Principal Software Consultant at Test Double

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

240000.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Artificial Intelligence, Legacy Modernization, DevOps, Data Engineering, Technical Leadership, Client Consulting, Mentorship, Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, Technical Strategy, Thought Leadership, Process Improvement, Team Collaboration, Software Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Empathy

Industry

Software Development

Description

100% remote (US & Canada) I 100% Employee Owned Improve how the world builds software by leading transformational client engagements Test Double is seeking an exceptional Principal Consultant to spearhead our most complex client challenges while expanding our capabilities in high-demand domains like artificial intelligence, legacy modernization, DevOps infrastructure, and data engineering. As a Principal Consultant, you'll embed with client teams as both strategic advisor and hands-on technical leader, leaving every engagement better than you found it. This isn’t a traditional consulting role. As a Principal Consultant, you’ll strengthen Test Double’s position in the market by shaping our technical practices, mentoring consultants, and creating content that showcases our expertise. You’ll partner with sales and marketing to help win meaningful work in domains like AI and legacy modernization. In client engagements, you’ll act as a strategic advisor—guiding technical direction, aligning delivery to business outcomes, and helping teams improve how they build software. As a 100% employee-owned company operating remotely since 2011, we've mastered flexible collaboration long before it became industry standard. You'll leverage this expertise to model remote best practices for clients while maintaining deep technical and strategic impact across diverse business environments. Your mission as a Principal Consultant You’ll adapt your focus based on client and company needs, shifting between deep delivery work, strategic shaping, market presence, and internal enablement: Partner with clients as a strategic advisor Provide executive-level consulting to client leadership, helping them navigate digital transformation challenges and align technology initiatives with business objectives. You'll influence organizational change at scale while maintaining hands-on technical involvement. Shape compelling solutions across multiple engagements Identify patterns and create reusable tooling, processes, and training materials that amplify our impact across client relationships. Your innovations will enable Test Double to solve increasingly complex challenges while maintaining our high standards for quality and maintainability. Support revenue growth through authentic relationships Partner with our demand generation team on sales calls, proposal development, and relationship building that authentically represents our values. You'll help prospects understand how Test Double's approach differs from traditional consultancies while establishing trust in our capabilities. Expand Test Double's strategic market presence Establish our reputation in your domain of expertise through thoughtful content creation, conference presentations, and innovative tooling that demonstrates our capabilities. Your thought leadership will directly contribute to our ability to serve strategic markets and attract exceptional talent. Drive strategic transformation on our most challenging engagements Lead complex technical initiatives that other consultancies struggle to deliver. Whether decomposing years-old monoliths, architecting AI-powered solutions, or designing organizational structures that align software delivery with business objectives, you'll tackle problems that haven't been solved before. Develop the next generation of empathetic collaborators Mentor and guide our consultants through structured coaching that elevates their technical capabilities and client relationship skills. You'll contribute to growth systems that help teammates progress while embodying Test Double's culture of continuous improvement. What you bring to Test Double Demonstrated leadership in complex technical environments You've successfully guided teams through challenging projects involving large-scale systems, emerging technologies, or organizational transformation. Your experience includes hands-on architecture, development, and team leadership across multiple technology stacks and business contexts. Proven ability to grow technical talent through direct mentorship You have concrete examples of developing engineers and consultants who credit you with significant career advancement. You excel at providing feedback, support, and coaching that elevates capabilities without creating conflict, and you thrive when others succeed. Track record of client consulting and relationship building You've earned client trust through innovative approaches to infrastructure, process improvement, or technical strategy. You understand how to navigate client organizations, influence stakeholders, and deliver solutions that align with business objectives rather than just technical requirements. Industry contributions that demonstrate expertise Whether through open source projects, conference presentations, blog posts, or other forms of thought leadership, you've shared knowledge that has influenced how others approach technical challenges. You're comfortable communicating complex topics to varied audiences. Alignment with Test Double's values and culture You celebrate differences and thrive in environments where everyone's unique contributions are encouraged. You embody our mission to improve software delivery while maintaining empathy, integrity, and a commitment to continuous learning. What we offer Employee ownership and aligned incentives As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), everyone at Test Double has equity stake in our collective success. Your contributions directly impact both client outcomes and your own financial growth. Remote-first culture with strategic travel opportunities Work from anywhere while experiencing diverse business environments through client engagements, industry conferences, and team gatherings. We've perfected intentional remote collaboration and provide comprehensive travel support for client sites. Investment in your continuous growth Dedicated time for learning and development, generous education reimbursement, and support for conference attendance and industry involvement. We believe your growth strengthens both your career and our collective capabilities. Meaningful work with exceptional teammates Join a team of empathetic, skilled professionals who are genuinely committed to improving how software gets built. You'll work on challenging problems with people who share your values and support your success. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits We offer market-competitive salaries with performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, and benefits that support work-life integration rather than just work-life balance. Ready to join us? If you're excited about embedding with client teams to solve their hardest problems while building Test Double's reputation for transformational consulting, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers the opportunity to shape both individual client success and industry-wide improvement in how software gets built. We're particularly interested in candidates with deep expertise in artificial intelligence, legacy system modernization, DevOps and infrastructure automation, or data engineering—but exceptional candidates from any technical background who align with our mission are encouraged to apply. Test Double celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Compensation: Base salary: $190,000 - $240,000 Benefits: 100% remote Time off: 5 weeks flexible time off (vacation and sick time) + 10 Paid Holidays, 2-week sabbatical after 5 years Company Ownership: ESOP Employee stock ownership program - Test Double is 100% employee-owned Family Support: 8 weeks paid parental leave at 100% of salary, plus additional unpaid Retirement: Company Contribution of 3% of salary to (401k) Continuing Education: 1 week of conference attendance (and up to $3,000 of expenses) Health: Premium health/dental/vision insurance (80-100% covered) New computer hardware purchase every 3 years Co-working space reimbursement (1/2 rent up to $500 monthly) Company-wide in-person retreats Short and Long Term Disability Life Insurance

Responsibilities

As a Principal Consultant, you will lead complex client engagements, acting as both a strategic advisor and hands-on technical leader. You will shape solutions, mentor consultants, and expand Test Double's market presence while driving strategic transformation in challenging projects.