Forward Deployed Engineer

This is a remote position. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) – Remote Contract Company: Workiy Inc. Client: Cognizant Location: Fully Remote Employment Type: Contract Experience: 5+ Years Job Description We are looking for an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with Cognizant's end clients, designing, developing, and deploying production-ready software solutions. The role involves hands-on engineering, backend development, cloud technologies, system integrations, and collaborating with clients to solve complex business challenges. Requirements Key Requirements • 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience. • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages , along with SQL. • Experience with REST APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and distributed systems . • Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP . • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes . • Experience developing and deploying production applications. • Strong problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills. • Ability to independently manage technical solutions from development through deployment. Originally posted on Himalayas