Technical Services Consultant
About the job
- Proven experience in ERP implementation and system integration using SOAP or REST APIs.
- Hands-on experience with business intelligence and dashboard tools, primarily BIRT, and familiarity with JasperReports, Crystal Reports, Power BI, Pentaho, or Apache BI Suite.
- Strong knowledge of ANSI SQL, query optimization, and report performance tuning.
- Solid understanding of data modeling concepts, including data cubes, dimensions, and fact tables.
- Practical experience with web servers such as Apache Tomcat, including deployment and environment configuration.
- Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of professional IT experience, including technical consulting, implementation, or ERP support.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- English proficiency is required.
- Willingness to travel internationally for project delivery and customer support.
- Configure and customize web services based on project and system requirements.
- Perform web service integration using SOAP and REST standards between FreeBalance GRP and external systems.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize business intelligence reports and dashboards using BIRT, and support similar tools such as Jasper Reports, Crystal Reports, Power BI, Pentaho, or Apache BI Suite.
- Design and tune ANSI SQL queries to ensure optimal performance and data accuracy across multiple database platforms.
- Work with data structures, including data cubes, dimensions, and fact tables, to ensure accurate and efficient reporting.
- Support deployment, configuration, and performance optimization of application servers such as Apache Tomcat.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and post-implementation support to in-country teams and client stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams and client representatives to deliver technical solutions aligned with project timelines and quality standards.
- Work with the FreeBalance Accountability Suite to design, develop, implement, test, and deploy the FreeBalance Government Resource Planning solution during implementation.
- Design and implement data exchange mechanisms and integrations between systems in collaboration with banks, government agencies, and financial institutions.
- Serve as a Technical Solution Consultant to in-country project teams, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and adherence to best practices.
- Work with Sales and Pre-Sales teams to provide technical insights for customer projects, assist in preparing responses to requests for proposals, and act as a subject matter expert during technical analysis and specification phases.
- Experience in ERP environments and public sector or government projects is a plus.
- Knowledge of languages in addition to the candidate's native language is an asset.
About the company
FreeBalance delivers public financial management software for governments and public sector bodies. Its modular Government Resource Planning system helps plan, track, and report public finances, emphasizing transparency, governance, and anti-corruption. It co-creates solutions with governments and combines software, services, and FreeBalance Academy training to build capacity and reform capability. The goal is to improve governance, boost fiscal transparency, and support public sector reforms that lead to better outcomes.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$5.6M
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Philippines selected FreeBalance Cloud in 2026 for its national Budget and Treasury system.
- Costa Rica chose FreeBalance in 2026 for World Bank-funded digital transformation.
- Bougainville and South Sudan 2026 wins expand FreeBalance's live footprint across fragile-state governments.
What critics are saying
- South Sudan's July 2026 World Bank review flagged a possible FreeBalance contract scope reduction.
- FreeBalance depends on government budgets; Philippines and Costa Rica timelines hinge on public procurement.
- An implementation failure in a flagship country would damage credibility across its entire government-sales pipeline.
What makes FreeBalance unique
- FreeBalance sells integrated PFM suites, not point tools, across budgeting, treasury, payroll.
- Its FreeBalance Academy trains civil servants, locking in implementation capability after go-live.
- June 2026 FISC framed FreeBalance around sovereign AI and digital-governance leadership.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Stock Options
Company Equity
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Childcare Support
Bereavement Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Certification Support
Training Programs
Mentorship Program
Employee Discounts
Gym Membership
Commuter Benefits
Meal Benefits
Relocation Assistance
Sabbatical Leave
Legal Services
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
2%1 year growth
2%2 year growth
2%FreeBalance has partnered with Computer Network Systems Limited (CNS) on this project.
Today, FreeBalance announced a partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Costa Rica to deliver a comprehensive programme of digital transformation, funded by the World Bank.
FreeBalance, a global Public Financial Management (PFM) solutions, and advisory services firm, which is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with a 38-year track record of success and operations in more than 25 countries was recognized with the 'Excellence in Public Finance Reform' award.
FreeBalance has worked with countries such as Canada, Haiti, Honduras, Kosovo, Liberia, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Uganda, and Timor-Leste to implement robust and transparent financial management systems from the ground up.