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 Overview Seeking 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 1520 qualified candidates per week after ramp-up. Key Responsibilities Technical Sourcing & Pipeline Generation Proactively source and identify qualified technical candidates through: LinkedIn Recruiter GitHub Technical communities Job boards Networking platforms Boolean search strategies Build and maintain a high-volume top-of-funnel pipeline for technical hiring initiatives Generate consistent candidate flow with a target of 1520 qualified candidates per week after onboarding Conduct targeted outreach campaigns to engage passive technical talent Continuously refine sourcing strategies to improve speed, quality, and candidate conversion rates Candidate Engagement & Screening Conduct initial candidate outreach and qualification conversations Administer and coordinate online technical assessments Evaluate candidate alignment with technical requirements, experience, and hiring priorities Build short-term candidate relationships to support immediate hiring needs and rapid submissions Maintain consistent follow-up and communication throughout the sourcing process Recruiting Operations & Collaboration Manage multiple technical requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Utilize ATS platforms and recruiting tools to track candidate activity and pipeline progress Partner closely with recruiting and talent acquisition teams to support hiring goals Maintain accurate candidate documentation and sourcing metrics Support recruiting process improvements and sourcing automation initiatives Required Qualifications 23 years of experience in: Technical sourcing Technical recruiting Talent acquisition Proven experience supporting high-volume technical recruiting environments Strong understanding of technical skill sets and roles including: Software Engineers Cloud Engineers/Architects Data Engineers DevOps Engineers GenAI/AI Engineers Infrastructure Engineers Hands-on experience with: LinkedIn Recruiter Boolean search techniques Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Strong sourcing and pipeline generation capabilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to multitask and manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments Preferred Qualifications Experience sourcing for: Automotive technology companies SaaS organizations IT infrastructure environments Fast-growth/startup environments Familiarity with technologies such as: Java Python Kubernetes AWS Azure Cloud Infrastructure Experience with sourcing automation tools Experience working in agile recruiting environments Ideal Candidate Profile The 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 volume Candidate quality Speed to submission Sourcing efficiencyAbility to support rapid hiring initiatives Team Culture The Talent Acquisition team values: Collaboration and teamwork Innovation and continuous improvement Agility and adaptability Passion for technology Professional growth and learning #J-18808-Ljbffr