Technical Recruiter

About Zinnov

Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face:

Where should we invest?

How do we scale globally?

What capabilities will win in the next decade?

Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being   data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven   — not opinion-heavy slideware.

At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity.

Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations.

Why Globalisation Excellence (GE)  

Zinnov’s Globalisation Excellence (GE)  practice helps enterprises build and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) end-to-end — from  Design & Discovery  to  Build, Scale, and Run .  

In GE, you don’t work in silos. You:  

Own complex, end-to-end client journeys  

Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models  

Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies  

This is where strategy meets execution — and where talent plays a defining role.  

About the Role  

This role requires a sourcing-first recruiter with deep expertise in identifying and hiring mid-level engineering talent across Software Engineering, Cloud, Data, and AI domains. The ideal candidate is AI-savvy, leverages modern recruiting technologies, and excels at building proactive talent pipelines for niche technical roles.  

You’ll blend hands-on recruiting execution with consultative advisory, partnering closely with business leaders, HR teams, and universities to design hiring approaches that work — today and at scale.  

What You’ll Do  

Candidate Sourcing, Tracking & Experience  

Drive proactive sourcing for Software Engineers (SE), Senior Software Engineers (Sr. SE), Full Stack Engineers, Backend Engineers, Frontend Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and other mid-level technology roles.  

Build strong passive talent pipelines through market mapping, talent intelligence, referrals, social sourcing, and AI-powered recruiting tools.  

Source and hire emerging AI talent including AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Generative AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and MLOps Engineers.  

Leverage GenAI and AI-enabled recruiting platforms to improve sourcing productivity, candidate engagement, and talent discovery.  

Maintain clean, disciplined pipelines with clear reporting and funnel visibility  

Deliver a standout candidate experience through speed, clarity, and thoughtful communication  

Candidate Assessment & Placement  

Assess early-career and technical talent through structured interviews and assessment centres  

Match candidate strengths and aspirations with business needs to ensure best-fit placement  

Consolidate and present interview feedback into crisp, decision-ready summaries  

Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory  

Partner with Engineering Managers and Technical Leads to understand hiring priorities, technical competencies, and evolving skill requirements.  

Provide market intelligence on Software Engineering, AI, Cloud, and Data talent availability and competitive hiring trends.  

Hiring Manager Enablement  

Guide stakeholders on delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process.  

Educate hiring managers on interviewing, diversity hiring, and candidate engagement best practices  

What You Bring  

Qualifications & Experience  

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s / MBA in HR or related fields preferred  

4–6 years of hands-on technical recruiting experience in Product Engineering, Digital Engineering, GCCs, or technology organizations.  

Demonstrated success hiring Software Engineers (SE), Senior Software Engineers (Sr. SE), Full Stack Engineers, Backend Engineers, Frontend Engineers, Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, and QA Automation Engineers.  

Exceptional sourcing expertise across Software Engineering, Product Engineering, AI/ML, Cloud, Data Engineering, and Digital technologies, with a proven ability to build high-quality passive talent pipelines.  

Hands-on experience hiring AI/ML talent including AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Generative AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and MLOps Engineers is highly preferred.  

Experience using AI-powered recruiting platforms and GenAI tools for sourcing, market mapping, candidate engagement, and recruiting automation.  

Ability to leverage AI for talent intelligence, market research, candidate outreach, and workflow optimization.  

Proven ability to manage multiple candidates and requisitions simultaneously  

Strong track record of meeting or exceeding hiring metrics (quality, speed, diversity, experience)  

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills  

Key Skills  

Strong sourcing and pipeline-building expertise  

Consultative stakeholder management across business, HR, and global teams  

Candidate assessment and structured feedback management  

High attention to detail with strong data and reporting hygiene  

Customer-first mindset with a bias for action and accountability  

Ability to thrive in fast-moving, high-dependency environments  

What Success Looks Like  

Technical Hiring Delivery & Closure  

Mid-Level Engineering Hiring Excellence  

AI & Emerging Technology Hiring  

passive Talent Pipeline Development  

AI-Enabled Recruiting Adoption  

Sourcing Productivity & Pipeline Quality ratios  

Quality of Hire & Technical Fit  

Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership  

Candidate Experience & Engagement  

Recruitment Analytics & Funnel Optimization  

Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer.   We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.