Job Summary:

We are looking for an energetic and results-driven OPT Sourcing Recruiter with experience in U.S. IT staffing and sourcing candidates on OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, H4 EAD, and other work-authorizedstatuses.

The recruiter will be responsible for identifying qualified IT professionals, building a robust candidate pipeline, and coordinating with the marketing/sales team for project opportunities.

Role & responsibilities:
Source qualified IT candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, resume databases, social media, and internal candidate databases.
Identify candidates with OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, H4 EAD, and other eligible U.S. work authorizations.
Understand candidate resumes, technical skills, experience, location, availability, and project preferences.
Conduct initial screening calls to understand candidate background, communication skills, technical experience, and career goals.
Maintain and continuously update the OPT/STEM OPT candidate database.
Match candidates with suitable client requirements based on skills, experience, location, work authorization, and availability.
Coordinate with sales/marketing teams to submit qualified candidates to relevant requirements.




Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Follow up with candidates regarding submissions, interviews, feedback, offers, and onboarding.
Build long-term relationships with candidates and maintain an active candidate pipeline.
Verify candidate information and ensure resumes are updated and aligned with job requirements.
Track daily sourcing activities, calls, submissions, interviews, and closures.
Meet daily and weekly sourcing targets.
Stay updated on U.S. IT staffing trends, technologies, job markets, and work-authorization terminology.
Maintain accurate records in ATS, CRM, Excel, or internal recruitment systems.
Work closely with senior recruiters and team leads to improve sourcing strategies and conversion rates.

Preferred Candidate: Candidates with experience sourcing OPT/STEM OPT consultants and recent U.S. graduates in technologies such as Java, .NET, QA, Data Engineering, DevOps, Cloud, Business Analysis, and other IT domains will be preferred.

Perks and perks
Attractive salary
Positive Incentive structure
Team Lunch (For every Vacation)
Snacks & Tea.

📌 Sr Opt Sourcing Recruiter Hyderabad
🏢 softworld technologies
📍 Hyderabad