Technical Recruiter

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Technical & Product Recruiter to support recruitment efforts within our Technology and Product teams. This role involves collaborating closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Architects, and senior technology leaders to fully grasp hiring requirements, source appropriate candidates, conduct comprehensive initial assessments, and build robust candidate pipelines. Candidates must have a solid understanding of various technical and product roles and be skilled in differentiating technical skill sets, career levels, and specific role needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand business needs, role specifics, technical skills required, seniority, and candidate profiles.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Engineering and Product positions across varying experience levels.
• Convert technical and product job descriptions into effective sourcing and screening tactics.
• Perform initial candidate screenings focusing on technical experience, problem-solving skills, role fit, career growth, communication abilities, and motivation.
• Develop strong candidate pipelines from both active and passive job seekers, especially for challenging technology roles.
• Recruit for a variety of roles including Software Engineering, Product, Data, AI/ML, Cloud, DevOps, QA, and Architecture.

Sourcing & Talent Intelligence

• Create sourcing plans using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri Gulf, referrals, and other job portals.
• Leverage advanced Boolean and targeted search techniques to find suitable candidates.
• Map talent pools proactively and build pipelines for vital and frequently needed technology positions.
• Stay informed about technology talent availability, market trends, compensation standards, and competitor hiring activities within the GCC and related markets.
• Continuously refine sourcing effectiveness by analyzing hiring data and conversion rates.

Candidate Assessment & Hiring Quality

• Conduct structured first-level candidate screening ensuring candidates meet key technical and product criteria before progressing.
• Understand technology terminology, architectures, development methodologies, and common skill requirements to properly evaluate candidates.
• Identify any career inconsistencies, gaps, frequent job changes, or other potential hiring risks.
• Work alongside technical interviewers to enhance candidate quality and increase interview-to-selection conversion rates.
• Maintain a high standard for candidate quality while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and senior technology/product stakeholders throughout recruitment.
• Provide ongoing updates about candidate pipelines, market talent availability, candidate quality, recruitment challenges, and time-to-fill metrics.
• Challenge and clarify ambiguous or unrealistic hiring requirements, distinguishing mandatory from desirable skills.
• Advocate alternative sourcing strategies when suitable talent is difficult to source.
• Establish strong partnerships with hiring managers, functioning as a talent partner rather than merely a recruitment coordinator.

Recruitment Execution

• Manage interview scheduling and maintain clear communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate feedback collection and ensure timely progression of candidates through interview steps.
• Handle offer discussions, negotiations, and closure with candidates.
• Maximize offer acceptance rates and minimize candidate withdrawals.
• Ensure recruitment data, candidate records, and applicant tracking systems are accurately maintained.
• Support smooth onboarding processes from offer acceptance to joining.

Hiring Focus Areas

• Software Development Engineering
• Full Stack Development
• Frontend Development
• DevOps / SRE / Cloud / Security
• Data Engineering / Data Science
• AI/ML / Generative AI
• QA / Automation Testing
• Product Managers and Analysts
• Technical Architect

Success Metrics

• Quality of hires and satisfaction from hiring managers
• Time-to-fill technology and product positions
• Quality of candidate pipelines and interview-to-offer conversion rates
• Offer acceptance to joining conversion rates
• Proportion of positions filled through proactive sourcing
• Decrease in reliance on external recruitment agencies
• Strong pipelines for critical and recurring roles
• Positive experiences for candidates throughout the hiring journey

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Technical or IT Recruitment, preferably in a technology, product, or digital environment.
• Sound knowledge of software engineering, cloud technologies, DevOps, data and AI, QA, and product role requirements.
• Practical experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and Naukri Gulf for sourcing candidates.
• Expertise in sourcing techniques, Boolean search, and talent mapping.
• Proven ability to hire across diverse technical roles and multiple seniority levels.
• Capability to handle multiple recruitment assignments simultaneously without supervision.
• Strong skills in candidate evaluation and stakeholder communication.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management proficiency.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic and targets-driven recruitment setting.