Accela

Senior Consultant (Accela Applications)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Government Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience, along with practitioner or admin-level experience with the Accela Civic Platform. Required qualifications include expertise in SaaS, multi-tenancy, multi-tiered infrastructure, and application servers; experience with enterprise application integration, data migration, and business intelligence; at least 2 years of experience converting data to/from Oracle & SQL Server with strong database concepts and PL/SQL or T-SQL scripting; the ability to lead customer-facing sessions and explain technical issues to non-technical audiences; strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; excellent customer service; and the ability to prioritize and thrive in fast-paced environments, while also being an independent contributor who collaborates effectively within teams. Desired qualifications include previous professional services or consulting experience, government domain expertise, experience leading reporting teams, and programming skills such as C#.

Responsibilities

The Senior Consultant will transform complex government data into intuitive reports and dashboards on the Accela Civic Platform, leading on-time, on-budget implementations of reporting solutions and data conversions while collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams. They will analyze client and implementation team needs to deliver scalable solutions, design with a focus on user experience, performance, and maintainability, and architect innovative data solutions with the Data Architect. The role involves owning reporting and conversion tasks, enhancing and evangelizing best practices, tools, and frameworks, acting as a trusted advisor to customers and project teams, and mentoring junior consultants. Travel up to 40% to client sites and industry events is expected.

Skills

Accela Civic Platform
Reporting
Data Visualization
Data Migration
ETL
Business Intelligence
Database Management
SaaS
Cloud Computing
Application Architecture
Security
Analytics
Software Engineering

Accela

Cloud-based solutions for government agencies

About Accela

Accela provides cloud-based solutions designed for government agencies to enhance civic engagement and streamline operations. Its main product, the Construct API, enables developers to create applications that improve interactions between government entities and citizens. These applications can assist with various civic functions, including permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and public health management. Accela differentiates itself from competitors by offering a subscription-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model, along with open-source tools and resources that foster a community of developers focused on civic technology. The company's goal is to improve efficiency, transparency, and citizen satisfaction in government services.

San Ramon, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1999Year Founded
$151.4MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Family Planning Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support

Risks

Emerging civic tech startups pose a threat to Accela's market share.
Integration challenges with OpenCounter may disrupt service delivery.
Economic downturns could reduce government spending on Accela's SaaS solutions.

Differentiation

Accela offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions for government agencies.
The Construct API enables developers to enhance civic engagement and streamline operations.
Accela's acquisition of OpenCounter simplifies permitting and licensing processes for users.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital government services boosts Accela's SaaS offerings.
Smart city initiatives globally expand Accela's market reach.
Data-driven decision-making in government operations increases demand for Accela's analytics capabilities.

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