Software Development Consultant

As a Software Development Consultant at McKee-Nix & Associates you will apply your software engineering expertise to help the business design build and implement custom digital tools and applications that support operational efficiency sales training and other strategic initiatives. You will work closely with internal stakeholderssuch as sales operations and leadershipto translate business needs into well-architected software solutions that drive growth and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Engage with business leaders and internal teams to understand and analyze technology needs and challenges.

Define software requirements propose technology solutions and recommend appropriate platforms frameworks and architectures.

Design develop test and deploy custom applications (web-based desktop or mobile) tailored to the companys processes.

Build scalable maintainable and secure software following best practices and software engineering principles.

Collaborate with other teams (e.g. operations training sales) to integrate software solutions with existing systems (CRM ERP inventory management).

Implement APIs Microservices or integration layers to connect systems efficiently.

Ensure software quality through code reviews automated testing and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Provide documentation training and knowledge transfer to internal teams and end users.

Troubleshoot debug and resolve software issues in development and production environments.

Assist in planning and executing software rollout deployment and maintenance strategies.

Stay updated on emerging technologies software trends and industry best practices and recommend improvements.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

3 years of software development experience preferably in a consulting or advisory role.

Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Java C# Python JavaScript).

Experience with web or mobile development frameworks.

Knowledge of software architecture principles design patterns and best practices.

Familiarity with database systems (SQL and/or NoSQL) and data modeling.

Experience building and integrating APIs or microservices.

Experience with version control testing frameworks and CI/CD.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives

Health dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off: vacation sick leave and company holidays

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid or on-site depending on business needs)

Professional development support: training conferences and certification reimbursement

Travel reimbursement for business-related visits or project rollout

Opportunities for career advancement into senior development architecture or technical leadership roles

Wellness support: mental health resources wellness stipend or gym benefit

Paid parental / family leave

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field (or equivalent experience). 3 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting advisory or professional services. Hands-on experience with security assessments architecture design and risk management. Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST Cybersecurity Framework CIS Controls). Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR HIPAA PCI-DSS) is preferred. Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS Azure GCP) identity management encryption and network security. Excellent communication skills both technical and non-technical with experience presenting to executives and technical teams. Consulting mindset: strong problem-solving client-facing experience and ability to lead engagements. Certifications such as CISSP CISM CRISC or equivalent are a plus.