Technical Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This role focuses on managing the full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, with a strong emphasis on high-volume sourcing for software development roles. You will recruit, interview, check references, extend offers, and support orientation for new hires, while also handling exit interviews and processing changes in employee status. The position requires strong judgment, creativity, and the ability to operate with significant autonomy, often leading and directing the work of others to achieve hiring goals.

Role is 100% onsite in Seattle, WA

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned roles, including requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Proactively source and attract candidates for software development roles, with a particular focus on SDE2 and SDE3 positions, using a variety of tools, channels, and techniques.
• Handle high-volume recruiting needs by building and maintaining strong candidate pipelines and talent pools.
• Conduct structured interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, technical skills, and cultural fit.
• Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies to manage requisitions, track candidates, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate closely with hiring teams to understand role requirements, define candidate profiles, and align on hiring strategies.
• Plan and accomplish recruitment goals by leveraging extensive experience, market knowledge, and best practices.
• Lead and direct the work of others as needed, providing guidance and support to junior recruiters or coordinators.
• Apply a high degree of creativity and latitude in sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and problem-solving.
• Stay familiar with current concepts, practices, and procedures in recruiting and talent acquisition, and recommend process improvements where appropriate.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in high-volume sourcing for software development roles, specifically SDE positions (such as SDE2 and SDE3).
• Proven experience in recruiting, sourcing, and talent acquisition within a similar or related field.
• Strong proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidates and requisitions.
• Demonstrated ability to source and engage technical talent in competitive markets.
• Experience conducting interviews, checking references, and managing offer processes.
• Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish recruitment goals.
• Familiarity with a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with candidates and hiring teams.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and exercise creativity and latitude in day-to-day responsibilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is typically required.
• 5–8 years of experience in recruiting or a related area is preferred.
• Experience leading or directing the work of other recruiting team members.
• Background in recruiting for device or technology-related roles is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple requisitions and candidates.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and hiring demands.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional, fast-paced environment that emphasizes high-volume technical recruiting. You will use applicant tracking systems and related recruiting technologies daily to manage requisitions, track candidates, and maintain accurate documentation. The role typically reports to a manager or head of a unit or department and may involve leading or guiding other team members. Work is primarily office-based or remote office-based, with standard business hours, though flexibility may be needed to accommodate candidate availability and urgent hiring needs. The culture values initiative, creativity, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with hiring teams to meet ambitious recruitment goals.

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.