Is the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role on-site?

Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Alpharetta, GA location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.

Is this a permanent role?

Yes — this is a full time direct-hire position with the client. On offer acceptance, you onboard directly onto the client's payroll and benefits. ApTask's role is placement only; the recruiter stays in touch for the first 90 days as a check-in, but your day-to-day relationship is with the client's hiring manager.

What is the compensation range for this role?

The advertised range for this Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role is $60–$70 per hour. Where you land within the band depends on validated experience, the specific stack calibration match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.

How quickly does the interview process move?

If your profile is a fit for this role, you can expect the recruiter's first call within one business day. From there, interview cadence depends on the client's hiring-manager and panel availability. Total time from submission to signed offer varies by client — pre-verified profiles and calibrated submissions cut the noise, but the pace of interviews is driven by the client, not us.

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Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Full Time/Contract role in Alpharetta, GA. Onsite engagement, matched and submitted by an ApTask vertical recruiter.

Location: Alpharetta, GA · Onsite
Compensation: $60–$70/hr

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About the role

Title:Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Contract

Role Overview
our client is seeking a highly motivated Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to bridge business challenges and technology solutions through AI-assisted engineering, automation, and modern software delivery practices.

As an FDE, you will work directly with customers to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions. You will leverage AI-native engineering approaches, Agentic SDLC practices, and automation frameworks to accelerate solution delivery while ensuring enterprise-grade quality and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with customers and stakeholders to understand business problems and translate them into technology solutions.
Design, generate and validate AI-generated code and engineering artifacts, and drive deployment of enterprise-grade applications, integrations, and AI-powered solutions.
Apply prompt engineering, context engineering, and AI enablement techniques to improve solution outcomes.
Review and validate AI-generated artifacts including requirements, design documents, code, and technical specifications.
Review and validate AI-generated test designs, test cases, Playwright automation scripts, and quality engineering assets to ensure functional accuracy, adequate coverage, maintainability, and production readiness.
Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, DevSecOps, and quality standards.
Build and orchestrate agentic workflows, automation pipelines, and developer productivity solutions.
Develop solution prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and production-ready implementations.
Support customer engagements, workshops, demonstrations, and solution consulting activities.

Required Skills
Technical Skills

Strong software engineering background with 5–7 years of experience.
Strong proficiency in Python, with the ability to review, validate, debug, and optimize AI-generated code for enterprise use.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or equivalent platforms.
Experience working with Spec-Driven Development methodologies.
Hands-on experience with APIs, microservices, and modern application architectures.
Familiarity with CI/CD, DevSecOps, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
Experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or equivalent.

Professional Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Customer-facing communication and consulting skills.
Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional and distributed teams.
Strong ownership mindset with a focus on measurable business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Banking & Financial Services (BFS) domain.
Exposure to Agentic SDLC, Spec-Driven Development, or AI-assisted delivery models.

Understanding of cloud-native architectures and platform engineering.

About operations at ApTask

What this vertical looks like inside ApTask.

Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.

How it works

What happens after you apply.

1. Verified profile
Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.
2. Recruiter calibration call
Within one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.
3. Client interview
If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.
4. Offer + onboarding
On acceptance, you onboard W-2 with ApTask (contract) or direct-hire with the client (per role type). Benefits, payroll, and timesheets run through us. Your recruiter stays your point of contact for the length of the engagement.

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Is the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role on-site?: Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Alpharetta, GA location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.
Is this a permanent role?: Yes — this is a full time direct-hire position with the client. On offer acceptance, you onboard directly onto the client's payroll and benefits. ApTask's role is placement only; the recruiter stays in touch for the first 90 days as a check-in, but your day-to-day relationship is with the client's hiring manager.
What is the compensation range for this role?: The advertised range for this Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role is $60–$70 per hour. Where you land within the band depends on validated experience, the specific stack calibration match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.
How quickly does the interview process move?: If your profile is a fit for this role, you can expect the recruiter's first call within one business day. From there, interview cadence depends on the client's hiring-manager and panel availability. Total time from submission to signed offer varies by client — pre-verified profiles and calibrated submissions cut the noise, but the pace of interviews is driven by the client, not us.

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