Application Architecture Consultant

Inspire11 is a full-service consulting firm that helps clients reach their full potential by getting closer to their customers, their employees, and their communities. We thrive on utilizing innovative and strategic thought with technology to bring change and disruption to life.  

Our team partners with technology leaders to help them strategize and execute their digital, analytics and technology initiatives. We focus on positively disrupting the marketplace and building customer loyalty in an ever-fickle consumer market. We are constantly keeping our eyes open for revenue generating opportunities in organizations using application development and data analytics.  

In order to meet the demands of our high growth business, we are looking for a Senior Application Architect with strong development & architecture skills to work with our clients to solve technology needs.  

What you do at Inspire11: 

• Work directly with multiple clients in various industries leading a highly collaborative team of the best and brightest developers 
• Interact with key decision makers to deliver and drive projects (CIO, CTO, Directors, & business stakeholders)  
• Serve as a leader for the full life-cycle of projects from requirements gathering, development, all the way through to implementation & roll-out  
• Design, develop, implement and support complex critical applications 
• Develop architecture designs, processes, standards, and guidelines  
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of new and existing applications, systems and components 

Why you are a fit for Inspire11:  

• You have strong full-stack development experience and are comfortable within a consulting/on-site client environment  
• You are skilled at the latest version of JavaScript and are up to date with modern JS frameworks such as Node and React
• You are skilled at the latest version of Java, C#, Node.js, or Python and are up to date with modern features 
• You are deeply skilled at creating and architecting React components and understand the nuances of React development 
• You have familiarity using Spring Boot and building API’s using elements of Spring. 
• You stay on top of the changing technology ecosystems 
• You enjoy working directly with clients to bring a project from inception to completion 
• You have a passion for mentoring and leading other engineers on the team 
• You have the ability to choose platforms, tools, languages, and frameworks that are appropriate to a specific software solutions
• You have experience with both relational & non-relational databases  
• You are well versed in AWS and how applications are deployed 
• You want to contribute to raising the culture of modern technology development within the company 
• You enjoy learning new technologies and are passionate about continuous learning 
• You are comfortable working in fast paced environments, can wear many hats, and have a general fear of being bored 

Why Inspire11 is a fit for you:  

• We provide opportunities to collaborate with a team of highly experience technologists 
• We provide cutting edge work and the opportunity to learn and utilize the latest technologies 
• We provide the opportunity to contribute to growing a team and a company  

At Inspire11, we believe our values make a difference:  

• We value, support, and help each other grow  
• We are committed to active inclusion and diversity  
• We are transparent and believe the best idea wins  
• We succeed when our customers succeed  
• And we keep it fun!  

We believe that everyone drives change, and everyone is an owner. Nothing excites us more than having the ability to collaborate with intelligent, highly-motivated and talented people on challenging problems as we work to change the face of the digital and analytics space.  

 This role requires the willingness and ability to be onsite at the Inspire11 or client location depending on project needs to maximize in-person collaboration and build stronger relationships.

Please note employees must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Inspire11 is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an applicant’s employment visa.

Compensation Range for Senior Consultant to Managing Consultant:  $124,113 - $178,210

For more information regarding our compensation and benefit offerings please see below:

U.S. Compensation & Benefits 

Compensation at Inspire11

Inspire11 follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Wage Act, and the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003. We believe that people performing the same role at the same level, with similar levels of ability or experience, should be similarly compensated. We also believe that the most critical factors driving compensation should be an Eleven’s skill, experience, performance, responsibility, and effort. We may also consider an employee’s length of service, relevant education, training, or certification, and the requirements of a specific job. We may also consider whether the cost of living or competition for talent in specific markets requires adjustments in compensation for employees in those markets. Our goal is to fairly compensate all our Elevens based on these factors within the Company’s financial ability.  

Compensation may be increased or decreased at Inspire11’s discretion based on an employee’s performance reviews, market conditions, and the Company’s financial performance. Inspire11 will always notify an employee in writing before any change is made to their compensation. 

Bonuses 

We may allow employees in Sales, Recruiting, or Leadership to earn periodic bonuses based on sales, revenue, client-specific or practice-specific targets. These targets are communicated to each eligible employee via offer letter or annual update. All such target-based bonuses are calculated based on the Company and an individual’s periodic performance and will only be awarded if: (a) the employee is meeting performance expectations and is an employee in good standing of the Company; (b) the target is met; and (c) the Company’s current financial performance and market conditions permit the bonus to be paid out. All periodic bonuses are discretionary and are earned only when paid out.  

