How many certifications do you hold?

Who is the recruiter?

So, summarizing: you don't hold any certification, you are blaming a software company for being a software company and not a consulting company (i don't know whats wrong with being a software company). I think you were simply not qualified to get the post and are trying to cover it. Probably the company made a deal not to hiring you.

Have you had the interview in the new office in the countryside (farm) mentioning the excuse of the "quality of life"?