Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company: Celebal Technologies Job Title: IT Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical Recruiter Job Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire Location: United States Work Mode: 100% Remote

Job Overview Celebal Technologies is looking for an experienced IT Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical Recruiter with a strong background in hiring professionals across Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML). The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the Databricks ecosystem and the ability to source, screen, and recruit qualified technical professionals for client-facing opportunities across the United States. The candidate should be familiar with the US IT staffing and recruitment landscape, technical hiring practices, and contract/contract-to-hire recruitment models.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Data & AI technology positions across the US market.
• Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals, professional networks, and Boolean search techniques.
• Recruit professionals for roles such as Data Engineers, Data Architects, Data Scientists, AI/ML Engineers, Databricks Developers, and Data & AI Solution Architects.
• Understand job requirements, evaluate candidate profiles, and assess technical skill alignment before submission.
• Develop effective Boolean search strings and identify candidates with relevant experience in the Databricks ecosystem.
• Conduct initial screening calls to evaluate technical experience, communication skills, work authorization, location, availability, and compensation expectations.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and clients, collect feedback, and manage candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified technical candidates for current and upcoming requirements.
• Negotiate hourly rates and compensation within approved budgets for contract and contract-to-hire positions.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment trackers, and timely follow-ups with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and timely communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in US IT recruitment, technical talent acquisition, or IT staffing.
• Experience hiring for Data Engineering, Data & AI, Analytics, and AI/ML positions.
• Good understanding of the Databricks ecosystem, including relevant technologies and terminology.
• Familiarity with technologies such as:
• Databricks: Lakehouse, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables (DLT), Medallion Architecture, and Databricks SQL.
• Data Engineering: Apache Spark, PySpark, SQL, Python, ETL/ELT, and data pipelines.
• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Data Integration: Azure Data Factory, dbt, and related data integration tools.
• AI/ML and GenAI: Machine Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI engineering.
• Strong experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, Boolean searches, and candidate sourcing strategies.
• Understanding of US work authorization categories, including US Citizens, Green Card holders, and relevant visa categories.
• Familiarity with contract, C2C, 1099, and contract-to-hire hiring models.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and meet recruitment deadlines in a fast-paced environment.