Forward Deployed Engineer

C4S Search Ltd; Texas; On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

C4S Search Ltd. seeks an ambitious Forward Deployed Engineer to design, build, and deploy technical solutions directly with enterprise customers. You will blend software development, technical consulting, and customer engagement to deliver real-world outcomes.

You will tackle discovery workshops, translate business needs into scalable integrations, and partner with product teams to drive successful deployments across cloud and on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software with modern languages.

Responsibilities

• Support discovery workshops and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Analyze customer systems and data flows to define integration needs.
• Build, maintain, and enhance APIs, webhooks, and data ingestion.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and support handovers to operations.
• Monitor performance and deliver fixes for customer deployments.

Skills

Commercial software dev

REST/GraphQL APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

SQL databases

JSON/XML data

Customer collaboration

Automated tests

CS/SE degree

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER

LOCATION- Texas, US

Hybrid / Client Site

SALARY- $300,000 - $350,000

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

WAY OF WORKING

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Hybrid Working

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

This organisation develops advanced software and data-driven solutions for enterprise customers. With a strong focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and customer success, they partner closely with clients to solve complex operational challenges through technology.

The business is continuing to invest heavily in its platform and services, creating an opportunity for talented engineers to work on high-impact projects while collaborating directly with customers and internal product teams.

THE FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER OPPORTUNITY

As a Full-Stack Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with customers to design, build, and deploy technical solutions that solve real-world business challenges. This is a hands‑on role combining software engineering, technical consulting, and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support discovery workshops and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Analyse customer systems, integrations, and data flows to identify implementation requirements.
• Build, maintain, and enhance APIs, webhooks, integrations, and data ingestion capabilities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve implementation challenges during customer deployments.
• Monitor application performance, deliver fixes, and support successful project handovers to operational teams.

YOUR KEY SKILLS

• Commercial experience developing software using modern programming languages.
• Strong understanding of REST and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerised applications.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong SQL and database skills.
• Experience working with JSON, XML, and integrated data environments.
• Ability to work directly with customers and stakeholders to solve technical challenges.
• Experience writing automated tests and maintaining high engineering standards.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent commercial experience.

WHY APPLY?

• Work on complex technical challenges in enterprise environments.
• Engage directly with customers and influence successful project outcomes.
• Join a collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of technologies, integrations, and deployment environments.