Remote Lead Technical Recruiter - Software Engineering

Placements24; Randburg; A distancia; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.501.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based bonuses

Full remote flexibility

Career development funds

Health, retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24, a cutting-edge software development company, is seeking a dynamic Lead Technical Recruiter to shape our global talent strategy for software engineers. This fully remote role rewards strategic thinking and people leadership.

You will lead a team of technical recruiters, own the end-to-end lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding, and collaborate with Engineering leaders to define role profiles. A strong remote-work mindset and deep tech recruiting experience are essential.

Formación

• Minimum 7 years of experience in technical recruiting, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of technical recruiters.
• Experience sourcing for a wide range of software engineering roles, including niche specializations.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced sourcing tools.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and tech stacks.
• Exceptional interviewing, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for software engineering roles across disciplines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical recruiters.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Optimize sourcing channels to attract top engineering talent globally.
• Collaborate with Engineering leadership to define role profiles and hiring processes.
• Promote DEI initiatives within the recruiting function.
• Utilize analytics to improve recruitment outcomes and employer branding.

Conocimientos

Technical recruiting

Leadership

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Interviewing & negotiation

Remote collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Herramientas

LinkedIn Recruiter

Coding platforms

Tech job boards

Advanced sourcing tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge software development company known for its innovative products and employee-centric culture, is seeking a dynamic Lead Technical Recruiter to manage and scale its global talent acquisition efforts. This is a fully remote position, ideal for a seasoned recruiter looking to make a significant impact from anywhere. You will be responsible for leading the recruitment strategy for software engineering roles, building high-performing engineering teams, and fostering an exceptional candidate experience. This is a unique opportunity to work with a rapidly growing company at the forefront of technology and to shape its talent acquisition function on a global scale. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in recruiting software engineers, a strategic mindset, and a passion for building world-class teams remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies specifically for software engineering roles across various disciplines (backend, frontend, full-stack, mobile, etc.).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical recruiters, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for engineering positions, from initial sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Implement and optimize innovative sourcing techniques to attract top-tier software engineering talent globally, leveraging diverse channels and platforms.
• Partner closely with Engineering leadership and hiring managers to understand technical requirements, define role profiles, and ensure a robust hiring process.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the technical recruitment function.
• Utilize data analytics and recruitment metrics to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and continuously improve recruitment processes and outcomes.
• Enhance employer branding efforts to attract top engineering talent and position the company as an employer of choice.
• Ensure an outstanding candidate experience, maintaining clear communication and providing timely feedback throughout the hiring process.
• Stay current with technology trends, talent market dynamics, and best practices in technical recruiting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical recruiting, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior specialist role focused on software engineering.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of technical recruiters.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and recruiting for a wide range of software engineering roles, including niche specializations.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter, technical job boards, coding platforms, and advanced sourcing tools.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, programming languages, and various tech stacks.
• Exceptional interviewing, assessment, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Human Resources, or a related field.
• This is a fully remote role; candidates must be self-directed and proficient in remote collaboration tools and environments.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead technical recruiting for a fast-growing, innovative software company.
• Full remote flexibility, offering a great work-life balance.
• Significant impact on building world-class engineering teams.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and professional development funds.
• Continuous learning opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.