Forward Deployed Engineer

Oscar Technology

New York, NY, United States

5 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

7 years minimum

Compensation

$180,000.0 - $220,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Amazon Web Services Bash Shell Code Coverage Code Review Databases Data Security Linux Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL SQLAlchemy Systems Integration

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TypeScript ReactJS Flask (Web Framework) Database Optimization Backend Git Playwright Api Design Api Gateway Terraform Api Management Serverless Computing Microservices

Job description

Build & Deploy: Write high throughput, serverless backend applications using Python (Flask, SQLAlchemy) on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS).
Lead Client Integrations: Work directly with client technical teams to define requirements, design custom API integrations, and execute secure data exchanges.
Database Architecture: Optimize complex PostgreSQL queries, data models, and indexing strategies to maintain high system performance.
Maintain Quality & Security: Write clean code, lead code reviews, manage infrastructure with Terraform, and maintain solid test coverage using Playwright.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with internal product managers, designers, and client stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions on time.

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on Python experience (preferably using Flask and SQLAlchemy) building complex web applications.
Strong working knowledge of TypeScript (React) on the front end.
Solid experience with AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS), PostgreSQL, and Terraform.
Proven track record in a client-facing technical role (Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Technical Lead).
Experience with microservices, API development, Linux/Bash, and Git mono-repos.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
HealthTech or Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) experience is a plus but not required.