Technical Sourcing Recruiter

Contract Sourcing Recruiter (Technical Recruiting)Location: Irvine, CA, 92614 Shift: Standard Shift | Mon - Fri Duration: 6 Months Contract with possible extensions XXXX: Up to $40.00 - $45.00/hr. on w2.Position OverviewSeeking a highly motivated and results-driven Contract Sourcing Recruiter with strong experience in high-volume technical sourcing and top-of-funnel talent generation within fast-paced technology environments.This role is heavily focused on active sourcing, pipeline generation, candidate outreach, and rapid submittals for technical positions. The ideal candidate will be a true technical sourcer with proven experience building pipelines of qualified technical talent across Software Engineering, Cloud, Infrastructure, Data Engineering, AI/GenAI, and related technology domains.The recruiter will focus primarily on sourcing activities rather than stakeholder management and should be comfortable generating 15–20 qualified candidates per week after ramp-up.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Sourcing & Pipeline GenerationProactively source and identify qualified technical candidates through:LinkedIn RecruiterGitHubTechnical communitiesJob boardsNetworking platformsBoolean search strategiesBuild and maintain a high-volume top-of-funnel pipeline for technical hiring initiativesGenerate consistent candidate flow with a target of 15–20 qualified candidates per week after onboardingConduct targeted outreach campaigns to engage passive technical talentContinuously refine sourcing strategies to improve speed, quality, and candidate conversion ratesCandidate Engagement & ScreeningConduct initial candidate outreach and qualification conversationsAdminister and coordinate online technical assessmentsEvaluate candidate alignment with technical requirements, experience, and hiring prioritiesBuild short-term candidate relationships to support immediate hiring needs and rapid submissionsMaintain consistent follow-up and communication throughout the sourcing processRecruiting Operations & CollaborationManage multiple technical requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentUtilize ATS platforms and recruiting tools to track candidate activity and pipeline progressPartner closely with recruiting and talent acquisition teams to support hiring goalsMaintain accurate candidate documentation and sourcing metricsSupport recruiting process improvements and sourcing automation initiativesRequired Qualifications2–3 years of experience in:Technical sourcingTechnical recruitingTalent acquisitionProven experience supporting high-volume technical recruiting environmentsStrong understanding of technical skill sets and roles including:Software EngineersCloud Engineers/ArchitectsData EngineersDevOps EngineersGenAI/AI EngineersInfrastructure EngineersHands-on experience with:LinkedIn RecruiterBoolean search techniquesApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Strong sourcing and pipeline generation capabilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to multitask and manage multiple open requisitions simultaneouslyStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environmentsPreferred QualificationsExperience sourcing for:Automotive technology companiesSaaS organizationsIT infrastructure environmentsFast-growth/startup environmentsFamiliarity with technologies such as:JavaPythonKubernetesAWSAzureCloud InfrastructureExperience with sourcing automation toolsExperience working in agile recruiting environmentsIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is a true technical sourcer with strong experience building high-volume technical talent pipelines in fast-paced tech environments. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys proactive sourcing, outreach, and candidate generation rather than business-facing stakeholder management.Success in this role will be measured by:Pipeline generation volumeCandidate qualitySpeed to submissionSourcing efficiencyAbility to support rapid hiring initiativesTeam CultureThe Talent Acquisition team values:Collaboration and teamworkInnovation and continuous improvementAgility and adaptabilityPassion for technologyProfessional growth and learning