forward deployed engineer

DATAECONOMY Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DATAECONOMY Inc. seeks a highly adaptable Forward Deployed Engineer to work on-site with clients in Boston, delivering customized software and AI-driven solutions. The role requires 100% travel and a blend of software engineering, cloud expertise, and client-facing skills.

Candidates should have strong Python and AWS Bedrock skills, hands-on experience with AWS services, and familiarity with Agentic AI frameworks and RESTful APIs. Travel is 100% with domestic and international opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in software development or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python and AWS Bedrock.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, IAM).
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications.
• Practical experience with Agentic AI frameworks, LLM integrations, or AI-driven automation systems.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system design skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel 100% (domestic and/or international).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients on-site to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications using Python and AWS cloud services.
• Build and integrate Agentic AI solutions, including autonomous workflows, LLM-based systems, and intelligent agents.
• Customize and implement cloud-native architectures tailored to client environments.
• Develop APIs, microservices, and data pipelines for real-time and batch processing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production environments.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and data teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure best practices in security, scalability, and performance.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and documentation to client stakeholders.
• Continuously gather feedback from client engagements to improve products and solutions.

Skills

Python

Cloud architecture

Problem solving

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

AWS Bedrock

AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, IAM)

Docker

Kubernetes

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Semantic Kernel

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly adaptable and technically strong Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with clients on-site, delivering customized software and AI-driven solutions. This role requires extensive travel (100%) and a unique blend of software engineering, cloud expertise, and client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, AWS technologies, and emerging Agentic AI systems.

Job Title:

Forward Deployed Engineer

Location:

Boston, MA

Job Type:

Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients on-site to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications using Python and AWS cloud services
• Build and integrate Agentic AI solutions, including autonomous workflows, LLM-based systems, and intelligent agents
• Customize and implement cloud-native architectures tailored to client environments
• Develop APIs, microservices, and data pipelines for real-time and batch processing
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production environments
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and data teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Ensure best practices in security, scalability, and performance
• Provide technical guidance, training, and documentation to client stakeholders
• Continuously gather feedback from client engagements to improve products and solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of professional experience in software development or related roles
• Strong proficiency in Python and AWS Bedrock.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, IAM)
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications
• Practical experience with Agentic AI frameworks, LLM integrations, or AI-driven automation systems
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system design skills
• Willingness and ability to travel 100% (domestic and/or international)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tools/frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or similar
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to data engineering or MLOps workflows
• Prior experience in client-facing or consulting roles

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong adaptability and ability to work in dynamic environments
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements effectively