Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) | Java & AI

Robotic Technologies Automation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotic Technologies Automation in Austin, TX is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer with strong Java development experience and hands-on AI-powered coding tools. The role focuses on accelerating coding, testing, debugging, and delivery while upholding high standards for quality, security, and performance.

The candidate will translate business requirements into technical designs, collaborate with product teams, and own deliverables end-to-end in a fast-paced environment leveraging GenAI

Qualifications

• Understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles.
• Experience building RESTful services and backend systems.
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered coding assistants and GenAI tooling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise Java applications.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and backend services.
• Leverage AI-assisted development for coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.

Skills

OOP principles

REST API development

AI coding assistants

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Spring Boot

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Job description

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 12Months+ Extension

Domain Exposure: Telecom

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) | Java & AI
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $74/hour
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description

• We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with strong Java development experience and hands-on expertise with AI-powered coding tools and Generative AI.
• The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can leverage AI-assisted development to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, and delivery while maintaining high standards for quality, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and backend services.
• Leverage AI coding assistants and GenAI tools for code generation, refactoring, debugging, testing, and documentation.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and working solutions.
• Collaborate with product teams, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, code reviews, and performance optimization.
• Follow Git, CI/CD, and software engineering best practices.
• Take ownership of deliverables from requirements through implementation and deployment.
• Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of OOP, data structures, and software design principles.
• Experience with REST APIs and backend development.
• Practical experience using AI-powered coding assistants / Generative AI tools.
• Ability to use AI for code generation, refactoring, debugging, and test creation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Spring Boot & Microservices
• Git & CI/CD
• Docker & Automated Testing
• LLM-based development tools
• AI Agents / Agentic Coding
• Enterprise API/platform integrations
• Secure coding and production application support

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.