Forward Deployed Engineer (Java Full Stack)

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Forward Deployed Engineer (Java Full Stack)” for one of our client in Minneapolis, MN (Onsite). A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: Forward Deployed Engineer (Java Full Stack)

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Onsite)

Type: W2 Contract

Rate: $100 - 110/hr on W2

Overall IT experience: 15+ Years

Overview

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with 15 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

• 15 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.

About Trident:

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco

Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.

Received the TechServe Excellence award.

Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America

Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.