Job Title: Technical Consultant Lead Engineer
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Experience Required: 12+ years
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Mode: In-person or Webcam
Job Summary We are looking for a seasoned Technical Consultant Lead Engineer who can guide technical teams, work closely with business stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery of complex technical solutions. This role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to translate business needs into effective engineering outcomes. You will oversee solution design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization across multiple platforms and technologies.
Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership -
Lead end-to-end technical solution design and architecture for enterprise-scale projects.
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Provide guidance to engineering teams, ensuring technical quality, best practices, and adherence to project standards.
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Review and validate technical designs, code structures, integrations, and configurations.
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Lead technical discussions with cross-functional teams, including product, business, QA, and infrastructure.
Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement -
Work directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and define technical strategies.
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Translate functional needs into clear, scalable technical solutions.
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Present solution approaches, architectural models, and implementation plans to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Project Delivery -
Oversee the execution of technical workstreams, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
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Collaborate with project managers to define timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and resource needs.
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Troubleshoot complex issues during development, testing, and deployment phases.
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Coordinate with vendors and third-party partners for integrations, upgrades, or customizations.
System Implementation & Optimization -
Support configuration, development, integration, and performance tuning across systems.
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Identify technical gaps and propose improvements, enhancements, and modernization strategies.
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Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and performance standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications -
12+ years of hands-on experience in technical engineering, consulting, or solution architecture roles.
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Strong experience leading technical teams in enterprise environments.
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Deep expertise in system design, software development life cycle, and integration methods.
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Strong understanding of cloud platforms, microservices, API frameworks, and modern technology stacks.
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Ability to create detailed architectural documents, diagrams, and solution proposals.
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Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges.
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Strong communication and client-facing skills with experience working in consulting environments.
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Experience with performance tuning, system optimization, and large-scale solution delivery.
Preferred Qualifications -
Experience working in on-site/near-site consulting environments.
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Knowledge of industry best practices for security, compliance, and system reliability.
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Exposure to DevOps tools, automation frameworks, and CI/CD processes.
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Experience guiding teams through technology modernization, cloud migration, or digital transformation.