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No or Low Code Database Developer (Airtable) (2 month contract)

BigTalent
15 hours ago
Full-time
Remote
South Africa
Lead Generation

Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Airtable Specialist to design and build a robust, scalable candidate application tracking system for a growing recruitment business. The goal is to create a streamlined, user-friendly workflow that supports candidate intake, tracking, communication, and reporting.

This is a short-term contract role with the potential for ongoing work as we continue to optimise and scale our systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design and build a custom Airtable base to manage candidate applications end-to-end
  • Translate recruitment workflows into a structured, intuitive data model
  • Create tables, fields, and relationships for:
    • Candidate profiles
    • Job roles
    • Applications
    • Clients
    • Interview stages
  • Develop clear pipeline stages and status tracking for candidates
  • Implement automation workflows, including:
    • Candidate intake from forms (e.g. Google Forms or Airtable forms)
    • Status updates and notifications
    • Task reminders and follow-ups
  • Integrate Airtable with other tools where needed (e.g. email, CRM, ATS platforms via API or Zapier/Make)
  • Build views and dashboards for easy tracking and reporting
  • Ensure data is structured for scalability and reporting insights
  • Document the system and provide a handover/training session

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Proven experience building complex Airtable systems (CRM, ATS, or workflow tools)
  • Strong understanding of relational databases and data structuring
  • Experience with automation tools (Airtable Automations, Zapier, Make, APIs)
  • Ability to translate business processes into practical system workflows
  • Strong attention to detail and user experience
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently

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Nice to haves:

  • Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR tech
  • Familiarity with ATS systems and recruitment pipelines
  • Experience with tools like Manatal, HubSpot, or similar CRM/ATS platforms
  • Basic scripting or API integration knowledge