Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks - Forensic Discovery & Financial Crime

Position Summary Senior Consultant - Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) – DatabricksForward Deployed Engineers at Deloitte work alongside clients to help turn artificial intelligence opportunities into scalable business solutions. As a Senior Consultant - Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will design, build, and implement AI-enabled applications and data solutions in enterprise environments. This role combines software engineering, data engineering, and client-facing delivery to help move solutions from concept to production. If you can translate technical complexity into business value, this role offers the opportunity to help clients accelerate adoption of generative AI capabilities.Recruiting for this role ends on 9/30/2026Work you’ll doAs a Senior Consultant - Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) – Databricks on the Forensic, Discovery, & Financial Crime team, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and scaling AI-enabled solutions that help clients address complex business and technology needs.Collaborate with client stakeholders to define business needs, operational constraints, priority use cases, and measurable success criteria.Design, build, and integrate AI-enabled applications, application programming interfaces (APIs), machine learning models, data pipelines, and microservices tailored to client environments.Use AI-assisted development workflows to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality, security, and maintainability.Lead implementation activities required to move solutions into production, including architecture, security, privacy, and access reviews.Troubleshoot technical and integration issues and optimize performance across Databricks and cloud-based enterprise environments.Create reusable assets, document workflows and support processes, and help client teams build the capabilities needed to sustain and extend delivered solutions.A successful candidate would possess these skills:Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationshipsAbility to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanorAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to provide clear guidance to othersThe teamOur Forensic, Discovery, & Financial Crime offering provides services to support anti-money laundering, discovery, business disputes, and investigations. We help protect brands from financial crime and other corporate misconduct, as well as empower organizations with advanced tradecraft and technology to combat emerging and evolving threats.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field3+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, data science, analytics engineering, or technical delivery roles, with experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or comparable cloud platform services1+ years of experience with Databricks, including hands-on experience with one or more of the following: DBRX, MLflow, Vector Search, or Databricks AI Gateway1+ years of experience leading project workstreams or client engagements, including translating business requirements into technical solutions and aligning delivery priorities with stakeholders1+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying artificial intelligence (AI), generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), or large language model (LLM)-powered solutions in client or production environmentsDemonstrated proficiency building and shipping production code with AI-assisted development tools, including the judgment to direct, review, and correct AI-generated output and to maintain engineering guardrails such as code review, testing, type checking, and lintingExperience presenting, defending, and iterating on technical designs and architectures with client and internal stakeholders, and incorporating feedback through to deliveryAbility to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serveLimited immigration sponsorship may be availablePreferred:Experience supporting anti-money laundering (AML), fraud, financial crime, investigations, or compliance technology use casesExperience with Spark, Airflow, dbt, streaming, data modeling, feature engineering, experimentation, or model evaluationExperience with machine learning operations (MLOps) or large language model operations (LLMOps), including evaluation frameworks, model monitoring, or prompt managementExperience integrating LLM-based solutions with enterprise systems through APIs, microservices, or event-driven architecturesExperience delivering software within enterprise security and compliance processes, such as security and architecture design reviews, data and privacy impact assessments, and identity and access managementWorking knowledge of how modern large language models behave in applications, including tool and function calling, structured outputs, evaluation of model outputs, and the trade-offs between generative and deterministic approachesInformation for applicants with a need for accommodation: The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is  $134500 to $265100. Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at View email address on job-api.jobget.com. Recruiting tips From developing a stand out resume to putting your best foot forward in the interview, we want you to feel prepared and confident as you explore opportunities at Deloitte. Check out recruiting tips from Deloitte recruiters. 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We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. As used in this posting, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. 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