Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

About the role

Day-to-day: Work with customers to translate business requirements into technology solutions using AI-assisted engineering and automation frameworks. Design, validate, and deploy AI-generated code and enterprise applications. Review AI-generated artifacts for quality and production readiness

You'll bring: 5-7 years software engineering experience. Strong Python proficiency for reviewing and optimizing AI-generated code. Experience with AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude. Hands-on API, microservices, and CI/CD pipeline expertise. Test automation framework experience

Good fit if: Banking & Financial Services domain experience. Exposure to Agentic SDLC or Spec-Driven Development methodologies. Understanding of cloud-native architectures and platform engineering

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About Client:
The client provides information technology (IT) services, including business outsourcing, infrastructure technology, and application services. The application service offered by the company includes application development, maintenance, and support. The markets served by the company are financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, transportation, communications, and consumer and retail industries.

Rate Range: $60-$70/Hr

Job Description:

• Client is seeking a highly motivated Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to bridge business challenges and technology solutions through AI-assisted engineering, automation, and modern software delivery practices.
• As an FDE, you will work directly with customers to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• You will leverage AI-native engineering approaches, Agentic SDLC practices, and automation frameworks to accelerate solution delivery while ensuring enterprise-grade quality and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with customers and stakeholders to understand business problems and translate them into technology solutions.
• Design, generate and validate AI-generated code and engineering artifacts, and drive deployment of enterprise-grade applications, integrations, and AI-powered solutions.
• Apply prompt engineering, context engineering, and AI enablement techniques to improve solution outcomes.
• Review and validate AI-generated artifacts including requirements, design documents, code, and technical specifications.
• Review and validate AI-generated test designs, test cases, Playwright automation scripts, and quality engineering assets to ensure functional accuracy, adequate coverage, maintainability, and production readiness.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, DevSecOps, and quality standards.
• Build and orchestrate agentic workflows, automation pipelines, and developer productivity solutions.
• Develop solution prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and production-ready implementations.
• Support customer engagements, workshops, demonstrations, and solution consulting activities.

Required Skills:

• Strong software engineering background with 5–7 years of experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with the ability to review, validate, debug, and optimize AI-generated code for enterprise use.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience working with Spec-Driven Development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with APIs, microservices, and modern application architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevSecOps, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or equivalent.

Professional Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Customer-facing communication and consulting skills.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and distributed teams.
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on measurable business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Banking & Financial Services (BFS) domain.
• Exposure to Agentic SDLC, Spec-Driven Development, or AI-assisted delivery models.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures and platform engineering.

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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About operations at ApTask

Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.