Summation

Forward Deployed Engineer

Bellevue, WA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 228 days ago

PythonJavaSQLAWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsData EngineeringAccountingSAPERPPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunication

About the role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you are the technical owner of our client deployments, directly responsible for translating complex enterprise needs into high-value, production-ready systems.
Your success is measured by the successful adoption and measurable impact of our platform on the client's business.

Own End-to-End Technical Delivery: Lead and execute all phases of deployment, from initial scoping and technical design to integration, testing, and go-live.
Architect and Build Data Infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines that seamlessly integrate and normalize large volumes of client financial data into the Summation platform.
Drive Clarity and Unblock Deployments: Proactively identify, prioritize, and remove technical and organizational blockers. You don't wait for others to lead
you step in to write code, manage stakeholders, and find a way to get the job done.
Drive Clarity and Unblock Deployments: Proactively identify, prioritize, and remove technical and organizational blockers. You don't wait for others to lead; you step in to write code, manage stakeholders, and find a way to get the job done.
Summation is building the future of business planning and analytics by bridging the gap between data and decision-making.
We empower organizations to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business outcomes.
Lead and execute all phases of deployment, from initial scoping and technical design to integration, testing, and go-live.
Design, implement, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines that seamlessly integrate and normalize large volumes of client financial data into the Summation platform.
You don't wait for others to lead; you step in to write code, manage stakeholders, and find a way to get the job done.

Pipeline Experience: Solid understanding and hands-on experience related to data pipelines, analytics, or Business Intelligence (BI) systems.
Communication & Ownership: Must possess a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and leading technical discussions with external business and technical stakeholders.
we give you the autonomy to drive the client journey to completion and expect you to exhibit the enterprise and resourcefulness required to unblock any technical or organizational challenge.
Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated success in a demanding role within software engineering, data engineering, solutions architecture, or technical consulting.
Proven ability to write and review production-grade code (preferably in Python, Java, or comparable stacks) and a demonstrated ability to jump into the codebase to resolve complex issues or accelerate development.
Must possess a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and leading technical discussions with external business and technical stakeholders.
Familiarity with integrating data from major ERP, financial planning, or ledger systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Anaplan.

These attributes indicate a candidate who is ready to accelerate their impact in the FDE role.
Domain Curiosity: A strong capacity and willingness to rapidly master general accounting terms and financial practices.
Prior professional experience in FinTech, accounting, or finance is a significant advantage.
Enterprise Integration Experience: Familiarity with integrating data from major ERP, financial planning, or ledger systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Anaplan.
Ecosystem Knowledge: Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and familiarity with modern deployment practices.

At Summation, we are building the next generation of decision grade AI platforms.
Develop Bespoke Solutions: Design and deploy custom software agents to achieve critical, bespoke outcomes for customers, contributing directly to product innovation through your field experience.
Our AI-native platform integrates advanced data models with intuitive workflows, making financial performance management simple, collaborative, and effective.
Design and deploy custom software agents to achieve critical, bespoke outcomes for customers, contributing directly to product innovation through your field experience.

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