Field Deployment Engineer — Mission-Centric Tech

Methodfi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to create bespoke technical solutions. You'll partner with clients to tailor the platform to their missions, ensuring successful integration and deployment in high-stakes environments. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of software engineering experience, with proficiency in languages like Python or Java, and a willingness to travel. This role significantly impacts national security and innovation.

Benefits

Collaborative, fast-paced team

Opportunity to develop leadership skills

Key contributor to national security mission

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous mission contexts.
• Willingness to travel 30-70% of the time.
• Active U.K. security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy mission-aligned software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into technical outcomes.
• Integrate platform with diverse data sources and IT systems.
• Build custom applications and data pipelines.
• Serve as technical lead in the field.
• Provide critical field insights to inform product roadmap.

Skills

Python

Java

Full-stack development

Cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)

Distributed systems

APIs

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Operational agility

Job description

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to create bespoke technical solutions. You'll partner with clients to tailor the platform to their missions, ensuring successful integration and deployment in high-stakes environments. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of software engineering experience, with proficiency in languages like Python or Java, and a willingness to travel. This role significantly impacts national security and innovation.