Remote Senior Software Engineering Recruiter

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineering Recruiter for a fully remote role. You will own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from understanding technical requirements to sourcing, interviewing, and negotiating offers for software engineering roles worldwide.

This remote-first position requires a deep network in the software engineering community, proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and technical screening, and a track record of securing niche technical talent while

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to define technical role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract senior software engineers and related technical professionals.
• Utilize tools and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, technical communities) to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Screen resumes and conduct in-depth technical interviews to assess skills and cultural fit.
• Build and nurture relationships with software engineering candidates and maintain an active talent pool.
• Manage the offer process, including salary negotiations and background checks.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, programming languages, and software development trends.
• Provide market intelligence and recruitment advice to clients regarding software engineering talent.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and clients to achieve hiring goals.

Job description

Remote Senior Software Engineering Recruiter

Our client, a cutting-edge recruitment consultancy, is seeking an highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineering Recruiter to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This critical role focuses on identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier software engineering talent for our clients across various industries. You will manage the entire recruitment process, from understanding complex technical requirements and developing sourcing strategies to conducting in-depth interviews and facilitating offer negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of software development roles, technologies, and the current talent market. You will be essential in building robust talent pipelines and ensuring a superior candidate experience. This is a remote-first position, demanding proactive engagement, excellent communication, and a results-driven approach. We are looking for a passionate recruiter with a strong network within the software engineering community and a proven ability to attract niche technical talent.

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge recruitment consultancy, is seeking an highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineering Recruiter to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This critical role focuses on identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier software engineering talent for our clients across various industries. You will manage the entire recruitment process, from understanding complex technical requirements and developing sourcing strategies to conducting in-depth interviews and facilitating offer negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of software development roles, technologies, and the current talent market. You will be essential in building robust talent pipelines and ensuring a superior candidate experience. This is a remote-first position, demanding proactive engagement, excellent communication, and a results-driven approach. We are looking for a passionate recruiter with a strong network within the software engineering community and a proven ability to attract niche technical talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough intake meetings with hiring managers to define technical role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies to attract senior software engineers, developers, and related technical professionals.
• Utilizing a variety of tools and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, technical communities) to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Screening resumes and conducting in-depth technical interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with software engineering candidates and maintaining an active talent pool.
• Managing the offer process, including salary negotiation and background checks.
• Staying current with emerging technologies, programming languages, and software development trends.
• Providing market intelligence and recruitment advice to clients regarding software engineering talent.
• Ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Collaborating effectively with internal teams and clients to achieve hiring goals.