Benchmark IT - Technology Talent

Our direct client, a prestigious global firm, seeks an experienced software solution lead to join their team on a long-term (12-36 mo) contract basis.  This is a hybrid position that offers work from  home on Mondays and Fridays and the opportunity to work onsite and collaborate closely with business and technical team members on Tuesday through Thursday.    In this role, you will be responsible for working with a cross-functional team consisting of solution leads, business owners, business analysis, project managers, QA resources, solution architects and development leads to deliver all the solutions in a key area of a large software product which is used by over 90,000 users globally, as a key application inside the company.   Responsibilities:

• You will drive the technology roadmap for your assigned technology and product area
• You will collaborate closely with other solution leads to ensure technology alignment with other areas and alignment with both short and longterm business objectives
• You will validate and approve all proposed solutions to ensure technology alignment, feasibility and cost efficiency.
• You will present solutions to business stakeholders and senior management
• You will collaborate with the solution leads to define and evolve the solution approach that addresses the business needs and challenges.
• You will ensure that your solutions are designed and delivered on time and within budget.

Business Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including lots of experience creating technical artifacts and presenting them in PowerPoint and similar formats.
• Excellent presentation skills - comfortable presenting and discussing ideas to an audience
• This person will need to be proficient at adapting to and working with a variety of personality types, and have the ability to form and maintain positive working relationships. The ability to work well with both key individuals and groups within a global company is a key component to success in this role
• Proven history of working with customers to understand their needs and crafting solutions to meet those needs
• Experience working with virtual teams in a global environment

Key Characteristics:

• Ability to multitask using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
• Mature and self motivated professional able to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a global team.
• A focus on customer satisfaction and high quality service delivery, with strong interpersonal skills and responsiveness.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack and enabling technologies – these includes, but are not limited to, Windows Server, SQL Server, SharePoint, Power BI, Office 365
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies is a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Architect Design is a plus

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in developing solutions
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in technology or related field is a plus

Immediate interview - apply today!  Our client is looking to get someone selected and started by early July 2025.   By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Benchmark IT, LLC and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: https://bmarkits.com/privacy-policy/  

Software Solutions Lead – AI Projects - Long-term contract

Overview:

For our direct client, a leading global firm, we seek an energetic, savvy Software Solutions Lead to support high-impact AI initiatives as part of a large software suite that is key to the client's business.  . This is a long-term contract onsite 3 days/week in Northern NJ, with Monday and Friday available to work from home.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of AI and workflow solutions in a multi-vendor environment

• Partner with business and technical teams to drive solution design and implementation

• Review, challenge, and improve vendor-prepared solution designs

• Support R&D in emerging AI tools and frameworks (Microsoft AI, open-source)

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10–15 years in software development or Tier 3 support

• Ability to read and interpret code (Python, .NET, C#)

• Strong communicator with a go-getter attitude and executive presence

• Comfortable navigating a large enterprise (prior experience at Fortune-sized global firm preferred)

• Willingness to learn new technologies and work in a fast-paced environment
• AI experience is a plus, but training will be provided for the right fit and someone who loves to learn

Nice to have / helpful in the role:  

• Experience with AI technologies (Semantic Kernel, LangChain, LangGraph, Copilot Studio)

• Any background or exposure to financial or accounting systems.  

 

Apply if you're a hands-on problem solver who thrives at the intersection of business and technology.  Immediate interview and hire, client is looking to onboard the right-person in June 2025.   

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Software Solutions Lead - Long-term contract - Hybrid  Our direct client in Northern NJ is looking to hire an experienced Software Solutions Lead, to help design software functionality which will enable the business to tackle new types of client opportunities.   The client has a large, custom application which is used globally in their business, and the system is flexible to accommodate new business workflows.  In this role, the Solutions Lead will be part of a large software development practice, using their Technical software design skills and knowledge of custom software functionality, to work with the business and the technical teams to define, build and deliver new application functionality for the business.  This is an immediate hire position, as a long-term contractor (18-36 months +) with eventual potential to convert to an employee, if mutually desired.   The client is located in Northern NJ, the position is hybrid with 2 days working from home and 3 days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the office, in order to collaborate closely with SME's and technical team members.  Also open to candidates to work in the Dallas, TX or Orlando, FL area.   Desired Experience: - 8+ years working on custom software development projects -  5+ years experience as a Solutions Lead, Solutions Engineer, Software Development Manager, or Product Owner/Manager - Experience with commercial software product development, or large-scale internal corporate software product experience is a must.  - Experience in custom Microsoft/Azure development environments, is a plus.   - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills This company is a well-known global firm, a leader in their field.  They are consistently rated as a Top Place to Work.    Immediate interview and hire!   By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Benchmark IT, LLC and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: https://bmarkits.com/privacy-policy/  

Our direct client in Stamford, CT is doing a special software project, and needs a strong PL/SQL developer for a 3-month project (with possible extension).  They would like someone who can work mostly remotely but travel to the Stamford, CT office once a month for a few days, to work with the manager and product owner who visit the office monthly.   So we ideally seek someone located in the CT/NY/NJ tri-state area who can drive or train to Stamford.  Skills and experience desired:   - 5-10+ years PL/SQL Development experience, ideally with financial services applications experience - Strong analytical experience and experience building systems which process data and perform calculations on the financial data using PL/SQL - Experience using:

• Oracle 19C, Standard Edition  
• CVS for version control. 
• PL/SQL Developer for the IDE. 
• Jira.  
• Solid Excel experience is a plus

- Great work ethic and communications skills -Proven ability to work remotely, but also be able to drive or train to Stamford, CT once a month for a few days to work in-person with the team.   - Apply today for immediate consideration and interview!   By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Benchmark IT, LLC and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: https://bmarkits.com/privacy-policy/