Technical Recruiter - Contract Hiring

Capco•Washington, DC

32d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

As a Technical Recruiter with a focus on contract hiring, you will drive talent identification and attraction strategies for both active and passive candidates across our technology consulting practice. You will play a critical role in scaling teams across software engineering (Java, Python), data & analytics, AI/ML, cloud, and emerging technologies. This position requires someone who can build trusted partnerships with business leaders, deeply understand technical requirements, and effectively manage external vendors and high-volume contract pipelines. You will also ensure compliance and smooth hiring related to visa/work authorization processes, while delivering a world-class candidate experience.

Requirements

7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including contract hiring within technology, consulting, or financial services.
Previous experience with high volume, tight timelines, and end to end recruitment.
Experience recruiting for technical roles involving Java, Python, data engineering, AI/ML, cloud, DevOps, and Cyber Security.
Prior experience managing and building strong relationships with external staffing vendors.
Familiarity with visa types, work authorization considerations, and navigating hiring complexities.
Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to independently partner with leadership to drive hiring strategies.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.
Skilled in a wide range of sourcing techniques, including direct sourcing, Boolean searches, internet research, and networking.
Results-driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities and comfort working with metrics.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
Strong problem-solving abilities, independent thinking, and adaptability.
Excellent time management and prioritization capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies across the contractor population to attract top-tier technical talent across Java, Python, AI/ML, Data Engineering, Cloud Architecture, and enterprise-scale software development.
Drive mainly contract hiring, including high-volume pipeline creation and rapid fulfillment for client project needs.
Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business demand, technical requirements, and team dynamics.
Proactively screen, and evaluate candidates using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, social media, referrals, and market mapping.
Conduct technically informed interviews to assess proficiency in areas such as Java, Python, cloud platforms, data pipelines, AI, and engineering.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle-including job intake, sourcing, interviewing, vendor coordination, offer negotiation, onboarding, and redeployment of contractors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external staffing vendors, ensuring SLA compliance, performance management, and long-term partnership effectiveness.
Maintain strong understanding of visa/work authorization requirements (H-1B, TN, EAD, Green Card, etc.) and collaborate with internal partners to ensure accurate and compliant hiring decisions.
Stay current on technology trends, market insights, AI-driven sourcing tools, and competitive intelligence to inform recruitment strategies.
Collaborate with HR and Operations to optimize recruiting processes, tools, workflows, and ATS management.
Manage recruitment metrics, pipeline analytics, and reporting to senior leadership.
Ensure consistency and standardization of recruiting practices, policies, and candidate experience.
Operate efficiently and effectively in our ATS and related tools while maintaining attention to detail and data integrity.