Senior Technical Recruiter — Contract with Option to Hire
VGS
•$50 - $75•Hybrid
About The Position
VGS is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter to join their team on a contract basis, with the potential for conversion to a full-time role. This position will support the growing Engineering organization by managing a portfolio of technical roles end-to-end. The ideal candidate will partner closely with hiring managers to identify, engage, and close exceptional talent in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role requires a high level of ownership and autonomy.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on technical/engineering hiring
- Proven experience recruiting for roles such as Software Engineering, Infrastructure, SRE, Platform Engineering, or other highly technical positions
- Experience working in a fast-paced startup, high-growth technology company, or similarly dynamic environment is required
- Strong sourcing skills and demonstrated ability to identify and engage passive technical talent
- Comfortable independently managing multiple searches at different stages
- Strong hiring manager partnership and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to move quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and operate with limited oversight
- Excellent communication, organization, and candidate management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with tokenization, payment processing, or security products
- BA/BS degree
- A knack for out-of-the-box thinking that thrives in a fast-paced startup environment
- Experience with Lever is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting across multiple technical roles, from kickoff and sourcing through offer and close
- Partner closely with Engineering leaders and hiring managers to define profiles, develop recruiting strategies, and keep searches moving
- Proactively source and engage highly qualified passive technical talent
- Conduct recruiter screens and effectively assess both technical alignment and overall fit
- Manage multiple searches and competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Create a strong candidate experience throughout the entire interview process
- Use recruiting data and funnel metrics to identify challenges and adjust search strategies
- Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data within our ATS
- Help improve recruiting processes, interview practices, and hiring efficiency as we scale
Benefits
- Potential for full-time conversion
- Flexibility due to remote-first philosophy
- Hybrid schedule for those within 30 miles of an office location
- Opportunities for connection, collaboration, and team events
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
