Executive & Engineering Search for Greater Philadelphia Tech Teams
IT Pros specializes in tech recruitment for the Philadelphia region, placing proven local IT talent through direct-hire roles and providing personalized outplacement support nationwide.
Since 2011, IT PROS has helped founders, executives, and hiring teams attract, hire, and retain skilled technology professionals.
The firm’s approach combines deep Delaware and Lehigh Valley market expertise with long-term partnerships to deliver the right hires for startups, mid-market firms, and scaling businesses.
15
Years in Business
1K+
Tech Placements
77
Placements in 2025
Meet Our Founder
T. Brad Kielinski
Founder
T. Brad Kielinski is the Founder and CEO of IT Pros – Philadelphia. IT PROS serves technology organizations across Greater Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, Lehigh Valley, and Poconos. With a business administration degree focused on management information systems, Brad brings two decades of hands-on IT and technical recruiting experience. He also founded Philly Tech Exchange in 2009, a community that now connects 6,700+ members.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you only help tech job seekers?
No, we specialize in tech recruiting but also serve tech job seekers through targeted outplacement and career transition support.
Our expertise centers on the Philadelphia tech ecosystem, matching companies with talent and helping professionals advance, but we don’t limit ourselves to job seekers alone.
Dual-Sided Expertise
- For Companies (75-85% focus): Streamlined hiring for startups, mid-market, enterprises, and professional services firms.
- For Tech Professionals (15-25%): Personalized outplacement, job search acceleration, and career strategy leveraging our regional technology community.
- Proven Results: Founder-led technology recruiting and career advisory since 2011.
What is your area of geographic focus?
IT Pros focuses primarily on the Greater Philadelphia metro area across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.
This regional expertise leverages our deep local network of 100,000+ tech professionals while serving clients nationwide.
Pennsylvania – Allentown, Ardmore, Bensalem, Bethlehem, Blue Bell, Bristol, Chalfont, Coatesville, Collegeville, Conshohocken, Downingtown, Doylestown, Easton, Exton, Fort Washington, King of Prussia, Lancaster, Lansdale, Levittown, Nazareth, New Hope, Malvern, Philadelphia, Phoenixville, Plymouth Meeting, Pottstown, Quakertown, Reading, West Chester, Willow Grove.
Lehigh County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Bucks County, Northampton County, Chester County, Lancaster County, Philadelphia County, and Berks County.
Delaware – Bear, Camden (DE), Dover, Glasgow, Hockessin, Milford, Middletown, Newark, Smyrna, Wilmington.
New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County.
New Jersey – Camden (NJ), Cherry Hill, Collingswood, Ewing, Gloucester City, Haddonfield, Moorestown, Princeton, Trenton, Voorhees.
Camden County, Mercer County, and Burlington County.
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What job titles do you focus on?
IT Pros specializes in technical leadership and engineering roles across Philadelphia’s tech ecosystem.
We place executives, developers, and specialized engineers who drive innovation and scale.
| Category | Key Roles (Examples) |
|---|---|
| C-Suite & Technology Leadership | CIO, CTO, CPO, CDO, CISO, Head of IT, VP of Engineering, Director of Technology |
| Software Engineering | Software Engineer, Software Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, Full Stack Developer, Mobile Application Developer (iOS, Android, React Native) |
| Product, UX & Design | Technical Product Manager, Product Owner, Digital Product Manager, UI/UX Designer, Product Designer, UX Researcher |
| Data, BI & AI/ML | Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Data Platform Engineer, Data Warehouse Architect |
| Cloud, DevOps & Platform | Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Platform Engineer, Cloud Operations Engineer, MLOps Engineer |
| Security & Cybersecurity | Security Engineer, Application Security Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Penetration Tester, IT Auditor |
| Infrastructure & Systems | Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Database Administrator (DBA), Observability Engineer |
| Software & Mobile Quality (SDET) | Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET/SDEIT), QA Engineer, QA Automation Engineer, Mobile QA Engineer, Test Automation Engineer, Performance/Load Test Engineer |
| ERP & CRM Platforms | Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Developer, Salesforce Architect, Dynamics 365 Engineer, NetSuite Developer, SAP Consultant, Oracle ERP Specialist, ERP Analyst, ERP Administrator, CRM Business Analyst |
| Project, Delivery & Agile | IT Project Manager, Release Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Digital Transformation Lead |
| Emerging & Specialized Tech | Blockchain Developer, Embedded Systems Engineer, IoT Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, NLP Engineer, VR/AR Developer, Game Developer |
| IT Support & Operations | IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Information Systems Manager, Integration Engineer |
This covers 95% of demand from our clients (startups 50-70%, enterprises 10-20%). We excel at placing senior individual contributors and leadership who need relationship-driven matches, not commoditized volume hiring.
What types of companies do you work with?
Startups & Scale-ups (50-70% of clients): Early-stage tech firms and Series A-D companies needing 3-10 hires annually to fuel expansion.
Mid-Market (20-30%): Established SaaS, fintech, healthtech, manufacturing, and cybersecurity firms scaling engineering and leadership teams.
Enterprises & Corporates (10-20%): Larger companies requiring specialized tech leaders and individual contributors based in the Delaware or Lehigh Valley area.
Professional Services Firms: Consultancies and agencies supporting technology businesses.
What is your tech recruiting process?
Discovery & Intake Call (15-30 minutes): Discuss your company, hiring or outplacement needs, and our services via schedule here.
Signed Agreement (1-3 days): Agree on terms for tech recruiting or outplacement services.
Post In-Take Confirmation (1-2 days): Summarize the job spec, timeline, and must-haves; seek sign-off on the ideal candidate profile.
Prospect Outreach & Presentation (1-4+ weeks): Receive pre-vetted candidates from our regional technology community.
Interviews & Offers (2-4 weeks): Coordinate seamless interviews with 95% acceptance rates from relationship-sourced talent.
Interview Debrief & Alignment (1-2 days per round): Gather structured feedback from both sides within 24 hours. Facilitate next steps or polite declines.
Onboarding Success: Post-placement support ensures 6-12 month retention.
What is the process to get help with landing a new job?
Choose Your Service
Review the available coaching options and select the one that best fits your needs, whether it’s a single consultation, ongoing monthly support, an income share agreement, or a lifetime package.
Book Your Appointment
Once you’ve chosen and paid for your service, you will book your session online with Brad.
Attend Your Coaching Session
Sessions are typically conducted via phone or video call, and in some cases, in person if you prefer. Brad will work with you to clarify your goals, provide personalized guidance, and develop actionable steps to advance your career.
Take Action
After your session, you’ll be encouraged to take specific actions to ensure greater success at your own pace.
Book Your Next Session
Once you are ready, book your next session with Brad to review your action items, prepare for an interview, or negotiate an offer.
