Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join a leading global banking and financial services organisation on a contract basis.

Working closely with business and technology teams, you will translate complex business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.

The role focuses on rapid prototyping, end-to-end software development, system integration and automation to accelerate delivery and drive measurable business value.

You will ensure solutions are secure, production-ready and aligned with enterprise engineering standards within a highly regulated banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, Product Owners and engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Design, develop and deliver end-to-end solutions across user interfaces, APIs, system integrations and automation workflows
• Build and iterate rapid prototypes and MVPs, incorporating user feedback to accelerate deliver
• Identify opportunities to simplify banking processes, automate workflows and improve operational efficiency
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise engineering standards, including security, testing, scalability and regulatory controls.
• Manage technical dependencies, risks and delivery challenges, communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Develop reusable components and contribute to continuous improvement across engineering and platform teams.

Experience and Skills Required

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end software solutions, including front-end, back-end, APIs and system integrations.
• Strong hands-on experience in rapid prototyping, iterative development and delivering production-ready solutions
• Experience developing integrations, automation workflows and orchestration solutions within complex enterprise environments.
• Good understanding of secure coding, software testing, CI/CD practices and operational monitoring.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, managing changing requirements and competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving, technical decision-making and stakeholder communication skills.
• Collaborative, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to take ownership from discovery through implementation.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience working within banking, financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of modern UI frameworks, event-driven architectures and enterprise integration platforms.
• Experience working in Agile, product-led, Value Stream or embedded engineering teams.
• Experience developing reusable engineering components, templates and automation accelerators.
• Experience mentoring engineers, influencing technical direction and driving engineering best practice