Consultant - Software Engineer

About the role

At Torq, we help clients build intelligent, efficient, and modern software systems. While we occasionally use AI tools where they make sense, we're focused on delivering real business value through engineering excellence — clear architecture, maintainable code, and pragmatic problem‑solving. We're looking for Software Engineers who love to build, are excited to architect solutions, mentor teammates, and own delivery from start to finish. If you're a builder at heart, comfortable with ambiguity, and love working on meaningful projects that make an impact — you'll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, production‑grade software systems — backend APIs, platforms, integrations, services
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Rapidly prototype ideas, validate concepts, and iterate quickly
• Use modern development tools (including AI assistants like Copilot or Claude) to improve productivity — when it makes sense
• Own technical architecture decisions and help shape engineering direction
• Write clean, well‑tested code, and lead by example in code reviews and design
• Mentor teammates and contribute to a strong engineering culture
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Proven ability to lead the design and implementation of complex systems
• Hands‑on experience with AI dev tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc.)
• Still hands‑on — comfortable writing, reviewing, and debugging code regularly
• Solid knowledge of backend technologies (Python, Java, Node.js, .NET, etc.)
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, etc.)
• Experience with rapid prototyping tools (Replit, v0.dev, Bolt, etc.)
• Experience working in agile, cross‑functional environments
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and working on fast‑moving projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Consulting mindset — solutions‑focused, adaptable, and client‑oriented

Qualifications

• Prior consulting, pre‑sales engineering, or client‑facing experience
• Designing and scaling distributed systems, real‑time or event‑driven architectures
• Working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Building and consuming RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or other service architectures
• Infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, Pulumi) or DevOps tooling
• Building CI/CD pipelines and automating development workflows
• Test automation frameworks (e.g. Cypress, Playwright, Selenium)
• Open‑source contributions or participation in engineering communities

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – your bank account will be smiling
• Unlimited PTO – we're serious about that work‑life balance thing
• Best‑in‑class health/vision/dental benefits – your health is our priority
• Generous 401K options – take care of your future with us
• Paid Parental Leave - supporting you during life's biggest milestones
• Opportunity to be a key player at a highly reputable, fast‑growing consulting firm
• High degree of internal mobility and diverse project opportunities

Pay

Currently, the base salary range is estimated to be between $110,000 and $135,000. Being hired at or near the top of the range for this role is uncommon, as compensation determinations rely on individual circumstances.