Forward Deployed Engineer

Main purposeTrafigura is recruiting a Forward Deployed Engineer to help bring technology closer to the business. You'll work with business teams to understand how they operate, turn working prototypes into production-ready applications, and build solutions that create real business value.This is a hands-on engineering role that combines software development, problem solving and close collaboration with end users. You'll work across the full delivery lifecycle—from understanding requirements through to deployment and continuous improvement.You'll be part of technology while working closely with business teams, helping build dashboards, applications, integrations and AI-powered workflows that connect with Trafigura's core platforms. You will take your learnings and contribute reusable patterns back to the core AI platform.This is an individual contributor role open across all levels.Key responsibilitiesWork closely with the businessBe a trusted partner with business users to understand their processes and challengesHelp turn prototypes into secure, production-ready applicationsPrioritise aggressively to deliver the most impactful work for business partnersAct as an advisor on AI technology to non-technical usersBuild and deliver solutionsDevelop domain-specific applications using the right technologyBuild APIs, integrations and automated workflows that connect with enterprise systemsImprove existing solutions by making them scalable, reliable and easy to maintainSupport the design of data pipelines and integrations with the Enterprise Data PlatformContribute learnings and reusable components into the core AI PlatformAI and automationBuild AI-powered workflows using modern AI frameworks and toolsHarness engineering for Agentic applications including memory, tools, skills and evalsUse AI development tools to improve engineering productivity and solution qualityProduction supportDeploy applications into production with production-grade observabilityInvestigate issues, identify root causes and work with other teams to resolve themImprove reliability through testing, monitoring and continuous enhancementsMaintain documentation and contribute to operational best practicesSecurity and engineering standardsBuild applications that meet security and compliance standardsImplement authentication and role-based access using enterprise identity platformsWork with security and platform teams to ensure solutions are ready for productionCollaborationWork with engineers, architects, product teams and business stakeholdersShare knowledge and contribute reusable components and best practicesHelp break down business problems into practical technical solutionsRequired qualificationsProven experience in software engineeringExperience building and deploying production applicationsExperience working closely with users or business stakeholders to deliver software solutionsExperience with enterprise applications, financial services, commodities or other complex business environments is helpful but not essentialTechnical skillsPythonReactNode.jsPostgreSQL or other relational databasesREST APIs and system integrationsAWS or another cloud platformDocker and CI/CD pipelinesSQL and data modellingTechnical KnowledgeStrong proficiency in Python and full-stack engineering: React (or equivalent modern front-end framework), PostgreSQL; additional languages (Go, Java) a plusUnderstanding of database systems, SQL, NoSQL, data modelling, ETL pipelines, REST/gRPC APIs and microservices architectureExperience with modern cloud engineering including platforms (AWS), Docker and Kubernetes; CI/CD in GitLab (or equivalent); infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform)Working knowledge of identity and access management with OIDC / SAML and Azure Entra IDExperience with LLMs, RAG systems, prompt engineering and AI evaluation frameworks; familiarity with MLOps, model deployment and AI observability/guardrailsStrong familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude Code)Department overviewThe AI Hub is responsible for enabling AI and adoption across Trafigura.Reporting StructureReports to the Head of AI. Embedded with the assigned business domain.The role has regular working relationships with domain leadership and users; and with peer IT functions including Enterprise Architecture and Platform Engineering.Equal opportunity employerWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.SummaryLocation: London, United KingdomType: Full time