Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Role Overview The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) works directly with client stakeholders to design, build, and deploy scalable, production-grade solutions within real-world enterprise environments. This role blends software engineering, solution architecture, and client-facing consulting, with a strong emphasis on rapid prototyping, integration, and AI-enabled systems delivery. Key Responsibilities • Partner with client stakeholders (business and IT) to understand strategic objectives, technical requirements, and operational constraints • Translate client needs into solution architectures, product roadmaps, and actionable delivery plans • Design and implement end-to-end architectures for web, mobile, and cloud-native applications using APIs and microservices • Build, customize, and deploy solutions within client environments (cloud, on-prem, or hybrid) • Rapidly prototype and iterate in real-world environments to validate concepts and reduce delivery risk • Apply best practices in AI-enabled product development, including prompt engineering and context engineering • Integrate solutions with legacy enterprise systems while ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance • Lead technical discussions, workshops, and solution design reviews with client teams • Drive adoption through implementation support, knowledge transfer, and change enablement • Capture client feedback and field insights to inform internal product and engineering roadmaps Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) • Strong programming experience in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) • Hands-on experience with APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Experience designing and deploying distributed systems or digital product architectures • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to operate in complex, ambiguous environments • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in client-facing roles Preferred Qualifications • Experience in consulting, solutions engineering, or forward-deployed engineering roles • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes • Exposure to AI/ML systems and experience with prompt/context engineering • Experience integrating legacy enterprise systems with modern cloud-native platforms Key Attributes • Client-first mindset with a strong focus on delivering measurable business value • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution • Adaptability and comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments • Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional and distributed teams What Success Looks Like • Successful delivery of scalable digital solutions that achieve client business outcomes • Strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders • Rapid validation of ideas through prototyping and real-world deployment #J-18808-Ljbffr