Technical Recruiter - Software Engineering & IT (6 mos Contract)

Description

Title: Technical Recruiter - 6 Month Contract

Location: Kansas City Metro - Hybrid - 1 day/week on site

Salary: $45/hr

Why This Role at PSI

• Own full-cycle recruiting for high-impact software engineering and IT roles

• Partner directly with technical hiring leaders on priority hiring needs

• Join a mission-driven organization delivering global, high-stakes assessments

• Competitive hourly rate, flexible hybrid model, and meaningful work

PSI Services powers some of the world's most trusted high-stakes exams and certifications. We partner with leading organizations to deliver secure, science-backed assessments that help people advance their education and careers.

Our work sits at the intersection of technology, psychometrics, and workforce impact . Behind every exam is a global team committed to fairness, innovation, and an exceptional test-taker experience.

We are proud of our inclusive, supportive culture and our commitment to transparency, equity, and respect throughout the employee lifecycle.

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About the Role

PSI is seeking a Technical Recruiter (6-month contract) to lead full-cycle recruiting for U.S.-based software engineering and IT roles . This is a high-impact contract role supporting critical hiring needs across product, platform, and corporate technology teams.

This is a hands-on role focused on sourcing, engaging, and closing high-quality technical talent across multiple teams.

You will act as a trusted partner to hiring managers-translating technical needs into smart recruiting strategies, building strong candidate pipelines, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through offer.

This role is well-suited for a recruiter who is proactive, data-driven, and confident operating in fast-moving environments with complex technical searches.

What You'll Do

• Partner with hiring managers to scope requirements, define recruiting strategies, and manage requisitions end-to-end

• Lead proactive sourcing efforts for software engineering and IT talent using ATS, LinkedIn, and other sourcing channels

• Build and maintain strong pipelines of active and passive technical candidates

• Personally engage and screen candidates, assessing technical alignment, motivation, and culture fit

• Drive a high-touch, transparent candidate experience through consistent communication and follow-up

• Support interview processes, including coordination, feedback collection, and offer management

• Use recruiting data and market insights to inform hiring decisions and advise stakeholders

• Ensure ethical, compliant recruiting practices throughout the hiring lifecycle

What You Bring

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience supporting software engineering and IT roles (corporate and/or agency)

• Strong understanding of technical roles, skill sets, and competitive hiring markets

• Proven ability to source and engage passive technical talent

• Excellent stakeholder-management and influencing skills

• Comfort managing multiple requisitions in parallel

• Experience using ATS platforms and modern sourcing tools

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Contract & Culture

This is a 6-month contract role offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make immediate impact on high-priority technical hiring initiatives. Contractors at PSI are treated as valued partners and supported with clear scope, engaged hiring managers, and a collaborative environment.

PSI is committed to transparency, inclusion, and work/life balance, and we strive to create a culture where people can do their best work while being their authentic selves.

Benefits and eligibility may vary by employment type and location.

Benefits & Culture

At PSI, our culture is to be transparent and fair. That's why all of our roles have been benchmarked at a competitive rate against the local market they are based in. To be transparent all of our adverts now include the salary so you can see if we align with your expectations when looking for your next role.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and supportive culture when you join us. This includes:

• 401k/Pension/Retirement Plan - with country specific employer %

• Enhanced PTO/Annual Leave

• Medical insurance - country specific

• Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability for US

• Flexible Spending Accounts - for the US

• Medical Cashback plan covering vision, dental and income protection for UK

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commitment and understanding of work/life balance

• A culture of embracing wellness, including regular global initiatives

• Access to supportive and professional mechanisms to help you plan for your future

• Volunteer Day and a culture of giving back to our community and industry through volunteering opportunities

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