Team Lead(Technical Recruitment)

Company Description

Aqilea is an IT and engineering consulting partner that helps companies get more out of their technology and operations. With teams in Stockholm and Bangalore, we work closely with our clients to build solutions that fit their needs - from software development, AI and infrastructure engineering to industrial automation and embedded systems.

We combine strong technical expertise with a practical, business-focused approach to help organizations modernize, improve security, and scale with confidence. Above all, we focus on long-term partnerships built on trust, quality, and real results.

With us, you have great opportunities to take real steps in your career and the opportunity to take great responsibility.

Job Title: Senior Technical Recruiter (Team Lead)

Location: Bangalore / Hybrid
Reports To: Sr. Service Delivery Manager / Director
Employment Type: Full-time

Company: Aqilea Softech India Limited

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Technical Recruiter (Team Lead) to drive our engineering and product hiring initiatives while mentoring a growing team of talent professionals. In this "player-coach" role, you will be responsible for full-cycle recruiting for our most critical technical roles while stepping up to lead, train, and guide junior recruiters and sourcers.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven talent advisor who deeply understands the technology landscape, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about building diverse, high-performing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full-Cycle Technical Recruiting (Player)

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for senior and niche technical roles (e.g., Software Engineering, DevOps, Data Science, SRE, Product Management).
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to engage passive talent using advanced techniques (e.g., Boolean, GitHub, StackOverflow, X-Ray searching).
• Conduct in-depth technical screens to assess candidates' technical baseline, behavioral competencies, and cultural add.
• Act as a trusted talent advisor to engineering leaders—providing market intelligence, compensation insights, and strategic guidance on hiring best practices.
• Manage the offer process, including compensation structuring, complex negotiations, and closing.

2. Team Leadership & Mentorship (Coach)

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of technical recruiters and/or sourcers, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Conduct weekly 1:1s, set performance goals, and provide actionable feedback to help your team achieve their hiring targets.
• Act as an escalation point for recruiting bottlenecks and help the team strategize on difficult-to-fill roles.

3. Strategy, Operations & Data

• Track, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics (e.g., Time to Fill, Pass-Through Rates, Source of Hire) to hiring managers and executive leadership.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in our hiring processes, ensuring diverse talent pipelines and inclusive interview practices.
• Optimize the use of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruiting tools.
• Drive continuous process improvement to enhance the candidate experience and streamline interview workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience: [5-7+] years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably within a high-growth tech company, startup, or specialized agency.
• Leadership: [1-3+] years of experience leading, mentoring, or formally managing a team of recruiters/sourcers.
• Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of modern technology stacks, programming languages, and engineering frameworks. You can comfortably "talk tech" with hiring managers and candidates.
• Sourcing Expertise: Proven track record of sourcing and engaging highly sought-after passive engineering talent.
• Data-Driven: Strong ability to leverage data to influence hiring decisions, forecast pipelines, and optimize recruiting processes.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholders up to the C-suite level.
• Empathy: A strong commitment to delivering a transparent, respectful, and world-class candidate experience.

Location: Bangalore
Start Date: Immediate to 15 Days