Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Officer is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process with a primary focus on hiring highly qualified technical professionals. The incumbent will leverage their academic background in Software Engineering to effectively assess technical profiles, understand job requirements, and support hiring managers in selecting the best talent. The role includes sourcing candidates, conducting initial CV screening and HR interviews, coordinating and participating in technical interviews with technical panel members, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates for technical and non-technical positions.

• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to understand workforce planning, technical requirements, and hiring priorities.

• Prepare and publish job advertisements through job portals, LinkedIn, social media, professional networks, and other recruitment channels.

• Conduct initial CV screening and shortlist candidates based on technical qualifications, experience, and job requirements.

• Conduct primary technical assessment, initial HR interviews to assess communication skills, cultural fit, motivation and overall suitability.

• Coordinate, schedule, and participate in technical interviews alongside technical interviewers or hiring managers to ensure a structured and efficient evaluation process.

• Maintain effective communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

• Stay updated with emerging recruitment technologies, labor market trends, and evolving software engineering skill requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering/ information technology/ software engineering

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Software Engineering concepts, programming technologies, frameworks, and common IT roles.

• Ability to evaluate technical CVs and accurately shortlist candidates based on technical competencies and project experience.

• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and behavioral interviewing skills.

• Experience coordinating and participating in technical interviews with engineering teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Sound knowledge of recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and employment laws.

• Ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.