Technical Coach

Hybrid 3 to 4 days a week onsite in Fort Worth, TX

The Technical Coach elevates engineering capabilities, practices, and architecture to enable faster and more reliable software delivery with a focus on business outcomes. The coach applies advanced systems analysis, software design, and development expertise while collaborating with product coaching to align technical approaches with value streams and measurable results.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $120.00 to $140.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Apply systems analysis techniques and consult with users to determine software or system functional specifications.
• Coach developers to design, develop, document, analyze, create, test, or modify systems or programs, including prototypes, based on user or system design specifications.
• Assess current technical practices and identify specific improvement opportunities.
• Coach developers, architects, and engineering leaders on XP practices, clean code principles, and refactoring techniques.
• Help teams implement technical and lean metrics such as cycle time, throughput, and forecasting.
• Guide teams in adopting improved practices through systems thinking and continuous learning within the existing environment.
• Collaborate with product coaches to align technical approaches with product objectives, value streams, and business outcomes.
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping, Story Mapping, and Discovery Trees to improve flow, learning, and prioritization.
• Provide regular progress updates and evidence of impact to the transformation leadership.
• Tailor coaching to meet teams at their current capability level and maturity.
• Drive measurable improvements in delivery speed, predictability, quality, reliability, architecture, and technical debt reduction.

Experience Requirements

• Expertise in programming fundamentals and software craftsmanship.
• Proficiency in identifying code smells and applying refactoring for maintainability and quality.
• Experience with testing strategies, feedback loops, and the test pyramid.
• Hands-on practice with XP methods including pair programming, TDD, and continuous integration.
• Knowledge of clean code principles and simple design.
• Experience implementing lean metrics and forecasting for predictable delivery.
• Ability to facilitate Value Stream Mapping, Story Mapping, and Discovery Trees.
• Systems thinking applied to optimize end-to-end outcomes.
• Familiarity with architecture patterns and system design.
• Experience with test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Skill in managing technical debt and improving software quality.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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