Senior Forward Deploy Engineer (Fullstack - Java/React)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Engagement with cutting-edge security

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Forward Deploy Engineer (Fullstack - Java/React) to join its team. The role partners with customers to translate complex requirements into practical, secure fullstack solutions across backend and frontend layers.

You will design integrations, drive architectural decisions, and work with client engineers to deliver secure, scalable outcomes. Remote US-based, visa sponsorship not available, you will thrive in ambiguous environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in both backend and frontend development.
• Experience designing and managing distributed systems or data-intensive services.
• Ability to lead and manage projects involving multiple stakeholders under ambiguous conditions.
• Direct experience collaborating with customers to develop technical solutions.
• Deep proficiency in Java, with comfort in additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop fullstack solutions using primarily React and Java, focusing on customer requirements.
• Translate customer needs into clear technical strategies and engage in requirements gathering.
• Design and deliver customer integrations, working closely with client engineers.
• Implement improvements in the core platform to enhance customer experiences.
• Architect complex solutions, documenting necessary trade-offs and critical details.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality, secure, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with team members and respond to escalations in a proactive manner.

Skills

Fullstack engineering

Distributed systems

Customer collaboration

Architectural design

Java proficiency

Tools

React

Java

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Forward Deploy Engineer (Fullstack - Java/React) to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role focuses on partnering directly with customers to turn complex technical requirements into practical, secure fullstack solutions. The engineer will work across backend and frontend layers, helping shape integrations, improve platform capabilities, and deliver outcomes in close collaboration with internal teams and client engineers. Strong architectural judgment, clear communication, and comfort operating in ambiguous environments are essential.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Develop fullstack solutions using primarily React and Java, focusing on customer requirements.


• Translate customer needs into clear technical strategies and engage in requirements gathering.


• Design and deliver customer integrations, working closely with client engineers.


• Implement improvements in the core platform to enhance customer experiences.


• Architect complex solutions, documenting necessary trade-offs and critical details.


• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality, secure, and efficient code.


• Collaborate with team members and respond to escalations in a proactive manner.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in both backend and frontend development.


• Proven experience designing and managing distributed systems or data-intensive services.


• Ability to lead and manage projects involving multiple stakeholders under ambiguous conditions.


• Direct experience collaborating with customers to develop technical solutions.


• Deep proficiency in Java, with comfort in additional languages.

Benefits

• A dynamic work environment that values collaboration and innovation.


• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.


• Flexible work arrangements to foster work-life balance.


• Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in the cybersecurity field.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.