Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Qode•Pennsylvania, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly driven, hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist (Individual Contributor) with deep expertise in end-to-end technical recruiting. This role requires a strategic recruiter who can operate in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment while managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering against aggressive hiring targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of hiring across a broad spectrum of technology roles, including software development, architecture, DevOps, cloud engineering, and project/program management, with prior experience supporting financial services, banking, or wealth management organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
7–10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with a strong focus on technical recruiting
Proven success hiring across software engineering, architecture, DevOps, cloud, and project management roles
Prior recruiting experience within financial services, banking, or wealth management domains is required
Strong understanding of modern technology stacks including: Frontend & Backend frameworks, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes), Data technologies (Python, SQL, Spark, modern data stacks)
Expertise in sourcing techniques including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and talent mapping
Experience working with ATS platforms such as SuccessFactors, Taleo, or similar
Ability to operate independently in an Individual Contributor (IC) role while managing multiple priorities
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

Combination of both internal (in-house) and agency recruiting experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Own the full recruitment lifecycle for technical roles—from intake and sourcing through offer negotiation and onboarding
Partner closely with hiring managers to understand team structures, technical requirements, and hiring priorities
Act as a trusted advisor to the business, ensuring alignment between talent strategy and organizational goals
Build and manage pipelines across a wide range of roles, including: Software Engineers (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack), Solutions / Enterprise Architects, DevOps & Site Reliability Engineers, Cloud Engineers (AWS, Azure, GCP), Data Engineers, Data Scientists, AI/ML Engineers, Technical Project / Program Managers, Scrum Masters
Drive calibration sessions with stakeholders to refine role requirements and candidate profiles
Leverage prior experience recruiting within financial services, banking, or wealth/asset management environments
Understand domain-specific hiring nuances including regulatory, security, and scalability considerations
Identify candidates with experience supporting trading platforms, wealth platforms, payments, or core banking systems
Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring across multiple technology verticals
Provide consistent updates, market insights, and data-driven recommendations
Proactively address hiring challenges with creative and strategic solutions
Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and research-driven outreach
Conduct talent mapping and market intelligence to build proactive pipelines
Utilize advanced Boolean search techniques to identify niche and hard-to-find talent
Manage interview coordination, panel alignment, and feedback loops to ensure timely decision-making
Drive offer discussions, negotiations, and closures with a strong focus on candidate experience
Ensure a high-quality, consistent employer brand throughout the hiring process
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data within ATS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, Taleo, or similar)
Track and report on key recruiting metrics including pipeline health, time-to-fill, and conversion ratios
Provide weekly reporting and insights to leadership