Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) IRC306872

GlobalLogic; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Work from home options

Learning & development

Job summary

GlobalLogic in Bengaluru seeks a Principal/Lead Cloud AI Solutions Engineer with deep GCP and GenAI expertise. You will architect, design, and deploy scalable microservices and agentic AI solutions, leading the full lifecycle from client discovery to production deployment.

Strong experience in Python or Java and enterprise systems is essential. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, shape technical roadmaps, and drive best practices while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in Python or Java with enterprise-grade experience.
• Proven track record building enterprise microservices, REST APIs, and distributed event-driven apps.
• Deep knowledge of distributed systems, enterprise integration, and DB tech.
• Strong GCP experience: Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Pub/Sub.
• Experience with Vertex AI, Gemini API, and RAG workflows.
• Excellent communication in customer-facing, technical-depth discussions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement resilient, scalable enterprise systems and microservices on GCP.
• Lead GenAI/agentic engineering efforts with Vertex AI, Gemini API, and Vector Search.
• Oversee full lifecycle from discovery and design to production deployment.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines across Google Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and BigQuery.
• Engage clients and stakeholders with technical roadmaps and deep-dive sessions.
• Mentor engineers, enforce best practices, and drive technical excellence.

Skills

Python

Java

Microservices

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Vertex AI

GenAI

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Terraform

Cloud Functions

Job description

Description

We are seeking a high-caliber Principal / Lead Cloud AI Solutions Engineer with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and modern Enterprise AI paradigms. In this hybrid hands-on and customer-facing role, you will lead the architecture, design, and deployment of scalable microservices, distributed systems, and cutting-edge GenAI/Agentic solutions.

You will own the complete solution lifecycle—from direct client discovery and architectural design to hands-on implementation and production deployment—translating complex, ambiguous business problems into secure, high-performance Cloud AI systems.

Requirements

• Core Development Track (Python or Java)
• Strong, hands-on enterprise-level expertise in EITHER Python OR Java (Tracks are evaluated separately; expertise in at least one is mandatory).
• Proven track record building enterprise microservices, REST APIs, and distributed event-driven applications.

Technical & Cloud Architecture

• Deep technical knowledge of distributed system design, enterprise application integration, and relational/non-relational database technologies.
• Advanced expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) core services: Google Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Pub/Sub.
• Production experience with Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code, and enterprise CI/CD automation pipelines.

GCP AI & Machine Learning Ecosystem

• Hands-on proficiency in building and deploying models via Vertex AI and integrating foundation models via the Gemini API.
• Demonstrated experience constructing end-to-end Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and configuring Vertex AI Vector Search for embeddings and semantic search.
• Practical experience designing agentic AI workflows and establishing automated evaluation metrics ("evals") for enterprise AI applications.

Client & Leadership Capabilities

• Experience in customer-facing roles, driving technical discovery, solutioning, and executive-level technical discussions.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills with a track record of optimizing application performance.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical complexity and business strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• GCP Professional Cloud Architect or GCP Professional Machine Learning Engineer certification.
• Experience in regulated industries (FinTech, Healthcare, Enterprise SaaS) with strict security and compliance considerations.
• Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost-optimization strategies for large-scale GenAI workloads.

Job responsibilities

• Architecture & System Design: Architect and implement resilient, scalable, and high-throughput enterprise systems and microservices using GCP-native cloud frameworks.
• GenAI & Agentic Engineering: Build and deploy enterprise GenAI applications leveraging Vertex AI, Gemini API, Vertex AI Vector Search, RAG pipelines, and agentic AI workflows. Establish automated evaluation loops ("evals") to measure model performance, drift, and accuracy.
• Full-Lifecycle Engineering: Lead end-to-end delivery—including technical requirement gathering, architectural blueprints, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), production integration, deployment, and performance optimization.
• Cloud & DevOps Orchestration: Implement robust CI/CD pipelines and manage containerized microservices across Google Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and BigQuery using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the technical authority in direct client engagements, translating business requirements into actionable engineering roadmaps and conducting technical deep dives.
• Technical Leadership: Guide engineering teams through design and code reviews, mentor junior engineers, establish best practices, and drive technical excellence across cross-functional initiatives.

What we offer

• Exciting Projects: We focus on industries like High-Tech, communication, media, healthcare, retail and telecom. Our customer list is full of fantastic global brands and leaders who love what we build for them.
• Collaborative Environment: You Can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!
• Work-Life Balance: GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules, opportunities to work from home, and paid time off and holidays.
• Professional Development: Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes Communication skills training(GL Vantage, Toast Master),Stress Management program, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings.
• Excellent Benefits: We provide our employees with competitive salaries, family medical insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance , NPS(National Pension Scheme ), Periodic health awareness program, extended maternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.
• Fun Perks: We want you to love where you work, which is why we host sports events, cultural activities, offer food on subsidies rates, Corporate parties. Our vibrant offices also include dedicated GL Zones, rooftop decks and GL Club where you can drink coffee or tea with your colleagues over a game of table and offer discounts for popular stores and restaurants!

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.