Forward Deployed Engineer

ASHRA TECHNOLOGY INC
Nashville, TN, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$86,162.0 - $103,765.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Cloud Engineering Software Engineering Systems Integration Web Application Frameworks Google Cloud ReactJS Backend Containerization AngularJS
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Kubernetes Virtual Agents Docker Microservices

Job description

We are seeking Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join our Emerging Tech team and drive cutting-edge innovation initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and client delivery, where you will build and deploy high-impact solutions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

As an FDE, you will take full ownership of delivering solutions end-to-end-from architecture and development to testing and deployment-while working closely with stakeholders to rapidly bring ideas to life.

This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who thrive in hands-on, high-ownership roles and enjoy solving complex problems with modern technologies, including AI-driven systems., * Assist in the design, build, and deploy full-stack applications with a strong emphasis on backend systems

  • Develop scalable services and APIs using Java and cloud-native architectures on GCP
  • Build and integrate AI-powered solutions leveraging Vertex AI and agentic AI frameworks
  • Own the entire software development lifecycle including development, testing (QA), deployment, and production support
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to rapidly prototype and deliver solutions
  • Operate in forward-deployed environments, working closely with end users or clients to refine and iterate solutions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time, ensuring high-quality delivery under tight timelines

Requirements

  • Full-stack development experience with a backend-heavy focus
  • Proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Experience building or integrating solutions using Vertex AI and/or agentic AI systems
  • Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions independently (development, QA, deployment)
  • Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with minimal guidance
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to quickly ramp up on new technologies

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with Capacitor or other cross-platform/mobile development frameworks
  • Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
  • Exposure to microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), * Forward Deployed Engineer: 3 years (Preferred)

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