Forward-Deployed Tech Lead - Client-Facing & Hands-On

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

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