Forward Deployed Engineer

Propela Tech

Forward Deployed Engineer developing software solutions within client operations, focusing on healthcare applications and systems integration. Leading teams to drive architecture and delivery end to end.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $225,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full stack software development, with a strong focus on architecture, technical delivery, and team leadership. Proficient in translating operational requirements into technical solutions while managing both onshore and offshore development teams.

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Full Stack Software DevelopmentArchitecture OwnershipPython ProficiencyTeam LeadershipHealthcare Domain Experience

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Hard Skills

Full Stack DevelopmentArchitecture DiagramsData ModelsBackend ServicesIntegrationsCode QualityDelivery VelocityPrototypingMonitoringIncident Response

Soft Skills

MentoringStakeholder EngagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PythonNode.jsReactSQL ServerMySQLAWS

Industry Keywords

EHRRevenue CycleClaims DataCustomer-Facing Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSJavaScriptMySQLNode.jsPythonReactSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead discovery within client operations.
Define requirements, success criteria, and scope through direct engagement with the people performing the work.
Produce architecture diagrams, sequence flows, and data models.
Select the simplest design that satisfies the requirement and document the trade-offs.
Architect and build full stack applications, backend services, and integrations.
Deliver integrations against EHRs, ATSs, billing platforms, and legacy systems, including undocumented and unsupported interfaces.
Prototype and iterate with client users to shorten the cycle between requirement and working software.
Lead and mentor onshore and offshore developers.
Own code quality, delivery velocity, and engineering standards.
Drive code review, architecture decisions, and sprint planning.
Codify recurring solutions into reusable frameworks and internal tooling.
Support scoping, estimation, and expansion discussions with client stakeholders.
Operate what you launch, including monitoring, incident response, and post-deployment iteration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seven or more years in full stack software development
Three or more years leading development teams and owning technical delivery
Demonstrated ownership of architecture and delivery from concept through production
Proficiency in Python, Node.js, React, SQL Server or MySQL, and AWS
Ability to work directly with non-technical stakeholders and translate operational requirements into technical decisions.
Preferred Healthcare domain experience, particularly EHR, revenue cycle, or claims data.
Prior experience embedded on-site with clients or in a similar customer-facing engineering role.
Experience managing distributed and offshore engineering teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Opportunities for rapid growth and leadership