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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forward Deployed Engineer - **Company:** Hays plc - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Standard Sql, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Software Troubleshooting, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6aad35f5a5c4d9698850609d/apply ## About the Role * Proven experience in a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Implementation Engineer, Software Engineer, or Technical Consultant role. * Strong software engineering background with experience in: * Python * JavaScript/TypeScript * SQL * REST APIs Experience integrating complex software systems and third-party platforms. Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience working with data pipelines, databases, and modern software architectures. Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced start-up environment. Desirable Experience * Hands-on experience deploying Generative AI or Large Language Model (LLM) solutions. * Experience with: * OpenAI * Anthropic * Mistral * LangChain * Vector Databases * RAG Architectures Knowledge of MLOps and AI deployment frameworks. Experience working with enterprise customers. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Exposure to data engineering and analytics platforms. ## Description An innovative AI start-up is seeking an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to help customers unlock the full value of cutting-edge AI solutions. This is a highly customer-facing role where you will work directly with end users, stakeholders, and technical teams to design, implement, and deploy AI-driven products that solve complex business challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys combining software engineering, problem-solving, and customer engagement within a fast-moving start-up environment. The Role As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will act as the bridge between customers and the product engineering team. 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