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Key Responsibilities and Required Skills for a Technical Sourcer

💰 $75,000 - $115,000

Human ResourcesTalent AcquisitionRecruiting

🎯 Role Definition

The Technical Sourcer is a strategic partner and talent detective at the forefront of our recruiting efforts. This role moves beyond traditional job boards, focusing on the proactive and creative identification of passive candidates for our most critical and hard-to-fill technical positions. You are the architect of our talent pipelines, using market intelligence, advanced sourcing tools, and compelling outreach to build relationships with top engineers, data scientists, and product innovators. Your success is measured by your ability to generate a consistent flow of qualified, engaged candidates, directly impacting our ability to grow and innovate.

📈 Career Progression

Typical Career Path

Entry Point From:

  • Recruiting Coordinator
  • Junior Recruiter
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Technical professional looking for a career change (e.g., Software Developer, QA Analyst)

Advancement To:

  • Senior Technical Sourcer / Sourcing Lead
  • Full-Cycle Technical Recruiter
  • Sourcing Manager / Talent Acquisition Manager
  • Recruiting Operations Manager

Lateral Moves:

  • Non-Technical Recruiter
  • Talent Operations Specialist
  • Employer Branding Specialist

Core Responsibilities

Primary Functions

  • Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to build a robust and diverse pipeline of candidates for highly technical roles, including Software Engineering, Data Science, and DevOps.
  • Proactively identify and engage top-tier passive talent through advanced sourcing techniques, including complex Boolean searches, X-Ray searches, and social media deep dives.
  • Utilize a wide range of sourcing tools and platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and industry-specific forums to uncover potential candidates.
  • Craft personalized, compelling, and authentic outreach messages that resonate with a technical audience and yield high response rates.
  • Conduct initial screening calls and interviews to assess candidate qualifications, technical skills, interest level, and cultural alignment.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with a network of passive candidates, nurturing them for current and future opportunities.
  • Act as a strategic partner to Recruiters and Hiring Managers, providing market intelligence, talent mapping, and insights to shape recruiting strategies.
  • Maintain impeccable data integrity within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring all candidate interactions and information are accurately tracked.
  • Generate and present reports on sourcing metrics, pipeline health, and market trends to stakeholders, using data to inform decisions and highlight progress.
  • Champion diversity and inclusion in all sourcing efforts, developing targeted strategies to attract and engage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
  • Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and sourcing best practices to continuously refine and improve your craft.
  • Create and manage talent market maps to understand the competitive landscape and identify key pockets of talent.
  • Qualify and present a consistent slate of interested and qualified candidates to the recruiting team for further evaluation.
  • Act as a brand ambassador, providing an exceptional candidate experience from the very first point of contact.
  • Research and recommend new and emerging sourcing tools and technologies that can enhance team productivity and reach.
  • Collaborate on defining and calibrating job profiles and candidate personas with hiring managers to ensure a deep understanding of the requirements.
  • Develop a deep understanding of our company's technology stack, products, and a competitive landscape to effectively communicate our value proposition.
  • Drive the full top-of-funnel recruiting process, from initial research and discovery to the point of a candidate being submitted to a hiring manager.
  • Partner with the recruiting team to develop and refine job descriptions that are accurate, inclusive, and appealing to technical candidates.
  • Build and leverage a strong network within the tech community to generate referrals and gain market intelligence.

Secondary Functions

  • Assist in coordinating and participating in recruiting events, virtual career fairs, technical meetups, and industry conferences.
  • Contribute to employer branding initiatives by providing insights into the candidate market and what resonates with technical talent.
  • Help refine and improve sourcing processes, workflows, and documentation to increase team efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Participate in sprint planning and agile ceremonies within the talent acquisition team to drive accountability and alignment.

Required Skills & Competencies

Hard Skills (Technical)

  • Boolean Search Mastery: Expertise in crafting complex search strings to uncover hidden talent across various platforms.
  • LinkedIn Recruiter: Advanced proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other project-based sourcing features.
  • ATS Proficiency: Hands-on experience with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Greenhouse, Lever, or Workday Recruiter.
  • Sourcing Platforms: Skilled in sourcing from non-traditional platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, Behance, or technical blogs.
  • Data & Reporting: Ability to track and analyze sourcing metrics (e.g., response rates, conversion rates) and create insightful reports.
  • Talent Market Analysis: Competency in conducting market mapping and competitive intelligence to inform sourcing strategy.
  • CRM/Sourcing Tools: Experience with candidate relationship management (CRM) tools like Gem, Beamery, or Entelo.

Soft Skills

  • Exceptional Communication: The ability to write clear, compelling, and personalized outreach and to engage effectively in initial screening conversations.
  • Tenacity & Resilience: A goal-oriented mindset with the persistence to navigate challenges and a high volume of outreach.
  • Innate Curiosity: A strong desire to learn about new technologies, roles, and creative ways to find talent.
  • Relationship Building: The ability to build genuine, long-term rapport with candidates and internal stakeholders.
  • Time Management & Organization: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple searches and a high volume of candidates simultaneously.
  • Problem-Solving: A creative and analytical approach to overcoming sourcing obstacles and finding unique solutions.

Education & Experience

Educational Background

Minimum Education:

  • High School Diploma with significant, relevant work experience. A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experience is strongly preferred.

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Fields of Study:

  • Human Resources
  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Psychology

Experience Requirements

Typical Experience Range:

  • 2-5 years of experience in a sourcing or recruiting role.

Preferred:

  • Experience sourcing for highly technical roles (e.g., Software Engineering, AI/ML, SRE) within a fast-paced technology company or agency environment.
  • A proven track record of successfully identifying, engaging, and hiring passive technical candidates.
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