Forward Deployed Engineer

Futran Solutions; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Futran Solutions in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer to design and deliver enterprise-grade software solutions. The role partners with business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into scalable, secure applications that drive measurable outcomes.

You will lead development across backend and frontend stacks, build REST APIs and microservices, work with AWS and data platforms, mentor engineers, and coordinate across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience developing enterprise applications.
• Proficient in Python.
• Experience developing modern web apps using React and/or Next.js.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Experience working with enterprise databases (Snowflake, Databricks, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server).
• Designing scalable, secure, maintainable enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and Agile development.
• Proven experience collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver tech solutions.
• Experience mentoring engineers and coordinating distributed teams.
• Prior experience in Financial Services is mandatory.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Design, develop, deploy, and support enterprise apps using modern backend/frontend tech.
• Build REST APIs, backend services, and data integration solutions.
• Develop POCs and iterate solutions based on business feedback.
• Create AI-enabled features leveraging LLMs and RAG techniques.
• Collaborate with product, data, and engineering teams across the lifecycle.
• Ensure enterprise standards for scalability, security, and performance.
• Mentor engineers, review code, and promote engineering best practices.
• Coordinate technical delivery across distributed teams.
• Document designs and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Software architecture

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring engineers

Communication

SDLC

Tools

Python

React

Next.js

REST APIs

Microservices

AWS

Snowflake

Databricks

PostgreSQL

MS SQL Server

Job description

we have full time position for Forward Deployed Engineer at Arlington VA

Location –Arlington VA -Hybrid

Duration – Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) who is passionate about building modern, scalable software solutions that solve complex business problems. This role partners closely with business stakeholders to understand business needs, design innovative technology solutions, and deliver enterprise-grade applications that drive measurable business outcomes.

Must Have

10+ years of software engineering experience developing enterprise applications.

Strong hands‑on programming experience with Python.

Experience developing modern web applications using React and/or Next.js.

Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.

Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).

Experience working with enterprise databases and data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or equivalent technologies.

Experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise applications.

Strong understanding of software architecture, SDLC, CI/CD, and Agile development methodologies.

Proven experience working directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver business‑focused technology solutions.

Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with globally distributed development teams.

Prior experience working within Financial Services is mandatory.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders to understand business processes, identify opportunities for automation, and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Design, develop, deploy, and support enterprise applications using modern backend and frontend technologies.

Build REST APIs, backend services, data integration solutions, and cloud‑native applications.

Develop proof‑of‑concepts and rapidly iterate solutions based on business feedback before production deployment.

Build AI‑powered applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval‑ Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent assistants, and workflow automation.

Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Architects, Data Engineers, and Software Engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.

Ensure applications meet enterprise standards for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.

Mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and contribute to architecture and engineering best practices.

Coordinate technical delivery across distributed engineering teams.

Create technical documentation and effectively communicate solution designs, implementation approaches, and project status to technical and business stakeholders.