Lead Software Engineer

Sales, Inc.
Washington, DC, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$145,600.0 - $166,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Applicant Tracking Systems DevOps Software Engineering Bullhorn

Job description

  • Own the recruitment lifecycle - from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and placement
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified technical candidates through proactive outreach, networking, and referrals
  • Partner consultatively with hiring managers and clients to deeply understand technical roles and team needs
  • Source passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, boolean search, and creative outreach strategies
  • Manage candidate relationships with a high-touch, responsive approach that reflects your personal brand
  • Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset and ownership mentality in a performance-based environment

Requirements

We are seeking a driven, high-performance Technical Recruiter to source, engage, and place top-tier tech talent in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment. This opportunity offers uncapped earning potential for someone who thrives under pressure, moves with urgency, and is genuinely passionate about connecting people with the right roles., * 2-10 years of experience in recruiting, technical sourcing, or a people-facing role

  • Demonstrated track record of tenure and growth, with 2-3 years in recent roles strongly preferred
  • Proven success in a high-performance, metrics-driven recruiting or talent acquisition environment
  • Strong sourcing, cold outreach, and pipeline generation skills across technical disciplines
  • Competitive, financially motivated, and driven by uncapped earning potential
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills - with both candidates and clients
  • Self-starter with a hunter mentality - you build your pipeline, you don’t wait for it
  • Coachable and resilient, with the ability to adapt quickly and operate with autonomy, * Experience recruiting for technical roles (software engineering, data, DevOps, infrastructure, etc.)
  • Background in staffing, agency recruiting, or RPO environments
  • Familiarity with ATS platforms (Bullhorn, JobDiva, Greenhouse, Lever, etc.) and LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Demonstrated ability to build and grow a candidate network within a technical vertical
  • Prior experience in a commission-based, performance-reward culture
  • Genuine interest in technology, the hiring market, and helping candidates find the right fit

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