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title: 'Forward Deployed Engineer at Banyan Software'
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# Forward Deployed Engineer at Banyan Software

- **Company:** Banyan Software
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Posted:** 2026-02-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/banyansoftware/jobs/5056439007

## Job description

Banyan Software is the best permanent home for software businesses that serve specialized industries, their employees, and their customers. With a buy-grow-and-hold-for-life approach and a permanent capital base, Banyan acquires and grows companies worldwide, honoring founder legacies and helping portfolio companies modernize through shared AI expertise and operational discipline. Founded in 2016, Banyan operates more than 120 portfolio companies across North and South America, Europe, and APAC, and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for six consecutive years. The Banyan Software Foundation, endowed with $100 million in Banyan stock, leverages technology to build a greener and more equitable world.

## Overview

We are looking for an exceptional full-stack software engineer who will act as a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to serve as the critical interface between the central AI Application Modernization Factory and our application teams. The FDE will be temporarily embedded within delivery teams to directly drive the modernization of key applications, ensuring technical success, accelerated adoption of AI-assisted SDLC practices, and lasting upskilling of team members. This is a high-impact, hybrid role requiring advanced software engineering skills, deep knowledge of cloud-native patterns, and proven expertise in consultation, change management, and building strong rapport with diverse teams.

## Key Responsibilities

- Application Modernization Execution: Embed with application teams to provide hands-on technical leadership, driving the design, development, and delivery of modernization efforts (re-platforming, microservices adoption) to AWS cloud-native architectures.
- AI-First SDLC Adoption & Upskilling: Act as the subject matter expert on the AI Modernization Factory's tools and processes (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code). Drive the adoption and change management necessary to embed AI-assisted software development practices into the team’s daily workflow.
- Consultative Engineering & Change Management: Build trust and rapport with new, diverse teams quickly. Identify team-specific technical and process bottlenecks, recommending and implementing solutions, and effectively managing the people/process side of technical change.
- Hands-on Software Development: Make significant code contributions, focusing on setting up architectural scaffolding, CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform), and solving complex, blocking integration challenges for the embedded team.
- Feedback Loop: Serve as the primary feedback channel, relaying practical challenges, tool deficiencies, and necessary process adjustments back to the central Principal Engineer and Architect to continuously improve the factory's capabilities.
- Standards & Quality: Ensure embedded teams adhere to the central factory's engineering standards, including Twelve-Factor App principles, DevSecOps practices, and high-quality coding standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in Software Engineering, with a focus on enterprise applications and application modernization.
- Full Stack Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience across the full application stack (front-end, back-end, database, infrastructure). Expert proficiency in one or more modern technology languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript, C#, Java).
- Cloud Native & IaC: Deep practical experience building and deploying scalable applications on AWS. Strong proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), specifically Terraform.
- Consulting & Change Management: Proven ability to onboard rapidly, assess team dynamics and technical landscapes, influence technical direction without formal authority, and drive organizational/process change within established engineering teams.
- DevSecOps & CI/CD: Hands-on mastery of setting up and optimizing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and integrating DevSecOps best practices.
- Architectural Understanding: Solid understanding of modern architectural patterns (microservices, serverless, event-driven architecture) and the principles of Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication, presentation, and listening skills. Ability to articulate complex technical issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

## Preferred Skills (A Plus)

- Prior experience in a consulting, Staff Engineer, or Forward Deployed role, specifically focused on technical adoption or modernization.
- Direct experience training or mentoring other software engineers in new technologies or methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with modern UI frameworks like React, NextJS, or similar.
- Experience utilizing AI-assisted coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code) in a professional development environment.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and serverless architectures (AWS Lambda).

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Please Note: Banyan Software does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications submitted via email, LinkedIn, or other direct channels. All candidates must apply through our official Careers site to be considered for employment. Applications submitted outside of our applicant tracking system will not be reviewed.

Recruitment Notice

Banyan Software may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and/or assessing applicants during the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our team. Personal information submitted through your application will be collected and used for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Contact us at any time with questions about our process or to request accommodation.

