Rahul Sawant

Senior Technical Recruiter with 4.8+ years of experience delivering end-to-end recruitment across technology, BFSI, investment banking, product-based organizations, and multinational companies. Experienced in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including requirement gathering, talent sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, stakeholder management, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Skilled at building talent pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Naukri, Monster, CareerBuilder, Bullhorn ATS, and HireCraft ATS using advanced sourcing techniques and Boolean searches.

Strong understanding of software engineering and emerging technologies through a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, enabling effective assessment of technical talent across software, cloud, data, DevOps, QA, infrastructure, and product domains. Recognized multiple times for recruitment excellence and consistent hiring delivery.

Senior Technical Recruiter - Dexian India Pvt. Ltd. (formerly DISYS) - Mumbai, India

(2023-02)

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technology and BFSI hiring, partnering with Account Managers and hiring stakeholders to identify, attract, and onboard high-quality technical professionals.

• Develop sourcing strategies for niche, critical, and high-priority technology requirements, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Bullhorn ATS, referrals, networking, and advanced Boolean search techniques.
• Source and evaluate professionals across software engineering, cloud, DevOps, data engineering, QA, cybersecurity, infrastructure, business analysis, product management, and enterprise technology domains.
• Conduct comprehensive recruiter screenings to assess technical capabilities, communication skills, domain expertise, cultural fit, and overall alignment with client requirements.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and Account Managers to understand business priorities, define hiring strategies, refine job requirements, and deliver qualified talent within target timelines.
• Coordinate the complete interview process, ensuring seamless communication between candidates and hiring teams while maintaining a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Negotiate compensation packages, manage offer discussions, support offer acceptance, and facilitate a smooth onboarding process for successful hires.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill technical positions, enabling faster response to evolving hiring demands.
• Engage passive candidates through relationship-driven sourcing and consistent market engagement to strengthen long-term talent networks.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activities within Bullhorn ATS while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and recruitment best practices.
• Mentor junior recruiters by sharing sourcing strategies, recruitment methodologies, and market insights to improve overall team performance and delivery quality.
• Support employee onboarding initiatives and collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance through joining.

IT Technical Recruiter - Net Employment Services Pvt. Ltd.

(2021-12 - 2023-02)

Managed end-to-end recruitment for technology positions across multinational corporations (MNCs), product-based organizations, and investment banking clients, supporting diverse hiring requirements from entry-level to experienced professionals.

• Partnered with hiring managers and clients to understand technical requirements, hiring priorities, and business objectives, translating them into effective sourcing and recruitment strategies.
• Utilized HireCraft ATS, LinkedIn, Naukri, Shine, referrals, and professional networking platforms to identify, engage, and recruit qualified technology professionals.
• Worked on a broad range of technical positions, including software development, web technologies, cloud, infrastructure, quality assurance, and other IT functions, supporting both niche and high-volume hiring requirements.
• Conducted candidate screening, resume evaluation, technical pre-assessment, interview coordination, offer discussions, and follow-up activities throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Built and maintained talent pipelines for recurring technology requirements while ensuring timely delivery of qualified candidates aligned with client expectations.
• Participated in client and supplier calls to gather hiring insights, clarify role expectations, and communicate recruitment priorities effectively with the internal recruitment team.
• Contributed to the establishment and growth of recruitment operations for a six-member team by supporting process implementation, knowledge sharing, and hiring coordination.
• Maintained accurate recruitment documentation and candidate records within HireCraft ATS while ensuring professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Intern - Iksula Pvt. Ltd.

(2019-04 - 2020-03)

Managed product catalog and content updates for Wayfair and Amazon while ensuring data accuracy.

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering - Indala College of Engineering

Diploma - Information Technology - Navjeevan Education Society Polytechnic

SSC - St. Arnold High School