W2 ONLY - Need Forward Deployed Engineer (Java Full Stack Developer)- Minneapolis, MN

Forward Deployed Engineer (Java Full Stack Developer)
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Onsite Preferred)

Overview
We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with 10+ years of software engineering experience to build and deploy modern, AI-enabled business applications. This role is ideal for a hands-on full-stack developer who combines strong software engineering fundamentals with an interest in emerging AI technologies and customer-focused solution delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end business applications.
• Build scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions.
• Develop front-end applications using React or similar frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver solutions.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to accelerate delivery.
• Participate in Agile development and contribute to CI/CD and DevOps initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong background in Java and full-stack application development.
• Experience with one or more of the following: TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, C#, or Python.
• Hands-on experience building APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
• Front-end development experience using React or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, or other modern AI platforms.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Codex.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, Agent SDKs, or multi-agent frameworks.
• Exposure to AI agents, workflow automation, or LLM-powered applications.
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience in Healthcare, PBM, Insurance, or other regulated industries is a plus.

Ideal Candidate
A traditional full-stack software engineer who has expanded into AI-enabled application development, rather than a data scientist transitioning into software engineering. Candidates should be curious, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.