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Senior Technical Recruiter

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Technical Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring qualified technical professionals across a range of IT and technology roles.

The role requires strong technical recruitment knowledge, excellent sourcing skills, and the ability to manage multiple vacancies while delivering a positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, from sourcing through offer and onboarding.
  • Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, ATS platforms, referrals, and other recruitment channels.
  • Conduct CV screening and initial candidate assessments based on technical and behavioral requirements.
  • Conduct screening interviews and assess candidates against job requirements.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, team needs, and candidate profiles.
  • Build and maintain strong technical talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
  • Utilize Boolean search and advanced sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates.
  • Coordinate technical interviews and follow up with candidates and hiring stakeholders.
  • Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process.
  • Support salary negotiations and offer management.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate data within the ATS.
  • Track recruitment KPIs, including Time to Fill, Time to Hire, Offer Acceptance Rate, and Interview-to-Offer Ratio.
  • Ensure a smooth and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
  • Stay updated on technology trends, technical skill sets, and talent-market conditions.
  • Support employer branding, recruitment campaigns, and hiring events when required.

Requirements

Required Experience

  • 2–4 years of experience in Technical Recruitment or IT Talent Acquisition.
  • Proven experience recruiting for technical roles.
  • Experience with both active and passive candidate sourcing.
  • Strong hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and/or LinkedIn sourcing.
  • Experience using ATS/recruitment platforms.
  • Experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of technical terminology and IT roles.
  • Excellent sourcing and headhunting skills.
  • Strong Boolean search capabilities.
  • Strong CV screening and candidate assessment skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple vacancies under tight deadlines.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a Talent Acquisition team.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience recruiting for international or remote positions.
  • Experience working with GCC/UAE recruitment markets.
  • Experience recruiting for outsourcing, consulting, or technology companies.
  • Experience with Workable or other ATS platforms.
  • Familiarity with recruitment metrics and data-driven Talent Acquisition.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
  • Willingness to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to meet agreed recruitment targets and timelines.

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter

  • How many years of experience do you have in Technical Recruitment / IT Talent Acquisition?
  • What types of technical roles have you recruited for? Please mention the main technologies/positions you have handled. written answer
  • Which sourcing channels and tools do you use for technical recruitment? written answer
  • Can you give an example of a difficult technical role you successfully filled and explain how you sourced and assessed the candidate? written answer
  • Have you handled the full recruitment cycle, including screening, interviews coordination, salary negotiation, offer management, and onboarding? written answer
  • Have you recruited for international/GCC/UAE or remote positions, and how comfortable are you managing multiple vacancies with tight deadlines? written answer
  • How many roles do you typically manage simultaneously, and what SLA or target do you usually work against for closing your vacancies? written answer
  • Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines? written answer
  • How do you rate your English Level on a scale of 1 to 5?
  • What is your notice period ? written answer
  • What is your current salary ?
  • What is your salary expectations?

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