Senior Technical Recruiter (IT Recruitment)

Position: Senior IT Recruiter / Recruitment PartnerLocation: Porto, PortugalContract Type:Full-time, hybridLanguage Fluency Required: Portuguese and EnglishAbout the CompanyAn international technology organisation specialising in building and scaling high-performing IT teams for global clients is expanding its presence to Portugal. The company focuses on long-term partnerships, transparency, and people-first values.The new branch in Porto marks an exciting step forward, and we’re looking for a recruitment professional who will help establish and grow the company’s presence in the local market — someone who will act as both a strategic partner and the face of the organisation in Portugal.Your MissionAs a Senior Technical Recruiter/ 360 Recruiter, you’ll take on a multifaceted role — part recruiter, part business partner, and part brand ambassador. Your mission will be to strengthen the company’s presence in the Portuguese IT market through end-to-end recruitment, relationship-building, and community engagement.We’re seeking more than a recruiter — we’re looking for a collaborator who values trust, effective communication, and making a meaningful impact.Key ResponsibilitiesManage full-cycle recruitment for IT positions (e.g., developers, testers, analysts).Build and nurture relationships with candidates, consultants, and partners.Collaborate closely with international recruitment and delivery teams.Research local market trends, salary benchmarks, and employment standards.Represent the company at industry events, meetups, and networking initiatives.Help design and optimise local HR and recruitment processes.Contribute to shaping a positive employer reputation in Portugal.What We’re Looking For5+ years of experience in IT recruitment.Strong understanding of the Portuguese IT market and hiring landscape.Proficient in Portuguese and fluent in English.High level of independence and accountability.Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, results-oriented attitude.Nice to Have:Experience in body leasing, staff augmentation, or contracting models.Familiarity with corporate or financial-sector recruitment.Involvement in employer branding or local tech community initiatives.Polish language skillsWhat We OfferThe opportunity to build a new market presence from the ground up.Significant autonomy and influence on local operations.Strong support from experienced international teams.B2B or local employment options via an EOR partner.Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses.Next StepsIf you’re ready to take ownership, build something new, and shape a company’s footprint in Portugal’s tech scene, we’d love to hear from you.