Forward Deployed Engineer

Convr

Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Convr leading design and implementation of SaaS features. Solving complex problems while identifying scalable customer needs and collaborating with teams.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack development with a focus on SaaS products, leveraging TypeScript, Next.js, and modern UI/UX design principles. Proven ability to architect scalable systems and mentor teams while ensuring high-quality code and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Stack DevelopmentTypeScript/JavaScript ProficiencyNext.js App Router ExperienceCommercial P&C Insurance KnowledgeUI/UX Design Background

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Hard Skills

TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonJavaC++Next.jsTRPCTailwindComponent LibrariesDatabase Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAutonomous WorkMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SaaSCI/CDPerformance MonitoringAPI Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Commercial P&C InsuranceUnderwriting LifecycleUI/UX DesignScalable SystemsFrontend Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptNext.jsPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of new features in our core SaaS product
Work across the entire stack, from optimizing database queries and API endpoints to crafting intuitive UI/UX
Architect production-ready integrations and workflows
Write high-quality, type-safe, and maintainable code in TypeScript, leveraging modern React and Next.js patterns for performance and scalability
Prevent "bespoke bloat"
Identify universal customer needs and collaborate with product and engineering teams to bake those into the core technical direction
Contribute to CI/CD, testing, and performance monitoring to ensure the stability and reliability of your deployments
Mentor teammates and establish engineering best practices to level up the entire team’s output

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional experience in full-stack or frontend development, specifically within SaaS products or startup environments
Strong coder with shown proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, or similar
Strong experience in Commercial P&C Insurance and understanding of the underwriting lifecycle (submission through quote)
Hands-on experience with Next.js App Router (server components, layouts, streaming, caching)
Experience with tRPC or equivalent type-safe API frameworks
Experience implementing complex, data-heavy views with Tailwind and component libraries (shadcn/ui, Mantine, etc.)
Background in UI/UX design or working closely with designers is highly preferred
Ability to design scalable systems and a solid understanding of frontend performance, state management, and accessibility
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously, acting as a consultant/partner to our customers while remaining accountable for deliverables
Ability and interest to travel up to 20% as needed to customer sites.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Flexible
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Holidays
Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, and accident coverage)
401K
Paid Parental Leave