Forward Deployed Engineer / FDE

What You'll Do

Build end-to-end solutions: Develop and deploy AI-powered applications that connect source data, models, APIs and enterprise systems to real users.

Stay hands-on: Write, test, review and maintain code using technologies such as Python, TypeScript, Java or .NET.

Work directly with users: Understand operational challenges, observe how people work and translate their needs into practical technical solutions.

Integrate with enterprise environments: Connect applications to APIs, identity systems, cloud platforms and existing business systems, addressing the realities of production deployment.

Deliver production-ready AI: Build and integrate LLM, RAG or agentic capabilities, with appropriate evaluation, guardrails, reliability and cost controls.

Own deployment and rollout: Take technical responsibility for bringing solutions into production, resolving integration issues and supporting adoption.

Adapt as needs evolve: Respond to new information and changing priorities, iterating quickly while maintaining technical quality and clear communication.

Measure outcomes: Work with clients to understand whether the solution is delivering the intended result and identify what needs to improve.

Feed the next cycle: Document results, lessons learned and emerging requirements so the squad can make informed decisions about the next iteration or scaling the solution.

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Who You Are

You are curious, analytical, and motivated by solving meaningful business challenges.

You enjoy turning complexity into clarity and action.

You balance technical thinking with business understanding.

You are comfortable working in collaborative and international environments.

You take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments.

You value continuous learning and are motivated by long-term professional growth.

You communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

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What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

Experience building and deploying software solutions in production within complex enterprise or client environments.

Strong hands-on software engineering skills, with evidence of continuing to code in a language such as Python, TypeScript, Java or .NET.

Experience delivering solutions end-to-end, from data sources and integrations to the application or experience used by end users.

Direct client-facing experience, including the ability to work effectively with users, technical peers and senior stakeholders.

Strong integration experience involving APIs, identity and access, enterprise systems and cloud environments.

Professional fluency in English

Technical & Professional Skills

Practical software engineering, debugging, testing and production deployment skills.

Experience integrating AI capabilities into applications, including LLMs, RAG or agentic workflows in production.

Understanding of API design, authentication, authorisation, SSO/OAuth2 and enterprise integration patterns.

Ability to work with imperfect requirements, investigate real business problems and adapt solutions as new information emerges.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively.

Nice to Have

Experience across data engineering, data platforms or analytics, including working with complex source data.

Experience evaluating AI output quality, implementing guardrails and measuring the cost of AI workloads.

Experience in consulting, technology services or embedded client delivery.

Experience working in iterative delivery environments where discovery, engineering and validation happen continuously.

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What Makes You Successful

You focus on outcomes rather than activity.

You approach challenges with curiosity and pragmatism.

You communicate complex concepts in a clear and accessible way.

You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and finding practical solutions.

You contribute to collective intelligence by sharing knowledge and supporting others.

You combine autonomy with collaboration.

You continuously look for opportunities to improve systems, processes, and results.

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What We Offer at Keyrus UK

Competitive holiday allowance

Private Medical & Dental Insurance (Bupa)

Group Life Insurance

Gym & fitness discounts via Pluxee (Sodexo)

On-site gym access at our London office

Access to lifestyle discounts (travel, retail, entertainment & more) via Pluxee (Sodexo)

Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aegon.

Training & Development via KLX (Keyrus Learning Experience)

Strong focus on career development and internal mobility.

Electric & hybrid car scheme via Tusker

Annual discretionary bonus, based on individual and company performance

Referral bonus for introducing new colleagues.

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How Our Salary Ranges Work

At Keyrus, salary ranges reflect

different levels of mastery and impact within the same role

— not different job titles.

Bottom of the range You meet the core requirements and will need ramp-up time and support.

Middle of the range You are fully autonomous from Day 1 and deliver consistently.

Top of the range You are a reference for the role, mentor others, and raise the bar for the team.

Final offers are based on

experience, autonomy, scope, and market context

, and are discussed transparently during the process.

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Responsible AI & Recruitment

At Keyrus, all stages of our recruitment process are conducted and evaluated by human recruiters and interviewers.

To support accuracy and efficiency, AI may occasionally be used internally by our team exclusively for

note-taking purposes during interviews

. AI is

never

used to make decisions.

To ensure

fairness, authenticity, and the protection of confidential and proprietary information

, the use of AI tools by candidates during the recruitment process is

strictly prohibited

.

Our commitment to

responsible AI practices

ensures that hiring decisions are based solely on each candidate’s own skills, experience, judgment, and expertise.

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Any use of AI assistance during the interview process may result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.