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Lead AI Engineer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$98K - $130K/yr

Ascend Learning is seeking a Lead AI Engineer (Contract) who is a driver, not an order taker ... Familiarity with front-end frameworks (Angular, React) and principles of UI/UX design, enabling ...

senior java developer

Kansas City, KS

$55.25 - $70.50/hr

Worked on Web application development using JavaScript, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, Struts, LDAP, JSF ... Knowledge of front end development using Angular and bootstrap. * MQ or other messaging products ...

Software Developer Extensive experience in software development, with a focus on.net development ... of web development technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frontend ...

NET /.NET Core programming language and platform • Proficient in ASP.NET framework and ... of web development technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frontend ...

... front-end and back-end components of our web applications. You will work in a collaborative ... Engineering as a Service provides complete design, implementation, and technology operations ...

Senior UI Designer and Developer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$57.75 - $75/hr

Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in UI design and front-end web development ... back-end developers, designers, and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience in the nonprofit ...

This engineer will contribute to modern cloud-native applications, gaining experience across ... and service-based architecture Frontend Development * Next.js, React, and responsive web ...

What you'll do As a Design Engineer you will concept, prototype, and build new experiences for our ... Minimum requirements * 3+ years of relevant web front-end development or creative technology ...

Java Developer

Overland Park, KS

$48.25 - $62.50/hr

Java Developer (Server Side) Overland Park, KS (Onsite) W2 Contract Only Final Interview- Face to ... Web Services, Hibernate (or any other ORM), Docker, Kubernetes, SQL databases, Linux Should have ...

NET /.NET Core programming language and platform • Proficient in ASP.NET framework and ... of web development technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frontend ...

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What is the difference between Frontend Web Developer Contract vs Frontend Web Developer Full-Time?

AspectFrontend Web Developer ContractFrontend Web Developer Full-Time
CredentialsTypically requires a portfolio and relevant certificationsSame as contract, often with additional company-specific onboarding
Work EnvironmentTemporary, project-based, often remote or freelancePermanent, in-office or hybrid, with ongoing team collaboration
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech agencies, startups, and freelance platformsStandard in large corporations, tech firms, and established companies
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap in skills and responsibilities, different employment terms

In summary, a Frontend Web Developer Contract works on temporary projects with flexible arrangements, while a Full-Time role offers stability and ongoing employment benefits. Both roles require similar skills and credentials but differ mainly in employment structure and work environment.

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Lead AI Engineer

Lead AI Engineer

Conflux Systems

Kansas City, KS • On-site

$98K - $130K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Title: Lead Data Engineer (with AI. ML, Python, Java, Kafka)
Location: Leawood, KS
Description
  • Led App Development teams and are aware of working with distributed systems
  • Are well aware of architecture (backend) and integrations
  • Taking Applications to production (so awareness of end to end working of systems)
  • Preferably know Kafka
  • Preferably worked as Data Engineering Leads
  • Are tech savvy, have tried out building Gen AI apps.

Role Overview
  • Ascend Learning is seeking a Lead AI Engineer (Contract) who is a driver, not an order taker - someone who leads from the front, manages delivery across the AI team, and ensures successful execution of complex, high-impact AI initiatives.
  • You will architect and deliver applied AI solutions powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SMLs) within a distributed, production-grade ecosystem.
  • This is a hands-on technical leadership and delivery management role that combines engineering excellence, team guidance, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with Technical Product Owners (TPOs), Technical Program Managers (TPMs), Platform Engineering, and Senior Managers to deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative AI applications that transform digital learning experiences.

Roles and Responsibilities
Delivery Management & Leadership: Manage delivery of AI engineering initiatives, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and to high quality standards. Coordinate engineers and workstreams, resolve dependencies, and drive accountability.
Technical Leadership & Team Guidance: Lead and mentor AI engineers in architecture, design, and implementation of best practices. Set engineering standards for quality, reliability, and maintainability.
AI Solution Design & Development: Architect and develop Agentic AI applications using LLMs and SMLs for automation, reasoning, and content generation. Build distributed backend systems with Python, Fast API, Azure, Kafka, and Kubernetes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Technical Product Owners, Technical Program Managers, and Platform Engineering to define scope, success metrics, and optimize infrastructure and performance.
Innovation & Strategic Thinking: Stay current on advancements in LLMs, SMLs, RAG, and Agentic AI frameworks. Experiment with OpenAI and Azure AI tools and promote technical innovation balanced with predictable delivery.
Productionization & Lifecycle Management: Lead productionization of AI application, ensuring reliability, observability, and lifecycle management of deployed solutions.
Qualifications
Education & Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field-or equivalent practical experience. Minimum of 7 years in software or AI engineering, with at least 2 years in technical leadership or architectural roles, demonstrating a proven track record of delivering complex solutions.
Delivery Management Expertise: Demonstrated success managing end-to-end delivery for engineering teams or overseeing multi-stream technical projects, ensuring timely execution, high standards, and effective coordination across stakeholders.
Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in designing and implementing distributed systems, microservices architectures, and event-driven solutions. Hands-on experience with production-grade AI systems leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SMLs).
Technology Stack Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Python, FastAPI, and Azure Cloud. Skilled in deploying and orchestrating solutions with Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.
DevOps & Observability: Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and tracing using tools like Datadog. Experienced with modern DevOps best practices to ensure system reliability and maintainability.
Additional Competencies: Working knowledge of OpenAI APIs and the Azure ecosystem, including Cosmos DB, AI Search, and Cognitive Services. Familiarity with front-end frameworks (Angular, React) and principles of UI/UX design, enabling seamless integration of intelligent backends with web applications. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities, with a passion for mentoring teams and driving impactful results.