Forward Deployed Engineer; W2

Our client is searching for Forward Deployed Engineers for long‑term positions that can be worked remotely. All candidates must work directly for TEKsystems and no sponsorship is available.

Our client is in need of a group of Forward Deployed Engineers to join their team in support of the rollout for their data‑driven supply chain solutions for their customers. This role is a hybrid software engineer, solutions architect, and technical consultant.

• Lead end‑to‑end technical onboarding, write custom integration code (Python, Java, React/Type Script, ETL pipelines), configure data schemas, and establish SSO/role‑based access.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for the client’s IT and Engineering teams, translating ambiguous workflows into concrete project plans.
• Serve as the highest escalation point for client‑specific production issues, debugging across client systems.

Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range is $70.00 – $75.00 per hour.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
  For all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Massachusetts Lie Detector:
  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence:
  We may use AI to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. Final decisions are made by our hiring team.