Forward Deployed Engineer FDE Python AWS

Client Server; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary to £80k

25 days holiday

Pension

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Job summary

A growing technology scale-up based in Manchester is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer with strong Python and AWS skills. This role involves client-facing responsibilities, where you'll manage bespoke projects and develop cloud-based applications. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £80k, hybrid working with three days in the office, and excellent career progression opportunities. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the company's innovative software solutions for the legal sector.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with clients and ownership of bespoke development work.
• Proficient in backend Python development, preferably with FastAPI.
• Experienced with AWS services including Amazon CDK.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients on bespoke projects.
• Build cloud-based applications and systems using Python and AWS.
• Make technical decisions independently and see the results of your work.

Skills

Backend Python development

AWS

Client-facing experience

DevOps principles

Software development lifecycle

FastAPI

Business acumen

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar technical discipline

Tools

Amazon CDK

GitHub

Job description

Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE Python AWS SaaS) Manchester / WFH to £80k

Do you have strong backend Python and AWS skills combined with client facing experience?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Forward Deployed Engineer role at a profitable technology scale-up that is producing a software suite for legal firms that massively reduces para-legal workloads, they have seen huge interest in the product and have a lot of greenfield development work to get stuck into.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer you will collaborate closely with clients, taking ownership of client bespoke projects end-to-end with a focus on building cloud based applications / systems using Python and AWS.

You'll work independently, make technical decisions and see the results of your work quickly.

Location / WFH:

You'll join a small but growing team based in Central Manchester three days a week (or at client sites) with flexibility to work from home the other two days.

About you:

• You have experience of working directly with clients and taking ownership of client bespoke development work
• You have strong Python backend development skills ideally including FastAPI
• You have experience with AWS including Amazon CDK
• You have a strong understanding of DevOps principles
• You have full software development lifecycle experience and a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices
• You have good business acumen, with experience of working in start-ups or SMEs
• You're proactive and keen to contribute to the product
• You are degree educated in Computer Science or similar technical discipline
• Ideally, you'll have an active Github account and / or personal projects

What's in it for you:

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE Python AWS) you will receive a competitive package:

• Salary to £80k
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Hybrid working (x3 days office in Manchester)
• Impactful role with excellent career progression opportunities as the company scales

Apply now to find out more about this Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE Python AWS) opportunity.