What Jahnel Group does

Jahnel Group is a custom software development and consulting firm headquartered in Schenectady, New York, founded in 2012 by brothers Darrin Jahnel (CEO) and Jason Jahnel (COO) after prior tenures at Depository Trust & Clearing and a prior venture (Knowledge Wand). The firm delivers bespoke enterprise software across six core service lines — Enterprise Software Development, AI & Machine Learning, Staff Augmentation, UX/UI Design, Cloud Infrastructure, and Data Analytics — and runs a secondary external recruiting arm that places engineers at third-party tech companies.

The technology stack is anchored on AWS serverless architecture: Lambda, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, API Gateway, S3, CloudFront, Fargate, RDS (MySQL), CloudFormation, and EventBridge, with React-based frontends and Java Spring backends; the firm holds AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status and Service Delivery designations for Lambda, DynamoDB, and OpenSearch. Custom development work is delivered through onshore, nearshore, and blended teams, with internal use of generative AI tooling (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) for developer productivity and client-facing predictive modeling in verticals such as healthcare.

The business operates as a professional services firm on custom project-based pricing, with no publicly disclosed rate cards; revenue is generated primarily through enterprise software development engagements and secondarily through staff augmentation and recruiting fees. Jahnel serves enterprise clients across finance, healthcare, gaming, and education — including Google, Disney, Warner Bros, Bethesda, MIT, GoDaddy, and Atos — alongside smaller startup engagements (Helios, aptihealth) and recruiting clients (Death Wish Coffee, WB Games New York). The company scaled from 3 employees in 2012 to 150 people across 27 US states and 5 countries by the mid-2020s, achieved $13M revenue by 2020 with a $100M-by-2030 aspirational target, and was acquired by Rubicon Technology, Inc. in October 2025.

Name

Jahnel Group

Legal name

Jahnel Group, Inc.

Website

https://jahnelgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jahnel Group is a Schenectady, NY-based custom software development and consulting firm serving enterprise clients with bespoke software, AI/ML, AWS cloud solutions, UX/UI design, and staff augmentation. Founded in 2012, the 150-person firm was acquired by Rubicon Technology, Inc. in October 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Application Development (Web/Mobile/Desktop) (BPAEAFAA)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Staff augmentation services
• AI machine learning solutions
• UX UI design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schenectady

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development & Consulting: Primary revenue stream from designing and developing bespoke software applications, websites, and mobile applications for enterprise clients. Services include automation of manual tasks, workflow streamlining, data centralization, and communication optimization. Revenue grew from $5.8M (2018) to $8.5M (2019) to $13M (2020).
2. Staff Augmentation / Recruiting Services: External recruiting service that places engineers at other tech companies. The service has placed over 70 engineers at companies like Disney, WB Games, and Helios. Uses virtual assistants from the Philippines to scale capabilities. Has reviewed over 200,000 candidates and conducted 2,000 interviews.
3. AWS Implementation & Cloud Solutions: Consulting services for AWS cloud implementations including Lambda, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, and other AWS services. Jahnel Group is an Advanced Tier AWS Services Partner with Service Delivery designations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jahnel Group designs and builds bespoke software applications, websites, and mobile applications for enterprise clients, delivered through onshore, nearshore, and blended teams. Core service lines include enterprise software development, AI & machine learning, staff augmentation, UX/UI design, cloud infrastructure, and data analytics, with the firm holding Advanced Tier AWS Partner status. The company also operates an external recruiting arm that places engineers at other technology firms.

