Forward Deployment Engineer Principal

FIS

Jacksonville, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Automation, Banking Services, Cloud Architecture, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, DevOps, Direct Sourcing, Distributed Computing, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Java, Leadership, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Metrics, Multitasking, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Product Engineering, Proof of Concept, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Scripting (Scripting Languages), System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Use Cases, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
Today

Position Type: Full timeType Of Hire: Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)Job DescriptionAbout FISAre you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.About the RoleAs a Forward Deployed Engineer, you are an embedded, AI-native engineer who works directly alongside clients to design, build, and ship AI and agentic solutions in production.This is not a traditional deployment or implementation role - you operate at the seam between business intent and applied AI, translating real client problems into working systems built with LLMs, agent workflows, and modern AI tooling.Success is measured by production AI adoption, measurable business outcomes, and how fast you can take a concept from proof-of-concept to live deployment.This position is open to remote within the U.S.This position may require 50% - 75% travel within the U.S.What You Will Be DoingEmbed with clients to identify high-value AI and agentic use cases and turn them into production-grade solutions.Rapidly design and build AI-powered POCs and POVs across the full stack - data pipelines, LLM/model integration, agent workflows, and application interfaces.Integrate AI agents into existing enterprise systems, APIs, and data sources.Own AI solutions end-to-end - prototyping, deployment, iteration, and handoff into operations.Build in guardrails appropriate to regulated environments - human-in-the-loop review, logging, evaluation, and observability.Partner with product and engineering teams to define success metrics and prove measurable AI-driven business impact.Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across AI systems, integrations, and environments.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers building AI-native delivery capability.Document and contribute reusable AI patterns, accelerators, and lessons back into the broader engineering practice.What you bringAdvanced expertise in AI/agentic solution deployment, systems integration, and technical delivery.Hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG, and/or agentic frameworks. (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, or equivalent)Strong programming or scripting skills. (Python, Java, or similar)Experience working with APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-based architectures.Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple systems.Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to translate AI capability into business value.Experience leading technical delivery across multiple projects or enterprise environments.Knowledge of security, data privacy, and compliance considerations for AI systems.Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or skills-based equivalent.Bonus if you haveExperience in financial services, fintech, payments, or banking platforms.Experience with MLOps/LLMOps, evaluation frameworks, and observability tooling.Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.Experience with containerization or orchestration technologies.Prior consulting, forward-deployed, or solutions-engineering experience in AI delivery.What we offer youA competitive salary and benefits.Varied and challenging work to help you grow your technical skillset.A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities.A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team.Privacy StatementFIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.EEOC StatementFIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster and supplement document are available here.ADA DisclaimerFor positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Sourcing ModelRecruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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SRS Distribution Inc. has the strongest national network of independent roofing distributors with the most talented team of people working together to deliver the industry's best products and services. We have hundreds of locations in 44 states and continue to grow year-over-year. Our website has the latest list of branches.

 In addition to our commitment to customer focus, SRS strives to become the preferred employer in the industry with highly-motivated and engaged employees operating in an entrepreneurial culture. This continual growth has established SRS as one of the fastest growing building products distribution companies in the U.S. SRS is a private company sponsored by Leonard Green & Partners and Berkshire Partners LLC, while being led by a management team of industry veterans. Find out more at www.srsdistribution.com

SRS believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas that we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today.

Typical Opportunities:

Branch Operations

  • Branch Management
  • CDL Driver
  • Inside Sales (Sales Administration)
  • Warehouse Personnel
  • Roof Top Loader/Striker

Branch Outside Sales

  • Territory Management

Corporate

  • Administration
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Fleet
  • FP&A
  • Financial Services
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Pricing
  • Procurement
  • Safety

University Programs

  • Management Trainee
  • MBA Leadership Development Program
  • Summer Internship

Benefits:

Health

  • Choice of medical plans (includes a wellness plan and telemedicine)
  • Vision Plan
  • Choice of dental plans
  • Basic Life Insurance paid by SRS
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Additional Life Insurance for employee and members of family available
  • Short-Term Insurance available
  • Long-Term Insurance available

Financial

  • 401(k) Retirement plan with an opportunity for company match
  • Compensation plans that include a competitive wage and bonus opportunities
  • Paid weekly for all salaried and hourly employees
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Pre-Paid Legal
  • Identity Theft
  • Discounts on our products
  • Vendor discounts

Paid Days Off

  • Paid vacation
  • Paid birthday
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid day of giving
  • Personal time off after 1st year
  • Jury duty
  • Bereavement pay

Can’t put a price tag on these benefits

  • Training and development, because we believe in hiring from within.

Fun events at corporate and branches.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
http://srsdistribution.com