Consultant - Software Engineer

Are you a software engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, building scalable systems, and leading by example?

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.

What You Could Be Doing

While every project we work on is different, below is a high-level overview of some of the responsibilities/hats you may wear:

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

What You Bring to the Table

When you join our team, you’re a consultant first. This means there are core skills we expect out of each of our team members. These include:

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.)

You’re 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.)

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

Bonus Points for Experience With:

We welcome engineers from diverse technical backgrounds — we care more about your ability to think, build, and lead, than ticking every box on a tool list.

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 and Other Fun Stuff

We ask our consultants to be superstars, so we treat them like it. Even better, our perks are designed for employees by our employees. We do this because we believe in delivering a compelling benefits package that puts you at the heart of our rewards.

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

The salary range for this position considers multiple factors influencing compensation decisions, such as skillset, previous experience, certifications, and various business & organizational requirements. Being hired at or near the top of the range for this role is uncommon, as compensation determinations rely on individual circumstances. Currently, the base salary range is estimated to be between $110,000 and $135,000.

Torq is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

*Note: No visa sponsorship is available for this position, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.