Senior Technical Recruiter, Simple Machines

Data / Software Engineering, Initial 6 Month Contract

Salary not provided

Java

Kotlin

Senior and Expert level

London

More information about location

1-5 days a week in office

Data-driven platforms & applications

Open for applications

Data-driven platforms & applications

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceBig dataDeep TechMachine LearningData Integration

Open for applications

Salary not provided

Java

Kotlin

Senior and Expert level

London

More information about location

1-5 days a week in office

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceBig dataDeep TechMachine LearningData Integration

Company mission

To architect and engineer highly performant, distributed, data driven platforms and machine learning applications that perform at massive scale.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

This role suits someone who’s strategic, obsessive about detail, and thrives in an environment where precision and pace are non-negotiable
8+ years’ experience in full-cycle Technical Recruitment within Recruitment Agency, Technology Consulting and/or Professional Services. (must have proven tenure within technical recruitment)
Must have extensive experience in Software Engineering (Java, JVM, Kotlin, Full stack / Backend / Frontend Engineers), Data Engineering and Delivery and Product Delivery roles
Proven success in identifying, engaging, and converting passive candidates in competitive technical markets
Exceptional organisational and coordination skills — can manage 10+ pipelines and multiple interview schedules simultaneously without dropping detail
Highly autonomous — able to self-prioritise and deliver outcomes without constant direction
Deep understanding of technology roles (Data, Cloud, Software Engineering, Delivery, Product Management, DevOps, AI, etc.)
Strong stakeholder communication — able to influence, push back, and manage expectations confidently
Proficiency in ATS/CRM systems (Workable or similar) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, SeekOut, AI search tools)
Driven by metrics and performance — measured by quality, speed, and candidate experience, not just activity volume

What the job involves

Our success depends on hiring exceptional people — and we’re looking for a high-performing Talent Sourcer & Coordinator who can hunt, engage, and manage top-tier talent with precision
You’ll be joining a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where autonomy, organisation, and results matter. This role sits at the heart of our Talent function — blending deep sourcing capability with flawless coordination execution
As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you’ll take ownership of the full front-end talent acquisition process — from identifying and engaging technical talent, to orchestrating interviews, managing candidate experience, and maintaining impeccable operational discipline
You’ll work closely with Global Leadership, Technology Directors, and report into the TA Leadership team in Sydney, to build proactive pipelines, execute sourcing campaigns, and keep our recruitment operations running like a machine
This will be initially a 6 month-contract, with a view to convert to perm

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Many organisations struggle to unlock the true potential of their data. This data, often vast and complex, can hold valuable insights but requires the right tools and expertise to be harnessed effectively.

Simple Machines step in to address this challenge. Its team of global specialists, combining creative and expert technologists, unlock the true potential of data. It designs and builds custom data platforms, intelligent systems, and unique software products tailored to each client's specific needs. This allows organisations to "engineer data to life", transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive real-world impact.

Simple Machines leverages its expertise with leading technology providers like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Azure to build robust and scalable solutions. This, coupled with its diverse partnerships with enterprises, governments, and technology companies, allows the company to stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving data landscape.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Company benefits

Generous parental leave: Three months’ fully paid primary carer leave and one month fully paid secondary carer leave, subject to a minimum 12 month tenure
Flexible working: Want to work from home or leave early to pick up the kids? Need to start early some days, later on others? No problem!
"Your day": One day per year, in addition to annual leave days that you can take off with no explanation required
Employee assistance programme
Upskill - Learning and development: We all love continually learning and have a generous budget for you to upskill, join conferences, get certified and qualified

Company HQ

Darlinghurst, NSW

Leadership

Daniel Pritchard

(CEO)

Previously Founder and Director of BangTango, Managing Director at Jive.

Share this job

View 3 more jobs at Simple Machines