Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE)
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Smartwork IT Services, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Title - Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE)Location - Plano, TX (onsite)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE) who acts as a customerfacing engineer, working closely with clients to deploy, customize, and operationalize advanced software/data platforms. The role requires strong software engineering, data problemsolving, and client interaction skills, bridging the gap between product engineering and realworld customer use cases.Key ResponsibilitiesWork directly with customers and stakeholders to understand business problems and translate them into technical solutionsDeploy, configure, and customize data platforms, analytics solutions, or enterprise softwareBuild data pipelines, integrations, and custom workflows using Python, SQL, APIs, and cloud servicesRapidly prototype and iterate solutions in customer environmentsSupport endtoend delivery: design implementation deployment production supportCollaborate with core product/engineering teams to influence product roadmap based on field learningsTroubleshoot complex data, performance, and integration issuesProvide onboarding, enablement, and technical guidance to customer teamsRequired SkillsStrong software engineering skills in Python (primary)Solid experience with SQL and relational / analytical databasesExperience working with data pipelines, ETL/ELT, APIs, and integrationsHandson experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)Ability to work in customerfacing roles and explain complex systems clearlyStrong problemsolving mindset with the ability to work in ambiguous environmentsExperience deploying solutions in production environmentsGood to HaveExperience with distributed systems or big data frameworks (Spark, Kafka, Airflow)Exposure to ML/AI workflows or analytics platformsExperience in consulting, platform deployment, or solutions engineeringKnowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, KubernetesPrior experience in industries such as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, or financeEducationBachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent practical experience