Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Convr•Chicago, IL

6d•Remote

About The Position

Convr is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer who combines software engineering, product strategy, and technical consulting. The role embeds with strategic customers to solve complex problems while identifying recurring needs that can become scalable features in Convr’s SaaS platform. The engineer leads product feature design and implementation, works across the stack, and builds production-ready integrations and workflows. The position also contributes to technical direction, deployment reliability, engineering practices, and team development.

Requirements

At least 7 years of professional experience in full-stack or frontend development, specifically in SaaS products or startup environments.
Strong programming proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, or a similar language.
Hands-on experience with the Next.js App Router, including server components, layouts, streaming, and caching.
Experience with tRPC or an equivalent type-safe API framework.
Experience implementing complex, data-heavy views with Tailwind and component libraries such as shadcn/ui or Mantine.
Ability to design scalable systems and understanding of frontend performance, state management, and accessibility.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously as a customer consultant and partner while remaining accountable for deliverables.
Ability and interest to travel up to 20% as needed to customer sites.

Nice To Haves

Background in UI/UX design or experience working closely with designers.
Familiarity with insurance and underwriting operations through work in insurtech or with carriers, MGAs, or brokers.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of features for Convr’s core SaaS product, building for the broader platform rather than a single customer.
Work across the stack, including database query optimization, API endpoints, and user interface and user experience development.
Architect production-ready integrations and workflows, and lead technical workshops with stakeholders to define future-state solutions.
Write high-quality, type-safe, maintainable TypeScript using modern React and Next.js patterns.
Identify recurring customer needs and collaborate with product and engineering teams to incorporate them into the core platform and technical direction.
Contribute to CI/CD, testing, and performance monitoring to support stable and reliable deployments.
Mentor teammates and establish engineering best practices.
Own deployment outcomes, find and address bottlenecks, and communicate technical solutions to customers and stakeholders.
Travel to customer sites as needed, up to 20%.