Forward Deployed Engineer

Bask Health

. Build and deploy technical solutions supporting Bask's merchant and operational needs.

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and deploying technical solutions, integrating third-party services, and developing backend applications using TypeScript and Node.js. Proficient in translating business requirements into technical implementations while ensuring application security and reliability.

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TypeScript ProgrammingNode.js Application DevelopmentREST API IntegrationSQL Database ManagementFrontend Development with React

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Hard Skills

JavaScript ProgrammingBackend Application DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentIntegration PatternsApplication Error HandlingAutomated TestingCloud Infrastructure FamiliarityGit Version ControlTechnical DocumentationTroubleshooting and Debugging

Soft Skills

Strong Problem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsOwnership Mindset

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted Development ToolsGitSQL DatabasesReactNext.js

Industry Keywords

Software EngineeringSolutions EngineeringTechnical ImplementationClient-Server CommunicationOperational Reliability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaScriptNext.jsNode.jsReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and deploy technical solutions supporting Bask's merchant and operational needs.
Work with product, engineering, and customer-facing teams to understand implementation requirements.
Develop and maintain integrations between Bask's platform and third-party services.
Build backend services, APIs, and application functionality using TypeScript, Node.js, or comparable technologies.
Contribute to frontend applications using React and Next.js when needed.
Support merchant onboarding and technical platform configuration.
Develop custom functionality for complex implementation requirements.
Build automation reducing repetitive operational and implementation tasks.
Integrate external systems using REST APIs, webhooks, and other integration patterns.
Troubleshoot APIs, application behavior, data flows, and connected services.
Investigate technical problems across frontend, backend, and third-party systems.
Collaborate with backend engineers on reliable integrations and services.
Work with SQL databases and application data.
Translate business requirements into technical implementation plans.
Develop reusable tools and components improving implementation efficiency.
Identify recurring technical issues and recommend scalable solutions.
Support technical discovery and solution design for new platform use cases.
Implement error handling, validation, and monitoring for integrations.
Write automated tests for critical functionality and workflows.
Document technical implementations, integration requirements, and troubleshooting procedures.
Collaborate with product teams to prioritize platform improvements.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
Maintain application security and data-handling standards.
Communicate technical progress, limitations, and implementation decisions.
Improve deployment, monitoring, and operational reliability.
Use AI-assisted development tools while maintaining engineering standards.
Own technical projects from investigation through deployment and maintenance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, forward deployed engineering, solutions engineering, or a comparable hands-on technical role.
Strong programming experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
Experience developing backend applications, APIs, or services using Node.js or comparable technologies.
Experience building and integrating software applications with third-party services.
Strong understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and common integration patterns.
Familiarity with frontend development using React or comparable frameworks.
Experience working with SQL databases and relational data.
Understanding of modern application architecture and client-server communication.
Experience debugging and troubleshooting issues across multiple systems.
Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
Experience writing maintainable, production-quality software.
Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and secure API integrations.
Understanding of application error handling and validation.
Experience working with Git and collaborative development workflows.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and modern deployment practices.
Experience writing tests and maintaining software quality.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to investigate technical issues independently.
Experience collaborating with product managers, engineers, or customer-facing stakeholders.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to nontechnical audiences.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple technical priorities.
Ability to document technical implementations and decisions.
Willingness to work across different areas of an application or platform.
Strong ownership mindset and ability to follow projects through completion.
Comfort working in a fast-moving, remote engineering environment.