Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE)
As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE), you will work directly with our customers to tailor and deploy Intellect's AI platforms to solve complex, industry-specific problems. Unlike traditional software engineering roles, you will operate at the intersection of development, problem-solving, and direct customer engagement. Your work will have a tangible impact on our clients operations, often within days of deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Customer-Centric Development: Work directly with clients to understand their needs, configure Intellect's AI platforms, and build custom solutions tailored to specific use cases.
- Technical Implementation: Develop and deploy workflows, data models, and system configurations that meet customer requirements, ensuring solutions are scalable and adaptable.
- Rapid Prototyping: Use Intellect's AI platform to design, test, and iterate on solutions quickly, leveraging pre-built components to minimize development time.
- Collaboration and Feedback: Serve as a bridge between customers and Intellect's internal product teams, sharing field insights and technical expertise to inform platform enhancements.
- Problem Solving: Tackle technical challenges like building large-scale data pipelines, optimizing system performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and troubleshooting production issues.
- Rigorous Software Engineering: Maintain high-quality standards through code reviews, deployability optimization, and continuous monitoring of production systems.
- Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Promote a culture of continuous learning by sharing best practices, technical solutions, and field configurations with other team members.
Key Traits:
- Customer-Focused: Strong ability to engage with clients, understand their needs, and deliver tailored solutions.
- Technical Expertise: Proficiency in developing workflows, data models, and configurations that are both scalable and adaptable.
- Agility and Adaptability: Skilled in rapid prototyping, testing, and iterating on solutions to respond to changing requirements quickly.
- Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work across teams, share feedback, and act as a liaison between customers and internal teams.
- Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills to address technical challenges and optimize performance while ensuring compliance.
- Detail-Oriented and Quality-Driven: Commitment to maintaining high standards through rigorous software engineering practices.
- Mentor and Team Player: Dedication to fostering a collaborative learning environment and sharing knowledge with peers.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Technical Expertise: Strong software development background with proficiency in Python, Java, or a similar language. Experience with data engineering, microservices, and cloud technologies is highly valued.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to think creatively and adapt to new challenges, leveraging existing tools and knowledge to develop innovative solutions.
- Customer Engagement: Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical capabilities into customer-friendly solutions. Prior experience in a customer-facing role is a plus.
- Adaptability and Autonomy: Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment with evolving customer needs and technical landscapes.
- Collaborative Spirit: Willingness to work closely with both clients and internal teams, share insights, and contribute to the collective growth of Intellect's platform capabilities.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a first-of-its-kind AI platform that is reshaping how banks drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus.
- Accelerated career growth in AI-led enterprise sales.
- A collaborative and inclusive environment driven by innovation and purpose.
- Access to deep domain learning, coaching, and exposure to global banking leaders.
