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Lots of on-site work, companies like Accenture or Deloitte will have jobs like this, but my impression is they don't treat developers very well (ie see them as
by version_five 4y ago
Lots of on-site work, companies like Accenture or Deloitte will have jobs like this, but my impression is they don't treat developers very well (ie see them as very junior to the businessy folk). The shots are always called by someone who doesn't understand the technology side of the work.
You could also try e.g. BCG or McKinsey (quantum black) but the same will apply. The challenge is, it may be hard to turn it off and on, like you'll get assigned to fly to Minneapolis every week for 6 months, not just the occasional client visit. With the fancier (McKinsey) type firms you're more likely to get variety, but you'll travel every week
You could also consider looking at solutions architect type jobs. Especially at startups there may be some that let you go to client sites and do software work, but it will focus more on configuring for the client (at a startup that may still mean fresh coding). Some may be closer to just pre-sales, you'll have to ask a lot of questions in the interview
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- hnthrowaway0315 4y agoThanks a lot! I gathered consulting is probably a bit too heavy for my situation. A few days in a month is one thing but a few days every week is gonna drive $wifie crazy :D
- tstrimple 4y agoI can't speak directly for Accenture or Deloitte but based on my experience in a top 10 consulting firm, consulting practices have drastically lower travel required than a few years ago. There are still opportunities if you're interested, but "forced" travel has been pretty light. This may vary quite a bit by region however. I'm speaking of consulting in the midwest specifically.
- hnthrowaway0315 4y agoThanks. Is that because of the general WFH climate? Do you think it's going to keep that way? Sorry for additional questions.
- tstrimple 4y agoYep! For the most part clients are dealing with their own Covid protocols and WFH environments. We have a couple client who still like people in, but the vast majority of this work has stayed remote.