Forward Deployed Engineer

Archera

. Act as the technical owner on engagements from problem scoping through production .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive hands-on experience with Azure, including cost management and API integrations, while effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences. Proven ability to manage complex technical engagements and collaborate across teams to drive solutions and documentation.

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Azure ExperienceAPI IntegrationTechnical DocumentationAzure Solutions Architect Expert CertificationDebugging Integration Failures

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Hard Skills

Azure Cost ManagementAPI DevelopmentScriptingInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)DebuggingData AnalysisTechnical Problem SolvingPrototypingMicroservices

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationJudgmentCustomer EngagementPressure Testing

Tools & Technologies

AzureGitAI Coding AssistantsPartner APIsHyperscaler APIs

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification (AZ-305)

Industry Keywords

RBACBilling Data IntegrityTechnical OwnershipEnterprise PursuitsCo-Sell Motions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the technical owner on engagements from problem scoping through production
Build integrations and prototypes against partner and hyperscaler APIs, including MVPs, microapps, and proofs of concept
Model and defend cloud commitment strategy using verified platform data
Handle complex onboarding, permissions and RBAC, billing-data integrity, and production escalations
Debug live integrations with partner and hyperscaler engineering teams and drive fixes to closure
Serve as technical overlay on enterprise and partner pursuits alongside Sales, Partner Development, and Alliances
Support hyperscaler co-sell motions such as Azure IP Co-Sell and MACC positioning
Reproduce issues, isolate root causes, manage tickets, and provide evidence-backed product feedback
Own technical documentation and provide source material for partner and seller training and certification
Report to the Senior Director of Field Engineering & GTM Enablement
Partner with Technical Account Management, Partner Development, Alliances, Marketing, Product, and Engineering across the full deal cycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in hands-on technical roles that include significant customer- or partner-facing work
Deep hands-on Azure experience, including reservations, savings plans, exchange mechanics, cost exports, FOCUS schema, effective cost, and custom price sheets
Working fluency with APIs, Git, scripting, IaC, and CI/CD
Daily use of AI coding assistants such as Claude Code
Demonstrated ability to debug integration failures alongside a third party's engineering team and drive the fix to closure
Ability to pressure-test numbers against source data before presenting them to customers
Ability to explain technical work accurately to technical and executive audiences
Comfort with incomplete information and judgment about what to build or escalate
Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305) or equivalent architecture depth

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity package
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Flexible PTO and company holidays
Remote-first culture
Opportunity to shape and scale a category-defining FinTech platform