Your Opportunity
BDO Canada is looking to onboard a
Forward Deployment Engineer who is responsible for partnering directly with business and technology stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy technology solutions that address complex business challenges. Combining strong software engineering expertise with a consultative, problem-solving approach, this existing role translates business needs into practical, production-ready solutions through hands-on development, systems integration, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Working closely with business leaders, end users, architects, and technology teams, the Forward Deployed Engineer takes ownership of solutions from discovery and prototyping through implementation and continuous improvement, delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable outcomes that drive operational efficiency, enhance user experiences, and support the firm's digital transformation objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Partner directly with business stakeholders and end users to understand operational challenges, assess existing workflows, define technical requirements, and identify opportunities for technology-enabled improvements.
- Take end-to-end technical ownership of solutions, from discovery, solution design, and prototyping through development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation optimization.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy production-grade applications, APIs, integrations, automation workflows, and custom software solutions using modern programming languages, frameworks, and engineering practices.
- Rapidly build proofs of concept, prototypes, and minimum viable products to validate technical approaches, gather user feedback, and determine feasibility before scaling solutions for production.
- Design and implement integrations across enterprise applications, cloud platforms, data sources, and third-party systems, ensuring reliable data exchange and interoperability.
- Evaluate and apply artificial intelligence, including generative AI and intelligent automation where appropriate, to develop solutions that streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and platform teams to ensure solutions align with architectural standards, security controls, data governance requirements, and enterprise technology strategies.
- Apply software engineering best practices, including version control, automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD, and secure development principles, to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues across applications, integrations, and infrastructure, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable improvements.
- Work closely with business users during implementation to validate functionality, support solution adoption, and refine capabilities based on operational feedback and performance.
- Evaluate solution effectiveness using defined technical and business success criteria, including performance, reliability, user adoption, operational efficiency, and measurable business impact.
- Develop reusable components, integration patterns, and technical documentation to improve development efficiency, facilitate knowledge transfer, and support long-term maintainability.
- Contribute technical expertise to the evaluation of emerging technologies and engineering practices, recommending practical approaches that strengthen enterprise technology capabilities.
How do we define success for your role?
- You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
- You understand our client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
- You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to our clients
- You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent
- You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
- You grow your expertise through learning and professional development
Qualifications & Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5-7+ years of experience in software engineering, solution engineering, systems integration, or application development roles.
- Strong hands-on experience developing applications, APIs, integrations, and automation solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks.
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, production-ready technology solutions.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, application design, system integration, and software development best practices.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with modern engineering practices including source control, CI/CD, automated testing, and secure software development.
- Working knowledge of databases, data integration, and enterprise application ecosystems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and independently drive solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.
The expected range of compensation for this role is $100,000 to $150,000. The advertised range represents the anticipated compensation for this position. The final offer may vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, specialized skills, and other business considerations.
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