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Senior Software Engineer Consultant

HIKE2
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026 CLOSED ON 4/2/2026

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Job Description

Senior Software Engineer

Who We Are

HIKE2 is a leading provider of technology advisory and implementation services that specializes in empowering a distinct set of industries to define their future and accelerate their path forward. With expertise for law firms, financial services, insurance, business service providers, and high-tech SaaS companies, our team addresses complex and evolving challenges by providing advisory services and tailoring cutting-edge cloud solutions, AI initiatives, and data & analytics programs.

We are a collaborative, diverse, and action-oriented group of consultants who work iteratively to capture client mindsets and solve the most complex business problems. For our teams, there’s no such thing as “cookie-cutter” advice or solutions. We thrive in change and love going from blank slate to truly innovative ideas and creative breakthroughs, developing solutions from our deep, cross-discipline expertise shaped by senior advisors and practical experience.

We care deeply about our clients, building strong and positive relationships with their partners and fellow guides, and the impact of their work.

At HIKE2:

  • We work in teams
  • We are committed to our customer success and each other’s success
  • We set the bar high and challenge one another
  • We are passionate about emerging technologies and love the thrill of venturing to the edge of technology
  • We get out from behind our desks and go to the drawing board
  • We gather information and get to know our clients face to face

Are you ready to make a change? Join our growing team and excel in your career!

HIKE2 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer Consultant. We are seeking a collaborative team player to help execute on the tech stack for our Enterprise clients. We want you to be able to solution on the fly while recognizing today’s technical and the clients limitations and provide a path to help deliver a top notch solution to the client.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design and architect software solutions that leverage LLMs
  • Architect cloud solutions to be flexible by design and allow for rapid configuration, extension, and deprecation
  • Lead and/or mentor junior software engineers
  • Serve as a primary technical resource to guide architecture decisions across multiple program accounts
  • Champion software engineering best practices such as code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD
  • Collaborate with internal and client resources to understand the business objective and select the best technical solution
  • Stay current on emerging AI and cloud technologies

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5-7 years of experience building and deploying software solutions in cloud environments
  • Proficient in Python and at least one other language
  • Deep experience in cloud platforms and architecture, such as AWS/Azure
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and integrating APIs
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and resource optimization (e.g. containers, autoscaling, etc)
  • Experience delivering software across the full development lifecycle from design and development, to testing, deployment, and support.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Knowledge of AI frameworks and libraries, as well as experience across various industries, demonstrating thought leadership and revenue impact
  • Previous experience working client facing preferably within a law firm, technology company or consulting organization

The annual base salary range is $100,000-$170,000/year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the HIKE2. total compensation package, which includes the below:

  • Six national health medical plans to choose from, including a HSA option
  • Dental & Vision options
  • Retirement Savings with a Safe Harbor 401K plan with immediate vesting and company match
  • Long and short term disability coverage options
  • Life Insurance and travel insurance
  • Flexible PTO policy and 10 paid holidays
  • Reimbursement for certifications related to your role
  • Opportunity for career development, advancement and learning

Don’t meet every requirement?

As an innovation consultancy, we recognize that talent is not always related to job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive impact, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

EOE / Minorities / Females / Veteran Disabled

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

U. S. Citizenship

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Salary : $100,000 - $170,000

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