Forward Deployed Engineer

Description

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for candidates based in the UK.

This position also requires travel to client sites within Europe , with travel expenses covered by the company .

About Nearform

Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.

Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI.

Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.

About the role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will help build, implement, and deploy agentic platforms within client environments. Your role will focus on building and deploying scalable AI-driven solutions, enabling organisations to operationalise LLM-powered agents across products, processes, and teams. You will work closely with client stakeholders, technical leaders, and delivery teams to build, and roll out agentic capabilities that integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise systems and frameworks.

What we are looking for in this person:

Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level. Our Seniors typically have at least 8 years of commercial experience.

Experience designing and building agentic platforms using Python and modern AI frameworks.

Architect LLM orchestration using frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, and related technologies.

Implement multi-agent systems supporting tool use, workflow orchestration, memory, and decision-making.

Design and deploy Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines integrating enterprise data sources.

Integrate agentic platforms with client systems, including APIs, data platforms, cloud services, and enterprise applications.

The ability to configure Kubernetes and deploy workloads.

Design deployment architectures across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.

Ability to collaborate efficiently in teams of technical and non-technical individuals.

Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and direct iteration with users.

Strong consulting experience to plan, execute, and deliver complex client engagements, solving real business problems.

Benefits

• Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
• Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in GBP) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
• Training and Development Allowance - We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 (equivalent in GBP) you can use to upskill yourself.
• Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
• Pension & Insurances - We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind.