Application Development Consultant Jobs

Application Development Consultants help organizations plan, build, modernize, and improve software applications. They combine technical expertise with business analysis to translate organizational needs into practical solutions, guide development teams, and support successful delivery. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Application Development Consultants Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and project, but may include assessing application portfolios, gathering requirements, recommending architectures and development approaches, and advising on implementation. Consultants often collaborate with business stakeholders, software engineers, product managers, IT teams, and vendors to keep solutions aligned with business goals.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with software development and application architecture, along with the ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include expertise in cloud platforms, APIs, databases, systems integration, security, agile delivery, and programming languages or frameworks. Consulting, project leadership, and stakeholder-management skills can also be valuable.

Career Opportunities

Application Development Consultants work across industries and may focus on enterprise software, cloud migration, custom application development, platform implementation, or legacy-system modernization. With experience, professionals may advance into principal consultant, solution architect, development manager, or technology leadership roles.

Find Application Development Consultant Jobs

Search Ladders for vetted Application Development Consultant opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required experience, location, and salary details to find roles that match your background and career goals.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$149K - $256K *

Shape the technical strategy for complex global opportunities, collaborating with sales leadership to drive innovative solutions. Lead technical discovery and architecture workshops, ensuring alignmen...

San Ramon, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives in data center security solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customer relationships and achieve...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor in a dynamic technical team, driving innovative reporting solutions and collaborating closely with business users and AI experts to enhance data visibility a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $128K *

Transform the future of air traffic management by ensuring seamless software installations and operational readiness for FAA's Terminal Flight Data Manager program, while collaborating with teams acro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales of AI solutions to community banks and credit unions. Manage the full sales cycle, from pipeline generation to closing, while exceeding quotas in a fast-paced, high...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $187K *

Manage client relationships and oversee business development efforts, driving sales strategy and ensuring delivery assurance by aligning client expectations with service offerings while monitoring per...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $144K *

Champion the advancement of Medicaid actuarial analysis by collaborating across teams, enhancing reporting standards, and automating processes while supporting strategic initiatives to drive business...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Architect AI-driven solutions that automate workflows across teams, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with diverse departments to design, deploy, and iterate on intelligent agents, sh...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $245K *

Champion AI strategy and implementation in healthcare, leading a team to deliver measurable value. Drive business development, client engagement, and practice growth while shaping innovative solutions...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $152K *

Drive your career forward by developing a profitable book of business while enhancing agency relationships and cross-selling insurance products for broader commercial growth and profitability...

Texas, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the management of variable compensation systems, ensuring accurate calculations and data integrity. Drive automation and provide mentorship to enhance team capabilities while collaborating across...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $87K *

Transform customer experiences by leading Unanet ERP implementations, ensuring successful configurations and training for Government Contracting clients. Manage multiple projects, driving adoption and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $304K *

Drive innovative IAM architecture solutions, collaborating globally to enhance cloud asset control and ensure operational excellence through strategic design and cross-functional teamwork...

Cambridge, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining workplace dynamics by integrating AI into daily operations. You'll drive strategic and tactical initiatives, enhancing employee capabilities and fostering a culture of co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $138K *

Lead the charge in enhancing workplace safety by conducting thorough loss analyses, on-site surveys, and providing actionable recommendations to improve safety programs and reduce hazards for policyho...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $141K *

Champion the development of business and application architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with customer needs. Oversee project execution, collaborate with technical teams, and drive sustainable...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Transform the mobile landscape by leading the development of a cutting-edge React Native application for iOS and Android, enhancing user experience and driving innovation in a collaborative environmen...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $190K *

Drive innovation in healthcare analytics as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, leading product development, designing ETL processes, and mentoring a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes throug...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of complex AWS engagements by anchoring architecture across delivery, security, and client relations. Become the key strategist who connects technical design to business excellenc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $94K *

Engage with clients by managing media services, developing integrated strategies, and ensuring campaign success. Collaborate with teams to drive innovative solutions and mentor junior members while ma...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $149K *

Drive healthcare interoperability by designing and developing scalable Smile CDR integrations and FHIR solutions, enabling seamless data exchange across payer, provider, and regulatory platforms in a...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $260K *

Transform customer experiences by leading technical discovery and designing innovative data solutions. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to drive adoption and expansion of the dbt platform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform your career by designing and scaling a cutting-edge cloud-native data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data services and optimize data pipelines in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Collaborate with a team to architect and deliver scalable quote-to-cash solutions, enhancing revenue operations through innovative technology and best practices while engaging with clients to translat...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Application Development Consultant do?question toggle

    An Application Development Consultant advises organizations on designing, building, integrating, and improving software applications. The role can include gathering requirements, recommending technical solutions, guiding implementation, and working with development teams and business stakeholders.

  • What skills are commonly required for Application Development Consultant jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value application development experience, software architecture knowledge, and familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, databases, integrations, and agile methods. Communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder-management skills are also important.

  • Where do Application Development Consultants work?question toggle

    They work in consulting firms, technology companies, and organizations with significant software or IT operations. Opportunities span industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and government.

  • What career paths can follow this role?question toggle

    Experienced consultants may move into senior or principal consulting roles, solution architecture, development management, product leadership, or broader technology leadership positions.

  • How can I find Application Development Consultant jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Application Development Consultant listings and review each posting for salary, responsibilities, qualifications, and location. Ladders focuses on professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.