The Role
We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to own end-to-end software delivery for customers, primarily based in the US. Working closely with our customer-facing team, you’ll turn business requirements into practical, production-ready applications.
This is a broad, hands-on role combining software engineering, solution architecture, technical delivery and occasional customer engagement. You’ll have significant autonomy, using AI-assisted development tools to build products efficiently while ensuring high standards of code quality, security and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Own projects from requirements gathering and technical design through to development, testing and deployment.
- Translate ambiguous business problems into effective software solutions.
- Use AI-native development tools to build, review and deploy applications.
- Make architectural and technical decisions, balancing speed, quality and maintainability.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.
- Take ownership of project progress and provide feedback to improve the platform.
Essential Skills
- Strong professional software engineering experience, ideally at senior level.
- Proven experience building and shipping complete software products.
- Solid understanding of software architecture, web applications, APIs and databases.
- Confidence using AI coding tools and validating AI-generated code.
- Strong technical judgement, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage delivery and translate business needs into technical solutions.
Desirable Experience
- Startup or small-team environments.
- Building products from scratch or founding a software business.
- Technical leadership, project delivery or solution architecture.
- Direct customer engagement and experience working with non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with AI-native development and agentic coding tools.
Forward Deployed Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Ronald James Careers
As a Principal Engineer at our Newcastle upon Tyne location, you will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation in high-performance trading platforms. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work culture that fosters continuous learning and professional growth, offering competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme. With opportunities to lead significant architectural initiatives and mentor fellow engineers, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
