Sr. Technical Consultant

Applied Systems; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Holiday and Vacation Time

Health & Wellness Days

Birthday Bonus Day

Job summary

Applied Systems seeks a Senior Technical Consultant to lead architecture, integration, and cloud delivery standards across our CX Solution Services team. You’ll advise CIOs/CTOs on digital transformations and architect multi-cloud solutions.

You’ll partner with sales on pursuit strategy, scope frameworks, and value engineering for complex deals, while mentoring junior consultants and aligning tech with business goals in a remote, fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 8+ years in IT/solutions.
• 5+ years of business/technical solutions implementation incl. cloud design.
• Proven cross-functional leadership and executive workshop facilitation.
• 2+ years hands-on architecture with clients and 3+ years PM.
• Experience with cloud platforms, REST/SOAP, containers, and DB design.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern architecture, integration, and cloud standards.
• Act as executive technical authority on large enterprise implementations.
• Advise CIOs/CTOs on aligning tech with digital transformations.
• Partner with Sales on pursuit strategy and value-engineering.
• Lead cross-functional programs across services, product, engineering, and customer success.
• Resolve complex multi-system integration escalations and mentor staff.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Cross-functional leadership

REST/SOAP APIs

AWS/GCP/Azure

Java/JavaScript

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

AWS

Azure

Job description

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.

Job Description

Team: CX Solution Services

Salary Range: $105,000 - $130,000 USD

Location: Remote

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 Sr Technical Consultant to join our CX Solution Services team and lead the architecture, integration, and cloud delivery standards across our consulting practice, advising client CIOs and CTOs on their most complex digital transformations.

What You’ll Do

• Define and govern architecture, integration, and cloud delivery standards across Applied’s software ecosystem, including technical strategy with partners such as Google Cloud Platform
• Act as the executive technical authority on our largest, highest-stakes enterprise implementations, operating with full autonomy
• Advise client CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders on aligning Applied’s technology with their digital transformations
• Partner with Sales leadership on pursuit strategy, scoping frameworks, and value-engineering for multi-million-dollar and first-of-their-kind deals
• Lead cross-functional programs across Professional Services, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success, turning field lessons into repeatable blueprints and product enhancements
• Resolve complex, multi-system integration and architectural escalations, and mentor senior consultants and architects

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CIS, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience (8 years of work experience, or 6 years with an Associate degree)
• 5+ years of business/technical solutions implementation, including cloud architecture design and evaluation and custom solutions development
• Proven cross-functional leadership, defining technical standards, and facilitating executive workshops, with clear communication to technical and non-technical audiences
• 2+ years of hands‑on application architecture with clients, developers, and testers, plus 3+ years of client or project management
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), REST/SOAP APIs, containers, and SQL, Java, or JavaScript, with deep database and environment architecture expertise

Bonus points if you also have:

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Professional Cloud Architect certification
• Salesforce admin or technical experience (APEX a plus)
• 1+ year 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.