Full Stack Developer

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Location:

Kansas City, MO

We design places where people love to be together. Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments. We’ve designed and delivered some of the world’s most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground‑breaking live music venues.

Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.

What We Offer:

Professional & Personal Development Programs, Summer Hours, Hybrid Schedule, On‑Site Gym, Paid Architect Licensure & Certification Exams, Wedding Pay, Charitable Match Program, Market‑Leading Wellness, Health and Welfare Benefits.

Who We Are Looking For:
We’re seeking a Full Stack Developer with at least 5 years of experience in a commercial environment to join our Global AI Technology team. A builder’s mindset, a love of learning, and the ability to work across disciplines are required. You’ll thrive if you’re hands‑on, curious, and excited to bring new capabilities into tools that shape spaces and human experience.

• Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications and RESTful APIs.
• Build and integrate AI/ML features into both frontend and backend systems.
• Develop AI‑powered capabilities such as intelligent search, generative design tools, or data‑driven recommendations.
• Work with APIs and tools from platforms like OpenAI, Hugging Face, or custom in‑house models.
• Translate real‑world challenges into intuitive, AI‑enhanced user experiences.
• Create usable software components, including libraries, SDKs, and modules for internal and external use.
• Write scalable, maintainable, and well‑documented code.

• Contribute to software architecture and technical design discussions.
• Ensure applications meet industry standards for accessibility, performance, and security.

• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Leverage serverless tools (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) to build scalable backend services.
• Set up lightweight, robust CI/CD workflows and automated deployment processes.
• Write practical tests to improve reliability and support rapid development.

• Collaborate within agile, cross‑functional teams, including designers, developers, and domain experts.
• Participate in code reviews, version control workflows, and team‑wide discussions on product direction.

• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, ES6/Type Script, and responsive design principles.
• Backend development expertise in Python (FastAPI, Flask), .NET Core, or Node.js.
• Comfortable designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with both relational (Postgre
  
  SQL, SQL Server) and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Strong foundation in object‑oriented design, modular architecture, and reusable software components.
• Familiarity with microservices or distributed system patterns is preferred.
• Knowledge of event‑driven architecture, data pipelines, or vector databases is preferred.

• Exposure to building intelligent features such as generative design aids, semantic search, or context‑aware interfaces.
• Familiarity with model orchestration, prompt engineering, or LLM‑driven workflows is a plus.

• Comfortable with iterative development, informal code reviews, and writing pragmatic tests that support quality.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) and cloud‑native workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical ideas to non‑technical collaborators.
• Effective working independently and within agile, cross‑functional teams.
• Curious and research‑oriented, with a track…