Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026.
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python / AI)
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Forward Deployed Engineer with strong experience in Python software engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and production deployment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, integrating, and deploying AI-powered applications and solutions that address real-world business challenges.
The role requires a hands-on engineer who can work closely with business stakeholders, understand their requirements, and translate them into scalable, reliable, and production-ready technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications using Python.
- Build and integrate AI-powered applications, LLM-based solutions, and intelligent automation workflows.
- Develop AI agents and agentic workflows to automate business processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions and integrate LLMs into existing applications.
- Deploy, manage, and maintain applications in production environments.
- Work with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services such as S3, OpenSearch, and DynamoDB.
- Utilize Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve deployed solutions.
- Ensure code quality, scalability, security, and maintainability across applications.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python and backend application development.
- Hands-on experience developing AI-powered applications and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Experience with AI agents, agentic workflows, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Practical experience deploying and maintaining applications in production environments.
- Working knowledge of AWS services, preferably S3, OpenSearch, and DynamoDB.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions or similar automation tools.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial services, fintech, investment management, or capital markets.
- Exposure to Model Context Protocol (MCP), Claude Code, and agentic coding tools.
- Experience working with financial documents, market data, SEC filings, and enterprise data sources.
- Experience delivering end-to-end AI solutions, from requirements gathering to production deployment.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on innovative AI-driven engineering solutions.
- Exposure to modern AI technologies and enterprise-scale applications.
- Collaborative and technically driven work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A CULTURE OF BELONGING: At our core, we value diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where every voice is heard, every person is respected, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

