Overview
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. This hands-on d
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About The Role
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
This hands-on delivery role within the Modern Apps practice focuses on building software: designing, writing, testing, debugging, and deploying production-quality code within client engagements. The ideal candidate brings strong coding ability, sound engineering habits, a growing sense of technical judgment, and a passion for delivering high-quality software faster through effective use of AI-assisted development tools. Technical Consultants own defined features, components, and small workstreams end to end. They operate with day-to-day independence while working inside the technical direction set by a Senior or Principal Technical Consultant, and are trusted contributors on delivery teams building and modernizing web applications, mobile applications, APIs, functions, and related platform services. In Modern Apps, this role is especially well suited to engineers who are excited about AI-native software delivery. Candidates should be productive daily users of tools such as Claude Code and have experience using AI to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and other parts of the software development lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
Lead hands-on development across greenfield and brownfield application initiatives
Write, review, debug, and improve production-quality code across modern application stacks
Solve difficult technical problems with efficient, well-architected solutions
Guide junior consultants through code reviews, technical coaching, onboarding, and knowledge-sharing
Leverage a variety of AI Assisted development tools and be able to build and judiciously use AI agents
Extend AI into broader SDLC activities such as story creation, requirements refinement, and engineering documentation
Produce architectural documents and high-level technical designs when needed
Apply strong design patterns and identify anti-patterns in applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems
Support delivery teams with quality, security, testing, DevSecOps, and operational readiness practices
Contribute to technical deliverables, implementation plans, and reusable engineering assets
Occasionally support pre-sales, scoping, and solutioning efforts as part of smaller pursuits or growth toward Principal responsibilities
Qualifications And Requirements
Deep expertise in at least two of the following languages: Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python
Strong ability to design, write, debug, and review complex application code
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle and Agile delivery practices
Strong experience with test-driven development, testing strategies, and writing bulletproof code
Strong working knowledge of architecture, design patterns, and anti-patterns
Experience building modern applications, APIs, and cloud-native services
Practical experience with security, DevSecOps, CI/CD, observability, and production-readiness practices
Strong proficiency with AI development tools, especially Claude Code; experience with Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Continue.dev, and similar tools is highly valued
Ability to structure context, set expectations, validate outputs, and use AI effectively across coding and adjacent SDLC activities
Strong mentoring skills and the ability to help junior engineers improve through direct technical guidance
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Ability to work independently and solve complex technical problems with minimal direction
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong consulting background in application development, architecture, or modernization
Experience with automated software analysis tools
Experience leading whiteboarding sessions and technical design discussions
Community involvement through writing, speaking, or technical leadership in internal or external forums
Experience supporting technical scoping, RFPs, or pre-sales activities
Additional information
Why AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
India Employment Benefits include: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership
Requirements & qualifications
Deep expertise in at least two of the following languages: Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python
Strong ability to design, write, debug, and review complex application code
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle and Agile delivery practices
Strong experience with test-driven development, testing strategies, and writing bulletproof code
Strong working knowledge of architecture, design patterns, and anti-patterns
Experience building modern applications, APIs, and cloud-native services
Practical experience with security, DevSecOps, CI/CD, observability, and production-readiness practices
Strong proficiency with AI development tools, especially Claude Code; experience with Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Continue.dev, and similar tools is highly valued
Ability to structure context, set expectations, validate outputs, and use AI effectively across coding and adjacent SDLC activities
Strong mentoring skills and the ability to help junior engineers improve through direct technical guidance
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Ability to work independently and solve complex technical problems with minimal direction
Strong consulting background in application development, architecture, or modernization
Experience with automated software analysis tools
Experience leading whiteboarding sessions and technical design discussions
Community involvement through writing, speaking, or technical leadership in internal or external forums
Experience supporting technical scoping, RFPs, or pre-sales activities
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