Senior Forward Deployed Engineer - UK (London)

Sonnedix; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Parental leave

Work from elsewhere (up to six weeks)

Wellbeing support

Sonnedix Academy

Job summary

Sonnedix is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to partner with business teams and turn real operational problems into AI solutions. You’ll own use cases end to end, from development to deployment and ongoing support, often on site.

This hands-on generalist role spans software engineering, data integration, AI and platform activity, with emphasis on reliable, maintainable solutions built to last. You’ll work across the team’s standards and components, share knowledge, and help drive

Qualifications

• Hands-on software engineering with Python or TypeScript and API / data integration experience.
• Ability to map business workflows, communicate with asset managers and site engineers.
• Pragmatic approach to design, testing, docs and logging; energy or asset-intensive industries helpful.

Responsibilities

• Build practical AI solutions that solve real business problems across development, deployment and support.
• Collaborate with teams and Use Case Owners, delivering end-to-end value on site when required.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

APIs

Data integration

Production software

Front-end

Back-end

Data components

Job description

Function

Digital

The Role

Would you like to work directly with business teams and turn real operational problems into useful AI solutions? As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll take well‑defined business problems and build working AI solutions that colleagues can use. You’ll own use cases end to end, working alongside the Use Case Owner, often on site, and taking solutions through development, testing, deployment and ongoing support. This is a hands‑on generalist role where you’ll work across software engineering, data integration, AI and platform activity. You’ll use the simplest effective approach, build on the team’s shared standards and components, and share knowledge to create solutions that are reliable, maintainable and built to last.

Would you like to work directly with business teams and turn real operational problems into useful AI solutions? As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll take well‑defined business problems and build working AI solutions that colleagues can use. You’ll own use cases end to end, working alongside the Use Case Owner, often on site, and taking solutions through development, testing, deployment and ongoing support. This is a hands‑on generalist role where you’ll work across software engineering, data integration, AI and platform activity. You’ll use the simplest effective approach, build on the team’s shared standards and components, and share knowledge to create solutions that are reliable, maintainable and built to last.

Desirable skills

• Strong hands‑on software engineering experience, for example in Python or TypeScript, including APIs and data integration, with experience delivering production software end to end across front‑end, back‑end and data components.
• The ability to understand business workflows quickly, communicate effectively with asset managers, finance teams and site engineers, and work comfortably with ambiguity and changing requirements.
• A pragmatic approach to solution design, including testing, documentation, permissions and logging; experience in energy, another regulated or asset‑intensive industry, DevOps or MLOps would be beneficial.

AI & Digital Literacy

• Hands‑on experience building solutions with large language models, including retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, agents and evaluation.
• Good judgement around where AI adds value and where conventional software is the better solution, with an interest in reusable AI patterns and responsible citizen development.

We use English as our business language, please submit your CV in English. We deploy AI across the business, from generation and trading decisions to the everyday workflows of every team. We invest in our people’s digital fluency so everyone works alongside these tools with confidence. Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you, but you don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team.

In line with EU pay transparency requirements, salary ranges will be shared with candidates in the EU before progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process, and always before interview. This range reflects the typical starting pay for new hires. Pay above this level may apply in specific circumstances based on experience, skills, or role scope.

About Us

Sonnedix is a global renewable energy company delivering 100% clean electricity through a diversified portfolio of solar, wind, and storage assets. With almost two decades of sustainable growth, we are committed to Powering a Bright Future, as we continue acquiring, developing, building, and operating renewable energy projects for the long‑term, delivering innovative, tailored, and fully renewable energy solutions to our customers.

We help you thrive at work and beyond: A people‑first company, committed to offer flexibility, a family‑first approach, wellbeing and training support, and – above all – team connection and community! We are tech‑fluent by design: Technology isn’t a support function, it’s how we run. We deploy AI across the business and future‑proof your career by investing in our people’s digital fluency. We have nearly two decades of sustainable growth: Our successful track‑record of nearly 2 decades is testament to our strong sustainable growth focus. We are a reliable partner and employer, for the long term! We are truly diverse and inclusive: A culture of listening to eachother, educating ourselves, and implementing changes to improve and ensure every member of our One Team feels and knows they belong.

Hear from some of our team about Sonnedix: https://www.sonnedix.com/careers

What we offer:

• One company, many careers – as the company grows, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your career with us
• An inclusive, international working culture with a diverse team of friendly professionals from across the world
• A commitment to flexibility – hybrid working, generous annual leave allocation with an additional four weeks of discretionary unpaid leave
• A family first company - generous paid parental leave and support for carers
• The ability to ‘work from elsewhere’ for up to six weeks in a year
• Summer working hours
• Financial, Social, Mental & Physical wellbeing support
• The Sonnedix Academy – a range of training and development opportunities including professional development, management and leadership programs, technical training, essential skills, DEI, mentorship and much more
• Dedicated learning paths, tools, and resources to help every colleague confidently use AI and digital tools in their work
• Fantastic office environments
• Social events, team building opportunities and One Team Network groups, which are employee‑led groups, based on shared identities, interests, backgrounds and life experiences
• and many more local benefits!

Salary

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Responsibilities

Build practical AI solutions that solve real business problems, working directly with teams across Sonnedix. You’ll take solutions from development through deployment and support, combining strong software engineering with hands‑on AI experience.

Date Posted 2026-11-10