Beware of Recruitment Scams

We have been made aware of individuals fraudulently posing as members of our Talent Acquisition team and extending fake job offers. These scams may involve requests for personal information or payment for equipment.

Protect yourself by following these steps:

- Verify that all communications from our recruiting team come from an @banyansoftware.com email address.
- Remember, employers will never request payment or banking information during the hiring process.
- If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond — instead, forward it to careers@banyansoftware.com and/or report it to the platform where you received it.

Your safety and security are important to us. Thank you for staying vigilant.

## About Banyan Software

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Banyan Software is a permanent holding company that acquires and grows successful enterprise software businesses, providing them with long-term operational support and applied AI expertise.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: David Berkal

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Vertical/enterprise software acquisition and operation (holding company)
- **Target customers**: B2B – niche software businesses serving specialized industries, and their end customers
- **Mission**: To acquire, build, and grow great software businesses worldwide, helping them modernize through shared AI expertise and operational discipline while preserving their legacy.

## Products & Services
Banyan Software does not sell a single product; instead, it offers a **permanent home model** for acquired software companies. Key offerings include:
- **Acquisition & Hold Strategy**: Buys software businesses with no intention to resell; over 100 companies acquired, zero sold.
- **Growth Operations (Growth Ops)**: Shared services in AI, talent, sales & marketing, payments, product, finance, cybersecurity, and legal to accelerate portfolio companies.
- **AI-Native Transformation**: Helps portfolio companies build AI-native businesses, unlock customer value, and drive new revenue.
- **CEO Peer Network**: Decentralized model keeps local teams in control while providing access to a network of 100+ software leaders.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Over **100 companies acquired** and **zero sold**; portfolio spans North America, UK, Europe, and APAC.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Raised capital from a “world-class group of entrepreneurs” (names not disclosed); no public list of institutional investors.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Five-time Inc. 5000 honoree
  - Top 10 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500
  - Great Place to Work Certified (89% of employees say it’s a great place to work vs. 57% typical)
  - Double-digit organic growth across portfolio
  - Endowed the Banyan Software Foundation with $100 million in company stock

## Competitive Advantages
- **Permanent ownership model**: Unlike private equity, Banyan never sells its businesses, allowing long-term investment and stability.
- **100% referenceable** with past sellers – a strong trust signal.
- **Decentralized autonomy**: Portfolio companies retain their own culture and day-to-day control while accessing shared expertise.
- **Applied AI focus**: Dedicated team helping portfolio companies rearchitect and ship with velocity in the AI era.
- **Global reach**: Offices and teams across USA, Canada, Brazil, UK, Europe, and Australia.

## Strategic Focus
- **Continued acquisition** of leading niche software businesses worldwide.
- **AI integration** across the portfolio to drive customer value and new revenue.
- **Scaling shared operating services** (Growth Ops) to support double-digit organic growth.
- **Expanding geographic footprint** (recently added Brazil, APAC).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Great Place to Work Certified; 89% employee satisfaction. Values include authentic leadership, enduring impact, accountable ownership, radical candor, and win-as-a-team mentality.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, retirement contribution plan, paid parental leave, learning & development fund, employee hardship fund, two paid volunteer days per year, annual global HQ summit.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid/office presence likely – local teams and offices in multiple countries; remote flexibility not explicitly stated but global roles exist.
- **Career Growth**: Opportunities across M&A, finance, legal, HR, IT, and operating company leadership (CEO, CTO roles). The company emphasizes “career gets bigger here” with exposure to senior leaders and cross-industry learning.
- **Impact**: Work within a portfolio of mission-critical software businesses; the Banyan Software Foundation focuses on technology for a greener, more equitable world.

## Sources
1. [Banyan Software Homepage](https://banyansoftware.com/)
2. [Banyan Software About Page](https://banyansoftware.com/about/)
3. [Banyan Software Careers Page](https://banyansoftware.com/careers/)
4. [Jobs at Banyan Software (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/banyansoftware)
5. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/banyan-software-llc)

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