Forward Deployed Engineer FDE Python AWS

Client Server Limited; 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 office in Manch

Job summary

Client Server Limited is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join our Manchester team, focusing on Python backend development and AWS cloud solutions for SaaS products.

You will own client projects end-to-end, collaborate with clients, and shape cloud-based applications using Python, AWS, and FastAPI, with hybrid work three days in Manchester and two remote days.

Qualifications

• Direct client engagement and ownership of bespoke development work.
• Strong Python backend development with AWS focus.
• Experience with cloud-based applications and SaaS environments.
• Understanding of modern software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to deliver end-to-end bespoke projects.
• Build cloud-based applications/systems using Python and AWS.
• Make technical decisions and show results quickly.
• Work with a hybrid model from Manchester with client-site opportunities.

Skills

Python backend

AWS

FastAPI

DevOps

SDLC

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS CDK

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