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Softworld

Tech, banking, government, clinical staffing consulting

Overview

Softworld provides staffing and consulting across five practices: Technology Services, Banking, Government, Clinical and Biometrics, and Engineering. They place contract and direct-hire technical professionals and offer full lifecycle staffing for application development, data management, systems and infrastructure, and project management. Their strengths come from industry-specific networks, government clearance capabilities with 8(a) partners and the GSA schedule, and domain expertise in banking, clinical, and defense sectors. Their goal is to connect skilled professionals with clients' mission-critical projects in both private and public sectors, delivering talent for technology initiatives and regulatory compliance.

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About Softworld

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Why Softworld is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsConsultingGovernment & Public SectorCybersecurity

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Waltham, MA

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

  • Softworld jobs were updated November 8, 2026, showing active hiring in recruiting and engineering.
  • Softworld Vietnam launched AI attendance for AEON Mall Thanh Khe on July 1, 2026.
  • Softworld Vietnam rolled out rail operations software July 28, 2026, proving enterprise demand.

What critics are saying

  • Frameworx relies on consulting utilization; one weak quarter cuts margins immediately.
  • Francis Palardy v. Softworld, Inc. stayed active in April 2026, keeping legal costs alive.
  • Kelly can fold Softworld into SET or sell it if growth stalls by 2027.

What makes Softworld unique

  • Kelly Services still owns Softworld since April 2021, preserving national staffing reach.
  • Frameworx Consulting launched in 2023, adding software delivery, PMO, and training services.
  • Softworld Vietnam ships niche enterprise AI products, including BytePlus partnership signed March 11, 2026.

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PRLog
Jan 25th, 2023
Softworld Announces Launch Of Frameworx Consulting

Newest Division offers custom business technology solutions to organizations experiencing rapid changeContactScott Sneyd***@softworldinc.com Scott SneydEnd--– Softworld Inc. has announced the launch of their newest division, Frameworx Consulting. This division will be focused on supporting companies through times of change, specializing in the areas of: Software Development, Project and Program Management, Business Maintenance Services, and Training & Certifications."I am so excited to lead this newest business offering from Softworld, born from our multiple successful large scale consulting projects," said David Settlage, Managing Partner of Frameworx Consulting. "After seeing the overwhelmingly positive response from our past clients, and finely tuning our business processes after many years, we are excited to devote an entire division to these specialized services."As Managing Partner, David brings more than 20 years of experience leading consulting organizations of all sizes. Most recently, while working with Softworld, David established and managed an Agile software development center with more than 140 full stack java developers working for a Fortune 100 financial services client. In his career David has successfully delivered consulting services to clients within the Financial Services, Manufacturing, Telecom and Pharmaceutical industries including multiple enterprise rollouts of new banking platforms.Frameworx is uniquely positioned to support clients of all sizes, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 organizations

Softworld Inc.
Feb 3rd, 2022
Softworld, Inc. received award Best of Staffing Client and Talent 5 Year Diamond Awards on Feb 3rd 22'.

Softworld, a national staffing and solutions firm announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent 5 Year Diamond Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates for at least five consecutive years.

ChannelE2E
Jan 12th, 2022
Kelly Services Inc acquired Softworld, Inc. on Apr 1st 21'.

April 2021: Staffing provider Kelly Services acquired Softworld, a technology staffing and workforce solutions firm from Waltham, Massachusetts.

GlobeNewswire
Apr 6th, 2021
Kelly® Acquires Specialty Technology Staffing and Workforce Solutions Firm, Softworld

Acquisition Accelerates Kelly’s Specialization Strategy, Unlocks Growth Opportunities in Attractive Markets

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