ability to work autonomously, and the judgment to plan and accomplish hiring goals in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract qualified technical candidates, with a primary focus on Software Development Engineers at the SDE 2 and SDE 3 levels.
• Execute full-cycle recruiting activities, including screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates for technical and non-technical roles.
• Conduct detailed reference checks and verify candidate qualifications to ensure hiring decisions are well-informed and compliant with internal standards.
• Develop and present competitive offers, manage offer negotiations, and guide candidates through the acceptance process.
• Coordinate and conduct orientation activities for new employees to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Perform exit interviews and accurately process changes in employee status, maintaining thorough documentation.
• Leverage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruiting tools to manage pipelines, track candidate progress, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with hiring teams to understand role requirements, define candidate profiles, and align recruiting strategies with business needs.
• Use data, experience, and sound judgment to plan and accomplish hiring goals in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Lead and direct the work of other recruiting team members when needed, providing guidance and sharing best practices.
• Apply a wide degree of creativity and latitude in developing sourcing strategies, including targeting talent from large technology companies.
• Stay familiar with industry trends, technical skill sets, and best practices in talent acquisition to continuously improve recruiting effectiveness.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of sourcing experience, with a focus on technical recruiting.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, hiring, and sourcing for technical roles.
• Demonstrated success in technical sourcing for SDE 2 and SDE 3 positions.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms.
• Strong technical recruiting background within large technology environments.
• Ability to conduct structured interviews and evaluate candidates against defined role requirements.
• Experience performing reference checks, managing offers, and conducting orientation for new hires.
• Solid understanding of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures across the talent acquisition lifecycle.
• Capacity to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish recruiting and hiring goals.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks and manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in human resources, business, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in recruiting or a related area is strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting within large technology companies is highly desirable.
• background in technical recruiting for software engineering roles in complex organizations.
• Comfort leading and directing the work of others, including mentoring junior recruiters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills when partnering with hiring teams.
• Ability to apply creativity and latitude in developing sourcing strategies and solving recruiting challenges.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Progra