Forward Deployed Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer for a high-impact, 6 to 12-month engagement with a critical enterprise customer.

As a contractor, you will hit the ground running to unblock complex implementation hurdles, build custom data pipelines, and accelerate the client’s time-to-value.

You are a mercenary engineer who thrives in ambiguity, writes impeccable code, and can seamlessly manage client stakeholders without requiring internal hand-holding.

Core Responsibilities

• Rapid Deployment & Integration: Own the immediate execution and deployment of our platform into the client’s legacy or cloud infrastructure.
• Custom Development: Develop, test, and ship custom data connectors, APIs, and microservices tailored to the client's specific ecosystem.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure, security, and performance bottlenecks inside the client's environment.
• Documentation & Handoff: Build clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams to ensure a seamless handoff to the client’s internal engineering team at contract completion.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally with a focus on enterprise integration or data engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Go, with hands-on experience building/consuming REST/gRPC APIs.
• Expert-level knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Google Cloud Platform/Azure) and database management (SQL, NoSQL, or Vector databases).
• Exceptional consulting skills—ability to manage scope creep, handle difficult technical stakeholders, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Available for immediate onboarding and open to occasional travel to the client site if required for critical deployment phases.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Immediate availability with a proven track record of successful independent consulting engagements.
• Prior experience executing short-term, high-stakes enterprise software rollouts.