Tech Recruiter (Software Engineering)

What We’re All About at Kroo

Kroo has a big vision. To be the first bank that is both trusted and loved by its customers. We’re helping people take control of their financial future and achieve their goals, whilst making a positive impact on the planet. Here at Kroo, doing what is right is in our DNA. We act with integrity, transparency and honesty. We think big, dream big, and relentlessly pursue our goals. We like to be bold, break new ground, and we never stop learning. But most importantly, we are on this journey together.

How You’ll Contribute

You will report to the Senior Talent Manager and contribute by driving a direct sourcing strategy to enable Kroo to scale and hire an exceptional and diverse team. You will get the opportunity to work on strategic projects and collaborate with a variety of teams across the company. As a Tech Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in identifying, attracting, and retaining top-tier Software Engineering professionals. 

What you’ll do:

• Drive the candidate funnel for tech candidates, ensuring that we deliver the right candidates to the business within the right timeframes.
• Build a world class candidate experience.
• Build tech and product talent pools.
• Support wider people initiatives working with our CPO & People Manager.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand the technical requirements and strategic goals of Software Engineering teams.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to proactively address current and future talent needs.
• Utilise a variety of channels to source and identify potential candidates, including online platforms, professional networks, and industry events.
• Build and maintain relationships with passive and active candidates to create a pipeline of qualified Software Engineering talent.
• Coordinate technical interviews and collaborate with hiring managers to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of candidates' technical capabilities.
• Showcase the company's technical excellence and innovative projects to attract top talent.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor practices in Software Engineering talent acquisition.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, hiring managers, and technical leads, to align recruitment efforts with business objectives.
• Utilise data-driven insights to assess a candidate's appropriateness for the job vacancy and take responsibility for the decision-making process.

Requirements

About You

• Proven experience in technical recruitment, specifically within the Software Engineering domain.
• Deep understanding of software development life cycle, technologies, and programming languages.
• Strong technical assessment skills and ability to evaluate candidates' technical proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with technical professionals.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in Software Engineering talent acquisition.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience taking responsibility for managing the hiring funnel, candidates and interview process for Tech at Kroo.
• Ensure Kroo has access to the right technical talent, inline with the hiring plan.
• Ensure all candidates receive an appropriate rejection email and feedback.
• Ensure candidates have an exceptional experience.
• Minimise time to hire for new roles.
• Frequent travel to the London office is expected.

About Our Process

We understand that competency is contextual, so throughout the process, we aim to gain an understanding of your experience. Our general interview process is as follows, but if your circumstances or timescales require, we can be flexible with its structure:

• 30-minute meet and greet with a member of our talent team via Google Hangouts
• 1-hour live technical recruitment exercise. You will work through a recruitment challenge with members of our talent team via Google Hangouts
• 30-minute opportunity to meet with our CPO via Google Hangouts
• Please let us know if you have any specific requirements or need assistance so we can be as accommodating as possible for you.

Benefits

What We Offer

At our cutting-edge fintech company, we know that attracting and retaining the best talent means offering top-notch benefits that help our employees thrive both in and outside of work. Check out what we currently offer:

• Generous holiday time: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th), and 1 day off during the week of your birthday.
• Personal days: We know that life can be unpredictable, so we offer 3 personal days to use as needed.
• Employer-sponsored volunteer program: We're passionate about giving back to our community, and we support our employees in doing the same with up to 4 hours per month of employer-sponsored volunteer time.
• Mental health support: We care about the mental health of our team members and offer access to Spill, our mental health support partner.
• Workplace pension: We want you to feel secure about your future, so we offer a workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer top-up.
• Learning and development: After 1 year of service, you'll have access to £500 from the Kroo Learning Fund to invest in your career development.
• Top-notch equipment: We provide top-of-the-line equipment necessary for smooth hybrid work, including a MacBook laptop. Additionally, we also offer support in establishing your home office by contributing towards your setup if required.
• Modern office: When you're in the office, you'll enjoy access to our modern, bustling workspace in Holborn, Central London, which includes a full gym.
• Cycle to Work scheme: We encourage sustainable transportation with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Car scheme: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint, and our Electric Car scheme makes it easy for our employees to do the same.
• Enhanced parental leave: We know that family comes first, and we offer an enhanced parental leave policy to support our employees in starting and growing their families.
• Room for growth: As a fast-paced, high-growth start-up, we're dedicated to providing our employees with room to grow and excel.
• You get full healthcare for you and your nuclear family via Vitality.

Hybrid Working:

At Kroo Bank, we have a hybrid policy that gives both individuals and teams a lot of freedom when it comes to using the office space to boost productivity. Our London office is a great resource when used effectively. So, employees who can occasionally come to the office are a good fit for how we work right now. Keep in mind that this job involves working from Monday to Friday, with a mix of remote and office work, so you won't need to be on-site all the time.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We wholeheartedly uphold our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Every employee is highly regarded, respected, and supported without any form of judgement or prejudice. We consider Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion as fundamental pillars guiding our path in all aspects of our bank. We also ensure that reasonable adjustments are made available to all candidates throughout the recruitment process.

To all Recruitment Agencies:

At Kroo Bank, agency resumes are strictly prohibited. Do not submit agency resumes or forward them to our job advertisements or Kroo Bank employees. Be aware that Kroo Bank will not assume any responsibility for fees incurred due to unsolicited resumes.

To ensure a fair and efficient application process, all candidates are kindly requested to submit their applications directly through the advertised platform. We kindly ask that you refrain from reaching out to the company or its employees via email, LinkedIn, or any other communication channels for inquiries or updates. Please note that any attempts to contact us through these channels will not receive a response. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.