Maryandy Rodriguez

Senior IT Talent Acquisition Specialist with 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience in high-volume IT consulting environments and independent recruiting services. Features a unique hybrid background combining end-to-end technical recruiting with 3.4 years of hands-on experience as a Manual QA Tester within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Proven track record sourcing, evaluating, and placing mid-to-senior technical profiles, including Software Engineers (Java, .NET), QA/SDETs, Software Architects, DevOps, Project Managers, and Delivery Managers.

Skilled in proactive sourcing (Boolean Search, LinkedIn Recruiter Corporate), competency-based interviewing (STAR Methodology), and enterprise ATS management (SuccessFactors). Bilingual (English B2 / Spanish Native).

IT Talent Acquisition Consultant at SOFTTEK (2025-05 – Present)

Provide end-to-end IT recruitment and technical headhunting services for client organizations, specializing in mid-to-senior engineering roles.

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment: profile intake, candidate sourcing, technical screening, competency-based interviews (STAR methodology), and offer negotiations.
• Execute proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter Corporate, advanced Boolean Search, and tech communities to engage passive talent.
• Calibrate complex technical requirements across multiple stacks, including Software Engineering (Java,.NET), Quality Assurance (QA/SDET), Cloud/DevOps, and Software Architecture.
• Conduct rigorous technical alignment assessments, leveraging hands-on SDLC/QA background to ensure high candidate-to-profile match before client presentation.

Manual QA Tester at SOFTTEK (2022-01 – 2025-04)

• Executed functional and regression testing across multiple stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Collaborated directly with developers and project teams, strengthening hands-on technical understanding of software development workflows.
• Applied SDLC insights to enhance candidate evaluation criteria and technical screening rigor for Talent Acquisition processes.

Talent Attraction Specialist at SOFTTEK (2017-01 – 2021-12)

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical positions across all seniority levels, from Junior to Senior, Software Architecture, and Executive Leadership roles.
• Partnered directly with Hiring Managers and Delivery Leads to define hiring strategies, calibrate technical requirements, and align market expectations.
• Conducted structured, competency-based interviews using the STAR Methodology to evaluate soft skills and technical alignment.
• Executed proactive sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter Corporate, advanced Boolean Search, IT communities, and referral networks.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment workflows, candidate pipelines, and candidate experience through SuccessFactors (ATS).
• Covered critical technical stacks: Java,.NET, QA/SDET, DevOps, Software Architects, Project Managers, and Delivery Managers.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration – Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL)