Senior Technical Sourcer - Remote

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge sourcing tools

Collaborative culture

Challenging tech roles

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer to join our remote talent acquisition team. You will identify passive candidates for software engineering, data science, ML, and other technical roles across a global client base from a remote work setup.

You will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, analytics, and a wide array of tools to build robust pipelines and collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to define ideal candidate profiles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of technical sourcing experience.
• Proficient with sourcing tools and platforms.
• Strong knowledge of software, data science, AI/ML, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify passive technical talent.
• Utilize sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow) to build pipelines.
• Collaborate with Technical Recruiters and Hiring Managers to understand requirements and ideal profiles.
• Screen and qualify candidates, evaluating technical skills and cultural fit.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS.
• Champion diversity by sourcing from underrepresented groups in tech.
• Analyze sourcing metrics and improve efficiency of talent acquisition.
• Stay current with tech trends and best practices in sourcing.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Boolean search

Candidate engagement

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Stack Overflow

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology company, is looking for a highly skilled and strategic Senior Technical Sourcer to join their fully remote talent acquisition team. This role is paramount in identifying and attracting passive candidates for highly specialized and challenging technical roles across software engineering, data science, machine learning, and more. As a remote-first professional, you will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, data analytics, and your extensive network to build robust talent pipelines for our client. You will work independently, collaborating closely with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand technical requirements and develop creative sourcing strategies. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated sourcer to contribute significantly to building world-class technical teams, all from the convenience of their remote workspace, servicing a global client base from a conceptual location near East London, Eastern Cape, ZA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive technical talent for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Utilize a wide array of sourcing tools, platforms, and techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Boolean search) to build talent pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Recruiters and Hiring Managers to deeply understand job requirements, team dynamics, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Screen and qualify potential candidates, assessing their technical skills, experience, and alignment with company culture.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Champion diversity and inclusion by proactively sourcing candidates from underrepresented groups in the tech industry.
• Analyze sourcing metrics and provide insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in technical sourcing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in technical sourcing or technical recruitment, with a proven track record of success in finding passive candidates.
• Extensive experience using advanced sourcing techniques and various recruitment tools and platforms.
• Deep understanding of various technical domains, including software development, cloud computing, data science, AI/ML, and cybersecurity.
• Exceptional Boolean search skills and the ability to craft compelling outreach messages.
• Strong understanding of diversity and inclusion principles in talent acquisition.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities based on performance.
• A fully remote work environment offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in technical recruitment.
• Access to state-of-the-art sourcing tools and technologies.
• A collaborative and innovative company culture that values expertise and contributions.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge technical roles for a leading technology organization.