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Torq

Senior Consultant - Senior Software Engineer

Torq, Plano, Texas, us, 75086

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Senior Consultant – Senior Software Engineer Are you an experienced 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 Senior and Lead Software Engineers who are still hands‑on, love to build, and 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

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

5+ years of professional software engineering experience

Proven ability to lead the design and implementation of complex systems

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.)

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

Hands‑on with AI dev tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.)

Rapid prototyping tools (Replit, v0.dev, Bolt, etc.)

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

Open‑source contributions or participation in engineering communities

Benefits and Other Fun Stuff

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

Salary range: $110,000 – $140,000 (base salary). Compensation commences and commutation based on skill, experience, certification and other criteria.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position; all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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.

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