No Visa sponsorship/ transfer/c2c available for this role, now or in the future Job Title
- Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
- Java/ Python
- must have Remote
- US / Canada Experience 10+ years of professional software engineering experience (mandatory) Location United States (Hybrid/Remote with client travel as required) Role Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Forward Deployed Engineer to work at the intersection of software engineering, solution architecture, and client engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Java and/or Python application development, experience building enterprise-grade platforms, and the ability to work directly with clients to translate business challenges into scalable technology solutions. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will embed with client teams, lead technical discovery, design and develop innovative solutions, integrate complex enterprise systems, and drive successful production deployments. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor while remaining hands-on with coding, architecture, and problem resolution. Mandatory Qualifications
• 10+ years of software development experience
• Strong hands-on development experience in Java and/or Python (mandatory)
• Proven experience designing and developing enterprise applications, APIs, and distributed systems
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and clients
• Robust understanding of software architecture, system integration, and cloud-native development
• Experience leading technical discussions, solution workshops, and design reviews




• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Key Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Solution Development
• Partner directly with client stakeholders to understand business challenges and define technical solutions.
• Conduct discovery sessions and translate requirements into scalable system designs.
• Act as the technical bridge between business teams and engineering teams.
• Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs), pilots, and production implementations. Software Engineering
• Design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-grade applications using Java and/or Python.
• Build APIs, microservices, integrations, and data-driven applications.
• Develop reusable frameworks and accelerators that improve delivery efficiency.
• Perform code reviews and enforce engineering best practices. Required Technical Skills Programming Languages
• Java (mandatory) and/or Python (mandatory) or .
NET
• Spring Boot, J2EE, or equivalent Java frameworks
• FastAPI, Flask, Django, or equivalent Python frameworks Development & Architecture
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• Event-driven architecture
• Distributed systems
• Design patterns
• System integration Cloud Platforms Experience with one or more:
• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Databases
• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• Oracle
• MongoDB
• Snowflake (preferred) DevOps & CI/CD
• Git
• Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform (preferred)

📌 Forward Deployed Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Canada