AI-First Full-Stack Engineer — Impactful Backend

K2 Venture Partners LLC; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

In-person collaboration 3 days/wk

Flexible PTO

Health benefits

Job summary

K2 Venture Partners LLC in Westlake, Ohio seeks a full-stack generalist to own features from database design to user interface, closely partnering with the founders.

You'll emphasize backend systems with scalable APIs, data models, business logic, and AI/RAG integrations, while stepping into React when frontend needs attention.

Joining a boutique studio, you’ll influence architecture, ship production-ready code, and mentor others in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Qualifications

• Strong CS fundamentals and ability to design elegant solutions to complex problems.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and clean architecture.
• Professional software development experience shipping production systems.
• Experience with RESTful API design, database modeling, authentication/authorization, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend systems including APIs, databases, and microservices.
• Build AI-powered features and RAG systems for intelligent, context-aware apps.
• Architect data models and business logic for flexible domain requirements.
• Develop responsive frontend interfaces using React patterns when needed.
• Collaborate with founders to translate vision into technical roadmaps and plans.
• Make key technology decisions around frameworks and infrastructure.
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive testing and reviews.

Skills

CS fundamentals

Design patterns

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Python/Django/FastAPI

Node.js/Express

Go

React

Product mindset

Communication

Tools

Docker

GitHub Actions

LangFuse

Vector databases

Job description

K2 Venture Partners LLC in Westlake, Ohio seeks a full-stack generalist to own features from database design to user interface, closely partnering with the founders.

You'll emphasize backend systems with scalable APIs, data models, business logic, and AI/RAG integrations, while stepping into React when frontend needs attention.

Joining a boutique studio, you’ll influence architecture, ship production-ready code, and mentor others in a fast-paced, startup environment.