Careers

Northridge seeks out strong individuals with maximum levels of intelligence, integrity, and passion. Does that sound like you?

We hire high-character individuals that cherish innovation and love delivering value for clients. Through our unique culture and core values we offer an employment experience that is unlike any other.

You’ll find that you are working hard but that it just doesn’t feel like a job. You’ll find that you actually like all of your co-workers. You'll find a full slate of fun company events outside of work. You’ll find strong process yet weak politics. You’ll find that this is the most open and ethical place that you have ever worked. You'll find a home and a family.

If this sounds attractive and you think you fit the profile, we want to hear from you. Be prepared for a gauntlet of qualification including phone screens, multiple interviews, capability tests, writing tests, etc. We didn't say it would be easy to join Northridge but it will be incredibly rewarding if you are selected to join the team.

Open Positions

SharePoint Solution Architects - Atlanta, GA & Charlotte, NC
Northridge is seeking a high-energy, team-oriented, and business-minded architect to serve as technology consultant on a client-focused project team. If you are a technically proficient, focused individual with 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect in the analysis, design, hands-on development and delivery of line-of-business applications, this position is for you.

Applicant must possess an in-depth understanding of the Microsoft .NET Framework, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Presentation Foundation, ASP.NET technology, and SQL Server 2008 in a variety of business environments. Our consultants must also have a considerable knowledge of design patterns and must have hands-on development and architectural experience with highly customized solutions.

Responsibilities Include:
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Business analysis and business process understanding.
- Strong ability to assist clients with business requirements for their solutions and create the appropriate information architecture, technical architecture, and solution approach.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of business both verbally and in writing.
- Must be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
- Experienced in problem solving, and able to follow a methodical implementation process.
- Ability to lead complete software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, configuring, programming and unit testing for line-of-business applications based on Microsoft technologies.
- Ability to contribute to sales engagements and drive technical discussions with clients.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities.
- Ability to communicate with clients at all levels.
- Work directly with business development teams during project envisioning (e.g., proposal generation, statements of work) to come up with the best solution for given requirements, with the ability to provide reasonably accurate estimates for projects.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Qualifications Include:
- Must possess an in depth understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft technologies.
- Knowledge must include architectural design, solution management and troubleshooting with a focus on planning, deploying and supporting enterprise application solutions.
- In depth experience with SQL Server, database design, and database performance planning.
- In depth experience architecting and developing Service-Oriented Architecture solutions.
- Web development experience (HTML, CSS, XSL, XSLT, JavaScript, JQuery) is required.
- Experience configuring and working with Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) and SQL Server 2005/2008 is required.
- Must be able to define, both verbally and in writing, technical architecture and functional requirements, and can participate in Technical Assessment engagements.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience implementing SharePoint Technologies as both a developer and an architect.
- Experience implementing Silverlight as both a developer and an architect.
.NET Solution Developer and Consultant - Charlotte, NC
If you have a strong background in software engineering and are looking for the opportunity to broaden your skillset with Microsoft SharePoint, this position is for you. Northridge is seeking a motivated, team-oriented, customer-facing candidate with 5-10 years of experience as a Software Engineer in the hands-on development and deployment of Microsoft solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to break into a client facing role. The individual filling this role should bring a strong understanding of the .NET Framework, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Presentation Foundation, ASP.NET technology, and SQL Server 2008 in a variety of business formats. This individual will work to create highly customized solutions for one key Northridge client. The successful candidate will have the desire and ability to advance their career by gaining experience with SharePoint technologies.

This individual will participate in requirements gathering and documentation, analysis and design, and software development. The candidate must be able to contribute in the development of new applications and must also be able to work directly with clients in the support and maintenance of existing applications. An ability to communicate with clients both verbally and in written form is a must.

Responsibilities Include:
- Web development experience (HTML, CSS, XSL, XSLT, JavaScript, JQuery) is required.
- Strong ability to assist clients with business requirements for their solutions and implement the correct solution approach.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with clients both verbally and in writing.
- Willingness and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Business analysis and business process understanding.
Qualifications Include:
- An understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft technologies and hands-on experience with the .NET Framework.
- Experience in database design and database performance tuning.
- Experience with SharePoint technologies (MOSS and WSS).
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
- Must be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
- Experienced in problem solving, and able to follow a methodical implementation process.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Senior Managers - Atlanta, GA & Raleigh, NC
Northridge Senior Project Managers are individuals that have extensive expertise with project delivery and methodology. The Senior Project Manager leads project teams on complex projects and manages multiple engagements for multiple customers. The Senior Manager is responsible for delivering projects for customers that are on-time, on-budget, and on-scope. Further, the Senior Project Manager has responsibility to identify new business opportunities for Northridge with the customer and follow the proper process for ensuring cultivation of those identified opportunities. This individual is a skilled business analyst that works with customer personnel to help understand business challenges and strategize regarding a solution design and implementation for addressing those challenges.

