Integrations

A comprehensive and modern data integration platform. If it gives off a signal, we can connect to it.

Job boards

BrightMove is proud to be recognized as an Indeed Platinum ATS Partner. This designation is a reflection of a meticulous review process that validated our modern technology, strong focus on compliance, and commitment to data integrity. Through this partnership, BrightMove works closely with Indeed to deliver reliable, secure integrations that streamline hiring workflows, reduce manual data entry, and keep job and candidate data synced and up to date. The result is a more communicative, seamless candidate experience for job seekers—helping our clients attract, engage, and hire top talent faster.

AI Platforms

BrightMove runs a live Model Context Protocol (MCP) server at mcp.brightmove.com, giving AI clients direct, structured access to real ATS data, the same objects documented in BrightMove’s Public API Reference. That is a meaningful shift from how ATS integrations have traditionally worked, and it lines up directly with what we published in our AI Done Right playbook: AI should live inside the recruiting workflow, not bolted on beside it.

Communication

Back office

BrightMove Merge

Open API and developer center

Look here for info on our open API, which allows you to integrate with your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to programmatically manage applicants, jobs, customers, employees, job boards, and more—plus set up webhooks to receive real-time updates on system events.

Developer Center

The Complete Guide to ATS Integrations for Hiring

ATS integrations decide how fast candidates move. Every manual copy between systems is a delay, and at high volume those delays stack into missed hires. The right integrations remove re-entry at the four points where hiring slows: posting, communication, data sync, and the handoff after placement.

Which ATS integrations matter most?

Integration type	What it removes	How BrightMove handles it
Job boards	Logging into each board to post and pull applicants	JobGorilla posts to Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and 100+ boards; BrightMove is an Indeed Platinum ATS Partner
Candidate communication	Switching to a phone or separate texting tool	Engage SMS keeps two-way texting on the candidate record
CRM	Re-keying client and contact data	Integrations with Salesforce, Zoho, and other CRMs
Back office	Re-entering placements for invoicing	Back Office pushes billing data to your accounting system
Automation	Custom code for each client's tools	Zapier connects client reporting, notifications, and handoffs
AI clients	Exporting data for AI tools	A live MCP server at mcp.brightmove.com gives AI clients structured access to ATS data
Custom	Waiting on a vendor roadmap	The Open API manages applicants, jobs, customers, employees, and job boards, with webhooks for real-time events

How do you evaluate ATS integrations?

List every system a candidate or placement touches today.
Mark each manual copy between systems.
Ask the vendor which of those are native, which use a partner, and which need the API.
Confirm data flows both ways where it matters, such as applications returning to the requisition.
Check webhooks for real-time events, not only nightly syncs.
Ask who supports the integration when it breaks.

Why do integrations matter more at high volume?

Volume multiplies every manual step. One re-keyed field per candidate is minor at ten applicants and a full-time job at a thousand. For the rest of the high-volume checklist, read how to choose recruitment software for high-volume hiring.

Frequently asked questions

What ATS integrations does a hiring team need?

At minimum: job boards, candidate texting, your CRM, and your accounting or payroll handoff. Teams that automate across client tools also need Zapier or an open API with webhooks. BrightMove covers each from one platform.

Does BrightMove have an open API?

Yes. The BrightMove Open API manages applicants, jobs, customers, employees, and job boards, and supports webhooks for real-time updates. BrightMove also runs a live MCP server at mcp.brightmove.com for AI clients.

Is BrightMove an Indeed integration partner?

Yes. BrightMove is an Indeed Platinum ATS Partner, and JobGorilla posts jobs to Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and 100+ boards from inside the ATS. Schedule a demo.