# IT staffing and project delivery, handled by one team.

Contract, contract-to-hire and permanent engineers, plus the consultants to run the build. Call us and you talk to a recruiter, not a form.

[Hire talent](https://zenxmanpower.com/contact/) [Explore services](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/)

**Every engagement model** Augmentation, contract, C2H, permanent, MSP/VMS

**Technology depth** Engineering, cloud, data, AI, security, ERP

**Compliance built in** W-2 employment, I-9, background checks

**Nationwide** Clients and consultants across the United States

For employers
## Hire technology talent

Contract, contract-to-hire, permanent or an MSP/VMS program. You get a short list of screened, interested candidates.

Hire talent
[Hire technology talent](https://zenxmanpower.com/contact/)
For IT professionals
## Find your next role

Recruiters who know your stack, honest feedback and no fees for candidates, ever.

Find your next role
[Find your next role](https://zenxmanpower.com/careers/)

## What we do

Most companies use one firm for staffing and another for delivery. We do both, so you can add a team, fill one critical role or hand over a whole project without changing partners.

Talent Solutions
### Staffing for every engagement model

From a single niche contractor to a full delivery team, we recruit, screen, employ and support technology professionals on the terms that fit your plan.

- [Staff Augmentation](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/staff-augmentation/)
- [Contract Staffing](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/contract-staffing/)
- [Contract-to-Hire](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/contract-to-hire/)
- [Permanent Placement](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/permanent-placement/)
- [MSP / VMS Staffing](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/msp-vms-staffing/)

Technology Solutions
### Consulting and delivery that ships

Senior consultants and engineering teams who plan, build and automate, from cloud and AI to customer-facing web and mobile applications.

- [IT Consulting](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/it-consulting/)
- [AI, SaaS & Cloud Automation](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/ai-saas-cloud-automation/)
- [Web & Mobile Development](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/web-mobile-app-development/)

## Which staffing model fits?

A quick comparison of how each model works. Not sure? We'll recommend one in a short call.

Comparison of ZenX Manpower staffing engagement models

| Engagement model | [Staff Augmentation](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/staff-augmentation/) | [Contract](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/contract-staffing/) | [Contract-to-Hire](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/contract-to-hire/) | [Permanent](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/permanent-placement/) | [MSP / VMS](https://zenxmanpower.com/services/msp-vms-staffing/) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Best for | Adding capacity to an existing team | Defined projects and backfills | Critical hires you want to validate first | Long-term core roles | Enterprise contingent-workforce programs |
| Employer of record | ZenX Manpower | ZenX Manpower or vetted partner | ZenX, then your company | Your company | ZenX Manpower, within program rules |
| Typical duration | Months to years | Weeks to months | 3–6 month evaluation, then permanent | Permanent | Per requisition |
| How you pay | Hourly bill rate | Hourly bill rate | Hourly, then conversion terms | One-time placement fee | Program rate card |
| Who directs the work | You | You | You | You | You, through the program |

## How a search runs

Every search follows the same five steps, so the people you meet have been screened and have said they want the job.

### Discover

We learn the role, the team, the technology and what success looks like in the first 90 days.

### Source

Recruiters who work in that skill area search our network and the wider market, including passive candidates.

### Screen

Technical assessment, structured interview, references and right-to-work checks.

### Present

A short list of qualified, interested candidates with clear, honest write-ups.

### Onboard & support

Paperwork, compliance and first-day logistics handled, with regular check-ins after the start.

## Industries we work in

People who already know your regulations and your systems.

### Technology & SaaS

Full-stack engineers, Platform & SRE and more

[Technology & SaaS](https://zenxmanpower.com/industries/#technology)
### Banking & Financial Services

Java & .NET developers, Cybersecurity analysts and more

[Banking & Financial Services](https://zenxmanpower.com/industries/#financial-services)
### Healthcare & Life Sciences

EHR analysts, Integration engineers and more

[Healthcare & Life Sciences](https://zenxmanpower.com/industries/#healthcare)
### Retail & E-commerce

E-commerce developers, Mobile engineers and more

[Retail & E-commerce](https://zenxmanpower.com/industries/#retail)
### Manufacturing & Logistics

SAP & Oracle consultants, Infrastructure engineers and more

[Manufacturing & Logistics](https://zenxmanpower.com/industries/#manufacturing)

## What to expect from us

**Technology focus**

Our recruiters and consultants work in technology all day, so they know what a Kubernetes admin actually does and which questions to ask.

