Senior Technical Consultant, Modern Apps

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

AHEAD is hiring a senior software engineer to lead hands-on development across greenfield and brownfield initiatives, writing production-grade code and guiding teams.

You will apply design patterns, integrate AI into SDLC, and produce architectural documents, with opportunities to contribute to pre-sales and solutioning. The role emphasizes independence, strong communication, and a commitment to security and DevSecOps in cloud-native environments.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in at least two programming languages (Java, C#, JavaScript or Python).
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle and Agile delivery practices.
• Experience with security, DevSecOps, CI/CD, observability, and production-readiness concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on development across greenfield and brownfield application initiatives.
• Write, review, debug, and improve production-quality code across modern stacks.
• Guide junior consultants through code reviews, coaching, onboarding, and knowledge-sharing.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and build AI agents judiciously.
• Extend AI into SDLC activities like story creation, requirements refinement, and engineering documentation.
• Produce architectural documents and high-level technical designs as needed.
• Support delivery teams with quality, security, testing, and DevSecOps practices.
• Contribute to technical deliverables and reusable engineering assets.
• Occasionally support pre-sales, scoping, and solutioning efforts toward Principal responsibilities.

Skills

Java

C#

JavaScript

Python

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

Windsurf

GitHub Copilot

Continue.dev

Job description

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

Responsibilities:

• Lead hands-on development across greenfield and brownfield application initiatives

• Write, review, debug, and improve production-quality code across modern application stacks

• Solve difficult technical problems with efficient, well-architected solutions

• Guide junior consultants through code reviews, technical coaching, onboarding, and knowledge-sharing

• Leverage a variety of AI Assisted development tools and be able to build and judiciously use AI agents

• Extend AI into broader SDLC activities such as story creation, requirements refinement, and engineering documentation

• Produce architectural documents and high-level technical designs when needed

• Apply strong design patterns and identify anti-patterns in applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems

• Support delivery teams with quality, security, testing, DevSecOps, and operational readiness practices

• Contribute to technical deliverables, implementation plans, and reusable engineering assets

• Occasionally support pre-sales, scoping, and solutioning efforts as part of smaller pursuits or growth toward Principal responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in at least two of the following languages: Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python

• Strong ability to design, write, debug, and review complex application code

• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle and Agile delivery practices

• Strong experience with test-driven development, testing strategies, and writing bulletproof code

• Strong working knowledge of architecture, design patterns, and anti-patterns

• Experience building modern applications, APIs, and cloud-native services

• Practical experience with security, DevSecOps, CI/CD, observability, and production-readiness practices

• Strong proficiency with AI development tools, especially Claude Code; experience with Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Continue.dev, and similar tools is highly valued

• Ability to structure context, set expectations, validate outputs, and use AI effectively across coding and adjacent SDLC activities

• Strong mentoring skills and the ability to help junior engineers improve through direct technical guidance

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

• Ability to work independently and solve complex technical problems with minimal direction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong consulting background in application development, architecture, or modernization

• Experience with automated software analysis tools

• Experience leading whiteboarding sessions and technical design discussions

• Community involvement through writing, speaking, or technical leadership in internal or external forums

• Experience supporting technical scoping, RFPs, or pre-sales activities

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

India Employment Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents

• Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy

• Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance

• Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling

• Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being

• Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations

• Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership