Lead Technical Consultant

Applied Systems; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 160.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Holiday and Vacation Time

Health & Wellness Days

Birthday Bonus Day

Zusammenfassung

Applied Systems seeks a Lead Technical Consultant to guide architecture, integration, and cloud delivery standards for large enterprise transformations. You will advise CIOs/CTOs and lead cross-functional programs with product, engineering, and professional services.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in solutions implementation, strong cloud/APIs experience in AWS/GCP/Azure, and a track record in client management and architectural leadership.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of business/technical solutions implementation including cloud architecture design.
• Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS, CS, Business or equivalent (8+ years, or 6+ with an associate).
• 3+ years of client/project management experience; hands-on with scalable architecture and DevOps.
• 2+ years with cloud platforms/APIs; 1+ year containers; REST/SOAP; SQL, Java, JavaScript across AWS/GCP/Azure.

Aufgaben

• Advise CIOs/CTOs and executives, aligning roadmap with enterprise transformations.
• Serve as executive technical authority on large, complex engagements and escalations.
• Establish and evolve architecture, integration, and cloud standards.
• Lead cross-functional programs and translate field lessons into reusable blueprints.
• Collaborate with Sales on scope, value-engineering for high-value deals.
• Shape technical strategy with hyperscalers and mentor senior consultants.

Kenntnisse

Cloud architecture design

DevOps practices

REST/SOAP APIs

SQL

Java

JavaScript

AWS

GCP

Azure

Cross-functional leadership

Client/project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in MIS / CIS / CS / Business

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Team: CX Solution Services

Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 USD per year

Location: Chicago / Atlanta / Dallas

This role is aligned to our hub locations. While we’re especially interested in candidates in or near these areas, we welcome applications from outside of these locations as well.

Opportunity for Impact

Applied is where insurance technology gets reinvented, and we build it fast. Our cloud software and AI-powered solutions reach thousands of agencies and brokers worldwide, setting the pace for what modern insurance can do.

We’re looking for a Lead Technical Consultant to join our Applied Solutions team and serve as a technical strategic advisor, setting architecture, integration, and cloud delivery standards while guiding clients through their most ambitious and complex digital transformations.

What You’ll Do

• Advise client CIOs, CTOs, and executive leaders, aligning Applied's technical roadmap with their enterprise transformations
• Act as the executive technical authority on our largest, most complex enterprise engagements and lighthouse implementations, and lead resolution of systemic multi-system escalations
• Establish and evolve architecture, integration, and cloud delivery standards and best-practice frameworks across Applied's software ecosystem
• Lead cross-functional programs with Professional Services, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success, turning lessons from the field into repeatable blueprints and product enhancements
• Partner with Sales leadership on pursuit strategies, scoping frameworks, and value-engineering for high-value, first-of-their-kind deals
• Shape technical strategy with hyperscalers such as Google Cloud Platform and integration partners, and mentor senior consultants and architects

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of business/technical solutions implementation, including cloud architecture design, evaluation, and custom solutions development
• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent work experience (8+ years, or 6+ years with an associate degree)
• Proven cross-functional leadership, defining technical standards, and contributing to practice strategy, plus 3+ years of client and/or project management experience
• Hands‑on experience with scalable, resilient application architecture and DevOps practices (2+ years), cloud platforms and/or APIs (2+ years), containers (1+ year), and REST/SOAP APIs, SQL, Java, and JavaScript, across AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Ability to lead executive‑facing workshops, design as‑is and to‑be process flows and architecture diagrams, support pre‑sales scoping, and explain technical topics clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences

Bonus points if you also have:

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Professional Cloud Architect certification
• Salesforce admin or technical experience (including APEX)
• 1+ years of experience in the insurance industry

Talent shows up in a lot of different ways, and we mean that. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels, including military members and their spouses and those without a traditional degree or tech background.

Why You’ll Like Working on Team Applied

The best work happens when smart people move fast, together. For over 40+ years, Applied has built technology that solves real problems for insurance professionals - and we’re still pushing what’s possible.

You’ll be part of our people-first culture built on trust, inclusion, and growth - where you’re supported to deliver, collaborate with teammates who care, and grow with leaders invested in your success.

How We’ll Support You

We invest in the whole person, not just the role. Our benefits and resources are built to support your health, your time, and your life outside of work:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Compensation Transparency

Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position considers a variety of factors, including depth and breadth of experience, skills and role scope. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible for additional compensation plans (bonus and commission).

Your Security Matters

Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind. Applied communicates with candidates only via a secure @appliedsystems.com email address or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments or ask for financial account or sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers.

Background Checks

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment background checks and verification processes.

AI Utilization

We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, final decisions are always conducted by real humans.

EEO Statement

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.