**Talent and delivery under one roof**

We can fill a single role or deliver a whole project, with the same firm from start to support.

**Compliance built in**

Employment, payroll, background checks and program rules are handled by us, the same way every time.

**Quality over volume**

Fewer, stronger candidates, each screened and confirmed interested before you see them.

**Responsive by default**

A named point of contact for every account, and calls that get returned.

**Nationwide reach**

We support clients and consultants across the United States.

## Our track record, and the market right now

**2016**

year established

**750+**

candidates placed

**60+**

clients across commercial, private-sector and government work

We track **about 370,000 US tech job postings** from**about 27,000 employers**. Python shows up in more of them than any other skill, and AWS is next.

Where a salary is posted (about one in four postings), the median advertised figure is **$150,000**. Of the postings that say where the work happens, 35% remote, 29% hybrid and 35% on site.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects **about 280,000 openings a year** in computer and IT occupations through 2035, at a median wage of $109,500, against $51,000 for all jobs.

Sources: ZenX analysis of 368,548 US tech job postings tracked as of November 4, 2026. Pay figures are advertised pay, from postings that state it. [U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm).

## Skills we place

Our recruiters each cover a technology family, so they can tell a strong candidate from a strong résumé.

[Request talent](https://zenxmanpower.com/contact/)

### Languages & frameworks

Java, .NET / C#, Python, JavaScript / TypeScript, React, Angular, Node.js, Go, iOS / Swift, Android / Kotlin, Flutter

### Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Terraform, DevOps / SRE, Cybersecurity, Identity & Access

### Data & AI

Data Engineering, Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, AI / ML Engineering, LLMs & RAG

### Enterprise platforms

Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, Workday, Oracle, Dynamics 365

### Delivery & support

QA Automation, Project Management, Scrum Masters, Business Analysis, Product Management, Network Engineering, Systems Administration, Help Desk & Desktop Support

## Recent articles

[All insights](https://zenxmanpower.com/insights/)

Insight · December 2023

### How companies are hiring tech talent now

Remote and hybrid work, skills-based hiring, AI-assisted recruiting and flexible engagement models are changing how technology teams are built.

[How companies are hiring tech talent now](https://zenxmanpower.com/the-future-of-it-staffing-trends/)
Insight · February 2024

### Closing the IT skills gap without over-hiring

Closing the IT skills gap takes more than posting more jobs.

[Closing the IT skills gap without over-hiring](https://zenxmanpower.com/bridging-the-it-skills-gap/)
Insight · July 2024

### Contract to permanent, done properly

Contract-to-permanent hiring lets employers evaluate real work before making an offer and gives IT professionals a path to stability.

[Contract to permanent, done properly](https://zenxmanpower.com/contract-to-permanent-mastering-it-staffing/)

## Frequently asked questions

**What does ZenX Manpower do?**

ZenX Manpower Inc. is a US IT staffing and technology services firm. We place technology professionals through staff augmentation, contract, contract-to-hire, permanent and MSP/VMS staffing, and we deliver IT consulting, AI-enabled SaaS and cloud automation, and custom web and mobile application development.

**Where is ZenX Manpower located?**

We have two offices: 10382 Conser St, Overland Park, KS 66212, and 5900 Balcones Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731. We support clients and consultants across the United States.

**Which staffing model is right for my company?**

Use staff augmentation or contract staffing to add capacity quickly, contract-to-hire to validate a critical hire before committing, permanent placement for long-term core roles, and MSP/VMS staffing if your organization runs a managed contingent-workforce program. Our team can recommend a model in a short call.

**Can ZenX deliver a whole project, or only people?**

We can. Our IT consulting, AI and cloud automation, and application development practices deliver outcome-based projects, and can draw on our staffing network to scale delivery teams.

**How do I apply for a job with ZenX Manpower?**

Visit our Careers page and send your resume and the roles you're interested in. Our recruiters match consultants with contract, contract-to-hire and permanent opportunities across the US.

## Still have questions?

Call us and a ZenX recruiter picks up, or send a note and we will write back.

[+1 (773) 541-4424](tel:+17735414424)
[Or send us a message](https://zenxmanpower.com/contact/)

## Tell us what you need.

Hiring a team, filling one role or planning a build, call and a recruiter picks up, or send the details and we will call you.

[Talk to a recruiter](https://zenxmanpower.com/contact/)
Or call [+1 (773) 541-4424](tel:+17735414424), Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central

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