Recruiter II

Aston Carter; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Recruiter II (Technical Sourcer) to lead technical talent recruitment onsite in Seattle. The role emphasizes sourcing software engineers and other technical professionals, executing full-cycle recruiting, and guiding peers as needed in a fast-paced corporate tech environment.

The position requires autonomy, creativity, and strong judgment, with opportunity to influence hiring strategy and onboarding.

Qualifications

• 25 years of experience in technical sourcing and/or technical recruiting.
• Experience recruiting for software development engineers (SDEs) and other technical roles.
• Proficiency with Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing methods.
• Hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Ability to plan and accomplish recruiting goals with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and source technical talent, focusing on software development engineers and related roles.
• Conduct full-cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, references, and offers.
• Use advanced Boolean search techniques and other sourcing strategies to engage high-quality candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring teams to define role requirements and recruiting strategies.
• Manage candidate pipelines and ensure timely communication throughout the process.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to evaluate skills and cultural fit.
• Check references and verify information to support hiring decisions.
• Prepare and extend job offers and coordinate onboarding activities.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Boolean search

Full-cycle recruiting

SDE recruiting

Stakeholder collaboration

Candidate experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Recruiter II (Technical Sourcer)

Job Description

This role focuses on full-cycle technical recruiting and sourcing, with a particular emphasis on identifying and engaging software development engineers and other technical talent. The Recruiter II partners closely with hiring teams to understand staffing needs, builds robust talent pipelines using advanced Boolean search techniques, and delivers a high-quality candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding. The position requires significant autonomy, creativity, and judgment, and may include leading or directing the work of others within the recruiting function. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must meet specific U.S. person requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and source technical talent, with a focus on software development engineers and related technical roles.
• Conduct full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offer management.
• Use advanced Boolean search techniques and other sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-quality technical candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring teams and stakeholders to understand role requirements, define candidate profiles, and align on recruiting strategies.
• Manage candidate pipelines, track progress, and ensure timely communication and follow-up throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural alignment with the organization.
• Check references and verify candidate information to support informed hiring decisions.
• Prepare and extend job offers, and coordinate pre-boarding and onboarding activities for new hires.
• Conduct orientation sessions for new employees to support a smooth transition into the organization.
• Perform exit interviews and process changes in employee status, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with internal processes.
• Leverage extensive recruiting experience and judgment to plan, prioritize, and accomplish hiring goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform a variety of recruiting and talent acquisition tasks, adapting to changing business needs and priorities.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, or direction to other recruiting team members as needed.
• Report to a manager or head of unit/department, providing regular updates on recruiting activity, challenges, and results.
• Apply a high degree of creativity and latitude in sourcing strategies and candidate engagement approaches to attract top technical talent.

Essential Skills

• 25 years of experience in technical sourcing and/or technical recruiting.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting and sourcing for technical roles, particularly software development engineers (SDEs).
• Strong proficiency with Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing methods.
• Hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, offer management, and onboarding.
• Familiarity with a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures within technical talent acquisition.
• Ability to rely on extensive experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish recruiting goals.
• Capability to perform a variety of tasks and manage multiple requisitions or projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in or with large corporate technology organizations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field is preferred.
• 58 years of experience in recruiting or a related field is beneficial for more upper-level responsibilities.
• Prior experience recruiting within large corporate technology environments is highly valued.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others within the recruiting function when needed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• High degree of creativity and latitude in designing sourcing strategies and candidate engagement campaigns.
• Comfort working in a structured environment while adapting to evolving business needs and priorities.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Seattle, providing close collaboration with hiring managers and team members in a dynamic office setting. Once fully ramped up and performing effectively, there may be flexibility to work onsite in Bellevue, depending on business needs. The role operates in a professional corporate technology environment, with typical office tools, recruiting platforms, and collaboration technologies used to support day-to-day recruiting activities.

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.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

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.

• 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 Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.