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About the Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer Principal, you will embed with client teams to deliver high-impact AI and data solutions end-to-end—from discovery and design through build, deployment, enablement and handover. You are the connective tissue between Insight's accelerators and the real-world complexity of each client's data, tools, processes and people. We will count on you to own outcomes completely, translate fuzzy business problems into structured solutions, and close the critical "last mile" where enterprise AI value truly lives.

Responsibilities

Run discovery workshops with client stakeholders, translate business problems into solution architecture, identify the smallest valuable slice, and surface constraints early—all while framing scope to fit a fixed-price envelope
Architect and deliver production-grade solutions across the full stack (data pipelines, APIs, UIs, agentic workflows, ML/LLM components), integrate seamlessly with client infrastructure, and own quality end-to-end
Pair with client engineers and analysts to build capability, run workshops, and create documentation that outlives the engagement—ensuring clients can run, extend and trust the solution after you leave
Capture patterns into our accelerator library, flag product opportunities, mentor newer FDEs, and contribute to a thriving Forward Deployed Engineering practice

Requirements

Shipped real software for real users through full lifecycle delivery (discovery to handover)
Worked in a consulting, professional-services or embedded-engineering role
Strong engineering across Python, .NET/C#, or TypeScript; SQL; cloud platforms (Azure preferred); data engineering (pipelines, dbt, SQL warehouses); LLM/agent application development; API design; and comfort in the terminal (git, Docker, CI/CD, IaC)
Proficient with AI coding agents as a core part of your build workflow
Hands-on with LLM/agent patterns (prompting, RAG, tool use, evaluation, guardrails)
Familiar with Azure AI services and AI-driven development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code)
Understand fixed-price unit economics
Communicate clearly with CTOs and frontline users alike
Resolve issues at engagement level

Skills

Python
.NET/C#
TypeScript
SQL
Azure
Data Engineering
dbt
SQL Warehouses
LLM/Agent Application Development
API Design
Git
Docker
CI/CD
IaC
AI Coding Agents
Prompting
RAG
Tool Use
Evaluation
Guardrails
Azure AI Services
GitHub Copilot
Cursor
Claude Code

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Principal

Benefits

Dedicated career pathways and development (practice leadership, specialist track, product, or client-side opportunities)
Peer recognition and the opportunity to join our President's Club
Volunteer Leave and Work Life Balance days
Work-From-Anywhere Program for up to 4 weeks per year
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Corporate discounts
Professional certifications and continuous learning support
Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and impact

About the Company

14,000+ engaged teammates globally
#15 Best Workplace™ in Technology and #22 Best Workplaces™ in Australia
#34 in IT on Fortune's World's Best Workplaces™ list
Recognised as a Great Place to Work in 13 countries
$8.25 billion in revenue
Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company.
We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results.
As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.
We're legendary for taking care of you, your family and for helping you engage with your local community.
We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight.
Our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do—from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.
You'll work with cutting-edge AI, data and cloud technologies on real client outcomes, embed with enterprise clients and see your work in production, and collaborate with global experts across Azure, AWS, data and AI.

Equal Opportunity

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don't feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!