Srija Dontha

Technical Recruiter @Aptly Technology Corporation

Seattle, WA, US

Recruited top-tier candidates for Microsoft across Azure, Databricks, SQL, C#, Networking, Project Management, and Support Engineering, consistently meeting technical and leadership requirements.•Specialized in sourcing candidates with niche hardware expertise, including semiconductor design, chip architecture, system design, and embedded hardware, ensuring a strong pipeline for critical roles.•Sourced and engaged top-tier professionals, including passive candidates, through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and industry-specific communities.•Designed and implemented targeted sourcing strategies using Boolean search, X-ray searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub and AI-driven tools to identify high-quality software engineers, AI/ML experts, cloud engineers, and cybersecurity professionals.•Successfully negotiated salaries, closed offers, and facilitated seamless onboarding for experienced Software Development Engineers (SDEs), ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.•Consistently hired experienced SDEs (L3 & L4) per month, meeting hiring targets and supporting team expansion.•Leveraged ATS tools (Taleo, Avature, Workday, Monday.com) to track candidate progress, maintain pipeline health, and optimize recruitment workflows.•Partnered with hiring managers and engineering leads to understanding role requirements in alignment with the SDLC, ensuring targeted talent acquisition for each phase, from development to deployment.•Collaborated closely with stakeholders to improve time-to-hire, reducing bottlenecks in the recruitment funnel and optimizing hiring efficiency.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Osmania University

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General