Technical Sourcer

About the role

Postman is seeking an experienced Talent Researcher to join its Talent Acquisition team. This role focuses on generating a strong pipeline of candidates for technical and business positions. You will work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies for diverse, high-quality talent.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead proactive sourcing for key technical roles like Software Engineers and Product roles, as well as critical business functions across various teams.
• Collaborate with hiring teams to understand job requirements and team culture, ensuring sourcing aligns with business needs.
• Map talent within target companies in specific regions and devise engagement strategies.
• Utilize various sourcing channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Boolean search, events, and networking to attract passive candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for both current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach, screening, and assessment to ensure fit with role requirements and team dynamics.
• Work with recruiters to manage candidate flow and ensure timely progression through the hiring process.
• Maintain an organized and efficient Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse), keeping all candidate data current and accurate.
• Analyze data and market trends to refine sourcing strategies and improve candidate quality.
• Provide a high-touch candidate experience from initial contact through the early stages of recruitment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of sourcing experience, with a history of identifying and engaging top talent in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong experience sourcing for technical roles (e.g., Software Engineers, Applied Engineers, Product Designers) and business functions (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Operations).
• Expertise in advanced sourcing tools and platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, X-ray search, Boolean search, and Gem.
• Highly proficient in using AI and agents for research, mapping, and identifying hard-to-find talent.
• Excellent understanding of the tech talent landscape, market trends, and competitor hiring strategies.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence hiring managers and recruiters based on market insights and candidate availability.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Data-driven approach to sourcing, with experience using metrics to optimize processes and improve results.
• Outstanding communication skills with a focus on delivering a world-class candidate experience.

Skills & tools

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• GitHub
• Stack Overflow
• Boolean search
• X-ray search
• Gem
• AI and Agents
• Greenhouse (ATS)

Practical notes

Employees in Bangalore currently work in the office three days a week and will transition to five days per week by the end of the year. Benefits include full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend.