Forward Deployed Engineer (Nordics)

Strider-Technologies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Company Equity Options

Flexible PTO in addition to statutory

Two paid company breaks

Wellness Reimbursement

UK Statutory Holidays (Office Closed)

Paid Parental Leave

Pension Scheme with employer contribu

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Job summary

Strider Technologies is seeking a mission-driven Forward Deployed Engineer to deliver field-ready software solutions for government and commercial customers across the UK. You will bridge Strider’s platform with real-world mission requirements, embedding with customers and engineering bespoke deployments in fast-paced environments.

You will prototype rapidly, collaborate with operators and analysts, travel 30–70% as needed, and work toward a secure, scalable delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on full-stack or systems-level development.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), APIs, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving mission contexts.
• Willingness to travel 30–70% of the time based on mission requirements.
• Active U.K. security clearance (SC/DV) or eligibility to obtain one strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy mission-aligned software solutions in government and commercial environments.
• Collaborate with operators, analysts, and executives to translate evolving requirements into actionable technical outcomes.
• Integrate Strider’s platform with diverse data sources, internal workflows, and external IT systems.
• Build custom applications, features, and data pipelines that unlock insights from unstructured, multi-lingual datasets.
• Serve as Strider’s technical lead in the field, owning project outcomes from inception to implementation.
• Prototype quickly and iterate continuously, adapting to high-priority demands and real-time feedback.
• Provide critical field insights to inform and influence Strider’s internal product roadmap.

Skills

Full-stack development

Python

Java

Distributed systems

AWS familiarity

Frontend frameworks

Problem-solving

Communication

Travel flexibility

Tools

AWS

APIs

Frontend frameworks

Job description

Strider Technologies is seeking a mission-driven Forward Deployed Engineer to deliver field-ready software solutions for government and commercial customers across the UK. You will bridge Strider’s platform with real-world mission requirements, embedding with customers and engineering bespoke deployments in fast-paced environments.

You will prototype rapidly, collaborate with operators and analysts, travel 30–70% as needed, and work toward a secure, scalable delivery.