The Senior Project Manager must be an effective writer and overall communicator as this position will be heavily responsible for drafting deliverable documents, proposal content, work estimates, leading internal and customer meetings, providing sales support, and delivering presentations as well as reviewing all types of communications and deliverables from other Northridge team members. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing large and/or multiple project P&L(s) (budget) and will work closely with all project resources to ensure that the project is delivered within the allocated budget. The Senior Project Manager is a leader and mentor for other Northridge Project Managers and Business Consultants and specifically manages the day-to-day activities of the Senior Project Manager’s project team resources.

Responsibilities Include:
- Good understanding of and ability to communicate Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts.
- Ability to analyze complex data.
- Communicate effectively in English (read, write, and speak).
- Interact professionally with clients and customers.
- Lead a team to complete a project or assignment.
- Prioritize assignments and work concurrently on multiple tasks.
- Research problems and communicate solutions.
- Resolve customer problems through personal contact.
- Speak to groups of customers, clients, and/or colleagues.
- Supervise the work of others, formally or informally.
- Experience in a Professional Services/Consulting organization a plus.
- Must be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects, and rapidly changing priorities.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
- 6-8 years experience directly consulting with customers on strategic needs and assessments as well as managing multiple system implementations for customers.
- 4+ years supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated sales support experience as well as experience identifying, prioritizing, and pursuing business development opportunities.
- Experience in a Professional Services/Consulting organization a plus.
- Proficient with word processing (e.g., Word), spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel), and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint).
- Proficient with other project tools/software (Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Microsoft TFS).
Business Intelligence Consultants - Atlanta, GA
A Business Intelligence Consultant in the Northridge Business Intelligence practice is an expert with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Business Intelligence technology. This position is responsible for providing developmental expertise and consulting on Business Intelligence projects, and performing development of BI projects. This may include assisting with mapping requirements, developing estimates, developing data warehouses, developing OLAP databases, writing reports, dashboards, and scorecards, performing DBA tasks, code and data testing, and developing PerformancePoint application solutions. Candidates will be responsible for implementing these solutions and supporting the customer post-implementation. Candidates will also be involved in sales meetings with potential customers.

Responsibilities Include:
- Designing and Building BI applications.
- Assisting with requirements gathering.
- Executing the requirements of BI systems.
- Project and application documentation.
- Interfacing directly with the customer.
- Participating in sales efforts.
- Traveling when required.
Qualifications Include:
- 3+ years IT consulting/project experience.
- 2+ years BI experience (Data Warehousing/OLAP/Reporting/Scorecards/Planning Applications).
- Understanding of business reporting and analytical issues.
- Strong understanding of SQL.
- Understanding of MDX and/or DMX a plus.
- DBA skills a plus.
- Understanding of data warehouse & OLAP design.
- Excellent presentation, written, verbal, and overall communication skills.
Business Development Manager - Carolinas
Northridge seeks a Business Development Manager in the Raleigh Durham or Charlotte metro area. The Business Development Manager will report to the Chief Business Development Officer as well as the Carolinas General Manager at Northridge. The Business Development Manager will work very closely with Northridge’s regional consulting leadership and service practice lines (business intelligence, corporate portals, interactive), and will focus on developing and driving new Northridge business opportunities while also working closely with Microsoft field sales and partner management in the region where appropriate.