Each year, the Company will decide whether the Company’s financial performance, market performance, and business realities allow it to create an annual bonus pool. If the Company decides that annual bonuses may be awarded, then the Leadership Team, Market Directors, and Managing Directors will work together to grant annual bonuses to employees in good standing based on the same factors discussed in the previous paragraph while also considering employees’ diligence, performance, expertise, skill, judgment, and experience. To be eligible to participate in this annual bonus pool, an employee must be hired by no later than October 1st of the preceding year. Annual bonuses and merit increases may be prorated based on hire date. Employees eligible for target-based periodic bonuses are not eligible to participate in the annual bonus pool.  

Options or Other Equity in Inspire11 

Inspire11 has a legacy program that allowed certain high-performing employees to purchase shares of the Company through an affiliate. The Company also has a newer program that grants options annually to high-performing employees based on their performance reviews, their managers’ recommendation, and leadership approval. These options have a vesting period associated with them. 

Benefits 

Full-time employees are eligible for the following contributory benefits, where premiums are partially paid by the Company and partially by the employee:  

• Medical insurance plans, 

• Dental insurance plans, and 

• Vision insurance plans. 

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits provided wholly by the Company: 

• Short-term disability, providing for a benefit of 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $2,000 per week for up to 11 weeks after a 7-day waiting period; 

• Long-term disability, providing for 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $10,000 per month for the time period from the 91st day after a qualifying event through the earlier of the end of the disability or age 67; 

• Life insurance, providing for a benefit of two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum payout of $400,000;  

• A connectivity stipend of $25 per month; 

• Employee Assistance Program, providing for confidential counseling sessions, 24-hour crisis support, online peer support groups, skills training, behavioral health coaching, initial free legal consultations (and discounted rates on referred lawyers), online legal forms, assistance with eldercare and parenting services, among other things. 

Full-time employees are also eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, which allows employees to contribute to a standard or Roth IRA. According to a vesting schedule, the Company matches 100% of employee contributions on the first 3% of an employee’s salary and 50% of employee contributions from 3% to 5% of an employee’s salary. 

Depending on eligibility and their elections, full-time employees may also have access to certain tax-advantaged savings accounts set up through the Company, into which employees contribute withheld funds:  

• Flexible savings accounts, 

• Limited-purpose flexible savings accounts, 

• Healthcare savings accounts,  

• Dependent care savings accounts, 

• Commuter benefit accounts. 

Paid Time Off and Leave 

Inspire11 grants all eligible employees any statutory leave required by federal, Illinois, or other applicable law, such as FMLA, bereavement, sick leave, emergency leave, jury duty or witness leave, and VESSA leave.  

In addition, Inspire11 has a self-managed paid time off policy (PTO) that does not set predetermined upper limits on the amount of PTO an employee may take. All PTO must be requested in advance and approved by the appropriate supervisor to ensure client work can continue. All full-time employees are expected to take a minimum of one week of PTO each year.  

The Company also gives paid parental leave to full-time employees who have worked for Inspire11 for a year prior to taking leave, including up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave to birth parents and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave to non-birthing parents. This paid leave can be taken within the first 6 months after the child’s arrival and is in addition to short-term disability leave (for eligible parents). 

Lastly, Inspire11 has eight paid holidays. 

Other Benefits 

Inspire11 also maintains other programs that provide additional benefits to employees, such as:  

• Impact to 11: a charitable giving matching program where, after being employed by Inspire11 for a year, employees may request that a qualifying charity receive up to $500 in matching donations each year. 

• Professional development benefits for qualifying employees: a program allowing for reimbursement of certain course materials and costs on a discretionary basis for employees who have been at Inspire11 for at least 6 months, with supervisor’s approval. 

• Regular gifts of Inspire11 clothes, office items, and swag. 

Disclaimer 

This document applies only to the United States and to Inspire11 LLC, not our worldwide partners. 

Inspire11 reserves the right to change the benefits offered to employees in accordance with applicable law based on business needs, market conditions, and financial stability. Before changing any benefits, Company will notify all employees of the change and will update this document.

EEOC  
Inspire11 is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.