Technical Recruiting Lead – SDE Roles (Full Cycle)

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

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.