We are seeking an experienced Lead IT Recruiter EMEA or APAC who specializes in IT recruitment —covering Network Engineer, IT Support Engineer,Java,.NET, Python, DevOps, SAP, Oracle, QA Testing, and adjacent technologies. You'll own full-cycle hiring and—critically—demonstrate strong capability in validating technical skill sets through structured screening, practical assessments, and stakeholder calibration.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment

- Intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination for software/IT roles

Technical Skill Validation

- Conduct structured technical screens using calibrated question banks and scorecards
- Coordinate and review coding challenges, live problem-solving, or portfolio/GitHub reviews where applicable
- Partner with SMEs/engineering leads to align on role-specific competencies and pass/fail thresholds
- Validate project depth (architecture decisions, performance, testing) vs. surface-level keyword matching

Sourcing Excellence

- Build diverse pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, communities, and Boolean/X-ray searches

Stakeholder Management

- Run clear intake meetings, align on success profiles,



and maintain tight SLAs with hiring managers and clients

Candidate Experience

- Provide timely updates, prep candidates for interview stages, and ensure a professional, inclusive experience

Data & Compliance

- Maintain accurate ATS records, produce weekly dashboards (submittals, interviews, offers), and adhere to data privacy and labor guidelines

Market Intelligence

- Advise on compensation, skills availability, and competitor activity to shape search strategy

Required Qualifications

- 5- 10 years of hands-on IT recruitment focused on software roles
- Proven success hiring across Network Engineer, IT support Engineer,Java, .NET, Python, DevOps (CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, cloud), SAP (core modules), Oracle (DB/PL-SQL), QA (manual & automation) and related stacks
- Demonstrated ability to technically assess candidates (foundational CS concepts, frameworks, tooling, testing, deployment
- Proficiency with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing automations; strong Boolean/X-ray skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder influencing, and negotiation skills
- Organized, metrics-driven, and comfortable working to tight SLAs in a quick-paced environment.

📌 Lead Technical Recruiter (Chennai)
🏢 TECEZE
📍 Chennai