Lead Technical Recruiter

ob Title: Lead Technical Recruiter

Location: Gurugram

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, B.Tech, BCA, or a related field

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Lead Technical Recruiter to join our growing talent acquisition team. In this role, you will take the lead in sourcing, engaging, and hiring top-tier tech talent for a variety of roles including software engineering, product development, DevOps, data science, and more. Your technical background will help you understand role requirements deeply and build strong rapport with candidates and hiring managers alike.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for technical roles across multiple teams and levels

Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, develop job descriptions, and design effective sourcing strategies

Source and engage top technical talent using various channels (LinkedIn, GitHub, job boards, referrals, etc.)

Screen candidates for technical skills and cultural fit

Coordinate and manage interview processes, feedback loops, and offer negotiations

Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline and recruitment database

Mentor and guide junior recruiters on best practices and strategies

Monitor recruitment metrics and report on hiring progress, quality, and pipeline health

Stay updated with industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, B.Tech, BCA, or a related technical field

3+ years of experience in technical recruiting, ideally within a fast-paced tech or startup environment

Solid understanding of technical roles, programming languages, and software development concepts

Proven experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment tools, and sourcing platforms

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities with a proactive approach

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience hiring for software engineering, data science, cloud, and DevOps roles

Exposure to international hiring or remote-first teams

Knowledge of behavioral interview techniques and structured interviewing