Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: IT Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical Recruiter Job Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire Location: United States Work Mode: 100% Remote Job Overview Celebal Technologies is looking for an experienced IT Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical Recruiter with a strong background in hiring professionals across Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) . The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the Databricks ecosystem and the ability to source, screen, and recruit qualified technical professionals for client-facing opportunities across the United States. The candidate should be familiar with the US IT staffing and recruitment landscape, technical hiring practices, and contract/contract-to-hire recruitment models. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Data & AI technology positions across the US market. Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals, professional networks, and Boolean search techniques. Recruit professionals for roles such as Data Engineers, Data Architects, Data Scientists, AI/ML Engineers, Databricks Developers, and Data & AI Solution Architects. Understand job requirements, evaluate candidate profiles, and assess technical skill alignment before submission. Develop effective Boolean search strings and identify candidates with relevant experience in the Databricks ecosystem. Conduct initial screening calls to evaluate technical experience, communication skills, work authorization, location, availability, and compensation expectations. Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and clients, collect feedback, and manage candidates throughout the hiring process. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified technical candidates for current and upcoming requirements. Negotiate hourly rates and compensation within approved budgets for contract and contract-to-hire positions. Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment trackers, and timely follow-ups with candidates and internal stakeholders. Ensure a positive candidate experience and timely communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Required Skills and Qualifications Proven experience in US IT recruitment, technical talent acquisition, or IT staffing. Experience hiring for Data Engineering, Data & AI, Analytics, and AI/ML positions. Good understanding of the Databricks ecosystem , including relevant technologies and terminology. Familiarity with technologies such as: Databricks: Lakehouse, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables (DLT), Medallion Architecture, and Databricks SQL. Data Engineering: Apache Spark, PySpark, SQL, Python, ETL/ELT, and data pipelines. Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Data Integration: Azure Data Factory, dbt, and related data integration tools. AI/ML and GenAI: Machine Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI engineering. Strong experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, Boolean searches, and candidate sourcing strategies. Understanding of US work authorization categories, including US Citizens, Green Card holders, and relevant visa categories. Familiarity with contract, C2C, 1099, and contract-to-hire hiring models. Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and coordination skills. Ability to manage multiple open positions and meet recruitment deadlines in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Celebal Technologies