Technical Recruiter

About Zinnov

Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face:

• Where should we invest?

• How do we scale globally?

• What capabilities will win in the next decade?

Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware.

At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity.

Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations.

Why Globalisation Excellence (GE) 

Zinnov’s Globalisation Excellence (GE) practice helps enterprises build and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) end-to-end — from Design & Discovery to Build, Scale, and Run. 

In GE, you don’t work in silos. You: 

• Own complex, end-to-end client journeys 

• Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models 

• Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies 

This is where strategy meets execution — and where talent plays a defining role. 

About the Role 

This role requires a sourcing-first recruiter with deep expertise in identifying and hiring mid-level engineering talent across Software Engineering, Cloud, Data, and AI domains. The ideal candidate is AI-savvy, leverages modern recruiting technologies, and excels at building proactive talent pipelines for niche technical roles. 

You’ll blend hands-on recruiting execution with consultative advisory, partnering closely with business leaders, HR teams, and universities to design hiring approaches that work — today and at scale. 

What You’ll Do 

Candidate Sourcing, Tracking & Experience 

• Drive proactive sourcing for Software Engineers (SE), Senior Software Engineers (Sr. SE), Full Stack Engineers, Backend Engineers, Frontend Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and other mid-level technology roles. 

• Build strong passive talent pipelines through market mapping, talent intelligence, referrals, social sourcing, and AI-powered recruiting tools. 

• Source and hire emerging AI talent including AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Generative AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and MLOps Engineers. 

• Leverage GenAI and AI-enabled recruiting platforms to improve sourcing productivity, candidate engagement, and talent discovery. 

• Maintain clean, disciplined pipelines with clear reporting and funnel visibility 

• Deliver a standout candidate experience through speed, clarity, and thoughtful communication 

Candidate Assessment & Placement 

• Assess early-career and technical talent through structured interviews and assessment centres 

• Match candidate strengths and aspirations with business needs to ensure best-fit placement 

• Consolidate and present interview feedback into crisp, decision-ready summaries 

Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory 

• Partner with Engineering Managers and Technical Leads to understand hiring priorities, technical competencies, and evolving skill requirements. 

• Provide market intelligence on Software Engineering, AI, Cloud, and Data talent availability and competitive hiring trends. 

Hiring Manager Enablement 

• Guide stakeholders on delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process. 

• Educate hiring managers on interviewing, diversity hiring, and candidate engagement best practices 

What You Bring 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s / MBA in HR or related fields preferred 

• 4–6 years of hands-on technical recruiting experience in Product Engineering, Digital Engineering, GCCs, or technology organizations. 

• Demonstrated success hiring Software Engineers (SE), Senior Software Engineers (Sr. SE), Full Stack Engineers, Backend Engineers, Frontend Engineers, Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, and QA Automation Engineers. 

• Exceptional sourcing expertise across Software Engineering, Product Engineering, AI/ML, Cloud, Data Engineering, and Digital technologies, with a proven ability to build high-quality passive talent pipelines. 

• Hands-on experience hiring AI/ML talent including AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Generative AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and MLOps Engineers is highly preferred. 

• Experience using AI-powered recruiting platforms and GenAI tools for sourcing, market mapping, candidate engagement, and recruiting automation. 

• Ability to leverage AI for talent intelligence, market research, candidate outreach, and workflow optimization. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple candidates and requisitions simultaneously 

• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding hiring metrics (quality, speed, diversity, experience) 

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills 

Key Skills 

• Strong sourcing and pipeline-building expertise 

• Consultative stakeholder management across business, HR, and global teams 

• Candidate assessment and structured feedback management 

• High attention to detail with strong data and reporting hygiene 

• Customer-first mindset with a bias for action and accountability 

• Ability to thrive in fast-moving, high-dependency environments 

What Success Looks Like 

• Technical Hiring Delivery & Closure 

• Mid-Level Engineering Hiring Excellence 

• AI & Emerging Technology Hiring 

• passive Talent Pipeline Development 

• AI-Enabled Recruiting Adoption 

• Sourcing Productivity & Pipeline Quality ratios 

• Quality of Hire & Technical Fit 

• Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership 

• Candidate Experience & Engagement 

• Recruitment Analytics & Funnel Optimization 

Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.