Forward Deployed Engineer at KANINI

Job description

This is a remote position. About the Role We are seeking Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join our Emerging Tech team and drive cutting-edge innovation initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and client delivery , where you will build and deploy high-impact solutions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. As an FDE, you will take full ownership of delivering solutions end-to-end—from architecture and development to testing and deployment—while working closely with stakeholders to rapidly bring ideas to life. This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who thrive in hands-on, high-ownership roles and enjoy solving complex problems with modern technologies, including AI-driven systems. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the design, build, and deploy full-stack applications with a strong emphasis on backend systems • Develop scalable services and APIs using Java and cloud-native architectures on GCP • Build and integrate AI-powered solutions leveraging Vertex AI and agentic AI frameworks • Own the entire software development lifecycle including development, testing (QA), deployment, and production support • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to rapidly prototype and deliver solutions • Operate in forward-deployed environments , working closely with end users or clients to refine and iterate solutions • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time, ensuring high-quality delivery under tight timelines Required Qualifications • Full-stack development experience with a backend-heavy focus • Proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Experience building or integrating solutions using Vertex AI and/or agentic AI systems • Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions independently (development, QA, deployment) • Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with minimal guidance • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to quickly ramp up on new technologies Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with Capacitor or other cross-platform/mobile development frameworks • Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, etc.) • Exposure to microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

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This is a remote position.
As an FDE, you will take full ownership of delivering solutions end-to-end—from architecture and development to testing and deployment—while working closely with stakeholders to rapidly bring ideas to life.
This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who thrive in hands-on, high-ownership roles and enjoy solving complex problems with modern technologies, including AI-driven systems.
Assist in the design, build, and deploy full-stack applications with a strong emphasis on backend systems
Develop scalable services and APIs using Java and cloud-native architectures on GCP
Build and integrate AI-powered solutions leveraging Vertex AI and agentic AI frameworks
Own the entire software development lifecycle including development, testing (QA), deployment, and production support
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to rapidly prototype and deliver solutions
Operate in forward-deployed environments , working closely with end users or clients to refine and iterate solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time, ensuring high-quality delivery under tight timelines
Full-stack development experience with a backend-heavy focus
Proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience building or integrating solutions using Vertex AI and/or agentic AI systems
Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions independently (development, QA, deployment)
Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with minimal guidance
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to quickly ramp up on new technologies
Experience with Capacitor or other cross-platform/mobile development frameworks
Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
Exposure to microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

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