Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) | Java & AI

Quantum Technologies LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with strong Java development experience and hands-on AI-powered coding tools. You will accelerate coding, testing, debugging, and delivery while upholding high standards for security and performance.

The role focuses on building enterprise Java applications, REST APIs, and integrating GenAI tooling to streamline development workflows. Collaboration with product teams and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building enterprise Java applications.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs and backend services.
• Proficient in applying AI-powered coding assistants for development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise Java applications.
• 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.

Skills

OOP & design principles

REST APIs

AI-powered coding tools

Code generation / refactoring / Debug

Analytical problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Tools

Spring Boot

Microservices

Git

CI/CD

Docker

GenAI tools

AI Agents / Agentic Coding

Enterprise API integrations

Secure coding

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.