Forward-Deployed Engineer (FDE) – Abu Dhabi, UAE

halian; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian is seeking an experienced Forward-Deployed Engineer to deploy, integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize software solutions in real-world environments from Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role targets professionals with 6–12 years in software engineering, solutions engineering, or customer-facing technical roles.

Responsibilities include deploying software, integrating enterprise systems, troubleshooting deployment challenges, and collaborating with customers and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in software engineering, solutions engineering, or customer-facing technical roles.
• Strong programming experience in Python, Java, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript or C#.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, databases, and system integrations.
• Hands-on cloud experience with AWS, Azure or GCP and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Deploy software solutions in real-world customer environments.
• Integrate software applications and enterprise systems.
• Troubleshoot deployment challenges and optimize solutions.
• Collaborate with customers and engineering teams and support CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

CI/CD

REST APIs

Microservices

Databases

Terraform

Ansible

Grafana

ELK Stack

Datadog

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Onsite)

Employment Type: Permanent

Availability: Immediate to 30 Days Joiners Only

Candidate Location: Candidates must currently be based in the UAE.

Job Category:

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Engineering & Technical
• Business Development

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Forward-Deployed Engineer (FDE) to work directly with customers and engineering teams to deploy, integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize software solutions in real-world environments.

This permanent onsite opportunity is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and is suitable for professionals with 6–12 years of experience in Software Engineering, Solutions Engineering, Full-Stack Development, or customer-facing technical roles.

The successful candidate will combine software development expertise, cloud technologies, system integration, and customer engagement to deliver effective technical solutions. Strong programming skills, knowledge of REST APIs and microservices, and hands‑on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP are essential.

Candidates should also have practical knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills are important for working across customer environments and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Based on the supplied job description, the role involves:

• Deploy software solutions in real-world customer environments.
• Integrate software applications and enterprise systems.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve deployment challenges.
• Optimise software solutions for customer environments.
• Collaborate directly with customers and engineering teams.
• Support REST API and microservices integrations.
• Work with databases and system integration technologies.
• Apply cloud technologies across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Support containerisation and infrastructure technologies.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand technical requirements.
• Provide technical problem-solving throughout solution deployment and integration.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

– 6–12 years of experience in one or more of the following:

• Software Engineering.
• Solutions Engineering.
• Full-Stack Development.
• Customer-facing technical roles.

Programming Skills

Strong programming experience in one or more of the following:

• Python.
• Java.
• Go.
• JavaScript / TypeScript.
• C#.

Application & Integration Technologies

• REST APIs.
• Microservices.
• Databases.
• System integrations.

Cloud Technologies

Hands‑on experience with at least one of the following:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Microsoft Azure.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

DevOps & Infrastructure Skills

• Docker.
• Kubernetes.
• Linux.
• CI/CD pipelines.
• DevOps practices.

Professional Skills

• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Stakeholder management.
• Customer communication.
• Collaboration with engineering teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

The following additional experience will be advantageous:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML).
• Generative AI (GenAI).
• Data Engineering.
• Data Analytics.
• Terraform.
• Ansible.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Grafana.
• ELK Stack.
• Datadog.
• Other observability tools.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

The original job description does not specify salary or employee benefits.

This opportunity offers exposure to software engineering, cloud technologies, customer-facing technical solutions, and enterprise system integration.

Relevant professional development areas include:

• Cloud engineering and architecture.
• Full-stack and software development.
• Microservices and API integration.
• Containerisation and Kubernetes.
• DevOps and CI/CD automation.
• AI/ML and Generative AI technologies.
• Infrastructure as Code.
• Observability and system monitoring.
• Solution architecture and customer engagement.

Specific compensation, employee benefits, and training arrangements should be confirmed with the employer.

Application Process

Important Application Requirements:

• Candidates must currently be based in the UAE.
• Immediate to 30 days’ availability is required.