Forward Deployment Engineer

Skip to main content Forward Deployment Engineer hackajob Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Forward Deployment Engineer hackajob Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants See who hackajob has hired for this role Report this job hackajob is collaborating with Barclays to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.Embark on a transformative journey as a Forward Deployment Engineer at Barclays, our vision is clear –To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.To be successful as a Forward Deployment Engineer, you should have experience with:Good technical experience in AI/ML with experience developing and deploying solutions using LLMs, RAG architectures, and modern AI frameworks and protocols (Strands, FastMCP, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, A2A, MCP).Ability to translate multi-layered business problems into technical solutions with experience working directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver production systems. Experience in delivering in financial environments including one or more of the following: investment banking, risk, compliance, or relevant domain with understanding of regulatory considerations and responsible AI practices.Solid software engineering foundation with proficiency in Python, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), APIs, and full-stack development to rapidly prototype and productionise AI applications.Experience with MLOps practices including model deployment, monitoring, evaluation, and CI/CD pipelines with delivering AI solutions from concept to production.Some Other Highly Valued Skills May IncludeExcellent communication and consulting skills with ability to build trust, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive AI capabilities across diverse business units.Experience with vector databases, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, understanding of when to apply different AI approaches to business problems.Knowledge of data engineering, analytics, and visualisation tools to support end-to-end solution delivery including data pipelines and user interfaces.Experience with React/JS FrameworksYou may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.The location of your role is Glasgow/Knutsford.Purpose of the roleTo design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.AccountabilitiesDevelopment and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and...