Forward Deployed Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
About Merapar
Merapar is a fast-growing software company in the Media and Entertainment industry. We help clients build, improve and run complex software systems. Our teams work directly with clients, from early design through to delivery.
The people who work for Merapar are our primary asset. We invest in training and certification, for example in AI solutions architect, cloud technology and Agile methodologies. We believe in Agile principles and actively support our self-organising teams.
About the Role
We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to join us. This is a role for someone who understands how software really works, inside and out. You are just as comfortable talking to a client as you are reviewing code or solving a production problem.
You work directly with our clients and their development teams. You take technical ownership from the start and make sure the right things get built in the right way. This role is ideal for someone with the mindset of an architect, the focus of a product owner, and the drive to grow into a senior technical leadership role.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you
- Work with clients to understand what they need and turn that into clear technical plans
- Design the technical structure of software solutions
- Review code and guide developers to make good decisions
- Build proof of concepts to test ideas before committing to them
- Debug problems in production and help the team fix them
- Set up and improve delivery pipelines together with the team
- Pair up with developers when they need support or guidance
- Keep all stakeholders well informed and manage expectations throughout the project
- Take responsibility for the technical direction and make sure the team stays on track
You have
- At least 3 years of experience in a software design or development role
- A solid understanding of how software systems are built, connected and maintained
- Experience working with clients or in a consulting environment
- The ability to explain technical topics clearly to non-technical people
- A hands-on mentality: you do not just advise, you build and test
- An interest in new technologies, including AI tools and how they can make a team faster
- Good communication skills in English ánd Dutch
What makes you stand out
You think like an architect but stay close to the code. You take initiative and do not wait to be asked. You bring energy to the team and you make the people around you better.
Do you think we match? Get in touch!
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Maud Mutsaars on 06-42851017. If you have no questions and are ready to apply, use the button at the top. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Core Responsibilities
The Forward Deployed Engineer translates client needs into technical plans and designs the structure of software solutions. They provide technical leadership by reviewing code, building proofs of concept, and managing delivery pipelines and stakeholder expectations.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 3 years of experience in software design or development and a background in consulting or client-facing roles. Proficiency in both English and Dutch, along with a hands-on approach to building and testing, is required.
Benefits
- Training
- Certification
About Merapar
Industry: Software Development
Company size: 51-200 employees
Merapar company was founded in 2015 by entrepreneurs and senior executives in the Telecoms, Media and Technology sector. We aim to become the leading full service innovation partner in the Media, Broadcast and IoT sectors by leveraging the experience and backgrounds of our founders. Our dedicated software development capability and profound experience in scalable cloud solutions has resulted in a rich portfolio of cloud based platform components that can be swiftly deployed for our customers. We are the trusted cloud-based software services company for our clients. From providing support on the initial business and technology concepts to successful implementation of operational solutions. Acting as advanced development group to allow for fast introduction and deployment of new technologies and techniques. We empower our customers to stay ahead of the race.