Forward Deployed Engineer

Dublin

Remote

Senior

Full Time

Forward Deployed Engineercustomer-facingAPI integrationSDKTypeScriptPythonC#fintechinsurtechHR tech

Requirements

•5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or similar engineering or technical role that includes customer-facing work
•Ability to write and review production code in TypeScript, Python, or C# (experience with multiple languages is a plus)
•Comfortable working across APIs, SDKs, and data integrations
•Successfully scoped and shipped complex systems in fast-moving environments
•Excellent communication skills; able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
•Ability to spot risks early and adjust without slowing down
•Bias for action - thrives in ambiguity and can move quickly while maintaining high-quality standards

•Partner with customers’ engineering teams to integrate Kota’s SDKs and APIs into their platforms
•Translate customer needs into scalable, production-ready solutions
•Contribute to Kota’s product by building internal tools, writing reusable code, and identifying opportunities to improve APIs and SDKs
•Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to ensure successful deployments
•Act as the technical voice of the customer - shaping features and roadmap decisions
•Debug complex issues across multiple systems, APIs, and data flows

•Experience in fintech, insurtech, or HR tech
•Familiarity with global payroll, benefits, or insurance systems
•Prior experience in a forward deployed, solutions, or professional services engineering role
•Prior startup or solo-founder experience
•Familiarity with developer experience tooling or internal enablement work

•Health Insurance contribution via Kota
•Access to a Workplace Pension with matched contributions (depending on location)
•WFH stipend to support your home office needs
•Group Life Assurance via Kota
•Generous PTO - work hard and take the time you need
•Annual, company-wide offsite