Solution Architect / Forward Deployed Engineer

Job Title: Solution Architect / Forward Deployed Engineer

Location: Princeton, NJ (Onsite)

Buy Rate: $60-$65/hr on W2

Mandatory Skills:

• Python (LangGraph, FastAPI, Pydantic V2)

• TypeScript and React

• PostgreSQL

• Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD

• AWS Cloud

Job Description:

We are looking for a hands-on Solution Architect / Forward Deployed Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable AI-enabled and cloud-native solutions. The candidate will work closely with customers and engineering teams to convert business requirements into secure, production-ready applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead solution architecture, technical discovery, prototyping, and production deployment.

• Develop AI/Agentic workflows using Python, LangGraph, FastAPI, and Pydantic V2.

• Build modern web applications using TypeScript and React.

• Design and optimize database solutions using PostgreSQL.

• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.

• Design and deploy scalable cloud solutions using AWS.

• Troubleshoot application, integration, performance, and production issues.

• Collaborate with customers, product, DevOps, security, and engineering teams.

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Python, LangGraph, FastAPI, and Pydantic V2.

• Proficiency in TypeScript and React.

• Strong PostgreSQL database experience.

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD.

• Experience with AWS services such as EKS, RDS, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch.

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architecture.

• Excellent customer-facing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, and Agentic AI workflows.

• Knowledge of Terraform, Helm, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.

• Understanding of DevSecOps, observability, cloud security, and production operations.