Technical Recruiter - Independent Consultant (Commission-Only)
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at The Greater Change. Remote, United Arab Emirates · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Search LinkedIn, GitHub, job boards, referrals and personal contacts for engineering and technology candidates
- Interview applicants, check their technical ability and suitability, then share qualified profiles with clients
- Coordinate candidate progress through interviews and joining, including offer discussions
- Update candidate details in the ATS and pursue new client leads where practical
What you bring
- At least four years in UAE or GCC recruiting, with a focus on technical roles
- Evidence of filling engineering and technology vacancies, backed by strong sourcing and passive-candidate search skills
- A pool of technical candidates in Dubai and the wider GCC, plus knowledge of roles such as cloud, mobile and AI
- Valid UAE residency and a freelance permit or trade licence, or eligibility to secure one
- Your own laptop, phone and internet connection
Who this fits
This independent, mid-level consulting role suits a recruiter who can run searches and candidate relationships without close supervision. Earnings are commission-only, at twenty percent per placement, with no salary or employee benefits. You need UAE residency and independent-work authorization, plus your own equipment and internet.
From the employer
Technical Recruiter – Independent Consultant (Commission-Only)
Remote | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Contract
Description
We are looking for a strong technical recruiter to hire engineering and technology talent across the UAE and GCC. You will work independently on live technology mandates and earn 20% commission on every position you close.
Key responsibilities
- Source and headhunt technical talent through LinkedIn, GitHub, job boards, referrals and your own network
- Screen and interview candidates for technical depth and fit against client requirements
- Hire across AI/ML, software, mobile, IoT and smart home, DevOps, QA and product and design roles
- Present qualified candidates and manage them through the interview process
- Negotiate offers and manage candidates through to joining
- Maintain candidate records and updates in our ATS
- Bring your own candidates and, where possible, new client opportunities
Requirements
- Requirements
- 4+ years of recruitment experience (agency or in-house) in the UAE or GCC, with a strong focus on technical hiring
- Proven track record of closing technical and engineering positions
- Strong sourcing skills, including Boolean search and finding passive candidates
- Good understanding of technology roles and stacks (for example Python, cloud, mobile, DevOps, data and AI), so you can screen with confidence and speak credibly with engineers
- A strong technical candidate network in Dubai and the GCC
- Presentable, with excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
- Valid UAE residency, with a freelance permit or trade licence (or the ability to obtain one)
- Your own laptop, phone and internet connection
Benefits
- Benefits
- 20% commission on every position closed
- Uncapped earning potential
- Access to live, quality technology mandates
- Access to our ATS and branded recruitment documents
- Flexible working hours
- Before you apply, a few things to know 👇
- 💼 Commission-only partnership: you earn 20% on every placement you close. There is no retainer, monthly salary or employee benefits.
- 💻 Bring your own setup: please have your own laptop, phone and internet connection.
- 🛂 Visa not included: you will need your own valid UAE residency and permit to work independently.
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