Softworld

Softworld

Tech, banking, government, clinical staffing consulting

Overview

Softworld provides staffing and consulting services across five industry-focused practices: Technology Services, Banking, Government, Clinical and Biometrics, and Engineering. It places contract and direct-hire technical professionals and supports full lifecycle staffing for areas such as application development, data management, systems and infrastructure, and project management, while also offering strategic IT consulting in banking and government projects. The company differentiates itself through deep sector-specific expertise, government clearance capabilities, and partnerships with 8(a) firms and GSA schedules to serve federal clients. Its goal is to connect skilled professionals with clients’ mission-critical initiatives in both private and public sectors.

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 & Analytics

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

Cybersecurity

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Waltham, Massachusetts

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

  • Softworld posted active openings June 22, 2026, including engineers, recruiters, and sales.
  • Internal careers posted paid training in Waltham and Fairfax, signaling ongoing talent investment.
  • Softworld's jobs site shows contract, direct-hire, and clearance roles across defense-heavy markets.

What critics are saying

  • Kelly Services controls Softworld, so strategy shifts in Troy can shrink autonomy.
  • Softworld's model depends on contract staffing, exposing revenue to client hiring freezes.
  • If Kelly folds Softworld into broader brands, the standalone employer identity disappears.

What makes Softworld unique

  • Kelly acquired Softworld on April 5, 2021, but kept its brand and niche practices.
  • Softworld spans IT staffing, engineering staffing, government services, banking, and life sciences consulting.
  • Frameworx Consulting launched to sell custom business technology services during rapid change.

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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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