Senior Level Application Development Consultant Jobs

Senior level application development consultant jobs place experienced technologists in charge of solution architecture, delivery outcomes, and the cross-functional teams or workstreams that execute them. Roles are distributed across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Gusto, and Huron Consulting hiring at this level now.

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Open roles200+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerSimpson Gumpertz & Heger
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type51% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Application Specific Integrated Circuit Verification Engineer
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Application Specific Integrated Circuit Verification Engineer
CoreTek Labs
San Jose, California
Specialized Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
None

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Application Architect
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Application Architect
Wipro
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Engineering
Solutions Architecture
$80k - $158k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Forward Deployed Engineer - Model Engineering - Manager - Consulting - OPEN Location
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Forward Deployed Engineer - Model Engineering - Manager - Consulting - OPEN Location
EY
New York, New York
Data Engineering
Data Science
Data Science & Analytics
$126k - $262k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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PeopleSoft HCM Application Architect
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PeopleSoft HCM Application Architect
Sligo Software Solutions Inc.
Albany, New York
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Human Resources
Data Science
Database Administration (DBA)
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$83/yr
On-Site
None

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Principal, Value Consulting
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Principal, Value Consulting
Epsilon
Chicago, Illinois
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$108k - $162k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Senior Level Application Development Consultant Job Market

Who's Hiring

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger7 open roles
Gusto6 open roles
Huron Consulting5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software53
  • Consulting & Professional Services45
  • Electronics & Hardware17
  • Accounting & Auditing12
  • Manufacturing11

Senior Level Application Development Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level application development consultant job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who can own end-to-end delivery, not just contribute to it. Demonstrating that you have led complex application development projects, made architectural decisions under real constraints, and mentored junior developers gives you a clear edge. A portfolio of measurable outcomes and client-facing experience matters as much as technical depth at the senior level.

Which companies hire senior level application development consultants?

Companies hiring senior level application development consultants right now include Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Gusto, and Huron Consulting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large consulting firms, enterprise technology companies, and organizations undergoing significant digital transformation initiatives.

Are there remote senior level application development consultant jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and engagement type. About 49% of senior level application development consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced consultants who can operate effectively without close in-person oversight. Client-facing roles may still require periodic on-site presence regardless of the base arrangement.

What makes an application development consultant role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task execution. Consultants at this stage own the technical direction of an engagement, make architectural and tooling decisions, manage client relationships independently, and are expected to mentor or guide more junior team members. The expectation shifts from delivering assigned work to shaping how the work gets done.

Which industries hire the most senior level application development consultants?

Senior level application development consultant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on custom application development to modernize legacy systems, integrate platforms, and deliver large-scale technology programs that require seasoned consultants to lead execution.