Forward Deployed Engineer

Green Key Resources; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking a Mid-Level Forward Deployed Engineer to contribute to mission-critical software for government customers. You will build analytics applications, dashboards, data workflows, and AI-enabled solutions while supporting CI/CD and operating in an agile environment with senior engineers and end users.

You will design data models, implement data pipelines, and develop production-grade software across small cross-functional teams, with a focus on delivering reliable,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with Python, TypeScript, or Java.
• Experience developing data pipelines, ETL, APIs, or cloud-native apps.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and automated testing.
• Experience in government/regulatory environments preferred.
• Ability to work independently in small cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide embedded engineering support with senior engineers to deliver capabilities.
• Design and maintain data integration pipelines, data models, and semantic structures.
• Develop applications, dashboards, and AI-enabled capabilities using modern frameworks.
• Translate user needs into engineering tasks during planning.
• Support CI/CD, testing, deployment, and release management.
• Troubleshoot and evolve deployed capabilities for sustainment.
• Produce technical docs including configurations and runbooks.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and stakeholder demos.
• Perform testing/validation for quality requirements.
• Identify risks early and collaborate on solutions.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Java

Data-intensive applications

Analytics platforms

Tools

CI/CD

ETL

APIs

Cloud-native

Job description

As a Mid-Level Forward Deployed Engineer, you will contribute directly to the development and deployment of mission-critical software capabilities supporting government customers. You'll build analytical applications, dashboards, data workflows, and AI-enabled solutions while supporting CI/CD processes and working in an agile engineering environment alongside senior engineers and end users.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide embedded engineering support within a mission-focused software environment, partnering with operational users and senior engineers to deliver capabilities aligned with customer needs.
• Design and maintain data integration pipelines, data models, and semantic data structures to enable consistent interpretation and analysis across the platform.
• Develop applications, dashboards, workflows, and AI-enabled capabilities using modern low-code and custom development frameworks.
• Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, and technical planning by translating user needs into well-defined engineering tasks.
• Contribute to production readiness by supporting CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment processes, and release management.
• Support ongoing platform sustainment through troubleshooting, defect resolution, and continuous enhancement of deployed capabilities.
• Produce technical documentation, including system configurations, implementation guides, and operational runbooks.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and stakeholder demonstrations.
• Perform testing and validation to ensure applications, workflows, and data products meet functional and quality requirements.
• Identify technical risks and integration challenges early while collaborating with teammates to develop effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience building data-intensive applications, analytics platforms, or enterprise software solutions.
• 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Python, TypeScript, Java, or similar programming languages.
• Experience developing data pipelines, ETL processes, APIs, or cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience supporting government, defense, or other highly regulated environments is preferred.
• Ability to independently develop, test, and deploy production-quality software.
• Comfortable working in small, fast-paced, cross-functional engineering teams.