Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Harrington Starr; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Starr partners with a fintech innovator to hire a Forward Deployed Engineering Lead in New York. You will lead a client-facing engineering pod, combining hands-on delivery with team leadership and commercial ownership.

This player-coach role shapes delivery standards and the growth of a new function while staying close to technology and client engagements. The successful candidate will bring 7+ years in financial services technology, strong C#/Python skills, and a passion for AI/LLM

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in financial services technology.
• Strong hands-on experience with C# and/or Python.
• Experience delivering client-facing technology programs and leading engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a client-facing engineering pod with hands-on delivery and people leadership.
• Shape delivery standards, processes and growth of a new engineering function.
• Mentor engineers and partner with clients to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

C#

Python

Data platforms

Cloud-native

AI/LLMs

Client-facing

Leadership

Tools

.NET/C# ecosystem

Job description

Tech Stack: C#, Python, Cloud-Native SaaS, Data Platforms, AI/LLMs

New York | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Harrington Starr has partnered with an innovative financial technology firm transforming how investment and financial services organisations manage and leverage complex data.

They are looking to hire a hands-on Forward Deployed Engineering Lead to lead a client-facing engineering pod, combining technical delivery, team leadership and commercial ownership. This is a true player-coach role, where you will remain close to the technology and client engagements while helping shape delivery standards, processes and the growth of a newly established function.

Key Requirements:

• 7+ years' experience in financial services technology
• Strong hands-on experience with C# and/or Python, data platforms and cloud-native technology
• Strong understanding of the full trade lifecycle across front, middle and back office
• Proven experience delivering complex, client-facing technology projects
• Previous technical leadership experience, including mentoring and developing engineers
• Experience working with asset managers, asset owners or asset servicing organisations is highly desirable
• Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to act as a trusted technical advisor
• Interest in applying AI and LLM tooling to improve engineering delivery and client outcomes
• Opportunity to lead and grow a newly formed engineering function
• Highly visible, hands-on leadership role with significant client interaction
• Influence technical delivery standards, processes and best practice
• Work at the intersection of financial services, data and cloud technology
• Excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical delivery, people leadership and commercial ownership