Forward Deployment Software Engineer

Itero Group; Chicago, New York, Boston (IL, NY, MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Company-Paid Coverage

Voluntary benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Itero Group in Chicago seeks an experienced Forward Deployment Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy modern software solutions for financial services clients. You will work directly with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical architecture.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software engineering with strong full-stack expertise in TypeScript, React, Python, REST APIs, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience and full-stack capabilities.
• Strong expertise with TypeScript, React, Python, REST APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Experience delivering cloud-native applications and enterprise integrations.
• Hands-on with Git, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development tools.
• Consulting experience working directly with clients to gather requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack applications.
• Participate in client meetings to understand business challenges and deliver solutions.
• Develop web apps using React, TypeScript, Python, and cloud technologies.
• Build APIs, integrations, and enterprise workflows.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate into technical solutions.
• Prototype and deliver AI-assisted development solutions.
• Develop AI-enabled applications utilizing LLM technologies.
• Contribute to architecture, solution design, and technology decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Software engineering (7+ years)

Full-stack TypeScript

React

Python

REST APIs

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Git & CI/CD

AI-assisted development tools

Client engagement & consulting

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Itero Group is a Women-Owned Small Business focused on simplifying complex transformations. We empower clients in the private and government sectors to become more optimized, digitally enabled, and data-driven organizations through our comprehensive business consulting and innovative delivery solutions.

Itero Group's dedicated team members are experienced thought leaders, tenacious workers, and creative thinkers. We hire people who are passionate about being catalysts for change - in our company, for our clients, throughout our career- and we empower people to express their ideas, create better practices, innovate better products, and become better professionals.

We have been named a Great Place to Work for six years, and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Forward Deployment Software Engineer to support enterprise digital transformation initiatives for leading Financial Services clients. This individual will design, develop, and deploy modern software solutions while partnering directly with business stakeholders to solve complex business challenges.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong full-stack development expertise utilizing TypeScript, React, Python, REST APIs, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). This individual is comfortable working directly with clients, gathering requirements, building scalable applications, integrating enterprise systems, and leveraging AI-assisted development tools to deliver innovative software solutions rapidly. Financial Services and consulting experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack applications.
• Participate in client meetings to understand business challenges and develop innovative technology solutions.
• Develop modern web applications utilizing React, TypeScript, Python, and cloud technologies.
• Build APIs, integrations, and enterprise workflows.
• Partner directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Rapidly prototype and deliver solutions utilizing AI-assisted development tools.
• Develop AI-enabled applications utilizing LLM technologies.
• Participate in architecture, solution design, and technology decisions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and code reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Strong full-stack development utilizing TypeScript, React, and Python.
• Experience developing REST APIs, enterprise integrations, and cloud-native applications.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and modern software development practices.
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Copilot, Claude, or similar).
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
• Consulting experience working directly with clients to understand business requirements and deliver technology solutions.
• Working across a modern full stack (TypeScript, React, Python, REST or GraphQL APIs) with hands-on cloud experience in AWS or Azure
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Mathematics

If you are looking for a role where you will lead with integrity, create and innovate, inspire excellence, be a respected member of the team, drive results, and have fun, we look forward to connecting with you!

Benefits at Itero Group

At Itero Group, we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance:

• Health & Wellness: Medical (BC-BS), dental, and vision plans to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and increasing PTO based on years of service.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match and auto‑enrollment.
• Company-Paid Coverage: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance.
• Additional Options: Voluntary benefits including pet insurance and student loan assistance up to $1,000 annually.
• Perks: FSAs, HSAs, wellness programs, and more to enhance your work‑life balance.

Join us and enjoy a benefits package designed with you in mind!

Itero Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, veteran status or political affiliation.