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Transparent
You hear where you actually stand — in process, on hold, or out. No ghosting and no sugarcoating, whichever way the answer goes.
Senior Technical RecruiterAtlanta, Georgia
No ghosting. No sugarcoating. No cookie-cutter submissions.
I'm Joshua Mendzef. I connect IT experts with innovative companies across software, DevOps / SRE, machine learning and technical product — and I stay transparent and responsive from the first call to the signed offer.
6 LinkedIn recommendations from candidates, clients and managers recruiting tech talent since 2022
CelertekSenior Technical Recruiter
The approach
Straight answers, start to offer.
I take pride in connecting IT experts with innovative companies across various industries to solve business challenges and drive results. What that looks like in practice is simple, and it's the whole reason people come back.
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Responsive
Questions get answered when you ask them, not next week. Prompt, clear communication through every round of the process.
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No cookie-cutter submissions
I dig into the requirements of every role before I pitch it, so what lands in front of you is a genuine fit — for the candidate and the hiring team.
“Just solid roles, strong relationships, and a clear process from start to offer.”
Joshua Mendzef
Who I place
The desk I actually cover.
I partner with hiring teams at Fortune 500s and high-growth tech companies, with a major focus on positions that blend innovation, scale and impact — and a home base in the Atlanta market.
Software Engineers
Frontend · Backend · Full Stack
DevOps & Site Reliability Engineers
Platform, infrastructure and reliability
Machine Learning & Data Engineers
Pipelines and predictive models at scale
AI / ML Researchers
Applied and research-side specialists
Technical Project & Product Managers
Cross-functional delivery leadership
Three ways companies engage
Staff augmentation
Add proven technology talent to an existing team, at the pace the roadmap needs.
Project & deliverables-based
Scoped engagements built around an outcome rather than a headcount.
Permanent placement
Direct hires searched, vetted and closed for the long term.
Celertek offers technology solutions in the forms of staff augmentation, project and deliverables-based engagements and permanent placements. My team and I are here to help any technology professionals as they navigate the ever-changing hiring and employment landscape.
Recommendations
Six people who put it in writing.
Every one of these is a public LinkedIn recommendation — from candidates I placed, clients I hired for, and managers I worked under.
Joshua was instrumental in my recent job search and helped me land the perfect opportunity very quickly! He understood my career goals and presented opportunities that were an excellent fit. His communication was prompt, clear, and he was supportive throughout the entire process, from initial contact to offer. I had such a great experience with Joshua and would highly recommend him!
I highly recommend Joshua Mendzef as an IT Recruiter. What truly impressed me about Joshua is his exceptional diligence and his genuine commitment to thoroughly understanding the requirements of every role he aims to fill. He doesn't just scratch the surface… His commitment to clarifying even the smallest details demonstrates his dedication to finding the perfect fit for both the candidate and the hiring team.
Josh is a skilled technical recruiter who excels at sourcing top talent and aligning candidates with client needs. His industry knowledge and dedication make him a standout in his field. I highly recommend him for any candidates looking to find the right fit quickly — Josh will take care of you and find you a great next position.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Josh concerning a job position for which he thought I would be a good fit. He expertly guided me through the interview process with the client. It turned out he was right — it was a good fit! I received an offer which I accepted. I am grateful to Josh and his company, Kforce, and highly recommend them!
Josh was on my team for about 8 months and was an integral part of my team's success during that time. He is highly professional and well-spoken but more importantly, goes above and beyond to build strong relationships with his clients. He is not only reliable but demonstrates consistent work ethic and anyone would be lucky to have him on their team.
Josh was wonderful to work with and very responsive. He helped guide me through my interview process and was pivotal in helping me convert to a full time associate at my current employer. I'm very happy to have had his help!
Track record
Where the reps came from.
Celertek
Senior Technical Recruiter
Jul 2026 — Present · Full-time
Great results through strategic partnerships and knowledge sharing — placing technology talent across staff augmentation, project work and permanent hires.
Kforce Inc
Strategic Talent Executive
Jan 2022 — Jul 2026 · 4 yrs 7 mos, across three titles
- Strategic Talent ExecutiveApr 2026 — Jul 2026
- Senior Talent ExecutiveJan 2024 — May 2026
- Talent AssociateJan 2022 — Jan 2024
Focused on the Atlanta market, working closely with top talent across software development, DevOps/SRE, machine learning and AI, and project/product management — partnering with hiring teams at Fortune 500s and high-growth tech companies.
Yelp
Account Executive
Mar 2021 — Jan 2022 · Full-time
Managed a pipeline of territorial accounts in Salesforce, driving business owners to market and advertise on the Yelp platform while keeping those relationships healthy.
Sofo Foods
Account Manager
Aug 2018 — Mar 2021 · Suwanee, Georgia
Specialisms
- Recruiting
- Sourcing
- Talent Sourcing
- Boolean Searching
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Candidate Assessment
- Interview Preparation
- Closing Candidates
- Candidate Management
- Candidate Experience
- Strategic Recruitment Planning
- Strategic Hiring
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Staffing Services
- Fortune 500
- Software Engineers
- Software Development
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Salesforce Lightning
- Transparency
Let's talk
Hiring, or thinking about your next move?
Tell me what you're building or what you're looking for. I'll come back with a straight answer — even if the straight answer is “not right now.”