Technical Solutions Engineer / Web Developer at KAI Partners

KAI Partners: Technical Solutions Engineer/Web Developer

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

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, developer notes, database schemas, data dictionaries, data templates, 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.

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.
• Experience with cloud-hosted application platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern version control (e.g., Git/GitHub).
• Experience building or maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Working knowledge of data visualization tools.
• Hands-on experience integrating LLMs or AI services into production-grade applications.
• Experience designing prompt engineering frameworks.
• Prior experience supporting public-sector, regulated, or compliance-sensitive environments.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform).
• Experience working with geographically distributed or remote teams.

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

Note: The salary range reflects the expected compensation for fully qualified, senior-level candidates performing this role in the Sacramento public-sector consulting market. Eligible roles qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

About KAI Partners

KAI Partners, Inc. is a Northern California-based small business that offers world-class management consulting and technology services to public- and private-sector clients. The KAIP team brings deep executive-level experience in program management, project delivery, Agile services, organizational change management, training, enterprise architecture, managed IT services, and IT security.

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