Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

UltaHost; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UltaHost, located in the Town of Poland, New York, is seeking a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist. This role involves leading recruitment efforts for senior technical positions across software engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in technical recruitment, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a strategic mindset. Responsibilities include managing full-cycle recruitment processes, partnering with engineering leaders, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Proven ability to recruit for complex technical positions.
• Solid understanding of software architectures and hosting technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for senior technical roles.
• Partner with engineering leaders to define hiring strategies.
• Source and engage candidates across various technical profiles.
• Lead technical interviews and guide hiring managers on assessments.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline through various sourcing methods.

Skills

Technical recruitment expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Tools

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Recruitment analytics

Job description

Ultahost is a fast-growing global web hosting and infrastructure company, delivering high-performance hosting solutions to businesses worldwide. Our success is driven by cutting-edge technology, reliability, and exceptional talent.

We are expanding our HR team and looking for a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist who will play a strategic role in building world‑class technical teams.

Position Overview

As a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead and optimize the recruitment of senior and mid‑level technical professionals across software engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.

You will act as a trusted partner to engineering leaders, driving hiring strategies, improving recruitment processes, and ensuring Ultahost continues to attract top‑tier technical talent globally.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical recruitment expertise, market insight, and a consultative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full‑cycle recruitment process for senior and high‑impact technical roles, including Frontend, Backend, Full Stack, and DevOps positions.
• Partner closely with CTO, engineering managers, and team leads to define hiring strategies, role scope, and long‑term workforce planning.
• Source, assess, and engage candidates with strong experience in:
  • Programming languages: JavaScript, Python, Go
  • Front‑end frameworks: Next.js, React.js, Angular
  • Back‑end frameworks: Node.js, Nest.js, Express.js, Golang
  • Hosting & infrastructure: OpenLiteSpeed, NGINX, Apache, Docker, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Lead structured technical interviews and guide hiring managers on best practices for technical assessments.
• Build and maintain a high‑quality senior talent pipeline through LinkedIn, direct sourcing, referrals, and professional networks.
• Analyze recruitment data and market trends to continuously improve hiring efficiency and quality.
• Ensure a premium candidate experience aligned with Ultahost’s global employer brand.
• Mentor junior recruiters (if applicable) and contribute to the improvement of internal recruitment processes and standards.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, competitive landscapes, and technical hiring trends.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in technical recruitment or talent acquisition, with a strong focus on senior technical roles.
• Proven ability to recruit for complex technical positions in software engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of modern software architectures, development frameworks, and hosting technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience partnering with senior engineering leaders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and candidate engagement skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Advanced experience using ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruitment analytics.
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach and strong attention to detail.