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Defining The IT Program Manager Role
What is an IT Program Manager? Not to be confused with a project manager, an IT program manager is someone who develops and manages different programs for an employer or business. A “program” is a project, program, or group of projects that supports business initiatives. The main objective of an IT program manager is to oversee multiple…
Requirements for Data Scientist Jobs
How do you Define Data Scientist Jobs? Data science is relatively new in the world of IT. The Data Science Journal made its debut in 2002. Since then, data science has become a hot topic in academic research, public and private workplaces, and government policies and practices. According to the Data Science Journal, data science…
Top Paying Web Developer Jobs
What Does a Web Developer Do? Just as the title of the position implies, the overall focus of web development jobs are to create websites. The main role of a web developer is to take a website design and create an easy-to- navigate, visually appealing, fully functioning, and interactive website. Web developer jobs can be…
Top Paying Software Developer Jobs
What Does a Software Developer Do? Software developer jobs involve identifying, designing, installing, testing, and building a software system from scratch. The role of a software developer is to create smartphone applications, computer programs, and networks or systems that assist with other programs. In essence, software development services involve creating applications that allow users to…
Top IT Project Manager Jobs
What is an IT Project Manager? An IT project manager helps businesses or organizations achieve their technology goals through planning and executing projects. IT project managers may also help introduce new software solutions, scale IT processes, or change an organization’s cloud provider. In general, this role involves coordinating, planning, and directing computer and information systems…
Highest Paying Technology Jobs for Tech Professionals
The 2022 Technology Salary and Hiring Guide Demand for tech professionals remains high. The 2022 Technology Salary and Hiring Guide provides IT salary ranges for 30+ technology jobs arranged by category and skill set. When considering a job change, technology salary and benefits are the top factors according to 76% of IT professionals. That said,…
Process Makes Perfect – 7 Must-Haves for a Standout IT Recruitment Process
You wouldn’t build a house without a blueprint, and the same is true when it comes to IT recruitment processes and hiring. A solid recruitment process can help you stay focused. Whether you’re recruiting for an existing position or a newly formed role, these steps will help you streamline and optimize your IT recruitment and…
Announcing the 2022 Technology Salary and Hiring Guide
With the past two years under our belt, we step into yet a third year of a pandemic world. From the looks of it Covid will continue to impact our daily lives. We have seen a rapid transition to remote work, and an increased effort to enhance business systems and processes. Both trends keep customers…
Meet the Team: James Shen
Our Meet the Team spotlight is now shining down on James Shen! James is a Director at Benchmark IT and has been with the company since shortly after it was founded in 2007. James’ previous 20+ year stint as a senior developer and project manager in financial services comes in very handy when recruiting IT…
The Benchmark IT DevOps Engineer Hiring Guide
Benchmark IT has created a series of hiring guides to help take the guesswork out of hiring today’s most in-demand technology roles. We’re excited to introduce the latest in our series: The Benchmark IT DevOps Engineer Hiring Guide. This article provides in-depth detail about DevOps Engineer roles and provides all the essentials to make your…