We are looking for a skilled Forward Deployed Engineer with strong experience in Python software engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and production deployment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, integrating, and deploying AI-powered applications and solutions that address real-world business challenges.
The role requires a hands-on engineer who can work closely with business stakeholders, understand their requirements, and translate them into scalable, reliable, and production-ready technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications using Python.
- Build and integrate AI-powered applications, LLM-based solutions, and intelligent automation workflows.
- Develop AI agents and agentic workflows to automate business processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions and integrate LLMs into existing applications.
- Deploy, manage, and maintain applications in production environments.
- Work with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services such as S3, OpenSearch, and DynamoDB.
- Utilize Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve deployed solutions.
- Ensure code quality, scalability, security, and maintainability across applications.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python and backend application development.
- Hands-on experience developing AI-powered applications and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Experience with AI agents, agentic workflows, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Practical experience deploying and maintaining applications in production environments.
- Working knowledge of AWS services, preferably S3, OpenSearch, and DynamoDB.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions or similar automation tools.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in financial services, fintech, investment management, or capital markets.
- Exposure to Model Context Protocol (MCP), Claude Code, and agentic coding tools.
- Experience working with financial documents, market data, SEC filings, and enterprise data sources.
- Experience delivering end-to-end AI solutions, from requirements gathering to production deployment.
- Opportunity to work on innovative AI-driven engineering solutions.
- Exposure to modern AI technologies and enterprise-scale applications.
- Collaborative and technically driven work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A CULTURE OF BELONGING: At our core, we value diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where every voice is heard, every person is respected, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Python and backend application development
- Hands-on experience developing AI-powered applications and integrating Large Language Models
- Experience with AI agents, agentic workflows, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation
- Practical experience deploying and maintaining applications in production environments
- Working knowledge of AWS services, preferably S3, OpenSearch, and DynamoDB
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions or similar automation tools
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in financial services, fintech, investment management, or capital markets
- Exposure to Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, and agentic coding tools
- Experience working with financial documents, market data, SEC filings, and enterprise data sources
- Experience delivering end-to-end AI solutions from requirements gathering to production deployment
What We Do
Strategic Systems International (SSI) is a fast-growing Advanced Analytics and Software Engineering firm that partners with tech companies to help them launch and scale their products. The company was launched in 1991 by alumni of University of Chicago and Northwestern has grown to 200 employees with presence in US, Europe and Asia. We architect a








