Technical Recruiter

The Equus Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Equus Group in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Technical Recruiter to join its Talent Acquisition team. You will partner with engineering and technology leaders to attract top talent across software, data, and product in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will own the full recruitment lifecycle, build strong pipelines, deliver a superior candidate experience, and advise hiring teams on market trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting software engineers and other technical professionals.
• Proven success sourcing passive candidates in competitive markets.
• Strong consultative approach with ability to influence hiring managers.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing multiple searches simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, from intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and define candidate profiles.
• Proactively source and engage top talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, and other sourcing methods.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Conduct recruiter screens and assess candidates for technical qualifications and fit.
• Guide hiring teams through interview planning, evaluation, and decisions.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience with timely communication.
• Advise hiring managers on market trends and competitive intelligence.
• Partner with compensation, HR, and business stakeholders through the offer process.
• Leverage metrics and market data to improve hiring outcomes.
• Contribute to employer branding and process improvements.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Passive candidate sourcing

Consultative approach

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Multi-search management

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

Our client is a highly respected, technology-driven organization seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to join its Talent Acquisition team. This is an opportunity to partner closely with engineering and technology leaders to attract exceptional talent across a wide range of technical functions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about building relationships, developing creative sourcing strategies, and delivering an outstanding candidate experience while serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, from intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner closely with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define candidate profiles, and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Proactively source and engage top technical talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, and other innovative sourcing methods.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct recruiter screens and assess candidates for both technical qualifications and overall fit.
• Guide hiring teams through interview planning, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication and thoughtful engagement.
• Advise hiring managers on market trends, competitive intelligence, and hiring best practices.
• Partner with compensation, HR, and business stakeholders throughout the offer process.
• Leverage recruiting metrics and market data to continuously improve hiring outcomes and influence talent strategy.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and recruiting process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, both in-house and within a recruiting agency supporting technology clients.
• Experience recruiting software engineers, infrastructure, data, product, or other technical professionals.
• Proven success sourcing passive candidates in competitive talent markets.
• Strong consultative approach with the ability to influence hiring managers and business leaders.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within software, fintech, trading, financial services, or other highly technical environments.
• Strong sourcing capabilities and a data-driven recruiting approach.
• Experience partnering directly with senior engineering leadership.
• Passion for building high-performing teams and continuously improving recruiting processes.

Why Join?

• Recruit for highly impactful technical roles that directly support the organization's continued growth and innovation.
• Partner with intelligent, collaborative leaders who view Talent Acquisition as a strategic business function.
• Work in a high-performance environment where recruiters are empowered to influence hiring strategy and deliver meaningful business impact.
• Join a collaborative team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and excellence in recruiting.

The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.