Sr. Full-Stack Founding Engineer
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
US Citizen / Green Card Permanent Resident / W2 Exempt - Unable to Sponsor or work C2C Salary ... Fast-moving hiring process; compensation is open for the right person.
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
US Citizen / Green Card Permanent Resident / W2 Exempt - Unable to Sponsor or work C2C Salary ... Fast-moving hiring process; compensation is open for the right person.
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
US Citizen / Green Card Permanent Resident / W2 Exempt - Unable to Sponsor or work C2C Salary ... Fast-moving hiring process; compensation is open for the right person.
| Aspect | Urgently Hiring Java C2C | Java Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires Java certification or equivalent experience | Requires Java certification or relevant degree |
| Work Environment | Contract-based, project-specific, often remote or on-site | Full-time or contract, usually on-site or hybrid |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used by staffing agencies and consulting firms for client projects | Employed directly by companies or agencies in various industries |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Focuses on urgent, short-term project needs | Broader role, including long-term employment opportunities |
Urgently Hiring Java C2C positions are typically contract roles for immediate project needs, often with staffing agencies, requiring Java skills and certifications. Java Developer roles can be full-time or contract, with a broader scope for long-term employment. The main difference lies in the urgency, contract nature, and employment type.

$150K - $200K/yr
Full-time
Posted 28 days ago
Title: Sr. Full-Stack Founding Engineer — AI Platform
Department: Technology / Software
Location: Kansas City, MO — Crossroads Arts District (preference in-office with flex to work from home as needed)
Type: Direct Hire / Perm
Status: US Citizen / Green Card Permanent Resident / W2 Exempt - Unable to Sponsor or work C2C
Salary: $150K–$200K (some flex, based on talent)
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer
SUMMARY:
Our client is a sixth-generation, family-owned heavy/civil contractor based in Kansas City, in business since 1880. They have built 845+ bridges and placed 3,500+ lane miles of pavement across the Midwest and is currently behind some of the region's largest infrastructure projects. Underneath that 145-year track record, our client is investing in modern technology — including a new AI-powered software platform meant to bring everyone on a complex project (contractors, craftsmen and field supervisors, estimators, architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, quality control, and project management) together on one system.
As a Sr. Full-Stack Founding Engineer, you will help build this platform from an early stage, working directly with the CTO. This is a high-ownership, full-stack role — you own features across the entire stack, make real architecture decisions, ship them, and keep improving on the results. This is not a maintenance role on someone else's system; it is a builder's seat inside a company that builds physical infrastructure and is now investing seriously in software and AI.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build & Own the Stack
AI & Data
Integration & Reliability
Team & Culture
REQUIREMENTS:
NICE TO HAVE:
WHY THIS ROLE:
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Leawood, KS, US
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