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Technical Solutions Engineer/Web Developer

KAI Partners

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Headquarters: Remote
URL: http://kaipartners.com

Description
We are seeking a Technical Solutions Engineer / Web Application Developer to design, develop, and support internal and client-facing web applications, data solutions, and AI-enabled workflows within a consulting environment. This role is deeply hands-on and application-development focused, combining modern web engineering, backend database development, and applied AI integration to solve real business problems.

The ideal candidate is comfortable owning features or small-to-medium applications end-to-end-translating evolving and sometimes incomplete business requirements into production-ready solutions. Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and a pragmatic approach to building systems that are maintainable, auditable, and supportable. This position also plays a key role in implementing AI capabilities responsibly, with attention to control, transparency, and long-term sustainability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Application Development & Support
- Design, build, enhance, and maintain internal and client-facing web applications
- Own application features across the full lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
- Implement user workflows, data validation rules, audit tracking, and role-based access controls
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across front-end, back-end, and database layers

Backend & Database Development
- Design, implement, and maintain relational databases supporting application workflows, reporting, and audit requirements
- Define and manage database schemas, relationships, constraints, and documentation
- Translate business processes and reporting needs into structured, maintainable data models
- Manage schema evolution and controlled data changes as applications mature

Data Modeling, Dashboards & Reporting
- Design and support backend data models for KPI dashboards, executive reporting, and trend analysis
- Translate incomplete, inconsistent, or evolving client and operational data into validated datasets
- Support Excel- and CSV-based data ingestion, validation rules, and update processes
- Build and maintain dashboards used by internal leadership and external clients

AI-Enabled Application Development
- Integrate AI-assisted capabilities into production applications
- Implement prompt templates, structured inputs, validation rules, and guardrails to ensure data quality, usability, and responsible AI usage
- Contribute to practical automation and AI experimentation aligned with business and operational needs

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with Program Managers, Operations teams, and Executive stakeholders to clarify requirements and recommend technical solutions
- Participate in working sessions, training, and technical walkthroughs
- Proactively identify risks, assumptions, and gaps when requirements are ambiguous
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

Documentation & Operational Support
- Create and maintain:
- Technical documentation and developer notes
- Database schemas and data dictionaries
- Data templates and user instructions
- Architecture diagrams and change logs
- Monitor application performance, reliability, and data pipelines
- Support user access provisioning and role-based permissions
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal systems and development practices
- Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of JavaScript-based web applications (front-end frameworks preferred)
- Experience designing and supporting backend application logic and relational databases
- Working knowledge of SQL, APIs, and web services
- Experience with data modeling and validation using Excel, CSV, and SharePoint-hosted sources
- Experience integrating AI capabilities into applications using structured prompts and guardrails
- Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, consulting-driven environment
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience in web application development, technical solutions engineering, or a closely related role.
- Experience owning full-stack solutions end-to-end, including frontend, backend application logic, and database design within a single engagement or product.
- Experience with cloud-hosted application platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or equivalent), including deployment, configuration, and monitoring.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern version control practices (e.g., Git/GitHub).
- Experience building or maintaining RESTful APIs or web services that integrate with third-party systems or data sources.
- Working knowledge of data visualization tools or libraries used in dashboard development.
- Hands-on experience integrating large language models (LLMs) or AI services into production-grade applications.
- Experience designing prompt engineering frameworks, including structured inputs, output validation, and guardrails for responsible AI usage.
- Prior experience supporting public-sector, regulated, or compliance-sensitive environments where auditability and data integrity are critical.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform) as a data source or integration target.
- Experience working with geographically distributed or remote teams in a consulting or professional services setting.
- Demonstrated ability to self-direct work with minimal oversight, including prioritizing tasks, managing competing deadlines, and escalating appropriate

Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3-5 years of professional experience in:
- Web application development
- Technical solutions engineering or similar roles
- Hands-on experience building data-driven web applications and dashboards
- Experience working in consulting, agency, or client-facing environments with evolving or incomplete requirements
- Experience working with AI-assisted tools or automation within production applications strongly preferred
- Familiarity with cloud-hosted applications and modern deployment practices preferred

Compensation Range: $42/hr.- $54/hr
The salary range reflects the expected compensation for fully qualified, senior-level candidates performing this role in the Sacramento public-sector consulting market.

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