Remote Senior Technical Recruiter - Infrastructure & Cloud

What Jobs Direct is expanding its fully remote talent acquisition team and is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter with deep expertise in Infrastructure and Cloud technologies. This role is critical for identifying and attracting top-tier IT professionals in a competitive market. You will partner with hiring managers to understand complex technical requirements and build robust candidate pipelines. As a fully remote position, you will have the autonomy to manage your work effectively from any location, connecting with clients and candidates globally.

While based operationally in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
, your work is entirely digital.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for highly technical roles in Infrastructure and Cloud computing (e.g., Dev Ops, Cloud Engineers, Network Architects, System Administrators).
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates with specific technical skills and experience.
• Conduct thorough technical screenings and candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, acting as a trusted career advisor.
• Partner effectively with hiring managers to define requirements, understand team dynamics, and guide the recruitment process.
• Stay current with technology trends, market demands, and emerging skill sets within the Infrastructure and Cloud domains.
• Utilize and optimize various recruitment tools and platforms, including Linked In Recruiter, ATS, and specialized tech sourcing channels.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment journey.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and best practices for technical hiring.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical recruitment, with a strong specialization in Infrastructure and Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Proven success in sourcing and placing candidates for roles such as Cloud Architects, Dev Ops Engineers, Network Engineers, System Administrators, and Security Analysts.
• Deep understanding of the IT talent market and effective strategies for attracting niche skill sets.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fully remote setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Human Resources, or a related field is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with both technical candidates and hiring managers.

• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work with leading technology companies and cutting-edge projects.
• Continuous professional development and access to advanced training resources.
• Join a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy that embraces remote work.
• Collaborative virtual team environment.
• Impactful role in sourcing critical talent for the technology sector.