Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Grid Dynamics is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive high-volume engineering hiring for our Capital Markets practice. You'll be responsible for hiring digital engineers & AI, architects, and data specialists who build trading, market data, risk, and post-trade platforms. You'll work closely with delivery and engineering leaders in a software services environment. Key Responsibilities Own full-cycle hiring for Capital Markets engineering roles, from intake to offer acceptance, and deliver against project-driven hiring deadlines. Source and engage engineers with financial domain expertise, Run technical intake sessions with engineering managers and architects to translate client requirements into precise skill profiles and screening criteria. Conduct first-level technical and domain screening to confirm both engineering depth and Capital Markets experience. Handle multiple concurrent engineering requisitions during project ramp-ups, and reprioritize as demand shifts. Track and report time-to-fill, submission-to-interview, and interview-to-hire ratios, and raise pipeline risks early. Advise engineering and delivery leaders on talent availability, compensation trends, and competing offers for financial technology engineers. Mentor junior recruiters on sourcing and screening technical Capital Markets profiles. Functional Skills Must-have Proven track record of intensive, high-volume hiring of software engineers for the Capital Markets industry (investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, trading firms, exchanges, or their technology partners). Experience recruiting engineering talent in a software services, IT consulting, or staffing environment where hiring is driven by client demand. Solid understanding of engineering roles and tech stacks common in Capital Markets, enough to screen candidates credibly on both technical and domain fit. Advanced sourcing skills for passive engineering talent, using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, technical communities, referrals, and direct outreach. Strong partnership skills with engineering managers, architects, and client-side technical hiring managers. Preferred Experience hiring engineers across multiple countries or for nearshore and distributed delivery teams. Familiarity with technical assessment tools and coding interview workflows. Hands-on experience with an ATS and data-driven recruiting metrics. We offer: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team Corporate social events Well-equipped office Please note that all onboardings must occur in person and you may be asked to travel to attend. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grid Dynamics