Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Role:Senior Forward Deployed EngineerEmployment Type: Full-TimeLocation: Amsterdam, NetherlandsWork Model: HybridCompensation: €95,000 – €130,000 per year + Performance Bonus & Equity Options About the Role: Our client—a leading global online delivery and marketplace platform—is hiring a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer in Amsterdam. In this high-impact engineering role, you will bridge the gap between technical architecture and enterprise client integration, building custom platform solutions, APIs, and real-time data pipelines for top-tier global partners. Key Responsibilities: Architect, build, and deploy robust integrations, SDKs, and APIs connecting enterprise partner platforms with core delivery infrastructure.Work directly with technical leadership at global partner enterprises to diagnose integration challenges and deliver scalable engineering solutions.Build automated data ingestion pipelines, event-driven webhooks, and middleware services ensuring sub-second response times.Collaborate with core product and platform engineering teams to translate partner use-cases into platform feature enhancements.Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in modern languages (Golang, Python, Java, or TypeScript).Provide tier-3 technical escalation support and lead post-mortem investigations for high-priority partner integrations.Create comprehensive technical documentation, API specifications, and architectural blueprints for partner ecosystems. Required Skills & Qualifications: 5+ years of software engineering experience in backend development, systems architecture, or solutions engineering.Strong hands-on proficiency in Golang, Java, Python, or TypeScript, with modern cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).Deep expertise in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, microservices architecture, and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).Proven track record working directly with enterprise clients or cross-functional stakeholders on complex technical deployments.Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and distributed systems observability.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. What the Role Offers: Competitive base salary, performance-driven bonus, and company equity package. Dutch pension contributions, complete health insurance coverage, and annual learning stipend. Modern hybrid working environment with top-tier hardware and central Amsterdam office access. Rapid technical career progression within a high-velocity global engineering organization. Equal Opportunity Employer: Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diversity of thought and experience is celebrated. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected status under applicable European and UK labor laws. Apply Now!