Software Due Diligence Architect (Tech M&A)

$205,900 - $234,500/Yr

West Monroe Partners - Elk Grove Village, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Elk Grove Village, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

West Monroe is seeking a Software Architect (Consultant) to join the Tech Transaction Services (TTS) Practice, focusing on technology/software M&A due diligence projects. The role involves collaborating with various consultants and executive stakeholders to lead technology assessments and advisory services across multiple industries, including Private Equity, High-Tech & Software, Healthcare, and Financial Services. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and frameworks while leading strategic software environment assessments and post-merger integrations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Transaction Services consultants from other competencies to support client M&A activity.
• Analyze existing technology systems, software applications, team operations, and business processes to solve business problems.
• Assess the software/technology landscape within enterprise organizations and make recommendations to strategic investors.
• Analyze contemporary software application/architecture stacks down to the code level.
• Evaluate SDLC processes, risks, and project management methodologies for best practices and security.
• Formulate strategic investment summaries and key risk mitigation analyses for pre-close and post-close projects.
• Establish the linkage between business strategy and technology to deliver impactful outcomes.
• Stay updated on technology trends and help clients understand innovative technology solutions.
• Support new business development by identifying unique opportunities with existing clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required.
• 6-11+ years of experience in software development/architecture, preferably at the enterprise level.
• Experience with Microsoft .Net, Java with J2EE, JavaScript (React, Angular), and/or other common stacks like Python/Ruby/AWS.
• Confident in applying modern software design concepts such as microservices and test-driven development.
• Awareness of contemporary and legacy software architectural patterns and their tradeoffs.
• Well-versed in complex business systems integration and custom object-oriented design/development.
• Familiarity with application security, secure coding principles, and DevSecOps.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical engagements including proposal development and project management.
• Strong critical thinking, leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel for out-of-town client engagements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in consulting firm/industry preferred.
• Familiarity with secure SDLC practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• 401k plan enrollment.
• Employee stock ownership program participation.
• Annual bonuses eligibility.
• Unlimited flexible time off.
• Ten paid holidays throughout the year.
• Ten weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment.