Forward Deployed Engineer - Python

GCS Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Python Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer in London on a hybrid basis. You will work directly with clients to turn complex ideas into production-ready solutions across software development, cloud platforms, data and stakeholder engagement.

You'll build and deploy Python-based services, design APIs and cloud-native workflows, troubleshoot issues and drive reliable, scalable outcomes with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and ownership are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development experience (FastAPI, Flask or Django).
• Experience building scalable APIs and backend services.
• Cloud experience across AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong SQL and data integration skills.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and modern CI/CD practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and taking ownership of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Building and deploying Python-based applications and services in customer environments.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand business problems and rapidly deliver solutions.
• Designing APIs, integrations, automation workflows and cloud-native platforms.
• Troubleshooting production issues and improving performance, reliability and scalability.
• Collaborating with product, engineering and client teams to drive successful outcomes.

Skills

Python development

APIs design

Cloud platforms

SQL

CI/CD

Client communication

Ownership

Data integration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Python Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer

Location: London / Hybrid

We're looking for a Python Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with clients, solving complex technical problems and turning ideas into production‑ready solutions. This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys working across software development, cloud platforms, data, and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll be doing

• Building and deploying Python-based applications and services in customer environments.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand business problems and rapidly deliver solutions.
• Designing APIs, integrations, automation workflows and cloud‑native platforms.
• Troubleshooting production issues and improving performance, reliability and scalability.
• Collaborating with product, engineering and client teams to drive successful outcomes.

What we're looking for

• Strong Python development experience (FastAPI, Flask or Django).
• Experience building scalable APIs and backend services.
• Cloud experience across AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong SQL and data integration skills.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and modern CI/CD practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and taking ownership of delivery.

Desirable

• Experience with AI/LLM applications, agentic AI or RAG solutions.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or CloudFormation).
• Experience in consulting, professional services or customer‑facing engineering roles.

Why apply?

• Work on high‑impact projects solving real business challenges.
• Exposure to modern cloud, platform engineering and AI technologies.
• Significant autonomy and ownership.
• Fast‑paced environment with excellent career progression opportunities.

If you're a strong Python engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, delivery and customer engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.