Senior Consultant – Software Engineering

The Opportunity: We are seeking aSenior Consultant - Software Engineeringto lead end-to-end enterprise implementations for clients in the Chicago market. This hybrid role requires on-site collaboration at client locations when needed. You will serve as both atechnical leader and strategic advisor, partnering with client product teams, technology leaders, and executives while coordinating closely with Altum's engineering and leadership teams. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in ownership, accountability, and delivering measurable outcomes. Performance-based bonus opportunities Paid time off and holidays Professional development support and certificates Hybrid flexibility with meaningful client engagement

Key Responsibilities: 1. Enterprise Architecture & Engineering Leadership Architect and implement scalable applications using the Microsoft stack (.NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, Web APIs, SQL Server) Design and deploy cloud-native solutions onMicrosoft Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure SQL, AKS, etc.)Lead modernization initiatives including microservices, API-first design, and event-driven architectures Ensure solutions meet enterprise-grade security, compliance, and performance standards2. Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a trusted advisor to client product, engineering, and executive stakeholders Translate business objectives into technical execution roadmaps Present architecture and delivery strategy to leadership audiences Align engineering decisions with strategic business outcomes Proactively leverage AI-enabled development tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality Identify automation opportunities within client systems Drive modern development practices that increase velocity without sacrificing rigor4. Project Leadership & Delivery Accountability Lead structured execution using agile methodologies Own delivery timelines, risk mitigation, and scope management Remove blockers proactively and maintain continuous progress Mentor engineers and foster high-performance collaboration5. Business & Financial AcumenApply strong understanding ofaccounting principles and financial operationswhen designing enterprise systems Evaluate architectural decisions through acost-benefit and ROI lens Apply FinOps principles to cloud architecture decisions Ensure technology investments align with measurable business impact