Forward Deployed Solution Engineer - CONNECT Data Services

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: Forward Deployed Solution Engineer - CONNECT Data Services

Location: Hyderabad, India

Employment Type: Full time, regular, hybrid work arrangement

The job

The Forward Deployed Solution Engineer owns a defined technical workstream within an FDE engagement. Working within agreed architecture and standards, the role applies customer domain context to configure, integrate, test, troubleshoot, validate, document, and hand over AVEVA solutions using real customer data, systems, and constraints. The role is accountable for quality, timelines, reusable technical outputs, and timely risk escalation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own a defined FDE technical workstream from implementation through validation and handover.

• Build, configure, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and adapt AVEVA solutions in real customer environments.

• Apply established architecture, standards, methods, and governance to deliver reliable outcomes.

• Clarify requirements, dependencies, risks, feasibility, and implementation needs for the workstream.

• Implement creative and out of the box solutioning strategies against identified product feature gaps

• Resolve non-routine technical issues across APIs, integrations, data flows, configuration, performance, security, and deployment.

• Support demonstrations, acceptance testing, performance checks, validation, and production-readiness activities.

• Create reusable configurations, connectors, templates, AI patterns, implementation notes, and troubleshooting guidance.

• Coordinate with peers and adjacent teams, guide less-experienced contributors where appropriate, and escalate material risks early.

Essential Skills

• Typically, 5-8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent demonstrated capability in industrial technology implementation and technical project delivery.

• Hands-on capability in AVEVA solution configuration, integration, testing, troubleshooting, validation, and handover.

• Working knowledge of AVEVA products, customer domain workflows, industrial data, customer systems, APIs, cloud/edge, security, performance, and deployment constraints.

• Practical domain awareness of the customer’s operating model, workflows, KPIs, and value drivers, so the solution solves the right industrial problem.

• Ability to work within agreed architecture, standards, methodologies, governance, and engagement priorities.

• Sound judgment in resolving non-routine technical issues and escalating risks early.

• Clear customer-facing and cross-team communication skills.

• Developing AI Agents, Skills, Tools, Plugins etc. using any one of the agentic framework preferably MAF

• AI tools for SDLC like Copilot & practical awareness of AI/ML and Generative AI use cases within agreed technical, safety, and governance guidance.

• Accountability for quality, schedule, documentation, testing evidence, reusable outputs, and reliable handover.

What Success Looks Like

• Defined FDE technical workstreams are delivered reliably, on time, and in line with agreed architecture, standards, and customer success criteria.

• AVEVA solutions are configured, integrated, tested, validated, documented, and handed over with clear evidence of quality and operational readiness.

• Non-routine technical issues are resolved using sound judgment, with material risks, dependencies, and trade-offs escalated early.

• Reusable configurations, templates, troubleshooting notes, implementation guidance, and AI or integration patterns improve delivery quality for future FDE engagements.

• Peers, Architects, Leads, and customer-facing stakeholders view the role as a dependable technical contributor who builds confidence through practical execution, clear communication, and reliable handover.

Services at AVEVA

Our dynamic global team of 700+ engineers, developers, consultants, solution architects and project managers are at the forefront of delivering AVEVA cutting-edge solutions to customers. The work is complex and technical, but immensely rewarding: we empower customers to harness the full transformative potential of AVEVA’s solutions. If you’re analytical, pragmatic, and driven to make a tangible impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector, our team is the perfect place for you.

You’ll also be joining an award-winning workplace. AVEVA is Great Place to Work® Certified™ in multiple countries, reflecting the culture our people create every day. Explore our awards and recognition.

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

India Benefits include:  

Gratuity, Medical and accidental insurance, very attractive leave entitlement, emergency leave days, childcare support, maternity, paternity and adoption leaves, education assistance program, home office set up support (for hybrid roles), well-being support

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.