Software Consultant Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Plaster Group LLC is a business and technology consulting company and we are looking to hire consultants for our Enterprise Software team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven track record of successful implementations, a strong understanding of quality assurance best practices, previous experience developing best in class processes and systems (principles, roadmaps, guidelines, models, patterns and practices) and an aptitude for continuous learning. The ideal candidate has the ability to communicate effectively across a variety of business and technical teams. This person should also be comfortable working in a highly collaborative project/program team environment while supporting clients as a trusted advisor.

Responsibilities/Activities

• Responsible for designing, documenting and supporting the implementation of client solutions

• Develop an understanding of client business requirements with a depth of knowledge to conceptualize designs and ensure projects meet those requirements

• Create solutions that include re-platforming existing technologies or implementing cloud-based technologies to solve client business challenges

• Collaborate with project and program teams that include business analysts, engineers and project managers on a wide range of technology projects, including software development, package installation and infrastructure upgrades and changes

• Advise business and technology groups at the client on technology selection and support client efforts to make “build or buy” decisions

• For any given system implementation, analyzes system to identify functions and relationships

• Determines and documents how systems will fulfill its performance, reliability and security requirements

• Understanding of security best practices and projects that implement an information security strategy that may include governance, risk and compliance objectives

• Determines and documents the engineering decisions that constrain the design and implementation of a system, such as selection of technology, design method and programming language

• Continually learns new tools and techniques to add value and deliver on client objectives

• May work in multiple technical areas, including processes, software, data, network and systems
• Stays engaged and curious about emerging technologies and trends that will positively benefit

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or related field

• 10+ years of experience in the Information Technology field

• Deep understanding of every phase of Software Development Life Cycle as well as Project Lifecycles - waterfall and agile methodologies

• Ability to manage client expectations and deliver customer-focused solutions

• Strong relationship building skills are an absolute must - soft skills, good bedside manners are extremely important in this role

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Self-starter with the ability to appropriately prioritize and plan complex work for self and a small team in a rapidly changing environment

• Strong critical thinker with problem solving aptitude; takes initiative and achieves results

• Experienced team player - experience leading and collaborating cross-team to ensure successful delivery of solutions

• Excellent follow-through, attention to detail and driven to produce a quality product

• Understanding the information security principles of defense in depth, layered protection, and security program management, a plus
• Experience creating deliverables such as roadmaps, models, process flows, a plus

Benefits

Plaster Group, LLC is proud to offer a robust benefits package to support the well-being of its employees and their families. Our benefits package includes the following:

• 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their eligible family members.
• 100% employer-paid premiums for Life, AD&D, Short term, and long-term disability insurance for employees
• 401k plan, with 3% employer matching.
• Employer contributed HRA (Healthcare Reimbursement Account) with preloaded funds for healthcare expenses such as copays, prescriptions, etc. Employees may contribute additionally towards their healthcare spending using pretax dollars via FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending program that allows you to contribute pretax dollars for childcare expenses
• Annual bonuses on hire date anniversary
• Generous time off of 4 weeks, accrued over time, annually
• 10 paid holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Annual Training & Development reimbursement program, plus an additional 16 hours of time off to take the training, attend the conference, etc.
• Annual Health & Wellness reimbursement program
• Monthly technology allowance automatically added to your paycheck
• Employee Assistance Program, with 4 free counseling sessions

Must be physically located in the Seattle area. Criminal background check required for all employees.

Plaster Group is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.