Associate Consultant, Software Engineering Nashville, TN or Richmond, VA

UDig LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Purposeful consulting

Hybrid work environment

Training budget $1,500 per year

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UDig is hiring an Associate Engineering Consultant who is eager to grow and build real solutions for real clients from day one. This entry-level role targets recent graduates or those with up to two years of experience, offering mentorship, structured growth paths, and hands-on client exposure in a hybrid work environment.

Expect a competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses, extensive training, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of professional experience in software engineering or related internships/co-ops.
• Curiosity about how technology creates business value and a willingness to learn.
• Coachable, growth-oriented mindset with openness to feedback.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project teams delivering full-stack applications and data-integrated solutions for enterprise clients.
• Write clean, testable code across backend and frontend layers under guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and learn to operate in a structured delivery rhythm.
• Engage in code and design reviews, absorbing feedback and applying standards.
• Begin building client-facing presence by communicating progress and asking questions.
• Explore AI-assisted development tools under team guidance.
• Take ownership of growth through training, mentorship, and hands-on project experience.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

TypeScript

React

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

SQL

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD basics

Job description

Associate Consultant, Software Engineering

UDig is seeking an Associate Engineering Consultant who is curious, hungry to grow, and ready to build real solutions for real clients from day one. This is an entry-level role designed for early-career engineers - recent graduates and those with up to two years of experience - who want to launch their careers at the intersection of technology and consulting. UDig will invest in you through mentorship, structured growth paths, and hands-on client exposure, and we expect you to lean in.

Why Top Consultants Choose UDig:

• Career Growth - Own your path with UDig Elevate, offering a clear trajectory for career growth and leadership opportunities.
• Consulting with Purpose - Contribute to real solutions that directly impact clients from your first day.
• Flexibility & Balance - Hybrid work environment with opportunities for high-caliber in-person collaboration.
• Investment in You - $1,500 annual training budget, mentorship, and hands-on learning.
• Competitive Compensation - Strong salary, performance-based bonuses, and career progression.
• Comprehensive Benefits - PTO, parental leave, 401(k) match, health, dental, vision, and more.

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to project teams delivering full-stack applications and data-integrated solutions for enterprise clients.
• Write clean, testable code across backend and frontend layers under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in agile ceremonies - standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and demos - learning to operate in a structured delivery rhythm.
• Engage in code and design reviews, absorbing feedback and applying standards and best practices.
• Begin building client-facing presence: communicating progress, asking good questions, and representing UDig professionally.
• Explore and experiment with AI-assisted development tools as part of your daily workflow, with guidance from your team.
• Take ownership of your growth through UDig-provided training, mentorship, and hands-on project experience.

What You'll Bring:

• 0-2 years of experience in software engineering, including internships, co-ops, or personal/academic projects.
• A genuine curiosity about how technology creates business value - not just how it works under the hood.
• A coachable, growth-oriented mindset; you seek feedback and act on it.
• A habit of thinking out loud - you ask clarifying questions before jumping in, break problems into parts, and communicate your reasoning as you work.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, TypeScript) and a willingness to grow across the stack.
• Foundational understanding of web application development - backend APIs and/or frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Exposure to or curiosity about cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), databases, and DevOps concepts.
• Comfort working across data and software contexts - understanding that modern engineering spans both.
• Genuine interest in AI tools and an eagerness to develop fluency in AI-assisted workflows; prior experience is a plus, not a requirement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field - or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Join UDig - Where Consulting Meets Innovation.

UDigis a technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering high-impact solutions that have driven client success for over 20 years. Our team collaborates directly with clients, taking a consultative approach to turning complex challenges into successful projects that deliver business value. By harnessingexpertise, innovation, and connections, we achieve extraordinary outcomes across multiple verticals.

At UDig, we're more than consultants - we're problem solvers, mentors, and innovators. If you're ready to dig into your first career chapter and build alongside people who take the craft seriously, let's talk.

The good-faith base salary range for this role is listed below, reflecting the amount UDig is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The specific sublevel and salary offered will be determined by the candidate's skills, relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
The range reflects base salary only. This role is also eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include a cash bonus, along with a comprehensive set of health and financial benefits.
UDig does not request or rely on salary history in determining compensation and will not retaliate against any applicant for requesting the salary range or for declining to provide compensation history.

Pay Range

$63,750 - $86,250 USD