Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Merchant Solutions

Bask Health

. Lead technical implementation projects involving Bask's merchant platform .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software engineering with a strong focus on developing and integrating APIs, services, and applications using TypeScript, Node.js, and React. Proven ability to lead technical projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.

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TypeScript DevelopmentNode.js Backend DevelopmentAPI Integration and TroubleshootingReact Frontend DevelopmentTechnical Project Ownership

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsReactNext.jsSQL DatabasesREST APIsWebhooksApplication SecurityWorkflow Automation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingCollaborationAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

AWS LambdaStripeEventBridgeTRPCPrismaDrizzle ORMAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

E-Commerce PlatformsMerchant OnboardingSubscription CommerceSaaS ProductsHealthcare Data Privacy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptNext.jsNode.jsReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical implementation projects involving Bask's merchant platform
Work with internal teams and merchants to understand implementation requirements and technical challenges
Design and develop solutions for merchant onboarding and platform configuration
Build and maintain integrations between Bask and external merchant systems
Develop APIs, services, and application functionality using TypeScript and Node.js
Contribute frontend functionality using React and Next.js when needed
Configure and extend merchant workflows involving storefronts, product catalogs, and subscriptions
Build automation that reduces repetitive merchant setup and operational tasks
Troubleshoot complex issues involving integrations, APIs, and application behavior
Investigate technical problems across frontend, backend, and third-party services
Develop reusable tools and components that improve merchant implementation processes
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify recurring merchant needs
Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications and implementation plans
Design reliable solutions that work within Bask's existing platform architecture
Integrate third-party services using APIs, webhooks, and event-driven workflows
Help improve data synchronization and consistency across connected systems
Support technical discovery and solution design for complex merchant use cases
Improve observability, logging, and debugging for merchant integrations
Write automated tests for critical integrations and workflows
Document implementation approaches, integration requirements, and technical decisions
Identify opportunities to turn one-off merchant solutions into scalable platform features
Partner with customer-facing teams to communicate technical limitations and implementation options
Maintain strong standards for security, reliability, and data handling
Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering architecture decisions
Mentor other engineers and share best practices for merchant implementation work
Use AI-assisted development tools while maintaining production-quality engineering standards
Take ownership of complex technical problems from initial investigation through resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in software engineering, solutions engineering, forward deployed engineering, or a comparable hands-on technical role
Strong professional programming experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
Experience developing backend applications and services using Node.js or comparable technologies
Experience building, integrating, and troubleshooting APIs
Familiarity with modern frontend development using React or comparable frameworks
Experience working with SQL databases and relational data
Strong understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and integration patterns
Experience designing and implementing reliable software solutions
Ability to investigate technical issues across multiple application layers
Experience working with third-party platforms, services, or external APIs
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
Experience owning technical projects from discovery through deployment
Understanding of application security, authentication, and authorization
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and modern deployment workflows
Experience writing maintainable, well-tested production code
Ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and recommend appropriate solutions
Experience collaborating with product managers, engineers, and nontechnical stakeholders
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple technical projects
Strong attention to detail and commitment to reliability
Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex problems
Experience reviewing code and collaborating on technical architecture
Comfort working in a fast-moving, remote engineering environment
Nice to have: Previous experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Implementation Engineer
Nice to have: Experience working directly with merchants or external customers on technical implementations
Nice to have: Experience with e-commerce platforms, Shopify, or merchant-facing SaaS products
Nice to have: Familiarity with merchant onboarding and storefront configuration workflows
Nice to have: Experience building subscription commerce or billing integrations
Nice to have: Familiarity with Stripe or other payment processing APIs
Nice to have: Experience with React, Next.js, and TypeScript in production
Nice to have: Experience with tRPC, Prisma, or Drizzle ORM
Nice to have: Experience with AWS Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, or other serverless technologies
Nice to have: Familiarity with event-driven systems and asynchronous processing
Nice to have: Experience building workflow automation or internal developer tools
Nice to have: Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architectures
Nice to have: Familiarity with API authentication, OAuth, and webhook security
Nice to have: Experience developing integrations involving healthcare or telehealth systems
Nice to have: Understanding of healthcare data privacy and security considerations
Nice to have: Experience with technical discovery, implementation planning, or solution architecture
Nice to have: Experience improving monitoring and observability for integrations
Nice to have: Familiarity with customer-facing technical documentation
Nice to have: Experience turning custom integrations into reusable platform capabilities
Nice to have: Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor or Claude Code