Technical Recruiter

About the Position

We're looking for a Technical Recruiter to join our team in Newcastle, United Kingdom in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will focus on sourcing and hiring technical professionals across Data Analytics & AI, AI Engineering, and Enterprise/Cloud Architecture. You will partner with hiring managers and work closely with a Lead Recruiter to support EPAM’s rapidly expanding Data & AI practice within an AI-native consulting environment. You will drive recruitment strategies, develop proactive talent pipelines, and leverage modern recruitment methodologies, including AI-driven sourcing, to identify and engage top-tier technical talent. This position offers an opportunity to directly influence EPAM’s growth by attracting exceptional engineering professionals for transformative technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract niche technical talent in Data Analytics, AI Engineering, and Cloud Architecture
• Utilize Boolean search techniques, job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI-enabled tools to build and maintain talent pipelines
• Conduct technical screening and assessments based on understanding of software engineering principles, the SDLC, and cloud infrastructures
• Partner with hiring managers to analyze staffing needs, define ideal candidate profiles, and create effective recruiting strategies
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes across multiple technical roles while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system and provide regular updates on hiring metrics
• Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment delivery with business priorities
• Support employer branding, recruitment campaigns, and community engagement initiatives
• Stay informed about industry and labor market trends in Data Analytics, Cloud Engineering, and AI talent spaces
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with internal hiring policies, data protection, and regulatory standards

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in technology recruitment, preferably hiring Data, AI, Cloud, or Engineering professionals
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for technical roles across Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Cloud, or Architecture
• Solid understanding of software engineering concepts, SDLC processes, and modern cloud technology stacks
• Proven sourcing skills, including Boolean search, networking, direct sourcing, and passive candidate engagement
• Experience using AI tools to enhance sourcing efficiency and recruitment workflows
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions efficiently
• Analytical mindset to evaluate metrics and continuously improve recruitment performance
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, hybrid, and team-oriented environment

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting for consulting, commercial, or IT services roles in a technology organization or agency environment

We Offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive group pension plan
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme, and season ticket loans
• Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages, and regular social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

About the Company

EPAM is a global software engineering and product development company that partners with the world’s leading brands to deliver high-tech solutions. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in everything we do. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of technology.