Tech Recruiter

Onward Search

Technical Recruiter focused on sourcing and recruiting technology professionals for a performance-driven environment. Join Onward Search, a leader in recruitment and staffing agency specializing in technology talent.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively source technology candidates using job boards, referrals, LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, texting platforms, and AI-powered sourcing tools
Build and maintain a strong, active pipeline of highly skilled technology professionals across multiple disciplines
Recruit for roles including: Software Engineers (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack)
DevOps Engineers
Cloud Engineers & Architects
Data Scientists & Data Engineers
Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers
Accessibility Specialists
Product Managers
UX/UI Designers
Cybersecurity Professionals
AI & Machine Learning Engineers
Conduct high-volume phone and video candidate interviews
Qualify candidates based on technical expertise, experience, compensation expectations, availability, and cultural fit
Manage candidates throughout the interview, offer, and placement process
Build consultative relationships with candidates and serve as a subject matter expert on technology staffing market trends
Maintain strong candidate relationships to drive engagement, retention, referrals, and redeployment opportunities
Leverage ATS, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI tools (including Copilot), sourcing automation, and texting platforms to maximize efficiency and productivity
Consistently meet or exceed KPIs related to outreach, submissions, interviews, placements, starts, and candidate activity
Partner closely with sales and client services teams to ensure successful candidate delivery and exceptional client experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience as a recruiter within a staffing agency environment preferred
Experience recruiting technology professionals, including software development, QA, DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, or related technical disciplines
Proven success in a high-volume, KPI-driven recruiting environment
Strong comfort with recruiting technology, including: ATS platforms and CRM systems
LinkedIn Recruiter and job board sourcing tools
Texting and candidate engagement platforms
AI-assisted sourcing, recruiting, and workflow automation tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable with outbound phone, text, and digital candidate outreach
Exceptional organization, prioritization, and follow-through abilities
Ability to build relationships quickly and maintain a high level of candidate engagement
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
PTO
401(k)

ATS Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitingcandidate qualificationhigh-volume recruitingKPI managementcandidate engagementsourcing technology professionalsinterviewingrelationship buildingworkflow automationconsultative relationship management

Soft Skills

strong verbal communicationstrong written communicationorganizationprioritizationfollow-throughrelationship buildingengagementconsultative skillsadaptabilityteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree