Domestic Technical Recruiter

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and result-driven Senior Technical Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team in an Individual Contributor (IC) role. In this position, you will own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for our technical requirements. You must bring deep expertise in IT hiring, staff augmentation, and contract staffing solutions. The ideal candidate is an expert negotiator who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and build a strong pipeline of high-quality IT talent.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the complete talent acquisition lifecycle, from sourcing, screening, and scheduling to final offer rollout and onboarding.
• IT Hiring & Sourcing: Source active and passive technical candidates using job boards (Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed), tech communities, and internal databases.
• Staff Augmentation & Contract Hiring: Execute high-volume staffing strategies for temporary, contract-to-hire (C2H), and project-based technical roles.
• Candidate Evaluation: Conduct thorough technical screenings to assess candidates skills, project experience, cultural fit, and notice periods.
• Offer Negotiation: Lead compensation discussions, counter-offer management, and contract terms negotiation to ensure high offer-to-join ratios.
• ATS Management: Maintain 100% data accuracy by tracking all candidate pipelines, feedback, and interactions within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with account managers or hiring managers to understand technical job descriptions and target specific skill sets.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 4 to 7 years of proven experience as an IT Recruiter focusing on the domestic market (Staffing agency or Corporate).
• Core Staffing Knowledge: Strong track record in Staff Augmentation and handling Contract/C2H positions with tight deadlines.
• Technical Literacy: Deep understanding of current IT skills, frameworks, and technologies (e.g., Java, Python, Cloud, DevOps, Frontend/Backend, Cyber Security).
• Negotiation Skills: Outstanding salary negotiation skills with an ability to manage candidate expectations regarding notice periods and buyouts.
• Tools & Systems: Hands-on experience working with standard Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Zoho Recruit, Taleo, CEIPAL, or similar tools.
• Role Structure: Must be comfortable working as an Individual Contributor (IC), taking complete ownership of your targets without direct report responsibilities.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.