Remote Senior Technical Recruiter - Infrastructure & Cloud

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Professional development resources

Global client exposure

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is expanding its fully remote talent acquisition team and seeks a Senior Technical Recruiter with deep expertise in Infrastructure and Cloud technologies. You will partner with hiring managers to understand complex requirements and build robust candidate pipelines from any location.

Based operationally in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical roles, screen candidates, and guide the hiring process while staying ahead of market trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical recruitment focusing on Infrastructure and Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes).
• Proven success sourcing and placing for Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, Network Engineers, System Administrators, and Security Analysts.
• Deep understanding of the IT talent market and niche skill sourcing strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management, with autonomous remote work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for highly technical roles in Infrastructure and Cloud.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to engage passive candidates.
• Conduct thorough technical screenings and assessments.
• Build relationships with candidates as trusted career advisors.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and guide the process.
• Stay current with technology trends and in-demand skills.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, and specialized channels for sourcing.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the journey.
• Contribute to process improvements in technical hiring.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Remote work

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Tech sourcing channels

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is expanding its fully remote talent acquisition team and is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter with deep expertise in Infrastructure and Cloud technologies. This role is critical for identifying and attracting top-tier IT professionals in a competitive market. You will partner with hiring managers to understand complex technical requirements and build robust candidate pipelines. As a fully remote position, you will have the autonomy to manage your work effectively from any location, connecting with clients and candidates globally. While based operationally in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, your work is entirely digital.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for highly technical roles in Infrastructure and Cloud computing (e.g., DevOps, Cloud Engineers, Network Architects, System Administrators).
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates with specific technical skills and experience.
• Conduct thorough technical screenings and candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, acting as a trusted career advisor.
• Partner effectively with hiring managers to define requirements, understand team dynamics, and guide the recruitment process.
• Stay current with technology trends, market demands, and emerging skill sets within the Infrastructure and Cloud domains.
• Utilize and optimize various recruitment tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, and specialized tech sourcing channels.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment journey.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and best practices for technical hiring.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical recruitment, with a strong specialization in Infrastructure and Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Proven success in sourcing and placing candidates for roles such as Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, Network Engineers, System Administrators, and Security Analysts.
• Deep understanding of the IT talent market and effective strategies for attracting niche skill sets.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fully remote setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Human Resources, or a related field is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with both technical candidates and hiring managers.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work with leading technology companies and cutting-edge projects.
• Continuous professional development and access to advanced training resources.
• Join a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy that embraces remote work.
• Collaborative virtual team environment.
• Impactful role in sourcing critical talent for the technology sector.