The Computer Merchant

Business Details

46 Years

experience

Trusted IT Staffing Solutions for 40+ Years

For over 40 years, The Computer Merchant has established itself as a leading IT staffing firm, delivering high-quality technology staffing solutions to Fortune 1000 companies and state and federal government agencies across the United States. As a veteran-owned company based in Massachusetts, we leverage extensive experience to help businesses navigate change and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our team of recruitment professionals excels in identifying and securing top-tier technology talent for diverse needs, including short-term assignments, consistent support roles, and unique contract staffing situations. With an expansive national database containing over 11 million consultant profiles, we ensure precise matches between clients and professionals possessing the necessary skills and experience. Our comprehensive services include staff augmentation, contract-to-hire, direct hire, payroll services, AI staffing, and project team staffing, supported by performance guarantees for both contractors and full-time employees.

We specialize in meeting the IT staffing needs of industries ranging from healthcare and finance to aerospace and defense, while maintaining a commitment to building lasting relationships and delivering exceptional results. Our veteran-owned heritage informs our approach to service excellence, combining discipline, innovation, and a deep understanding of technology workforce dynamics. Through continuous investment in cutting-edge systems and processes, we maintain our position as a preferred supplier for thousands of clients seeking reliable, customized IT staffing solutions. Our track record of placing over 63,000 professionals and serving 2,500 clients underscores our ability to meet the most demanding technology staffing challenges. Today, we remain dedicated to connecting companies with skilled IT professionals while helping individuals advance their careers in technology.

Services

Staff Augmentation Contract-to-Hire Direct Hire Payroll Services Project Team Staffing Co-Managed SOW AI Staffing Government IT Positions

Details

Year established: 1980

Highlights and features

40+ years of experience in IT staffing solutions
Veteran-owned business with disciplined service approach
11 million+ consultant profiles in national database
Performance guarantees for contractors and FTEs
Served 2,500+ clients across diverse industries

Associations and certifications

National Veteran Business Development Council
TechServe Alliance Awards

What people say

Excellent candidates Quick and responsive True business partner Performance guarantees Understand business needs

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Services

Staff Augmentation

Our staff augmentation service helps clients fill temporary skill gaps with qualified IT professionals. We conduct detailed intake meetings to understand your specific needs, then match you with consultants possessing the exact technical skills and domain expertise required. This solution allows you to maintain productivity during peak workloads or personnel shortages while maintaining flexibility to scale your workforce as needed. Our extensive database ensures rapid deployment of qualified resources.

Contract-to-Hire

Our contract-to-hire model allows organizations to evaluate IT professionals before making permanent hiring decisions. This approach provides dual benefits: clients can assess both technical capabilities and cultural fit while maintaining budget flexibility during the evaluation period. We handle all transition logistics, ensuring seamless conversion to full-time employment when needed. This service reduces hiring risks while maintaining access to our extensive talent pool.

Direct Hire

Our direct hire service delivers permanent IT professionals for critical roles requiring long-term commitment. We specialize in identifying hard-to-find skill sets and precise domain experience to address complex staffing challenges. This service combines our national reach with personalized attention, ensuring candidates meet both technical requirements and organizational culture. Backed by performance guarantees, our placements help organizations build stable, capable IT teams.

Payroll Services

Our comprehensive payroll services include Employer of Record solutions, IC verification, compliance management, and automated onboarding. This service simplifies workforce administration for clients by handling payroll processing, tax documentation, and regulatory compliance. We provide dedicated program management teams to ensure smooth operations while maintaining full compliance with employment laws and industry standards.

Project Team Staffing

Our project team staffing service delivers cohesive IT teams for complex initiatives requiring coordinated expertise. We manage end-to-end recruitment, screening, and onboarding of complete project teams while clients retain control over daily task management. This solution ensures timely delivery of qualified professionals across all project phases, from design through implementation. We guarantee performance of all deployed resources nationwide.

Questions

What industries does The Computer Merchant serve?

We serve Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies across healthcare, finance, aerospace, defense, software systems, and professional services industries nationwide.

What staffing solutions do you offer?

Our services include staff augmentation, contract-to-hire placements, direct hire solutions, payroll services, project team staffing, and co-managed SOW solutions.

How quickly can you fill IT staffing needs?

With our 11 million+ consultant database and proven processes, we typically deploy qualified professionals rapidly, with some clients receiving 120+ resources in 30-45 days.

Do you offer performance guarantees?

Yes, we provide 80-hour performance guarantees for contractors and 2-3 month guarantees for full-time employee placements.

Are you a veteran-owned business?

Yes, we are a certified veteran-owned company with the National Veteran Business Development Council since our founding in 1980.

How do you ensure candidate quality?

Through detailed intake processes, rigorous screening, and leveraging our extensive database of pre-vetted professionals with diverse technical expertise.

Reviews (4)

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Dave P.

Jul 03, 2021 Report

Back a very long time ago- I really needed money So I signed up for their service. The rep verbally promised me reasonable expenses to do a job (food, gas, motel) about 100 miles away. They never paid these expenses. They also tried to deny I even worked the hours for the client (whirlpool). Lucky I had my time card so I could at least dispute that and at least get paid wages. A very bad experience!!

Chris J.

May 25, 2021 Report

Another run of the mill recruiting service shot-gunning job descriptions to everyone with an email address. Not only do they don't bother to review the applicants they send to, they like to berate and reply with snide remarks. Avoid at all cost, they obviously are only in it for the money, and have absolutely no clue what they are doing.

Chris Jarvis

May 13, 2021 Report

Another run-of-the-mill IT recruiter shot gunning job postings to everyone with an email address. I'm not sure they even read the job description before sending it out to everyone on the planet. Completely unprofessional staff when responding to my complaints about not wanting to receive irrelevant and unsolicited emails. This is the exact reason why everyone hates recruiters, then add snide remarks in a response? Obviously this is as far from a professional organization as you can imagine. Buyer beware.

Brent Rader

Jan 31, 2020 Report

I am a 30+ year professional with a Masters Degree and am being contacted by this firm for temp jobs as an Admin Assistant. Did these recruiters even read my resume or the job requirements? This seems to be a problem that is rampant in this industry.