Senior Technical Recruiter

Are you a "Cloud-fluent" recruiter who knows that the best talent isn't found on a job board, but through a deep, global network? CloudSmiths is looking for a high-impact Senior Technical Recruiter to join our team.

You’ll be the bridge between our technical delivery teams and a global pool of elite talent, focusing on the GCP, Databricks, and Microsoft Azure ecosystems. This is a full-time, permanent role for someone who thrives on agility and the "grit" of finding the perfect match. The Mission

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle; from initial briefing and headhunting to negotiation and onboarding.

Build a robust pipeline of technical experts across South Africa, the UK, Mauritius, and beyond.

Rapidly source and deploy contractors for project-based team augmentation.

Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, defining job specs and providing market-realistic salary benchmarks.

What You Bring

5+ years in technical recruitment, ideally with a blend of agency speed and in-house culture.

You must "speak Cloud." We need someone who understands the nuances of Data Engineers, Cloud Architects, DevOps, and Platform Engineers.

A deep understanding of the South African market and global regions, including compliance, notice periods, and salary expectations.

You have an existing, active network of technical professionals and contractors ready to go.

Technical tertiary qualifications are critical to understanding our technical competencies.

Your DNA

You stay productive in shifting priorities and can handle the "no's" to get to the "yes"

You use data and market insights to challenge hiring managers and "sell" our vision to passive talent.

You follow through on promises and maintain total transparency.

The ability to recognise, respect, and adapt to cultural nuances in communication and negotiation styles.

What’s In It For You?

We reward the "grit" and tenacity it takes to find the right person with a competitive incentive structure

You won't work in a vacuum; you’ll be an engaged collaborator working alongside an existing team of Delivery Capability Leads and Executive Heads

Enjoy your special day with your birthday off and a work culture that prizes agility and professional integrity.

Take responsibility for a global talent pool, giving you exposure to international hiring nuances and compliance.

Ready to power our technical projects with the world's best talent? Apply now! Originally posted on Himalayas