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 Testin g, 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 qualified, 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 acro ss Network Engineer, IT support Engineer,Java, .NET, Python, DevOps (CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, cloud), SAP (core modules), Oracle (DB/PL-SQL), QA (manual & automati on) and related stacks
Demonstrated ability to technically assess candidates (foundational CS concepts, frameworks, tooling, testing, deployment
Proficiency with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recrui ter, and sourcing automations; robust Boolean/X- ray skills
Excellent communication, stakeholder influencing, and negotiation skills
Organized, metrics-driven, and comfortable working to tight SLAs in a fast-paced workplace.

📌 Lead Technical Recruiter Chennai
🏢 TECEZE
📍 Chennai