Forward Deployed Engineer

Workiy Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Workiy Inc. is seeking an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer for a fully remote contract role with Cognizant. The engineer will design, develop, and deploy production-ready software solutions, working directly with Cognizant's end clients.

The candidate should have 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, strong skills in Python/Java/SQL, and experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), REST APIs, and Docker/Kubernetes. Strong client-facing communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Proficient in Python, Java, or similar languages, and SQL.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and distributed systems.
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience developing and deploying production applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to independently manage technical solutions from development through deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy production-ready software solutions for Cognizant clients.
• Collaborate with clients to solve complex business challenges.
• Work hands-on with cloud technologies and system integrations.
• Operate across backend development, distributed systems, and deployment pipelines.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

REST APIs

Microservices

Data pipelines

Distributed systems

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Production apps

Problem solving

Communication

Client-facing

Deployment

Job description

This is a remote position. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) – Remote Contract Company: Workiy Inc. Client: Cognizant Location: Fully Remote Employment Type: Contract Experience: 5+ Years

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with Cognizant's end clients, designing, developing, and deploying production-ready software solutions. The role involves hands-on engineering, backend development, cloud technologies, system integrations, and collaborating with clients to solve complex business challenges.

Requirements Key Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages, along with SQL.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and distributed systems.
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience developing and deploying production applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to independently manage technical solutions from development through deployment.