We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to join a fast-growing technology company in Barcelona. Combining software engineering, product thinking and customer interaction, you will build integrations, deliver new capabilities and solve complex technical challenges in production. This is a hands-on role for an adaptable engineer who enjoys ownership, fast execution and working closely with users.

Forward Deployed Engineer

Location: Barcelona

Working model: Hybrid

Our client is a fast-growing international technology company expanding its engineering team in Barcelona. The company develops an advanced B2B software platform used to automate complex operational processes.

They are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to work at the intersection of software engineering, product and customer delivery. You will collaborate with internal teams and customers to understand operational challenges, translate them into technical solutions and take new capabilities from initial idea to production.

This is a hands-on engineering position with significant ownership, combining software development, systems integration, problem-solving and direct exposure to users.

What you'll do

- Design, build and deploy new product features, integrations and internal tools.
- Work closely with customers to understand their workflows and technical requirements.
- Translate ambiguous business needs into practical and scalable software solutions.
- Develop and maintain backend services, APIs and user-facing functionality.
- Integrate the platform with external systems and third-party tools.
- Investigate and resolve complex issues in live production environments.




- Take ownership of projects from discovery and technical design through implementation and deployment.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering to transform customer learnings into reusable product improvements.
- Manage several projects and priorities while maintaining high technical standards.

What we're looking for
- At least 3 years of professional software development experience.
- Strong software engineering foundations and experience building production applications.
- Experience with backend development using Python or a comparable programming language.
- Knowledge of relational databases and API design.
- Frontend experience with React, TypeScript or similar technologies is valuable.
- Experience integrating external systems, platforms or third-party APIs.
- Confidence working directly with customers and different stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate unclear requirements.
- A product-oriented mindset and focus on delivering practical solutions.
- High level of autonomy, ownership and adaptability.
- Professional fluency in English.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning or automation products would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's offered

- Join a fast-growing international product company at an important stage of expansion.
- Work on technically challenging software used in real operational environments.
- Take ownership of projects with visible customer and product impact.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled international team.
- Significant learning and professional growth opportunities.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Hybrid working model from central Barcelona.

📌 Forward Deployed Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Robert Walters
📍 Barcelona