Product overview

Jahnel Group is a custom software development and consulting firm offering a unified suite of professional services. The core offerings consist of Enterprise Software Development, AI & Machine Learning, Staff Augmentation, UX/UI Design, Cloud Infrastructure, and Data Analytics. These services are delivered through onshore, nearshore, and blended teams built for impact. The company also operates an External Recruiting Services division that helps place technical talent at client companies. Previously, the company developed Samson's Classroom, a web-based educational software product that has been played over 10 million times. As an Advanced Tier AWS Services Partner, the company specializes in AWS solutions including Lambda, DynamoDB, and OpenSearch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Software Development Design and build bespoke software applications, websites, and mobile applications for large organizations that streamline processes, enhance productivity, and drive innovation. Delivered through onshore, nearshore, and blended teams built for impact.
• AI & Machine Learning AI Native developers leverage advanced tooling to accelerate development initiatives and automate client workflows, including process automation, predictive analytics with health data, and AI-assisted code generation using ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot.
• Staff Augmentation Provide skilled developers who seamlessly integrate into a client's existing workflow and culture to accelerate project delivery and scale teams quickly. Rates are quoted upon inquiry.
• UX/UI Design Design user-friendly and engaging interfaces that captivate users and elevate their overall experience for enterprise software applications.
• Cloud Infrastructure Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud environments with integrated DevOps to optimize development, performance, and reduce costs. Delivered as an Advanced Tier AWS Services Partner with Service Delivery designations for Lambda, DynamoDB, and OpenSearch.
• Data Analytics Transform raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and strategic growth through predictive modeling and data analytics.
• External Recruiting Services External recruiting arm that helps find technical talent for other tech companies, placing engineers in roles ranging from software developers to C-suite level. The service has placed over 70 engineers at companies including Disney, Death Wish Coffee, WB Games New York, and Helios Life Enterprises.

Quantifiable outcome

• 158% three-year growth (2023 Inc. 5000 ranking)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Albany Can CodecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2019Jahnel Group partners with Albany Can Code and SUNY Schenectady in an apprenticeship program to train software developers. The program provides a pathway for people with talent but limited experience to enter the software engineering field. Apprentices work at Jahnel Group while receiving classroom instruction.
• SUNY Schenectady County Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2019Academic partner in the apprenticeship program providing classroom instruction for software developers. The college is a designated lead college in SUNY's apprenticeship initiative.
• MVP Health CareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2019One of the first private-sector partners in the Albany Can Code apprenticeship program alongside Jahnel Group and Troy Web Consulting.
• Troy Web ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2019One of the first private-sector partners in the Albany Can Code apprenticeship program alongside Jahnel Group and MVP Health Care.
• Center for Economic Growth (CEG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2019CEG provides administrative support through regulatory matters for the apprenticeship program and serves as the group sponsor with the state Department of Labor for participating companies including Jahnel Group.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationJahnel Group is an Advanced Tier AWS Services Partner with Service Delivery designations for Lambda, DynamoDB, and OpenSearch. They provide end-to-end strategic consulting and deployment services leveraging AWS services, helping companies optimize operations and reduce costs through technology.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Cprime: Agile and enterprise transformation consultancy offering custom software, cloud, and Atlassian-based services. Similar mid-sized custom development and consulting profile with comparable enterprise focus.

Direct peers

• Andela: Global talent marketplace specializing in placing vetted engineers and technical talent into enterprise clients. Overlaps Jahnel's staff augmentation and recruiting arm, particularly in cross-border talent placement.
• 2nd Watch (now Trace3): Specialized AWS consulting and managed services firm focused on cloud migrations, data analytics, and DevOps. Comparable AWS-led services portfolio targeting mid-market and enterprise cloud transformations.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy delivering custom software development, cloud and digital transformation services. Highly comparable as a mid-to-large custom development and consulting firm competing for similar enterprise mandates.
• EPAM Systems: Global provider of custom software engineering, digital platform engineering, and product development services. Comparable custom development delivery model with offshore/nearshore capability mix.
• Toptal: Freelance talent marketplace connecting companies with pre-vetted software developers, designers, and finance experts. Directly comparable to Jahnel's staff augmentation and external recruiting services line.
• Slalom: IT and management consulting firm offering custom application development, cloud, data, and AI services to enterprise clients. Closely comparable business model and service mix targeting Fortune 500-style accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Digital: Big Four technology and consulting arm delivering enterprise application development, cloud, AI, and analytics engagements. Overlaps heavily with Jahnel's full-stack enterprise service offering at much broader portfolio scale.
• Rackspace Technology: Cloud services company and AWS Premier Tier partner offering managed cloud, migration, and modernization across multiple hyperscalers. Overlaps Jahnel's AWS consulting and cloud infrastructure practice but at much larger scale across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Accenture: Global professional services firm with a massive digital, cloud, and custom application development practice. Competes for the same enterprise custom development RFPs Jahnel targets, though at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jahnelgroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/jahnelgroup/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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