Responsibilities Include:
- Sales Lead Outreach and Qualification – Self-generate leads through personal relationship building, networking, Northridge partnerships, Northridge CRM data, and other general prospecting activities to targeted named accounts in the Carolinas. Nurture and build relationships to build pipeline. Also handle in-bound Sales inquiries as provided by the Northridge Marketing engine and qualify appropriately, engage additional Northridge practice leaders / subject matter experts as necessary and when appropriate based on the Northridge sales process.
- Sales Overview Presentations – Hold qualification conversations, prepare and deliver initial overview presentations to potential customers on Northridge, our consulting services and disciplines, and what enabling technologies Northridge deploys (Microsoft SharePoint). Position also may involve presenting at regional marketing events.
- Proposal/RFI/RFP Responses – Lead and “project manage” Proposals as well as RFP / RFI responses - including assembling response teams and coordinate the drafting and delivery of Proposals as well as RFI / RFP responses with multiple internal Northridge resources supporting.
- Microsoft Field Sales Relationship - Build and manage relationships with relevant Microsoft field sales specialists and account executives. Participate in Microsoft District-Level Sales planning and reporting through regularly scheduled meetings, conference calls, reports and analysis. Contribute to the development, planning and management of district-level marketing / sales initiatives in conjunction with Microsoft district teams.
- Other Northridge Go-to-Market Partner Field Sales Relationship - Build and manage relationships with relevant Northridge partner field sales specialists and account executives.
- Sales Reporting - Sales pipeline document administration and data reporting / analysis. Includes reports provided to Microsoft through our partnership.
- Regional Marketing - Identify regional marketing event opportunities (regional conferences, guest speaking at Microsoft events, regional webinars), identify speaking topics and speakers, attend and represent Northridge at the event, follow up on leads generated by the event.
- Position requires 30-50% travel – typically day-trips in car or air.
- Competitive research and analysis, information sharing.
- Sales PowerPoint presentation development / coordination / updating.
Qualifications Include:
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience, 8-10 preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree (MBA not required but a strong plus).
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) a must.
- Prior knowledge of and experience with Microsoft SharePoint or competitive portal platforms a very strong plus.
- Prior experience in a Sales Engineer / Sales Technical Consultant / Sales Technical Specialist / Sales Technical Support role or a Business Development Manager role or Project Manager role at a Consulting / Technical Services firm and Microsoft partner a very strong plus.
- Comfort and familiarity with complex analytical software (business intelligence, collaboration) a very strong plus.
- Prior experience in a consulting or technology firm a very strong plus.
- Prior experience in a sales roles a strong plus.
- Familiarity and experience with CRM tools a strong plus.
- Ability to work in a challenging, dynamic, and high-growth environment.
Business Systems Analysts - Atlanta, GA
If you have a good mix of technical and analytical skills, excel in a fast-paced environment, and are an excellent communicator looking for the opportunity to break into a Consultant-oriented career path, this position is for you. Northridge is seeking a motivated, team-oriented, customer-facing candidate with 0-3 years of business experience to participate in requirements gathering and documentation, analysis and design, and software implementation.

Candidates must be able to contribute in the design and development of new applications and must also be able to work directly with clients in the support and maintenance of existing applications. The ability to communicate with clients both verbally and in written form is essential.

Responsibilities Include:
- Assist clients with business requirements for their solutions and implement the correct solution approach.
- Effectively communicate with clients both verbally and in writing.
- Interact professionally with clients and customers.
- Prioritize assignments and work concurrently on multiple tasks.
- Willingness and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Business analysis and business process understanding.
- Participate in complete software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, configuring, programming and unit testing for line-of-business applications based on Microsoft technologies.
- Understanding of the software requirements gathering process.
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Proficient with word processing (e.g., Word), spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel), and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint).
- Experience with SharePoint technologies.
- Must be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
- Experience with problem solving, and ability to follow a methodical implementation process.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Microsoft Infrastructure Consultant - Atlanta, GA
Northridge is seeking a Microsoft Infrastructure Consultant with 2-3 years of experience as a Systems Engineer implementing Microsoft-based solutions/technologies such as Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V, Active Directory, Exchange Server 2007, Group Policy Objects, IIS, SharePoint Server and WSS, SQL Server 2008/2005, OCS, ISA, etc. Candidates must have strong client-facing and communication skills, be able to effectively handle multiple projects and/or customers at once, support business development efforts to acquire new engagements, be willing to occasionally travel outside of Atlanta, and contribute to a growing SharePoint and Infrastructure Consulting team.

Responsibilities Include:
- Experience implementing Microsoft-based solutions/technologies is required.
- Willingness and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability and success working as part of a team.
- High attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with clients both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications Include:
- Microsoft Certifications.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience implementing Microsoft-based solutions/technologies such as Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V, Active Directory, Exchange Server 2007, Group Policy Objects, IIS, SQL Server 2008/2005, OCS, ISA, SharePoint Server and WSS.
- Must be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
- Experienced in problem solving, and able to follow a methodical implementation process.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Presentation abilities and experience desired.