Forward Deployed Engineer

Capgemini; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge technology and business, designing, implementing, and deploying customized software and AI-driven solutions for clients in the New York area.

The role requires strong software engineering skills, client-facing experience, and the ability to translate business needs into technical architecture. You'll collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Business teams across enterprise projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Solutions Engineering, Consulting, or Customer-Facing Technical roles.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with clients to understand business challenges and technical requirements.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Build integrations between enterprise systems, APIs, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Work alongside Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Business teams to deliver solutions.
• Develop proof of concepts (POCs), prototypes, and production-ready applications.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues in customer environments.
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture and implementation plans.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support client onboarding, adoption, and solution deployment activities.
• Mentor customers and internal teams on best practices and product capabilities.

Skills

Programming languages

Enterprise apps

REST API

SQL Databases

Cloud platforms

Docker & Kubernetes

Software architecture

Git & Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Spark

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizationsunlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) who can bridge the gap between technology and business by working closely with clients to design, implement, and deploy customized software and AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with excellent client-facing and problem-solving abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with clients to understand business challenges and technical requirements.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Build integrations between enterprise systems, APIs, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Work alongside Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Business teams to deliver solutions.
• Develop proof of concepts (POCs), prototypes, and production-ready applications.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues in customer environments.
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture and implementation plans.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support client onboarding, adoption, and solution deployment activities.
• Mentor customers and internal teams on best practices and product capabilities.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong programming experience in Python, Java, C++, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience building and deploying enterprise applications
• Expertise with REST APIs, Microservices, and System Integration
• Strong SQL and database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of software architecture and distributed systems
• Familiarity with Git and Agile development methodologies

Client-Facing Skills

• Experience gathering business and technical requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving and consulting mindset

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or LLMs
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, or Data Engineering platforms
• Exposure to MLOps and AI solution deployment
• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, or Insurance domains

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Solutions Engineering, Consulting, or Customer-Facing Technical roles.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale client solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with Fortune 500 clients.
• Exposure to GenAI frameworks such as LangChain, OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or Vertex AI.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong presentation and solution architecture skills.

Compensation

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 140,000 - 250,000 Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Equal Opportunity Statement

Disclaimers Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.